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+ | | image = Logo-PlayStation-3-INT.svg |
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+ | | image2 = Hardware-PlayStation-3.jpg |
| − | |manufacturer = Sony Corporation |
+ | | manufacturer = Sony Corporation |
| − | |type = Home Console |
+ | | type = Home Console |
| − | |generation = Seventh |
+ | | generation = Seventh |
| − | |jp_rel = {{Release|2006|November|11|JP}} |
+ | | jp_rel = {{Release|2006|November|11|JP}} |
| − | |na_rel = {{Release|2006|November|17|NA}} |
+ | | na_rel = {{Release|2006|November|17|NA}} |
| − | |eu_rel = {{Release|2007|March|23|EU}} |
+ | | eu_rel = {{Release|2007|March|23|EU}} |
| − | |media = |
+ | | media = Blu-ray,DVD,PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM,PlayStation 2 CD-ROM,PlayStation CD-ROM |
| − | |storage = 40, 60 or 80 [[GiB]] Hard Drive |
+ | | storage = 40, 60 or 80 [[GiB]] Hard Drive |
| − | |input = PlayStation 3 Sixaxis Controller,DualShock 3 Controller |
+ | | input = PlayStation 3 Sixaxis Controller,DualShock 3 Controller |
| − | |features = Blu-ray player<br>DVD Player<br>Video Player<br>Internet Browser<br>Chat<br>Trophies System<br>PS2 and PS |
+ | | features = Blu-ray player <br> DVD Player <br> Video Player <br> Internet Browser <br> Chat <br> Trophies System <br> PS2 and PS Memory Card Creator |
| − | |unitssold = 80 million as of November 2, 2013 |
+ | | unitssold = 80 million as of November 2, 2013 |
| − | |topgame = [[Grand Theft Auto V]] |
+ | | topgame = [[Grand Theft Auto V]] |
| − | |competitors = Xbox 360,Wii |
+ | | competitors = Xbox 360,Wii |
| − | |predecessor = PlayStation 2 |
+ | | predecessor = PlayStation 2 |
| − | |successor = PlayStation 4 |
+ | | successor = PlayStation 4 |
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| + | The '''''PlayStation 3''''' (often and officially abbreviated as '''PS3''') is a [[Video game consoles|video game console]] developed by [[Sony]] as a successor to the [[PlayStation 2]]. It was released first in Japan on November 11, 2006; November 17, 2006 in North America; and March 23, 2007 in Europe and Australia. It competes against the [[Xbox 360]] and [[Wii]] as part of the [[seventh generation of video game hardware]]. |
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| − | The '''Sony PlayStation 3''' is a console officially unveiled at the [[E3 2005|2005 Electronics Entertainment Expo]], the '''PlayStation 3''' is [[Sony]]'s third home console. The console makes use of the much-touted [[Cell]] processor, [[Blu-Ray]] disc technology, a new graphics card from [[nVidia]], and seven [[wireless]] controllers. It will support a new [[Eyetoy]], carry a multitude of [[USB]] and [[memory card]] ports, and may include a hard drive. The machine will be able to output high-definition resolutions up to [[1080p]]. The PlayStation 3 was launched November 11, 2006. |
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| + | It was discontinued in North America in October 2016 and in Japan in May 2017. |
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| − | During [[E3 2006]], it was revealed that the controller would resemble the [[DualShock]] controller, though with [[gyroscopes]] to sense movement, more trigger-like shoulder buttons, and a lack of [[force feedback]]/rumble feature. When released, like the Xbox 360, it will have two versions. The complete, premiere version at $800 USD, and a basic version for $500 USD. The "basic" version has no memory card support and only a 20Gb Hard drive. |
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| − | ==Updates== |
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| − | On January 24, 2007 [[Sony]] released a firmware update (version 1.5) for the PS3. This patch will automatically save the password when logging in, keytone in sound settings, and add a backup-data delete option. Due to complaints on forums and by gamers, Sony fixed the "jaggy" graphics problem on the PS3 by making it able to lower its resolution for [[PlayStation 2]] games. |
