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T he highly anticipated next-generation
PLAYSTATION
® 3 from Sony takes its
popular gaming console to a whole new
level – new superior levels of graphics, colour,
detail and gameplay. All thanks to an onboard
advanced computer system, featuring the powerful
CELL processor, high defi nition (HD) capability
and the adoption of the next-generation storage
and movie playback format, Blu-ray disc.
“With PLAYSTATION ® 3, you get a full on
experience, full high defi nition, full surround
sound and truly immersive gameplay,” says
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia’s (SCE
Aust.) Hardware Product Manager, Scott Saxton.
“Expect sharper, more brilliant pictures than
ever before within a slicker, more responsive
and realistic gaming environment.” But vitally,
PLAYSTATION
® 3 builds on the rich, interactive
3D gaming environment already established by its
hugely popular predecessor, PlayStation
® 2 (PS2).
It pushes the notion of interactive play further.
Where PS2 started out as a more traditional
games console, PLAYSTATION ® 3 has evolved
into something that’s very much an entertainment
hub. It’s a next-generation video player,
incorporating the new Blu-ray video format,
which lets you play HD movies in all the glory
of Full-On HD (1080p resolution), as well as
traditional DVDs. It’s both a digital jukebox and
CD player for your music collection. It’s a digital
photo album. As well, with its internet browser
capability, it’s a window onto online communities
of gamers and friends.
“With games such as Buzz, EyeToy and
SingStar, we began to see people embrace the
true meaning of interactive entertainment,”
says Saxton. “A PlayStation experience was
emerging as more than a gaming experience. It
was about being entertained. And it shifted the
PS2 from the bedroom to the family living room.
S ON PLAYSTATION ® 3 bu ds o t at. 3 builds on that.”
Gaming, though, remains the cornerstone of the
PLAYSTATION ® 3. Sony Computer Entertainment
has, to date, announced a list of launch period
titles. These include: Eye of Judgement, Formula
One
™ Championship Edition, Heavenly Sword,
MotorStorm, Resistance: Fall of Man, SingStar
and Warhawk. A very strong mix of sport, slash
and social game titles.
To control the PLAYSTATION ® 3 the iconic
PlayStation controller is back in the same form,
but this time boasting revolutionary technology.
Bluetooth allows up to seven controllers to
connect to the system wirelessly, freeing the
controller from the system.
Saxton explains what’s most different about the
wireless controller, “The added freedom is useful
because the controller is also motion-sensitive,
detecting movement through six axes. For example,
you’ll be able to steer an aeroplane by simply tilting
your hands to the left or right. We often use the
word ‘intuitive’ to describe features of technology;
in this case, the word could not be more relevant.”
Central to PLAYSTATION ® 3 is the
revolutionary new chip that powers the system –
CELL. Co-developed with IBM and Toshiba, CELL
is incredibly powerful, bringing supercomputer-like
processing power to the home for the fi rst time.
Saxton says. “It’s incredible to think that one of the
most powerful processors ever developed, a chip
the size of a fi ngernail, will be key to driving such a
massive shift in our entertainment experiences.”
The other great feature of the PLAYSTATION ® 3
console is its backward compatibility. You won’t
have to toss your PS2 or PSOne
® games out. You
will still be able to play them, as well as CDs, DVDs
and super audio CDs (SACDs).
Connectivity is a key strength of the
PLAYSTATION ® 3. The 60GB model features
all sorts of common ‘connection’ options
including: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g), USB, a Gigabit
t e et o t, M , as Me o y eade s Ethernet Port, HDMI, Flash Memory readers
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The launch of PLAYSTATION ® 3 marks the beginning of a new era in interactive entertainment.
WHAT DOES BLU-RAY
MEAN FOR PLAYSTATION
® 3?
Blu-ray is the next-generation storage
and video format developed by Sony
in partnership with a range of other
electronic, computer and media
manufacturers.
Where PS2 games were produced on
traditional red-laser DVDs, PLAYSTATION ® 3
titles will be authored on Blu-ray discs.
Currently, a Blu-ray disc holds up to fi ve
times what a traditional DVD can – or
about 10 PlayStation ® 2 games. What this
simply means is more can be fi tted onto
each PLAYSTATION ® 3 game disc: more
game content, more graphic detail, more
sound… more of anything and everything.
The result? A richer, more interactive
playing environment.
Blu-ray also supports high defi nition content,
whether it’s a Hollywood blockbuster like
The Da Vinci Code or something you’ve shot e
yourself on a HD Handycam.
www.sony.com.au
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