PlayStation 3’s Retail Pricing

For the game lovers and Playstation fans, the waiting is over. The Playstation 3 is set for release. In Japan and the United States, the Playstation 3 will be launched on November 2006. On the other hand, gamers in the Australian and European areas shall have to wait until March 2007. Based on reports, the postponed release date is due to the scarcity of diodes used in the Blu-ray drives.

The Blu-ray drive is a key component of the Playstation 3. With it, PS3 owners can play games and movies. In addition, it can hold up to 54 GB of data. As such, the PS3 users would not have to look for extra media space.

According to statements of Sony, the Playstation 3 will be launched in two configurations: the Premium and the Basic. The Premium comes with a 60 GB upgradeable hard disk, Bluetooth SIXAXIS controllers, Silver-colored logo, Silver-colored trim, built-in Wi-Fi feature, and multiple memory card readers. Meanwhile, the Basic version has only a 20 GB upgradeable hard drive, Blu-ray drive, and controllers. Wi-Fi support and built-in memory card readers are not included. However, the user has the option to purchase adapters to enjoy the memory card reader support. Currently, the Wi-Fi cannot be added.

The retail price of the Playstation 3 is dependent on the region. In the US, the 20 GB PS3 will be sold for US$ 499, while the 60 GB model for US$ 599. In Japan, on the other hand, the Basic version will be retailed for JP¥ 49,980 or US$ 420. Sony has set an open pricing strategy for the 60 GB version in Japan. Meanwhile, in Canada, resellers have set the price of the 20 GB PS3 at C$ 549 or US$ 480, and C$ 659 or US$ 580 for the 60 GB models. In Australia, the PS3 will be available for A$ 829 or US$ 570 and A$ 999 or US$ 680 for the Basic and Premium units, respectively. In Mexico, gamers can have a 20 GB PS3 for MXN$ 7,999 or US$ 640 or a 60 GB one for MXN$ 9,499 or US$ 760. In the Eurozone, excluding Finland, the PS3 are resold for € 499 or US$ 550 (20 GB), and € 599 or US$ 660 (60 GB). In Finland, the 20 GB PS3 can be purchased for NTD$ 14,980 or US$ 451, and the 60 GB model for NTD$ 17,980 or US$ 542. In Taiwan, the price is fixed at NTD$ 14,980 or US$ 451 (Basic), and NTD$ 17,980 or US$ 542 (Premium). And in Hong Kong, the video game console will be retailed for HKD$ 3,180 ($409 US) for the 20 GB, and HKD$ 3,780 ($486 US) for the 60 GB.

The launch price PlayStation 3’s Retail Pricing


For the game lovers and Playstation fans, the waiting is over. The Playstation 3 is set for release. In Japan and the United States, the Playstation 3 will be launched on November 2006. On the other hand, gamers in the Australian and European areas shall have to wait until March 2007. Based on reports, the postponed release date is due to the scarcity of diodes used in the Blu-ray drives.

The Blu-ray drive is a key component of the Playstation 3. With it, PS3 owners can play games and movies. In addition, it can hold up to 54 GB of data. As such, the PS3 users would not have to look for extra media space.

According to statements of Sony, the Playstation 3 will be launched in two configurations: the Premium and the Basic. The Premium comes with a 60 GB upgradeable hard disk, Bluetooth SIXAXIS controllers, Silver-colored logo, Silver-colored trim, built-in Wi-Fi feature, and multiple memory card readers. Meanwhile, the Basic version has only a 20 GB upgradeable hard drive, Blu-ray drive, and controllers. Wi-Fi support and built-in memory card readers are not included. However, the user has the option to purchase adapters to enjoy the memory card reader support. Currently, the Wi-Fi cannot be added.