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| + | The PlayStation 3 was officially unveiled at [[E3 2005]] on May 16, along with the [[Sixaxis Controller]], which would remain the official controller until 2008, when it was replaced by the [[DualShock 3 Controller]]. |
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| − | On April 19, 2007 Sony released 1.70 firmware for its PlayStation 3 the update allows downloadable PSX titles on the console to be played and improves backward compatibility with PS2 peripherals. The firmware also adds the ability for players to transfer PlayStation 1 save data from the PSP to PS3. |
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| + | It was first released in Japan on November 11, 2006 at 07:00. According to Media Crate, 81,639 PS3 systems were sold within 24 hours of its release. It would later be released in North America on November 17. Reports of violence surrounded the release of the PS3, with campers being robbed at gunpoint and a drive-by shooting with BB guns being a few examples of the violence over the systems. |
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| − | * 40 [[GiB]] or 60 [[GiB]] HDD |
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| − | * 2 / 4 USB 2.0 ports |
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| − | * Free online play |
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| + | On March 23, 2007, the PlayStation 3 was released in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, and New Zealand - where it sold about 600,000 units in its first two days. |
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| − | ===2007=== |
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| − | * 80 [[GiB]] / 40 [[GiB]] / 160 [[GiB]] HDD |
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| − | * 2 USB 2.0 ports |
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| − | * Free online play |
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===Hardware=== |
===Hardware=== |
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| + | The PlayStation 3 features a Blu-ray Disc drive for games, Blu-ray movies, DVDs, CDs, and other optical media. Originally, the PS3 was made available with hard drives of 20 and 60 GB; but various sizes up to 500 GB have been made available over the years. All PS3 models can have their hard drives upgraded. |
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| − | The PlayStation 3 is the first commercial hardware to use the Cell processor which was designed by [[Sony]], Toshiba, and IBM. The processor has 234 million transistors which is more than Intel's Duo Core Extreme which just breaks the 200 million mark. This means the PlayStation 3 is faster than the most powerful desktop computer processor since 2005. The PlayStation 3 also uses a 3.2-GHz PowerPC core equipped with 512 KB of L2 cache. The PowerPC core is a powerful processor which delegates tasks to eight processing units on the chip which increases efficiency. |
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| + | The console uses the Cell microprocessor, designed by Sony, Toshiba, and [[IBM]], as its CPU. The system has Bluetooth 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and HDMI 1.4 built in. Wi-Fi networking is also built-in on all but the 20 GB models. |
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| − | The PlayStation 3 contains an RSX graphics card which was designed by Sony and [[NVIDIA]]. The RSX graphics card is based on NVIDIA's GeoForce technology. The RSX graphics card contains 550-MHz, 300-million-transistor which is more transistors than the [[Xbox]], [[GameCube]], and [[PlayStation 2]] combined. |
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| − | ====Blu-ray optical disc drive==== |
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| + | [[File:PS3_Mando.jpg|thumb|PlayStation 3's controller]] |
