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At the heart of this pricey PlayStation 3 lies a powerful multicore CPU, jointly developed by Sony, Toshiba, and IBM, running at an incredible speed of 3.2 GHz. A Reality Synthesizer graphics engine, based on NVidia's G70 architecture, delivers the graphics. Working alongside these powerful chips are 256MB of high-performance XDR main memory and 256MB of GDDR3 video memory. All these specifications are surely going to impress the most hard-core PC gamer.

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Strengths:

• Glamorous design with quiet operation
• All games in high-definition;
• Plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to standard DVDs
• Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and accessories
• Works with PS2 and PS1 titles;
• Built-in memory card readers;
• Online play is free
• HDMI output with 1080p support
• No external power supply

Drawbacks:

• Priciest game console
• Doesn't upscale DVDs to HD resolution;
• No infrared port for non-Bluetooth universal remotes
• HDMI cable not included

Specifications:

• Processor: Multicore Cell Processor 3.2 GHz
• Memory: 256MB XDR RDRAM
• HDD Capacity: 60GB
• Video RAM: 256MB GDDR3
• Weight: 11 lbs or 176 ozs
• Input Type: Gamepad
• Media Support: BD-ROM, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
• Input/Output Connections: 4 USB Ports, HDMI Video output
• Max Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Summary:

Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen game console, and its launch titles are not all that impressive, but by combining a great gaming platform, its posh design and horde of features, including a Blu-ray drive, powerful cell processor, make it hard to resist.

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# posted by Lia Tjandra @ 7:57 PM