Blu-ray
The PS3 is one of the first devices to support the Blu-ray disc, which provides for greater storage capacity than previous discs. A single-layer CD holds 700MB, a single-layer DVD holds 4.7GB, and a single-layer Blu-ray holds 25GB. So what does this mean? With five times as much capacity as a DVD, a Blu-ray can hold the data needed for advanced video and audio codecs to provide a cleaner, more high-definition experience.
Internet Browsing
The PS3 has a web browser for cruising the internet both with and without wires, thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi. Use it to get on Facebook, check out YouTube videos, manage your Netflix queue, sign in to your e-mail, or just go to your favorite URL. You can switch back and forth between windows and even plug in a USB keyboard for faster typing.
Videos, Pictures, and Music... and Movies... and TV Shows
Rent your favorite movie or TV series in HD and stream it to your PS3 or buy it and download it to keep, all from within the PlayStation Store. Save videos, pictures, and music to your PS3 from a USB drive, the internet, or the PlayStation store and play them back as a slideshow, playlist, or screensaver. Don't want to store anything on your PS3 besides games? That's fine, stream your media right from your computer! Set up your computer as a media server and connect to it as if it were a folder on your PS3. There's even a video editor so you can create your own videos and share them with your friends!
Demos and Add-Ons
Want to check out a game before you buy it? Stream or download its trailer and check it out! Really like it? Download its demo right to your PS3 and play it until you're ready to buy it. Now that you've bought the game, head to the PlayStation Store for add-ons to make the game that much more enjoyable. Most add-ons include in-game items, more maps, or extended game modes to increase replay value. Some games can even be purchased right from the Store and downloaded, installed, and have you playing in minutes.
The Gaming
The true purpose behind the PS3... the gaming. Play video games in 1080p HD resolution to get the ultimate experience. Play online with friends and everyone in the PS3 community. Earn trophies for achievements in each game and compare them against friends to decide who truly is the best. Really get in to your games with the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye. Control your player by tracking your movement and actions and watch it happen in the game! The controller lights up and vibrates as well to give you feedback for an even closer experience. And to top it all off, Sony is already developing 3D games and has updated all PS3s with the software to play them... all you need is a 3D TV and you're playing in a whole new dimension.
Didn't know the PS3 could do all this? I don't blame you... there's a lot going on! At only $299, you're getting a CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray player, internet browser, media player, video game console, and practically a computer all for the price of a regular Blu-ray player. Yeah, Sony was actually losing money on the PS3 for a few years by pricing it so low. Now they sell the PS3 in a slim console and are selling them for even less!
Videos, Pictures, and Music... and Movies... and TV Shows
Rent your favorite movie or TV series in HD and stream it to your PS3 or buy it and download it to keep, all from within the PlayStation Store. Save videos, pictures, and music to your PS3 from a USB drive, the internet, or the PlayStation store and play them back as a slideshow, playlist, or screensaver. Don't want to store anything on your PS3 besides games? That's fine, stream your media right from your computer! Set up your computer as a media server and connect to it as if it were a folder on your PS3. There's even a video editor so you can create your own videos and share them with your friends!
Demos and Add-Ons
Want to check out a game before you buy it? Stream or download its trailer and check it out! Really like it? Download its demo right to your PS3 and play it until you're ready to buy it. Now that you've bought the game, head to the PlayStation Store for add-ons to make the game that much more enjoyable. Most add-ons include in-game items, more maps, or extended game modes to increase replay value. Some games can even be purchased right from the Store and downloaded, installed, and have you playing in minutes.
The Gaming
The true purpose behind the PS3... the gaming. Play video games in 1080p HD resolution to get the ultimate experience. Play online with friends and everyone in the PS3 community. Earn trophies for achievements in each game and compare them against friends to decide who truly is the best. Really get in to your games with the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye. Control your player by tracking your movement and actions and watch it happen in the game! The controller lights up and vibrates as well to give you feedback for an even closer experience. And to top it all off, Sony is already developing 3D games and has updated all PS3s with the software to play them... all you need is a 3D TV and you're playing in a whole new dimension.
Didn't know the PS3 could do all this? I don't blame you... there's a lot going on! At only $299, you're getting a CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray player, internet browser, media player, video game console, and practically a computer all for the price of a regular Blu-ray player. Yeah, Sony was actually losing money on the PS3 for a few years by pricing it so low. Now they sell the PS3 in a slim console and are selling them for even less!
I hope I've shown some light on the amazing technology that is the PS3 for you. And if you're one of the few that have yet to get on-board and I've inspired you, let me get you started:
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