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| − | The Blu-Ray optical disc drive is a front-loading drive on the PS3. The disc drive has backwards compatibility which supports [[PlayStation]] and [[PlayStation 2]] games. Games will be distributed on Blu-Ray discs which can hold up to 50GB (Dual-Layered). The drive also supports CD-ROMs, CDR+W, DVD, DVD-ROMs, DVD+R, DVD-R, and SACDs. |
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| ⚫ | At E3 2005, the Dual Shock 3 controller with a crescent-shaped design was shown for the PlayStation 3. However, the model was changed to one similar to the Dual Shock 2 controller of the PS2 because of negative response from gamers. Sony later introduced the Sixaxis controller which exhibits six degrees of freedom. The controller is also as lightweight as the Dual Shock 2, making the [[Xbox 360]] controller look like a paperweight. The controls are the same as the old Dual Shock controller but the vibrating features have been removed and replaced with a motion sensor. The controller also uses wireless Bluetooth technology and can be wired and charged with an [[USB]] cable. |
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==Pricing== |
==Pricing== |
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+ | On July 1, 2007 Sony dropped the price of the PlayStation 3 from $599 to $499 for the 60 [[GiB]] model. This model was later discontinued. |
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==Exclusive Titles== |
==Exclusive Titles== |
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| + | {{See also|List of PlayStation 3-exclusive video games}} |
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Exclusive games to PlayStation 3 include: |
Exclusive games to PlayStation 3 include: |
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| − | * [[3D Dot Game Heroes]] |
+ | * ''[[3D Dot Game Heroes]]'' |
| − | * [[Afrika]] |
+ | * ''[[Afrika]]'' |
| − | * [[Agent]] |
+ | * ''[[Agent]]'' |
| − | * [[Amy]] |
+ | * ''[[Amy]]'' |
| − | * [[Ape Escape]] |
+ | * ''[[Ape Escape]]'' |
| − | * [[Aguanaut's Holiday : Hidden Memories]] |
+ | * ''[[Aguanaut's Holiday : Hidden Memories]]'' |
| − | * [[Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel]] |
+ | * ''[[Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel]]'' |
| − | * [[Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland]] |
+ | * ''[[Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland]]'' |
| − | * [[Boku no Natyusasumi 3]] |
+ | * ''[[Boku no Natyusasumi 3]]'' |
| − | * [[Buzz!: Brain of the UK]] |
+ | * ''[[Buzz!: Brain of the UK]]'' |
| − | * [[Buzz!: Quize TV]] |
+ | * ''[[Buzz!: Quize TV]]'' |
| − | * [[Buzz!: Quize World]] |
+ | * ''[[Buzz!: Quize World]]'' |
| − | * [[Demon's Souls]] |
+ | * ''[[Demon's Souls]]'' |
| − | * [[Derby Time Online]] |
+ | * ''[[Derby Time Online]]'' |
| − | * [[Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice]] |
+ | * ''[[Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice]]'' |
| − | * [[Disgaea 4]] |
+ | * ''[[Disgaea 4]]'' |
| − | * [[Eight Days]] |
+ | * ''[[Eight Days]]'' |
| − | * [[Everybody's Golf 5]] |
+ | * ''[[Everybody's Golf 5]]'' |
| − | * [[The Eye of Judgement]] |
+ | * ''[[The Eye of Judgement]]'' |
| − | * [[Eyedentify]] |
+ | * ''[[Eyedentify]]'' |
| − | * [[EyePet]] |
+ | * ''[[EyePet]]'' |
| − | * [[The Fight: Lights Out]] |
+ | * ''[[The Fight: Lights Out]]'' |
| − | * [[Folklore]] |
+ | * ''[[Folklore]]'' |
| − | * [[Formula One Championship Edition]] |
+ | * ''[[Formula One Championship Edition]]'' |
| − | * [[Full Auto 2: Battlelines]] |
+ | * ''[[Full Auto 2: Battlelines]]'' |
| − | * [[G1 Jockey 4 2007]] |
+ | * ''[[G1 Jockey 4 2007]]'' |
| − | * [[G1 Jockey 4 2008]] |
+ | * ''[[G1 Jockey 4 2008]]'' |
| − | * [[The Getaway]] |
+ | * ''[[The Getaway]]'' |
| − | * [[God of War III]] |
+ | * ''[[God of War III]]'' |
