subject: How Does The New Playstation 3 Compare? [print this page] Concerning the new Playstation 3 gaming system, many serious gamers are stating, "sign me up!". Offering the new Blu-Ray technology and up to a 60gb hardrive, this is one game system that experts state could go on for some time in the future. Others are still on the fence.
The original Playstation system was introduced in the United States in 1995 and Playstation 2 succeeded in 2000. In early 2006, Sony announced the end of manufacturing for Playstation 2 as it started working toward the much ballyhooed introduction of the high-tech and next-generation Playstation 3.
Thus why should someone pony up nearly $600 for the new Playstation? There are several factors driving the success of this new gaming system.
* Featuring high-tech HD technology, the graphic capabilities of the new Playstation 3 are much enhanced over previous models. The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor along with a processor that allows the machine to make two trillion calculations per second.
* PS3 games are encoded on the new high-tech Blu-Ray discs, that hold six times more data than traditional CDs.
* You do not need to buy all new video games. The PS3 will play Playstation and PS2 games too. The system comes with a hard drive, a SD slot, a Compact Memory flash slot, and slots for Memory Stick Duo.
* Online capabilities. Just like the Xbox 360, you are able to connect with other players on the internet when playing PS3 games, and also download content from the internet.
* New, intuitive controller. Several gamers without effort move their hands or whole bodies when playing games, even if such movements change absolutely nothing regarding how you're playing the game. Sony has taken this and made it into a special feature of the new controller. The controller features a super-precision, 6-axis sensing system that can accurately detect fine movements to control games.
* The choice to spend a little less on the system (and get less). The base model, which features just a 20gb hard drive, can be bought for about $499. The larger, 60gb model, is $599 retail. This, needless to say, presumes you can find one. Initially, the old "sorry, we can't keep up with demand" manufacturer cry will be observed in order to boost demand.
Right now, most gamers confess that this system will be superior to anything else offered right now. It is the newest, hottest game system out right now. But, you will find a few cons that rub up against the pros. They consist of:
* This system is not a slim case just like the PS2. It is bigger and heavier, weighing in around 11 pounds.
* To obtain the superior HD output, you need to dig deeper in your pockets and pony up the $600, as the lesser-priced version does not feature the highest quality graphics capabilities.
* Several argue that for the high prices of the PS3, you could simply purchase a new computer or upgrade your existing pc so that it can run the high-quality games that feature the astounding graphics and playing features that have countless computer gamers leaving video game systems in the closet.
