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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console
(120GB
Model)
Leaner and Meaner: 32% smaller, 36% lighter
and
consuming 34% less power than the original
PLAYSTATION 3 models
This item was released on 01 September 2009
Price: £249.96
from £212.76
on 05 February 2010.
As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the PlayStation 3 Slim an even more versatile home entertainment machine. 32% smaller, 36% lighter and consuming 34% less power than the originals, this latest edition of the PlayStation 3 has been completely redesigned for a much more streamlined feel. 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 powerful gaming console.
Under the Hood:
The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia
graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two
trillion calculations per second. That makes the PlayStation 3 40
times faster than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and
composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted
digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and
projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and
1080p resolution for a full HD experience. This console also
provides for a sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. A pre-installed 120 GB hard disc
drive allows you ample room to save games as well as download
content from the internet.
Blu-Ray Is the New Way:
Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media
format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs.
This increase in capacity, combined with the awesome power of its
processor and graphics card, promises mind-blowing games once
developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's
power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R,
DVD+R formats.
In addition, PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and
up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that
support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect
to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that
you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary
depending on the software in use.
Sensational Controller:
New gamers intuitively move the controller while playing, even
though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's
going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is
using it to bring a new level of control to the PS3. Inside the
controller is a high-precision sixaxis sensing system that
accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well
as three dimensions of movement. This means that future PS3 games
will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just
your thumbs. For example, you might be able to steer a car by
holding the controller like a steering wheel.
While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock
predecessors, it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that
would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0
wireless technology and can support wireless controllers. It's a
hot-swappable system, so if your controller is running low on power,
just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue
playing while your controller recharges automatically.
A Slew of New Games:
With a series of games exclusively available on PlayStation 3 as
well as an extensive catalogue of major titles, Sony have kept the
PlayStation 3 to its gaming roots. With top titles in high
definition, enjoy the biggest current and future releases such as
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, FIFA 10, Final Fantasy XIII, Metal
Gear Solid 4, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Tekken 6, Gran Turismo 5,
MAG and many more besides.
Online:
Play all your favourite games online and much more over the
PlayStation Network. With the 120GB storage capacity of the
PlayStation 3 Slim, you can also store more downloadable games,
music, photos, videos and much more. PlayStation network members can
also download free applications such as PlayStation Home, a
ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available only on PS3
that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming
experiences, as well as Life with PlayStation, which offers users
various news and information on your TV by connecting the
PlayStation 3 to the network.
What's in the Box?
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