Sony Playstation 3 PS3 Video Game System
The PlayStation 3, known as the PS3 is made by Sony and is the third in the PlayStation series. The PS3 was preceded by the PlayStation and PlayStation 2. The PS3 was first introduced in November of 2006 to the Unite States market, while Europe, Australia, Africa, New Zealand and the Middle East had to wait until March of 2007 before they were able to buy one in their own country. Thousands of people lined up outside retail stores for hours at a time to get their hands on PS3 on the first day of sales and they sold out very quickly. Unfortunately the PS3 was so sought after that some violence did surround its debut. Often fights broke out when there were too many people in line for a limited number of PS3 consoles.
So what’s so good about the PS3? The PS3 is an advanced video game system that has three unique features that have helped it to succeed in the marketplace. First, the PS3 comes equipped with the ability for online play. The PlayStation Network is a gaming community that allows players to play against one another over the internet. Currently the PlayStation Network has over 14 million user accounts. From sports games to role-playing games, you can easily connect to other players and play head-to-head.
Another popular and unique feature of the PS3 is that it has a built in Blu-Ray disc player. As DVD technology increases, Sony developed the Blu-Ray disc, which is a more advanced version of a DVD. Not only is the PS3 a gaming system, but it can also be integrated into your home theater as a Blu-Ray player, so no need to go out an buy yet another piece of electronic equipment to keep up with the advances that are made.
The last unique feature of the PS3 is the hard drive. You have a choice of purchasing a model with hard drive sizes of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 160GB. Forget small memory cards – The PS3 can store all your game settings onto the hard drive and you can also store pictures, movies and games onto the hard drive as well.
Currently over 16 million PS3’s consoles and 115 million PlayStation 3 games have been sold worldwide since its introduction. The gaming community has been very receptive to the PS3 and it has received many positive reviews from major gaming and electronics websites and publications.
Once you purchase your PS3, purchasing games is the next step. Whether you’re into first-person shooters, sports or fantasy games, you will have no trouble finding a game that you will enjoy. Some of the hottest games for the PS3 include: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Half-Life 2-The Orange Box, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and of course the wildly popular Guitar Hero.
If you want to save money on a PS3 you might want to consider buying a refurbished gaming system. Playstation refurbishes units into a like new condition and offers a great warrantee on these game systems. They are a lot cheaper than a new one. Another option is buying a used Playstation 3. Just be sure to check the unit for condition. Whether you choose to buy a new, used, or refurbished Playstation PS3 make sure you are getting the best deal available.
Whether you are a hardcore gamer or an occasional player, the PS3 offers an incredible gaming experience. With all the features built into the PS3, including the hard drive, Blu-ray disc player and it’s only gaming capabilities, the PS3 is a must-have gaming console.
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