The retail price of the Playstation 3 is dependent on the region. In the US, the 20 GB PS3 will be sold for US$ 499, while the 60 GB model for US$ 599. In Japan, on the other hand, the Basic version will be retailed for JP¥ 49,980 or US$ 420. Sony has set an open pricing strategy for the 60 GB version in Japan. Meanwhile, in Canada, resellers have set the price of the 20 GB PS3 at C$ 549 or US$ 480, and C$ 659 or US$ 580 for the 60 GB models. In Australia, the PS3 will be available for A$ 829 or US$ 570 and A$ 999 or US$ 680 for the Basic and Premium units, respectively. In Mexico, gamers can have a 20 GB PS3 for MXN$ 7,999 or US$ 640 or a 60 GB one for MXN$ 9,499 or US$ 760. In the Eurozone, excluding Finland, the PS3 are resold for € 499 or US$ 550 (20 GB), and € 599 or US$ 660 (60 GB). In Finland, the 20 GB PS3 can be purchased for NTD$ 14,980 or US$ 451, and the 60 GB model for NTD$ 17,980 or US$ 542. In Taiwan, the price is fixed at NTD$ 14,980 or US$ 451 (Basic), and NTD$ 17,980 or US$ 542 (Premium). And in Hong Kong, the video game console will be retailed for HKD$ 3,180 ($409 US) for the 20 GB, and HKD$ 3,780 ($486 US) for the 60 GB.

The launch price of the PS3 is markedly expensive. Game analysts and developers have made their criticisms and reviews on this issue. On the other side, Sony explained that the high pricing of the Playstation 3 can be charged to the Blu-ray feature. But analysts have speculated that the pricing strategy of the PS3 can be due to Sony’s stock price fall during its last quarter earning.

Do you want to feel the Playstation 3 experience? Log on to Sony’s website or other sites that are accepting pre orders, and fill up your form now.
f the PS3 is markedly expensive. Game analysts and developers have made their criticisms and reviews on this issue. On the other side, Sony explained that the high pricing of the Playstation 3 can be charged to the Blu-ray feature. But analysts have speculated that the pricing strategy of the PS3 can be due to Sony’s stock price fall during its last quarter earning.

Do you want to feel the Playstation 3 experience? Log on to Sony’s website or other sites that are accepting pre orders, and fill up your form now.

Playstation 3 Price Listing

The Playstation 3 will be available in the United States and Japan this November 2006. In Australasia and European regions, the release will still be on March 2007. According to Sony, this has been so due to the scarcity of diodes which are vital parts in the production of Blu-ray disc drives.

In the initial retails of the Playstation 3, two configurations are going to be available. The first is the “Basic” version, and the other is the “Premium”. The first type will come with an upgradeable 20 GB hard drive, an HDMI port, a Blu-ray drive, and Bluetooth controllers. The latter, on the other hand, will be having the same features but with additional supports. The hard disk will have a 60 GB capacity, and memory card readers and built-in Wi-Fi will be available.

As to its specification, the Playstation 3 has a 3.2 GHz processor which has been developed with the joint efforts of Sony, IBM and Toshiba. Also, the PS3 will come with a 256 MB Rambus XDR DRAM. The video game console is designed with heat pipes that, as claimed by Sony, will operate as quiet as the Playstation 2. For its physical points, the PS3 is roughly 5 kg and 3.9 in. x 12.8 in. x 10.8 in.

The price of the Playstation 3 varies by region. In the United States, the video game console will be retailed for US$ 499 for the 20 GB model, and US$ 599 for the 60 GB one. Meanwhile, in Japan, the 20 GB version will be sold for US$ 420 or JP¥ 49,980. The 60 GB unit pricing are left for the Japanese resellers to decide, as Sony Corporation opted to set an open pricing scheme in the region. On the other hand, Canadian retailers will be selling the PS3 for US$ 480 or C$ 549 for the Basic version, and US$ 580 or C$ 659 for the Premium models. In Mexico, the 20 GB PS3 price is set at US$ 640 or MXN$ 7,999, while the 60 GB will be available for US$ 760 or MXN$ 9,499. In the Eurozone, with the exception of Finland, the consoles are retailed for US$ 550 or € 499 (Basic model), and US$ 660 or € 599 (Premium model). In the Australian regions, gamers can avail of the PS3 for A$ 829 (US$ 570) and A$ 999 (US$ 680) for the 20 GB and 60 GB configurations, respectively. In Finland, the price is initially fixed at € 550 (US$ 570) for the Basic and € 650 (US$ 670) for the Premium. And in Taiwan, the 20 GB PS3 can be bought for NTD$ 14,980 or (US$ 451), and the 60 GB version for NTD$ 17,980 (US$ 542).

