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PS 3 or Playstation3 (legally named PlayStation 3, [4] commonly shortened PS3) is the third video game console manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to

the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation brand. The PlayStation 3 competes against Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Nintendo’s Wii as part of the seventh generation of video [5]..

An important feature that distinguishes the PlayStation 3 from its predecessors is its unified service for online games, the PlayStation Network, [6] which contrasts with Sony’s former policy of relying on game developers for online play. [ 7] Other major features of the console include its robust multimedia capabilities, [8] connectivity with the PlayStation Portable, [9] and its main optical disc format high-definition Blue-ray Disc, as its primary storage medium. [10] The PS3 also supports the Blue-ray Profile 2.0, because it can interact online with extra content for movies and games. [11]

The PlayStation 3 was launched on 11 November 2006 in Japan, [12] on 17 November 2006 in North America, [13] and 23 March 2007 in Europe and Australia. [14] [15] Two variants ( SKUs) were available at launch: a basic model with 20 GB hard drive (HDD SATA 2.5 “) and a professional model with 60 GB hard disk with several additional features such as double number of USB ports and backward compatibility games of its PlayStation 2 predecessor (20 GB model was not released in Europe and Australia). [16] [17] Since then, all models have made several revisions of their hardware to lower your cost of production and its selling price.Design your favorite PS3 game on lanyards and use it with proud.

History

It initially planned to have two HDMI ports, three Ethernet ports and six USB ports, but at E3 2006 this was reduced to a HDMI port, one Ethernet and four USB ports, to cut manufacturing costs [22]. were also announced two configurations of the console, 60 GB and 20 GB, respectively costing 599 € / 599 $ and 499 € / 499 $. It was announced that the 60GB model would be one of only two that have HDMI, WiFi and a chrome finish on the Blue-ray reader. The release date was scheduled for 11 November 2006 in Japan and 17 November 2006 for North America and Europe.

On 6 September 2006 Sony announced the launch of PlayStation 3 in Europe and Oceania would be delayed until March 2007 due to a shortage of diodes for Blue-ray player [23].

On 22 September 2006, at the Tokyo Game Show, Sony announced that it include an HDMI port on the 20 GB system, but no WiFi and chrome finish. He also said the launch price of the Japanese 20GB model would be reduced over 20%. During the event, Sony submitted 27 games for the PS3 ready to function in the final version of the hardware. [24]

Ken Kutaragi, former head of Sony’s gaming division, considered the father of the PlayStation, [25] he predicted a life of 10 years to the PlayStation 3: ‘We want our products have a life cycle of 10 years, is that the reason for his great power, something we have already demonstrated with PlayStation. Therefore, PlayStation 3 is expected to last 10 years in the market, if it responds well. “Kuratagi Ken replied with this statement when asked about the PS4,” I can not speculate on when we might get a new console after PlayStation 3 . But my message is that when you are part of the PlayStation family of products, you become a member of Sony’s big family. ”

At the Tokyo Game Show 2006 was first announced that the 20GB model of PlayStation3 would have needed to use the HDMI 1080p with a price reduction in Japan of around 10,000 yen, equivalent to about 80 euro, while than in the U.S. and Europe would not change in the initial price. [24