Just when you thought that the new X-box 360 and other consoles were taking control of the gaming industry, Sony has again silenced any talk of its slacking off.
For starters, the third incarnation of the Sony Play Station console has a killer new processor that’s 35 times faster than the current PS2 chip, and twice as fast as its main competitor, the Xbox 360. And not only is it faster, the PS3 is also equipped with movie-quality graphics, presenting images in real time.
The console is similar in size to the PS2, but has a new rounded look, comes available in various colours, with the base model being white. The PS3 also comes internet-ready via Wi-Fi or ethernet ports.
Using Bluetooth technology, PlayStation has made its controllers totally wireless. Plus gamers are given the possibility of six additional USB ports to plug in whatever other gadgets you may have.
With all the other standard features such as DVD playback, gamers will now be able to store up to 50GB of information, using Blue Ray disc formatting.
Currently, the PS2 dominates the gaming industry with over 80 million units sold worldwide, and even though the Xbox 360 is out now, while the PS3 isn’t set to go on sale until early next year, the PS3 seems set to be a phenomenal success.
A few games to be released for the PS3:
Resident Evil 5
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Final Fantasy VII Tech Demo
Madden NFL Next Gen (working title)
Devil May Cry 4