The initial price of the Playstation 3 is notably high. And as such, this has been a subject of reviews and criticisms of developers and analysts. In defense, an executive of Sony Corporation cited the Blu-ray feature and the game’s overall value. However, analysts have guessed that the company’s stock price drop in its last quarter earnings statement has played a role in the PS3’s pricing scheme.

Sony’s official website and other various sites are offering preorders. So, if you want your own PS3, check out those sites and fill up your own preorder form.

Playstation 3 Release Date Schedules

Sony’s Playstation 3, the successor to the first Playstation and Playstation 2, will compete alongside Xbox 360 of Microsoft and Wii of Nintendo.

The Playstation 3 is planned for release in Japan on November 11, 2006. Meanwhile, in Canada and the United States, game enthusiasts can have their PS3 on November 17, 2006. On the other hand, those in Europe and Australia will have to wait until March 2007 for the release of the game consoles. Reports state that this has been the case because of the shortage of Blu-ray disc diodes. Authorities from Sony have announced that they are ready to file legal actions against anybody who would sell imported game units to consumers in Europe.

The Playstation 3, in its initial release, will be retailed in two configurations. The first is a Basic configuration. In this package, the PS3 will be sold with a 20 GB hard disk drive, Blu-ray drive, HDMI port, and wireless SIXAXIS controllers. The second package is a Premium configuration. Instead of a 20 GB hard disk, the Premium’s hard disk will have a capacity of 60 GB. Additional supports are also installed, including Wi-Fi feature and memory card readers. The hard disks in the two configurations can be upgraded. In addition, the Basic configuration can also enjoy the memory card reader feature by using supplementary adapters.

The Playstation 3 console is designed with elegant features. Its exterior is outlined with exquisite curves. Its sides are shaped to appear that it is expanding outward. In addition, the Playstation 3 is developed with a modern cooling system. This is to cope with the consoles heat output due to its Cell processor’s operation and its system power supply. Many would think that because the Playstation 3 is a high power consumer, it would make significant noise while being used. But because of Sony’s innovations, the PS3 is developed to operate amazingly quiet.

The first models of the game consoles include silver, black, and white. But in the initial release, the Playstation 3 would only be available in black. Based on some official design previews, the exterior of the console appeared to be solid and silky black. However, the system casing looked to be semi-transparent black. Moreover, the PS3 is 11 pounds in weight and measures 12.8” x 3.8” x 10.8”.

Playstation 3 games under development and may be available within the next few months after the release of the console are listed below:

* Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
* College of Duty 3
* Fatal Inertia
* Fight Night: Round 3
* Full Auto 2: Battlelnes
* Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
* NBA 2k7
* NBA 07
* Need for Speed: Carbon
* Sonic the Hedgehog
* The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblvion
* Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas
* Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
* Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
* Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
* Battlefield: Bad Company
* Enchanted Arms
* White Knight Story
* Final Fantasy XIII
* Tekken 6
* Heavenly Sword
* Grand Theft Auto IV

The price listing of the Playstation 3 differs by region. In Japan, the 20 GB PS3 will be sold for JP¥ 49,980 or US$ 420. The price of the 60 GB model, meanwhile, will be up to the Japanese retailers to set. In the US, the 20 GB units will be sold for $ 499, while the 60 GB version is set at $ 699.

First People to Own Sony PlayStation 3 Gaming Console

In the world of gaming consoles, Sony is one of the leading manufacturers and also made one of the most popular gaming consoles in the market today. When Sony released the PlayStation back in the mid 90's, it took the world by storm for its state-of-the-art graphics and sound technology.

The same success was also met when Sony released their PlayStation 2 back in the year 2000. It was so widely anticipated that many people preordered the PlayStation 2 even before it was officially released in the market. The same rush is expected with the upcoming release of Sony's new gaming console.

