Sony Shows off Playstation 3
 

[quote:240b0]Sony has unveiled its new PlayStation 3 console, calling it "a supercomputer for computer entertainment".

The console is powered by a powerful new processor dubbed Cell, which Sony says is 35 times faster than the chip inside the current PlayStation.

The machine is due to go on sale in spring 2006 at an as yet unknown price.

Rival Microsoft last week showed off its new Xbox 360, while Nintendo is to reveal details of its own new console, codenamed Revolution, later on Tuesday.

Seizing the living room

The consoles are opening a new chapter in the history of video games, offering high-definition cinematic images in real time and the computing power to deliver sophisticated and complex gameplay.

The battle for supremacy in the games console arena is more than just about shooting aliens.

These machines are a key part of a campaign to dominate how people watch films or listen to music at home.

"This is a system to be placed in the centre of the living room around the world," said Ken Kutaragi, head of Sony's game unit, at a news conference in Los Angeles announcing the PlayStation 3.

This strategy parallels that of Microsoft, which is keen to challenge PlayStation by also making its new Xbox 360 a hub for all kinds of media.

Sony's current console, the PlayStation 2, dominates the current generation of consoles. More than 80 million units have been sold worldwide, with Microsoft and Nintendo trailing far behind.

Its new console is similar in size to the PS2 but has a more rounded look. It will be available in black, silver and white.

Computer power

Sony used much of its presentation to show off the technical prowess of the Cell processor, created with Toshiba and IBM, which forms the brain of the console.

In a dig at Microsoft, Sony said the processor was twice as fast as the one in the Xbox 360.

The console also boasts a new graphics chip from Nvidia, which Sony claims can create movie-quality images in real time in games.

The PS3 will use the Blu-ray disc format, which can hold 50 gigabytes of information - the equivalent of six DVDs. It will also have a small removable hard drive, though Sony did not say whether it would come as standard.

The PlayStation will come ready to be hooked to the internet, either via a built-in Ethernet port or via wi-fi.

"The network is a core element of the system," said Masa Chatani, chief technology officer at Sony's game unit. "It was designed with broadband and home networks in mind."

The console allows gamers to access their media from anywhere over the internet, make video calls using a high-definition camera or download new levels or weapons for games.

The controllers are wireless, using Bluetooth technology. People will be able to plug in other gadgets into the console via six USB ports.

The machine will be backwards compatible, meaning gamers will be able to play PlayStation 2 titles on it.

It also doubles up as a DVD and CD player, with support for a wide variety of formats.

Games line-up

Sony can count on the backing of some of the biggest names in the games business, such as Electronic Arts, the world's biggest games publisher.

Among the games in the pipeline are new versions of popular franchises such as racing title Gran Turismo, the role-playing game Final Fantasy and the gangster title The Getaway.

Several new titles are also planned, including the samurai epic Heavenly Sword by small UK developer Ninja Theory.

Like other console makers, Sony realises that the new wave of machines must offer more than prettier graphics.

Key to their success will be the ability of game makers to tap into the power of these new digital workhorses to produce original and compelling gameplay.

Developers are aiming to combine processing power and realistic graphics to better convey emotions and create what one game maker described as a truly immersive, living, breathing world.

Sony's announcement comes two days ahead of the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3, the largest video games event in the world, which runs from 18 to 20 May. [/quote:240b0]

[quote:240b0]CPU Cell Processor running at 3.2Ghz with 7 special purpose 3.2Ghz processors, capable of 218 gigaflops of performance
Backward compatible
GPU RSX at 550MHz 1.8 teraflop floating point performance
256Mb XDR main RAM at 3.2 GHz
256Mb of GDDR VRAM at 700Mhz
Memory Stick Duo, SD, compact flash memory slots
Detachable 2.5 inch hard drive
Support for seven Bluetooth controllers
Six USB slots for peripherals
Supports Blu-ray DVD format
System Floating Point Performance of 2 teraflops
Communication Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth
Output in HDTV resolution up to 1080p as standard
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plus woah get ready for metal gear sold 7 and gran turismo 24 and many other sequel sequels sleeping:

Well, we have a topic for the XBox and Nintendo's next-gen consoles so I'll keep this open.


Why couldn't they keep the controller the same, it's almost flawless... loney:

xbox > PS

thats the only thing i liked about the playstation and ps2, the controller. was going to see into getting a converter thing so i could use it on the xboxxxx but got lazy.

new controller looks like a boomerrang.

fuck all this sleek shiny gay ass metal looking shit.

