PS3 Background Information
Due for release in Spring 2006, PLAYSTATION 3 marks the dawn of a new era in home entertainment. Thanks to a host of technological innovations, games will become more realistic, more immersive and more emotionally involving than ever before.
At the heart of PLAYSTATION 3 is the 'Cell', a processor developed jointly by IBM, Sony Group and Toshiba, which boasts processing powers equivalent to a modern super computer. Similarly state-of-the-art technologies are employed in the PLAYSTATION 3's graphics processor and XDR memory, delivering an unprecedented audio/visual experience to gamers. PLAYSTATION 3 also introduces BD-ROM (Blu-ray Disc ROM), capable of storing a mind-boggling 54GB of storage on a single dual layer disc, which means that games can be enjoyed at full high definition quality, with 1080 progressive scan as standard.
Although PLAYSTATION 3 looks set to revolutionise interactive entertainment, it hasn't forgotten its rich heritage; thanks to full backwards compatibility, you can continue to enjoy your PS one and PS2 games on PLAYSTATION 3. Unique Cell technology enables computing power of an astonishing 2 teraflops High definition visuals, with resolutions of up to 1080 progressive scan supported Detachable Hard Drive and unprecedented connectivity, including six USB ports, plus slots for Memory Stick, SD card and Compact Flash media Wireless connectivity with PSP (PlayStation Portable).