Today, many people are now anticipating a new kind of gaming console from Sony. This particular gaming console is now being considered as one of the most popular and also one of the most widely anticipated gaming console ever developed by Sony. This gaming console is called the PlayStation 3.

The PlayStation 3 has a lot of features that will change the way people play games on gaming console. It has different features that are considered to be the latest in the gaming console technology and the people working side-by-side to develop the PlayStation 3 gaming console has definitely thought a lot about developing a one-of-a-kind gaming console that people will surely want.

The PlayStation 3 is scheduled for release on November 2006 in Japan, United States, and Canada, and on March 2007 in Europe and Australasia. Because of its features, the PlayStation 3 gaming console by Sony is now receiving preorders from all over the world before it is even officially released in the market. If you know about PlayStation 3, you would want this gaming console to be part of your home entertainment system.

Sony will be releasing two configurations of Sony PlayStation 3. One is the basic configuration and the other is the premium configuration. In basic configuration it will be integrated with a 20 Gigabyte upgradeable hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, HDMI port, and one Bluetooth controller. In the premium configuration, it will include an upgradeable 60 Gigabyte hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, HDMI port, one Bluetooth controller, silver-colored trim, built-in Wi-Fi, and Flash card readers. If you want maximum enjoyment ahead of everyone else, you may want to preorder the premium configuration of PlayStation 3.

PlayStation 3 will also have a wide library of popular games and will also have backward compatibility to PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. With this feature, you will be able to play with your old PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games with the Sony PlayStation 3 gaming console.

Integrated with the latest technology in gaming consoles, you may want to preorder PlayStation 3 in your country in order to avoid joining the early Christmas shopping rush where a lot of people will be expected to purchase the PlayStation 3 gaming console. Preordering will allow you to own the PlayStation 3 even before it will reach the shelves of your nearest PlayStation 3 retailers.

So, if you want to secure a PlayStation 3 for yourself, preordering a PlayStation 3 in your nearest authorized dealer of PlayStation 3 in your area is a very good idea. Avoid getting trapped in the early Christmas shopping rush for the PlayStation 3 by preordering it with your nearest authorized dealer of PlayStation 3 or you may also preorder online.

Reserve Your Own PlayStation 3 before It Runs Out

Today, playing with gaming consoles is one of the most popular forms of entertainment. The fact that the latest gaming consoles are extremely fun and realistic to play with and full of different popular gaming titles, many people, young and old alike, are now getting into the game with popular gaming consoles that are available and being sold in the market.

One of the most popular manufacturers of gaming consoles is Sony. With the development of the PlayStation, Sony changed the way people play video games today. Integrated with stunning and realistic sound and graphics technology, the PlayStation gaming console have taken the world by storm and it is also considered as one of the most popular gaming console ever released in the market today.

Sony then developed and released the widely anticipated PlayStation 2 in the year 2000. This too was eagerly awaited that many people made reservations even before the game was officially released in the market. The PlayStation 2 was very successful that this gaming console developed by Sony was flying out of the shelves in PlayStation 2 retail outlets all over the world.

Even today, many people are still purchasing the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 gaming console because of its integrated features and state-of-the-art gaming technology that are not found on other gaming consoles available in the market today. Because PlayStation and PlayStation 2 is provided with the best and latest technology in gaming consoles and because of its sleek and "cool" design, PlayStation and PlayStation 2 gaming consoles are one of the hottest selling gaming consoles in the world.

Today, people are now anticipating another gaming console that Sony unveiled last March 2005. Sony named this gaming console as PlayStation 3 and is integrated with the latest technology in the gaming console world. Sony has integrated different features that are not found on other gaming consoles that they promise to deliver quality entertainment on every home in the world.

With the latest in graphics and sound technology, Sony PlayStation 3 promises to deliver quality gaming experience that will leave you glued to your seat for hours playing your favorite PlayStation 3 gaming title.