They Nintendo needs to come out with a console that looks just like the old NES, that would be fucking 1337

Yeah, I really can't stand these white oddly shaped consoles. I guess it doesn't matter for me since I'm not buying one but still, Nintendo has kept their systems aesthetically pleasing to look at, N64 wasn't bad, and the Cube wasn't bad either. However since this modern age look seems to be the new design trend Nintendo will most likely come out with something similar looking to Xbox and PS3.

...or I'm just blowing smoke out of my ass and they come out with somthing completely diffrent.

I've decided to put a halt on anything video game related until this comes out.

SEGAAAAAAA

Why?

There was a lawsuit against sony or something about the design and sony lost.


I think the PS3 looks good, not great though and the controller needs some work. The same goes for the 360.

Maybe the Revolution will surprise us and look fantastic.

I guess not then

rpold

[quote:0d0b0]and right when Microsoft will launch Halo 3 for Xbox 360 as a spoiler[/quote:0d0b0]


Oh fuck that, im sooooo not buying an xbox 360 to finish the halo saga.

"capable of 218 gigaflops of performance"

oOo:

ATI developed a whole new Gfx Core for the Xbox360, while Sony took an existing one, and i believe xbox360 has double the amount of ram, plus the
Xbox360 has 3.2 Ghz of processor on 3 cores so that's effectively 3 processors whilst the PS3 has one processor. im sick of consoles anyway but sony just piss me off annoy:

[quote="$p!k3":4f959]Why?[/quote:4f959]

because he is a tool

the lawsuit wasnt against the design of the controller, it was just the rumble feature. they can use their design as much as they want.

the system looks cool, but the controllers look like shit the revolution

PS3 > Xbox 360

Im sure some 3rd party company will design an exact replica of the PS2 controller.

wow gj on the controller. looks like a double ended dildo bent in half.

[quote:3bc9e]IBM can now rightfully claim PowerPC technology is powering every single next-generation console, and it will be interesting to see what, if any, differences exist between the CPUs in the PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Revolution. It'll also be interesting to see how Apple leverages that fact to promote its own PowerPC-based Macs.[/quote:3bc9e]

wait so they are using mac chips to power this?

[quote="$p!k3":7266e]Why?[/quote:7266e]

why throw my money away on games when they'll just be bigger and better in the next year. Id rather put my money towards the PS3 and its games.

Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 compared:

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anyone know how much the PS3 will retail for?

My friend who works at EB says that XBOX360 will retail @ $630CAD

WOW

How much did the first Xbox start off on?

around 350$ US.

i agree with milla, i hope some 3rd party makes the classic ps2 controller.

MGS4 for PS3

http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/714/714044/vids_1.html

lollerskates

I was wondering wtf you were lolling about... that was pretty good! I loved the falling wall... biggrin:

another reason to get a PS3

http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/748/7484 ... wmvlow.wmv

ed: ed: ed:

nice

Im more intrested in Killzone!

the whole PS3 unveiling at E3

it's loooooooooong
http://www.bogmon.com/news/133/ARTICLE/ ... 05-17.html

let it stream for a while then skip to about the middle and watch the Duck thingy

its hilarious watching you all fall for it all over again.


xbox360s custom ati gpu for xbox> the old gpu ps3 will use.

Umm... PS3 uses a brand new GPU from Nvidia called RSX which decimates the ATI R500 in terms of raw power... However specs don't mean much in terms of real world application... We'll see.

either way a week after xbox360, ps3 nintendeo rev' consoles will be behind the pcs again.

why get any of this hardware .. in a few months it will be outdated.

at least with a pc, you can upgrade at your convenience. And pc's can be used for a lot more stuff.

If anything, I think the portable ones are a better waste of money.

[quote="mR.cLeAn":d7127]why get any of this hardware .. in a few months it will be outdated.[/quote:d7127]

YEARS, actually. Analysts say it will be years before PCs surpass the X360/PS3.

And besides, its cheaper to get a console than an equivalent PC. Plus, when you buy a console you know that they'll be games that can run on it well for years to come.

The PS3 holds up to 7 bluetooth controlers WTF?

why only 7 why not 8 wouldnt it make more since?

free games > paying for games.

that's why i will always like pc better (for the most part)