Sony PlayStation 3 (2006 - 2007) Comparison

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PlayStation 3 (2006 - 2007)

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Unveiled at E3 2005, the Sony PlayStation 3 was the first videogame console to utilize the Blu-ray disc media format. The ability to play high definition movies made the PS3 an easy recommendation for home theater enthusiasts and gamers alike. Original launch models offered full hardware-based backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles, a luxury that wouldn't extend to later hardware revisions. While other specifications may differ between them, the three SKUs listed here all feature four USB ports and SACD playback functionality.

Description

Status: Discontinued
Availability date: Nov. 17, 2006
Price at launch: $499.00

Availability

Alias: PS3

Also Known As...

SKU description: 60GB with full backwards compatibility, 4 USB ports, card reader, 20GB with full backwards compability, 4 USB ports, no Wi-Fi, no HDMI output, 80GB with limited backwards compatibility, 2 USB ports

Pricing / SKUs

Width: 12.8 inches
Depth: 10.79 inches
Height: 3.86 inches
Color: Black / Silver, Black
Exterior surface: Glossy

Hardware

CPU brand: IBM
CPU model: Cell Broadband Engine
CPU speed: 3.2 GHz
GPU brand: Nvidia
GPU model: RSX Reality Synthesizer
GPU ram: 256 MB
RAM: 256 MB

Performance

Wi-Fi: Optional
Wi-Fi support: 802.11g, 802.11b
Bluetooth: Yes

Connectivity

Supported resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
3D enabled: Yes
Audio / Video playback: DVD, Blu-ray, SACD, CD
Supported video files: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, DivX

Audio / Video

Audio / Video output: Proprietary, HDMI, Component, Composite, Digital optical
Physical controller port(s): 4
Controller connection: Wireless, Wired
Wireless connection type: Bluetooth
USB: 4
Ethernet: Yes

Ports

Internal storage: 60 GB, 20 GB, 80 GB
User upgradeable: Yes
External memory: Memory card, USB mass storage, SD, SDHC, Compact Flash, MMC, Memory Stick