The fact that PlayStation 3 is widely anticipated all over the world will give you the perception of an early Christmas shopping rush and fast-emptying PlayStation 3 store shelves. You can even expect that the nearest PlayStation 3 dealer in your area will run out of PlayStation 3 stocks the day the console is delivered.

If you purchased PlayStation 2 upon its release, you will know what to expect when Sony PlayStation 3 is officially released on the market. So, in order to avoid getting frustrated and exert a lot of effort for a PlayStation 3 gaming console, you should make reservations with the nearest PlayStation 3 dealers in your area.

By reserving your own PlayStation 3, you will be assured of ownership of this one-of-a-kind gaming console. You will no longer join the early Christmas shopping rush for PlayStation 3 and you will also avoid getting frustrated of running out of PlayStation 3 to buy in your nearest PlayStation 3 dealers.

So, if you want to own a PlayStation 3, you better reserve your own PlayStation 3 today. With the upcoming release of the PlayStation 3 in November 2006 in Japan, United States and Canada, and March 2007 in Europe and Australasia, making reservations for PlayStation 3 is definitely a must unless you want to wait a long time for new stocks to arrive.

Sony PlayStation 3: What to Expect From Sony's New Gaming Console

Imagine playing with a gaming console with extremely realistic graphics and sound. Imagine a gaming console that has the ability to let you play with millions of people worldwide in a virtual community by connecting you to the internet. Then, imagine a gaming console that gives you freedom from wires and cables, one that gives you the best gaming experiences ever and a gaming experience you will never find in any other gaming console.

Sony is known to develop one of the most advanced gaming consoles available. During its time, the PlayStation is one of the most advanced and also one of the most popular gaming consoles in the world. This also paved the way for Sony to develop the PlayStation 2 and like its predecessor; PlayStation 2 is also the most advanced gaming console available in the market during its time.

Today, because of the continuing advancement in gaming console technology being offered by many companies, Sony again developed the most advanced gaming consoles in the market presently. This is called the PlayStation 3. With the PlayStation 3, you can expect to experience the best game play that you can ever have.

Integrated with the advanced technology, such as the latest central processing unit and the latest graphics processing unit, PlayStation 3 will be able to deliver stunning high definition graphics to your game play.

It is a fact that the PlayStation 3 is Sony's most innovative product ever released. Some people even consider the PlayStation 3 as the ultimate entertainment powerhouse. Besides, with a PlayStation 3, who needs CD players or DVD players when you have it all in one system in the PlayStation 3?

This new innovation from Sony is also equipped with Wi-Fi technology that will enable you to access the internet and play online PlayStation 3 games with millions of people all over the world. Because of this, you will be joining an online community where you can chat and make friends from someone from halfway around the world.

Also, the Sony PlayStation 3 is also equipped with the most advanced disc drive called the Blu-ray drive. Blu-ray discs can handle five times more data than your regular DVD. This means there will be more leverage for game developers to make a more realistic and make use of their creativity. With the large capacity Blu-ray disc, the possibilities are almost endless.

Another benefit that you can expect from PlayStation 3 is the backward compatibility. This means that your investment in your old PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games will never go to waste. PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games can still be played in the PlayStation 3. This innovation is one of the highlights of PlayStation 3.

With a CPU that can run at 3.2 GHz, and a built-in memory of 512MB of RAM, you can expect quality performance and maximum enjoyment when playing your favorite games. The unit will also contain a hard drive where you can store your saved games at a higher capacity than memory cards.

Bluetooth wireless controllers will be able to provide you freedom when you play your favorite games. You can play wherever you want as long as the Bluetooth signal is in range with the controller. This means more freedom and you won't be stuck in a single place when playing PlayStation 3 games.

With a large library of popular game titles, PlayStation 3 is definitely a must have for every household. Now you know about PlayStation 3, you would definitely want one for your home in addition to your existing home entertainment system. PlayStation 3 is scheduled for release in November 2006 in Japan, United States and Canada and on March 2007 in Europe and Australasia.

Sony PlayStation 3: When Is It Coming Out?

Gaming consoles today are getting more and more advanced and now offers people great quality entertainment features that you will never find in old gaming consoles. One game console developer and manufacturer is Sony. Sony is known for giving the world one of the best gaming consoles available today, the PlayStation, and PlayStation 2.