| − | * [[God of War Collection]] |
+ | * ''[[God of War Collection]]'' |
| − | * [[Gran Turismo 5]] |
+ | * ''[[Gran Turismo 5]]'' |
| − | * [[Gran Turismo 5: Prologue]] |
+ | * ''[[Gran Turismo 5: Prologue]]'' |
| − | * [[Gran Turismo 6]] |
+ | * ''[[Gran Turismo 6]]'' |
| − | * [[Haze]] |
+ | * ''[[Haze]]'' |
| − | * [[Heavenly Sword]] |
+ | * ''[[Heavenly Sword]]'' |
| − | * [[Heavy Rain]] |
+ | * ''[[Heavy Rain]]'' |
| − | * [[InFamous]] |
+ | * ''[[InFamous]]'' |
| − | * [[InFamous 2]] |
+ | * ''[[InFamous 2]]'' |
| − | * [[Janeline R]] |
+ | * ''[[Janeline R]]'' |
| − | * [[Katamari Forever]] |
+ | * ''[[Katamari Forever]]'' |
| − | * [[Killzone 2]] |
+ | * ''[[Killzone 2]]'' |
| − | * [[Killzone 3]] |
+ | * ''[[Killzone 3]]'' |
| − | * [[Lair]] |
+ | * ''[[Lair]]'' |
| − | * [[The Last Guardian]] |
+ | * ''[[The Last Guardian]]'' |
| − | * [[Last Rebellion]] |
+ | * ''[[Last Rebellion]]'' |
| − | * [[LittleBigPlanet]] |
+ | * ''[[LittleBigPlanet]]'' |
| − | * [[LittleBigPlanet 2]] |
+ | * ''[[LittleBigPlanet 2]]'' |
| − | * [[MAG]] |
+ | * ''[[MAG]]'' |
| − | * [[Makai Wars]] |
+ | * ''[[Makai Wars]]'' |
| − | * [[Metal Gear Online]] |
+ | * ''[[Metal Gear Online]]'' |
| − | * [[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots]] |
+ | * ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots]]'' |
| − | * [[Mist of Chaos]] |
+ | * ''[[Mist of Chaos]]'' |
| − | * [[MLB 07: The Show]] |
+ | * ''[[MLB 07: The Show]]'' |
| − | * [[MLB 08: The Show]] |
+ | * ''[[MLB 08: The Show]]'' |
| − | * [[MLB 09: The Show]] |
+ | * ''[[MLB 09: The Show]]'' |
| − | * [[MLB 10: The Show]] |
+ | * ''[[MLB 10: The Show]]'' |
| − | * [[Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire]] |
+ | * ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire]]'' |
| − | * [[Mobile suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C 0081]] |
+ | * ''[[Mobile suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C 0081]]'' |
| − | * [[ModNation Racers]] |
+ | * ''[[ModNation Racers]]'' |
| − | * [[Monster Madness: Grave Danger]] |
+ | * ''[[Monster Madness: Grave Danger]]'' |
| − | * [[MotorStorm 1]] |
+ | * ''[[MotorStorm 1]]'' |
| − | * [[MotorStorm 2: Pacific Rift]] |
+ | * ''[[MotorStorm 2: Pacific Rift]]'' |
| − | * [[MotorStorm 3: Apocalypse]] |
+ | * ''[[MotorStorm 3: Apocalypse]]'' |
| − | * [[Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm]] |
+ | * ''[[Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm]]'' |
| − | * [[NBA 07]] |
+ | * ''[[NBA 07]]'' |
| − | * [[NBA 08]] |
+ | * ''[[NBA 08]]'' |
| − | * [[NBA 09: The Inside]] |
+ | * ''[[NBA 09: The Inside]]'' |
| − | * [[Neptune (video game)|Neptune]] |
+ | * ''[[Neptune (video game)|Neptune]]'' |
| − | * [[Ninja Gaiden Sigma]] |
+ | * ''[[Ninja Gaiden Sigma]]'' |
| − | * [[Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2]] |
+ | * ''[[Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2]]'' |
| − | * [[One Piece: Pirate Warriors]] |
+ | * ''[[One Piece: Pirate Warriors]]'' |
| − | * [[One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2]] |
+ | * ''[[One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2]]'' |
| − | * [[Pain]] |
+ | * ''[[Pain]]'' |
| − | * [[Prince of Persia Trilogy]] |
+ | * ''[[Prince of Persia Trilogy]]'' |
| − | * [[Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty]] |
+ | * ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty]]'' |
| − | * [[Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction]] |
+ | * ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction]]'' |
| − | * [[Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time]] |
+ | * ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time]]'' |
| − | * [[Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One]] |
+ | * ''[[Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One]]'' |
| − | * [[Resistance: Fall of Man]] |
+ | * ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]'' |
| − | * [[Resistance 2]] |
