On the new Playstation 3 gaming system, many serious gamers say, "Sign me up!" With the new Blu-ray and up to 60 GB hardrive, this is a game, experts say could last for some time. Others are still on the fence.
The original PlayStation was introduced in the United States in 1995 and PlayStation 2, followed in 2000. In early 2006, Sony announced the end of production for Playstation 2, as he beganwork for the introduction of the much-touted high-tech and new-generation PlayStation 3
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So why would anyone pony almost $ 600 for the new PlayStation? There are several factors that influence the success of this new gaming system.
* With high-tech HD technology enhances the capabilities of the new Playstation 3 graphics much compared to previous models. The PS3 features IBM processor "Cell" processor and a machine that can do twoTrillion calculations per second.
* PS3 games are encoded on the new high-tech Blu-ray discs, which contain six times more than normal data CD. Sony executives say here cause a lot of new game franchises and the popular return of some old favorites. The use of Blu-ray in combination with the powerful processor, promise players the most complex games with stunning graphics.
* No need to buy all new games. The PS3 plays PlayStationand PS2 games. The system comes with a hard drive, an SD slot, a Compact Flash slot, and slots for Memory Stick Duo.
* On-line functions. As for the Xbox 360, you can connect with other players online when playing on PS3, as well as download content from the Internet. This multi-player concept is sure to bring more players to the table, such as video games try to compete with this popular aspect of computer games.
* New, intuitive controls. Many players move intuitivelytheir hands or whole body when playing, even if these movements nothing about how you play the game changes. Sony has taken this and turned it into a feature of the new controller. The controller has a super-precision six-axis sensing system that can detect finer movements to control games. Future PS3 games that will be controlled by hand movements, and not just your thumbs on the controller. This means, for example, you can create a gameRacing game, while "driving" their hands with the controller.
* The ability to have a little 'less to spend on the system (and less). The basic model which only has a 20GB hard drive can be had for about $ 499. The larger 60GB model is $ 599 retail. This assumes, of course, you can find. First, the old "I'm sorry that we can not keep up with demand," the producer is heard screaming, to increase demand.
Now give most players think that this system is something else toavailable immediately. And 'the newest, hottest gaming system at this time. But there are some disadvantages, which rub against the pros. These include:
* This system is not a case like the PS2 slim. It 'bigger and heavier, weighing about 11 pounds.
* For superior HD output, you have deep pockets and pony up the $ 600 price as the smaller version does not use the highest quality graphics capabilities.
* Many argue that high prices for the PS3, it iscould simply buy a new computer or upgrade your current computer games to high-quality, stunning graphics and gameplay that players have left so many video game systems in the function: it can be done.
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