PlayStation Magazine has disclosed new information about Sony's latest innovation--PlayStation 3 (PS3). The PS3 is being touted by some as a virtual home entertainment center cleverly disguised as mind blowing video game breakthrough.
Because the PS3 has online capabilities, users will have access to an online service center. They will be able to log into their "iTunes" account to download high description videos to their PS3 system. The PS3 is able to act as a location-free player for a PSP (portable playstation). This means that PSP users with broadband access can watch television shows and movies, transmitted from their PS3 to their PSP, wherever they are. Sources also report that the PS3 will act as a DVR (digital video recorder) with digital recording and storage capabilities. A HI DEF downloader will allow users to download music and videos, and the PS3's media center functionally operates 360 stations and is still growing.
Sony claims that PS3's online service will blow away the latest Xbox live. These features will allow users to watch live entertainment more clearly and directly. There are many new games currently in development, especially in the United States. According to Sony Industry, the final PS3 development kit will available sooner than anticipated.
Due to the anticipated customer demand, the forecasted cost of PlayStation 3 will reach up to $499 US, an amount that cements the strength of the manufacturers views.
Critiques for the PS3
Critics and supporters have provided these complaints and kudos for the yet-to-be-released PS3:
* Contrary to what is being promised, movie, music, and video downloads will not be formed on the PS3 in real time.
* The majority of technicians and developers are operationally studying games that are running well at 720p, and then unsealing it to 1080p. This is because they are finding it difficult to attain and complete better results at the true, high resolution of the 1080p process.
* The PS3 gives the impression of going one better than the Xbox 360, by providing more options all at once.
* Sony Inc. has plans to alter the concept controller design, changing it to an up-to-the-minute design that will retain the Dual Shock 2 lay out.
* Some critics and game machine experts say that the PS3 is not overly superior to the Xbox 360, as distant applications seem to be better only by a significant amount.
* Thirty-one games are already listed for distribution, including Devil May Cry 4, Metal Gear Solid 4, Gran Turismo, Matrix Reloaded, Lair, Tekken and War hawk.
Some PlayStation and video game analysts consider Sony Inc. to take a "know-it-all" approach when speaking of the mere foretaste regarding the new PlayStation 3 project. However, video games experts have seen a quick preview of the games featured for PS3, and find the PS3 games have a good approaching sequel.
It appears that PS3 will come fully equipped with a nice hard drive, ensuring ample storage of photos, TV Shows and music directly into your PS3.
Of course, nothing in this world is constant. Several of the PS3 features can change in less than a month, so stay tuned and keep updated about PS3. Even with the high price tag the PS3 is sure to be a hot seller, especially being released right before the holiday season.
Wireless Playstation 3 Controllers
Gaming consoles are extremely very popular and are one of the best forms of entertainment today. With a gaming console, you will be able to entertain yourself when you're bored or spend some quality time with your family and friends. Just imagine, you can play your children's favorite games after a long day at work. Because of gaming consoles, you will be able to relax and play with your children at the same time.
So, if you are interested in the upcoming PlayStation 3, you should know about the latest news about it. PlayStation 3 news is complete with information that you can use in order to improve your gaming experience. The latest news about PlayStation 3 will enable you to know about the different new accessories available and also about the different latest games being offered.
The latest news in PlayStation 3 today is about the format it supports. The Blu-ray drive is an advanced disc drive that is integrated in the new PlayStation 3. This Blu-ray disc drive is one of the latest technologies in the disc media and is able to store data 5 times higher than that of your regular DVD. This means game developers will be able to develop far more realistic games with greater details.
The Blu-ray drive is one of the latest additions to gaming consoles and no other gaming console is using the Blu-ray drive except for PlayStation 3. Another benefit of Blu-ray drive is that it can read almost any disc media. This means that your investment in your old PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games can still be played through the PlayStation 3. What's more is that the Blu-ray drive will be able to play your DVD movies and even audio CDs. This makes that PlayStation 3 an all-in-one hub for home entertainment.
Another latest in the PlayStation 3 news is that Sony will reassert PlayStation 3 shipments. By the end of the fiscal year on March 21, 2007, Sony expects to ship a total of six million systems worldwide. Sony believes that the six million units to be sold worldwide is not a difficult target. This is because of the growing anticipation and growing popularity of the PlayStation 3 worldwide even before the hardware is actually released.
News of the expected retail price is also out. There are two configurations for PlayStation 3 that Sony will be releasing in the market. One is the basic configuration that will cost US$499 and the other is the premium configuration that will cost US$599 in the United States. The main difference between these two configurations is that obviously, the premium configuration will contain more integrated features, such as a 60GB upgradeable hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi capability, and flash card readers.
All these and more can be read when you log in to the PlayStation 3 website. More upcoming news about the release will be posted soon. If there are any changes with the release date, you will be the first to know by logging on to the PlayStation website. So, if you want to know more about the latest news on PlayStation 3, all you have to do is visit the PlayStation website at www.playstation dot com.
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