Playstation 3

What is it?

The Playstation 3 is not just a games console far from it. It is an entertainment system which happens to play games. With the new Playstation 3 you can surf the net, display your treasured photos, play videos on it stunning Blu-Ray player or just kick back and relax, listening to music - it does everything.

So is the new Playstation 3 a Blu-Ray player or is it a hard disk recorder, or is it a digital photograph viewer or is it a mp3 player. Well to make your mind up about it we have provided you with the all the information required to make an informed purchase oh and a list of the top suppliers and prices of the Playstation 3 on the net.

PlayStation 3 - additional features

PlayStation 3 - Network

Owners of the Playstation 3 Console can enjoy free access PlayStation Network. The PlayStation Network means that you can enjoy a vast amount of entertainment at a press of a button.

Using your broadband to access the Playstation Network unleashes an amazing number of services and entertainment which will reaffirm that you have bought the right games console. You can play games online at no extra charge or even talk to your friends either though text or voice.

If you have itchy fingers and are looking to buy something new then why not browse the PlayStation Store - your gateway to full games, demos of forthcoming blockbusters, and all kinds of HD trailers and game add-ons. Or sit back and surf the Internet from your sofa via the built-in browser.

However you enjoy your entertainment, connect to PlayStation Network and enjoy new experiences delivered straight to your home.

Play Station 3 - Playmate

Your entertainment options can be expanded by connecting your PlayStation 3 and PSP using Remote Play and Play TV. Yes it's that simple.

The Remote Play option on the PlayStation 3 allows you to access and control content on the PlayStation 3 with your PSP. This can be done either wirelessly through the internet or via a local, private network in your home between your PSP and Play Station 3.

The remote Play feature means that you can switch on your PlayStation 3 anywhere in the universe, with a broadband connection, and access your music, photos, MP4 files and videos which are stored on the PlayStation 3 Hard Disk Drive.

You can even enjoy watching TV using the Remote play function and it allows you to, pause and record live TV from a large range of free channels using your Playstation 3 Console. You can use your PSP to remotely record and watch live TV programmes.

Looking at all these features you may think that it is difficult to set up your PlayStation 3 and PSP to enable these features - it's not. Within a couple of minutes you will be using your PSP to access content on your Play Station 3 as if you were and old pro!

PlayStation 3 - High defintion

The built in HD player in the PlayStation 3 allows you to connect your HD TV to it and enjoy amazing films and games in incredible detail.

The PlayStation 3 HDTV combination is simply stunning. Scenes are rendered in amazing detail, all the way up to the best resolution that today's technology can offer - 1080p.

The high definition capability of the PlayStation 3 played through your HDTV giving you the detail which brings to life a scene in a game or a movie. High Definition also means that you can view your digital photos on a large flat screen TV, bringing wonderful memories back into your living room with crystal clear definition.

At the heart of the PlayStation 3 is the state of the art Cell Broadband Engine which process massive amount of data needed for HD viewing.

PlayStation 3 - Playstation Eye

The Playstation Eye was released in November 2007. The camera connects to your PlayStation 3 via a USB connector for interactive game play, motion sensitive and web chat.

The Playstation Eye offers in addition to multi-directional microphone for superb voice control location tracking, background noise reduction for smoother speech recognition, faster frame rate for improved video quality and an adjustable zoom lens for extra versatility. PLAYSTATION Eye comes bundled with a copy of EyeCreate, an advanced multimedia editing suite that lets you record sound clips, edit your own footage and add special effects on to your PlayStation 3.

PLAYSTATION Eye is available as a stand alone product, with EyeCreate included on Blu-ray Disc, or as part of THE EYE OF JUDGMENT, the innovative game title for PLAYSTATION 3 that utilises a Battle Mat and Summoning Cards with unique Cybercode technology to bring epic battles to life before your very eyes. People who purchase the game can download a free copy of EyeCreate from PLAYSTATION Store.

Available from PLAYSTATION Network, games that can be played using PLAYSTATION Eye include: Operation Creature Feature, in which you have to guide hapless creatures called Blurbs around a series of tricky mazes; The Trials of Topoq, a fun and innovative series of interactive puzzles; and Aqua Vita, a soothing interactive art experience that turns your TV into a virtual aquarium.

Other titles include Tori Emaki, a relaxing interactive ambient experience set in the old Orient, Mesmerize, a series of interactive art experiences, and much more.

PlayStation 3 wireless controller - SXIAXIS

The new wireless contoller, SIXAXIS, has been designed for the PlayStation 3 and is just as unique.

The iconic PlayStation 3 controller has a revolutionary form for the PLAY STATION 3 and it is called the SIXAXIS Wireless Controller. Adding fantastic new features, it brings game handling firmly into the next generation.

Bluetooth technology allows up to seven controllers to connect to the system wirelessly, freeing the controller from the system and avoiding tangled wires - and making multiplayer sessions easier to set up.

This added freedom is doubly useful, as the controller is also motion-sensitive, detecting movement through six axes. Imagine a flying game where you simply tilt your controller left to turn left, or a puzzle game where you can control the tilt and angle of a maze in perfect synchronicity with your controller. This is now a reality thanks to the innovative SIXAXIS Wireless Controller - a controller that's engineered to allow unique new experiences, while still providing a benchmark that's familiar to millions.

In 2008, the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller will be released, a new controller for PLAYSTATION 3 incorporating a vibration function.

Keeping the classic design and functionality of the SIXAXIS Wireless Controller, the new DUALSHOCK 3 takes the current highly realistic motion-sensitive system, and adds a vibration function that creates an extra level of immersion as part of your playing experience.

Playstation 3 availability

The Playstation 3 is widely available at all major online retailers including Amazon, Argos, ASDA, Comet, Currys, Dixons, GAME, Gamestation, HMV, PC World, Play.com, Tesco, Toys R Us, Woolworths and some specialised retailers. To make it easy to buy Playstation 3 we have provided detailed information and compared prices to ensure that you are getting the best deal for the Playstation 3.