+ | * ''[[Resistance 2]]'' |
| − | * [[Resistance 3]] |
+ | * ''[[Resistance 3]]'' |
| − | * [[Ridge Racer 7]] |
+ | * ''[[Ridge Racer 7]]'' |
| − | * [[SEGA Golf Club]] |
+ | * ''[[SEGA Golf Club]]'' |
| − | * [[SingStar]] |
+ | * ''[[SingStar]]'' |
| − | * [[SingStar Vol. 2]] |
+ | * ''[[SingStar Vol. 2]]'' |
| − | * [[SingStar Vol. 3: Party Edition]] |
+ | * ''[[SingStar Vol. 3: Party Edition]]'' |
| − | * [[Siren: Blood Curse]] |
+ | * ''[[Siren: Blood Curse]]'' |
| − | * [[The Sly Collection]] |
+ | * ''[[The Sly Collection]]'' |
| − | * [[SOCOM: U.S Navy SEALs Confrontation]] |
+ | * ''[[SOCOM: U.S Navy SEALs Confrontation]]'' |
| − | * [[SOCOM 4]] |
+ | * ''[[SOCOM 4]]'' |
| − | * [[Supercar Challenge]] |
+ | * ''[[Supercar Challenge]]'' |
| − | * [[Tales of Symphonia Chronicles]] |
+ | * ''[[Tales of Symphonia Chronicles]]'' |
| − | * [[Tales of Xillia]] |
+ | * ''[[Tales of Xillia]]'' |
| − | * [[Tales of Xillia 2]] |
+ | * ''[[Tales of Xillia 2]]'' |
| − | * [[Tales of Zesteria]] |
+ | * ''[[Tales of Zesteria]]'' |
| − | * [[Time Crisis 4]] |
+ | * ''[[Time Crisis 4]]'' |
| − | * [[Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD]] |
+ | * ''[[Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD]]'' |
| − | * [[The Tomb Raider Trilogy]] |
+ | * ''[[The Tomb Raider Trilogy]]'' |
| − | * [[Trinity Universe]] |
+ | * ''[[Trinity Universe]]'' |
| − | * [[Twisted Metal]] |
+ | * ''[[Twisted Metal]]'' |
| − | * [[Uncharted: Drake's Fortune]] |
+ | * ''[[Uncharted: Drake's Fortune]]'' |
| − | * [[Uncharted 2: Among Thieves]] |
+ | * ''[[Uncharted 2: Among Thieves]]'' |
| − | * [[Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception]] |
+ | * ''[[Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception]]'' |
| − | * [[Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom]] |
+ | * ''[[Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Vib-Ribbon]]'' (return) |
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| − | * [[ |
+ | * ''[[Valkyria Chronicles]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Warhawk]]'' |
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| − | * [[White Knight Chronicles]] |
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| − | * [[White Knight Chronicles |
+ | * ''[[White Knight Chronicles]]'' |
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| − | * [[Wipeout HD]] |
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| − | * [[ |
+ | * ''[[Wipeout HD]]'' |
| − | * [[Yakuza |
+ | * ''[[Yakuza 3]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Yakuza 4]]'' |
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+ | ==External Links== |
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| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QxoKnU5Zg PLAYSTATION 3 - "The Wait is Over" Ad] |
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| − | ==External links== |
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* [http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/playstation-three.htm How a PS3 works] |
* [http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/playstation-three.htm How a PS3 works] |
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* [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6149512.html PS3 controller] |
* [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6149512.html PS3 controller] |
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| − | * [http://www.ps3.gamepedia.com The PS3 Wiki] |
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| − | ===Criticism=== |
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| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R98qC0fd_1w&mode=related&search= PS3 song] |
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| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH2w2l1JTs4 Sony's E3 2006 Press Conference] |