Because of the state-of-the-art technology integrated in these gaming consoles, it is considered as a must-have for every household and is a great addition in home entertainment systems. Sony offers great quality gaming console with realistic graphics and sound and they also offer a wide variety of popular game titles.

Because of the worldwide success of PlayStation and PlayStation 2, Sony has developed yet another breakthrough in the world of gaming console. They developed a one-of-a-kind gaming console that will change the way people look at consoles today. This gaming console is called Sony PlayStation 3.

Sony PlayStation 3 is one of the most highly anticipated gaming consoles presently and people are preordering and making reservations in Sony PlayStation 3 retail outlets all over the world in order to ensure ownership of the gaming console upon release. If you have purchased PlayStation or PlayStation 2 when they just came out, you know what to expect with the PlayStation 3. You will expect long lines, and the store running out of PlayStation 3 stocks because of its popularity.

In order to avoid long lines and frustration of not being able to buy a PlayStation 3 because of stocks running out, you should consider preordering or making reservations in order to make sure that you will own a PlayStation 3 gaming console upon release or have it delivered right at your doorstep.

You will now ask when PlayStation 3 will be coming out in the market. There are different release dates in different countries around the world. It is expected that on November 11, 2006, PlayStation 3 will be officially released in the market in Japan, November 17, 2006 in the United States and Canada and on March 2007 in Europe and Australasia. Sony first unveiled the PlayStation 3 to the public on May 16, 2005 with all of the features shown to the world. This may be the reason why many people are awaiting the official release of the PlayStation 3 all over the world.

Many people are now waiting for the PlayStation 3 to come out and be officially released in the market. Armed with the knowledge on when PlayStation 3 will be coming out, you can expect to be one of the first persons to own this state-of-the-art gaming console in the world.

With PlayStation 3, you can look forward to a gaming experience that you have never experienced before on other gaming consoles available in the market today. Because of the state-of-the-art technology integrated in PlayStation 3, you would really want to have one in your home for quality home entertainment for you, your family and your friends.

Always remember that on November 2006, PlayStation 3 will be officially coming out in Japan, in the United States, and in Canada and March 2007 on Europe and Australasia. So, wherever you live, you should expect a shopping rush for PlayStation 3 upon release. Secure ownership of this much anticipated gaming console by getting to the PlayStation 3 retail outlets early or make reservations or preorder PlayStation 3.

Sony PlayStation 3: Why It Is the Most Anticipated Gaming Console in the Market Today

Sony is dubbed as one of the leading manufacturers of gaming consoles in the market today. The PlayStation and PlayStation 2 is one of the most popular gaming consoles in the market and many households all over the world own at least one of these gaming consoles.

Besides, with stunning and realistic graphics and sound technology, who wouldn’t want to play with it? The PlayStation and PlayStation 2 took the world by storm upon its release and many people are still buying these gaming consoles today, because of its latest graphics and sound technology that will definitely make you feel as if you are really part of the game itself. Aside from that, PlayStation and PlayStation 2 also have a wide library of popular gaming titles that will surely get you glued to your seats for hours.

Today, the widely anticipated gaming console, also developed by Sony, named PlayStation 3 is already very popular even before its official release in the market. It is a fact that many people are now making preorders or reservations to ensure them ownership of this widely eagerly awaited console to be released on November 2006 in Japan and North America, and March 2007 in Europe and Australasia. You may now ask what sets the PlayStation 3 apart from its predecessors and other gaming console in the market today.

PlayStation 3 is integrated with the latest in graphics and sound technology that will give gamers one of the best gaming experiences of their lives. Sony promises that PlayStation 3 will change the way people will look at gaming consoles of the past. This particular gaming console has features that are not found on any other gaming consoles released in the market before.

