As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the Sony PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a game console--a powerful one at that.

Description:

• Games will use Blu-Ray discs as media format
• Features a powerful Cell processor and a dynamic RSX graphics chip
• Completely backward compatible, all the way to the original Sony PlayStation
• Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to gaming services and the Internet

• High Definition Capabilities
• Cell Broadband Engine
• Blu-ray Disc
• SIXAXIS Wireless Controller
• Backwards Compatibility
• Always On Online Connectivity1
• Entertainment Beyond Games
• System Interoperability

• PS3 system (Premium pack contains 40gb hard drive)
• Dimensions: Approximately 325mm (W) x 98mm (H) x 274mm (D)
• CPU: Cell Broadband Engine
• GPU: RSX
• Virtual memory card capabilities save your old Ps1/Ps2 Games
• Main Memory : 256MB XDR Main RAM
• Embedded VRAM : 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
• Hard Drive Disk : 2.5 Serial ATA (60 GB HDD)
• Main Input/Output : USB 2.0 (x4), MemoryStick/SD/CompactFlash
• Ethernet: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
• Bluetooth: 2.0 (EDR), Wireless Controller (up to 7)
• Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 b/g (w/60 GB HDD PS3)
• Screen Size: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• HDMI: HDMI out (x1/HDMI)
• Analog: AV MUTLI OUT x1
• Digital Audio: Digital Out (Optical x1)
• Disc Drive: Blu-ray/DVD/CD (read-only)
• Dimensions: Approximately 325mm (W) X 98mm (H) X 274mm (D)