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| − | * [http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/21/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxxi-stringer-says-if-ps3-fails-itll/ Stringer says if PS3 fails, it'll be due to the high price] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of PlayStation 3 video games]] |
* [[List of PlayStation 3 video games]] |
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* [[List of PlayStation 3-exclusive video games]] |
* [[List of PlayStation 3-exclusive video games]] |
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| − | * [[PlayStation 3 Slim]] |
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| + | {{Seventh-Generation Hardware}} |
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| − | * [[PlayStation 3 Super Slim]] |
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| + | {{Sony Hardware}} |
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Latest revision as of 10:21, 29 June 2022
| PlayStation 3 | |
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| Basic Information | |
Type(s) |
Home Console |
Generation |
Seventh |
| Sony Corporation | |
Predecessor(s) |
PlayStation 2 |
Successor(s) |
PlayStation 4 |
Competitor(s) |
Xbox 360, Wii |
Unit(s) sold |
80 million as of November 2, 2013 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | |
| Technical Information | |
Storage |
40, 60 or 80 GiB Hard Drive |
Supported Media |
Blu-ray, DVD, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM, PlayStation 2 CD-ROM, PlayStation CD-ROM |
| Input(s) | |
| PlayStation 3 Sixaxis Controller,DualShock 3 Controller | |
| Features | |
| Blu-ray player DVD Player Video Player Internet Browser Chat Trophies System PS2 and PS Memory Card Creator | |
 European Release
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| March 23, 2007 | |
   North American Release
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| November 17, 2006 | |
 Japanese Release
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| November 11, 2006 | |
| Awards | Covers | Credits | Gallery | Help Patches | Reviews | Screenshots | Videos | |
The PlayStation 3 (often and officially abbreviated as PS3) is a video game console developed by Sony as a successor to the PlayStation 2. It was released first in Japan on November 11, 2006; November 17, 2006 in North America; and March 23, 2007 in Europe and Australia. It competes against the Xbox 360 and Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game hardware.
It was discontinued in North America in October 2016 and in Japan in May 2017.
Announcement and Launch[ | ]
PS3 Display Stand in Japan
The PlayStation 3 was officially unveiled at E3 2005 on May 16, along with the Sixaxis Controller, which would remain the official controller until 2008, when it was replaced by the DualShock 3 Controller.
It was first released in Japan on November 11, 2006 at 07:00. According to Media Crate, 81,639 PS3 systems were sold within 24 hours of its release. It would later be released in North America on November 17. Reports of violence surrounded the release of the PS3, with campers being robbed at gunpoint and a drive-by shooting with BB guns being a few examples of the violence over the systems.
On March 23, 2007, the PlayStation 3 was released in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, and New Zealand - where it sold about 600,000 units in its first two days.
Features[ | ]
Hardware[ | ]
The PlayStation 3 features a Blu-ray Disc drive for games, Blu-ray movies, DVDs, CDs, and other optical media. Originally, the PS3 was made available with hard drives of 20 and 60 GB; but various sizes up to 500 GB have been made available over the years. All PS3 models can have their hard drives upgraded.
The console uses the Cell microprocessor, designed by Sony, Toshiba, and IBM, as its CPU. The system has Bluetooth 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and HDMI 1.4 built in. Wi-Fi networking is also built-in on all but the 20 GB models.