First of all, PlayStation 3 has two different configurations, the basic and the premium configuration. Here are some of the features that PlayStation 3 has and why this particular gaming console is widely anticipated by many people worldwide:

Basic Configuration:

• Cell Broadband Engine CPU
• RSX GPU
• Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
• 20GB Upgradeable HDD
• 4 USB 2.0
• Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
• Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
• Wireless Bluetooth Controllers
• Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive

Premium Configuration:

• Cell Broadband Engine CPU
• RSX GPU
• Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
• 60GB Upgradeable HDD
• 4 USB 2.0
• Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash Slots
• Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
• Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
• IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Wireless Bluetooth Controllers
• Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive

As you can see, the difference between the two configurations is that the premium configuration has more features, such as built-in Wi-Fi, larger HDD capacity, and has Flash Card readers.

You will also see that it has the Blu-ray disc drive. This particular disk drive is the next-generation in media format that will deliver high definition entertainment. The Blu-ray disc is very much like when the DVD disc was compared to CDs. Today, the Blu-ray drive is integrated in the PlayStation 3 to let you experience high definition gaming that is not found on any other gaming consoles available in the market today.

In other words, Blu-ray Disc will allow game developers to express their creativity more by allowing more storage space for game data. This means more realism and also more quality for your Blu-ray games.

So, if you are considering buying a new gaming console, you would want to consider PlayStation 3 as one of your choices when you go shopping. Aside from the sleek-looking outer shell, it will also give you a quality gaming experience that you have never experienced before from other gaming consoles that were introduced then.

The PlayStation 3 Saga: Information you Should be Aware Of

How do you define entertainment in the 21st century?

Gone are the days when operas, theatrical plays, and circus events were the most popular forms of entertainment. With the evolution and rapid development of technology nowadays, entertainment is now on its interactive form.

Kids and adults alike find themselves enjoying the benefits of technology, especially on the entertainment industry. Animated and digital films as well as high-technology gadgets replaced traditional forms of entertainment. The impact of technology to the entertainment industry is evident such that it produced one of the most popular machinery of all time, especially to the younger generations of our society—the video game console.

Almost every ordinary American household owns at least a video game console. Since the Magnavox Odyssey era, video game consoles proved its worth to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment, especially to the younger generations of our society. The interesting storyline behind every game as well as the animation features are regarded to be one of the contributing factors to the success of video game consoles in the entertainment industry.

Thus, it is not surprising that video game consoles reached its seventh generation, which began in the last quarter of 2005 with the release of Microsoft Corporation's Xbox 360. Thanks to the Big 3 of video gaming industry (Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo), video game consoles are evolving fast, resulting to the production of advanced and more powerful video game consoles.

Among the members of the seventh generation of video game consoles is Sony's PlayStation 3, which is scheduled to be released on different dates in major countries around the world. Its initial release was announced to be on November 11, 2006 in Japan, November 17 of the same year in Canada and United States, and March 2007 in Australasia and Europe.

The third member of Sony's PlayStation series, PS3 was officially unveiled to the public during the E3 Conference on May 16, 2005. The release will involve the shipment of two configurations, as detailed in the Sony press release. The premium version of the PS3 contains an internal 60 GB hard drive, multiple flash memory card reader, wireless internet connectivity, and a brighter cosmetic silver-colored trim. On the other hand, the alternative configuration of the console comes with an internal 20 GB hard drive (which is upgradeable), yet without wireless internet connectivity as well as a memory card reader.

According to the information announced on the PS3 press release, the video game console will have a series of title launches for its game, which are as follows:

• Madden NFL 2007;
• Full Auto 2: Battle Lines;
• Genji: Days of the Blade;
• College Hoops 2007;
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire;
• Need for Speed: Carbon;
• Ridge Racer 7;
• Sonic the Hedgehog;
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007; and
• Tony Hawk's Project 8.

There are also title launches for other genres of PS3 games, such as for role playing (Final Fantasy XIII), action (Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots), racing (Gran Turismo HD), and fighting (Virtua Fighter 5). All of these games are scheduled to be released within the last quarter of 2006 and the first half of 2007.

If you are interested to know more facts about the PlayStation 3, related information is readily available in Sony's official website as well as video game console reviews. Read such information about this latest offering from Sony and be one of the interactive entertainment aficionados.