Controller[ | ]
PlayStation 3's controller
At E3 2005, the Dual Shock 3 controller with a crescent-shaped design was shown for the PlayStation 3. However, the model was changed to one similar to the Dual Shock 2 controller of the PS2 because of negative response from gamers. Sony later introduced the Sixaxis controller which exhibits six degrees of freedom. The controller is also as lightweight as the Dual Shock 2, making the Xbox 360 controller look like a paperweight. The controls are the same as the old Dual Shock controller but the vibrating features have been removed and replaced with a motion sensor. The controller also uses wireless Bluetooth technology and can be wired and charged with an USB cable.
Software[ | ]
Pricing[ | ]
On July 1, 2007 Sony dropped the price of the PlayStation 3 from $599 to $499 for the 60 GiB model. This model was later discontinued.
Packages[ | ]
| Name | Info | Image |
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| MotorStorm Bundle | On Monday July 9, 2007 Sony announced that the 80GB PS3 will be dropped to $599 and bundled with MotorStorm in August 2007. | 
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| Australian PlayStation 3 Starter Pack | This Starter pack was sold for £425 in Australia from August 2 to 31, 2007 and in New Zeland from August 1 to September 30, 2007. It includes MotorStorm and Resistance: Fall of Man, a 60GB PS3, and a extra wireless SIXAXIS controller | 
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| PAL PlayStation 3 Starter Pack | On September 4, 2007 Sony announced that a PAL starter pack would be sold in Europe which includes Heavenly Sword, Formula One Championship Edition, a 60GB PS3 and an extra SIXAXIS controller | 
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Exclusive Titles[ | ]
Exclusive games to PlayStation 3 include:
- 3D Dot Game Heroes
- Afrika
- Agent
- Amy
- Ape Escape
- Aguanaut's Holiday : Hidden Memories
- Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel
- Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland
- Boku no Natyusasumi 3
- Buzz!: Brain of the UK
- Buzz!: Quize TV
- Buzz!: Quize World
- Demon's Souls
- Derby Time Online
- Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
- Disgaea 4
- Eight Days
- Everybody's Golf 5
- The Eye of Judgement
- Eyedentify
- EyePet
- The Fight: Lights Out
- Folklore
- Formula One Championship Edition
- Full Auto 2: Battlelines
- G1 Jockey 4 2007
- G1 Jockey 4 2008
- The Getaway
- God of War III
- God of War Collection
- Gran Turismo 5
- Gran Turismo 5: Prologue
- Gran Turismo 6
- Haze
- Heavenly Sword
- Heavy Rain
- InFamous
- InFamous 2
- Janeline R
- Katamari Forever
- Killzone 2
- Killzone 3
- Lair
- The Last Guardian
- Last Rebellion
- LittleBigPlanet
- LittleBigPlanet 2
- MAG
- Makai Wars
- Metal Gear Online
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
- Mist of Chaos
- MLB 07: The Show
- MLB 08: The Show
- MLB 09: The Show
- MLB 10: The Show
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- Mobile suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C 0081
- ModNation Racers
- Monster Madness: Grave Danger
- MotorStorm 1
- MotorStorm 2: Pacific Rift
- MotorStorm 3: Apocalypse
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm
- NBA 07
- NBA 08
- NBA 09: The Inside
- Neptune
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
- Pain
- Prince of Persia Trilogy
- Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty
- Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
- Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time
- Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One
- Resistance: Fall of Man
- Resistance 2
- Resistance 3
- Ridge Racer 7
- SEGA Golf Club
- SingStar
- SingStar Vol. 2
- SingStar Vol. 3: Party Edition
- Siren: Blood Curse
- The Sly Collection
- SOCOM: U.S Navy SEALs Confrontation
- SOCOM 4
- Supercar Challenge
- Tales of Symphonia Chronicles
- Tales of Xillia
- Tales of Xillia 2
- Tales of Zesteria
- Time Crisis 4
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD
- The Tomb Raider Trilogy
- Trinity Universe
- Twisted Metal
- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
- Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
- Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
- Vib-Ribbon (return)
- Valkyria Chronicles
- Warhawk
- White Knight Chronicles
- White Knight Chronicles 2
- Wipeout HD
- Yakuza 3
- Yakuza 4