Game details

Game:
PlayStation 3
AKA
PS3
Genre:
Misc
Sub Genre:
Hardware
Release Date (US):
November 17th, 2006
Release Date (UK):
March 25th, 2007
Players:
1-7
Online Players:
N/A
Developers:
SCE
Publisher:
SCE
Rating:
PSU Rank:
3 of 1184 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
3 of 536 Games
Additional Information:
Sony's third PlayStation home console

About PlayStation 3

The PlayStation 3 (commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment, and the successor to the PlayStation 2. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii, as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles. A major feature that distinguishes the PlayStation 3 from its predecessors is its unified online gaming service, the PlayStation Network, which contrasts with Sony's former policy of relying on game developers for online play. Other major features of the console include its robust multimedia capabilities, connectivity with the PlayStation Portable, and its use of a high-definition optical disc format, Blu-ray Disc, as its primary storage medium. The PS3 was also the first Blu-ray 2.0-compliant Blu-ray player on the market.

PlayStation 3 News

  • European PS3 Video service now live

    Sony’s European Video Delivery service has officially gone live and is now accessible for use in the following territories: France, Germany Span and the UK. The platform holder confirmed that the facility will be updated with roughly 50 films on a weekly basis, with today’s offerings...

  • European PSN update; November 19, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has unleashed its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for public consumption. Among the many highlights this week include Solid Snake's long awaited PSone Classics offering Metal Gear Solid, heaps of downloadable covering a wide range of titles such as Littl...

  • PlayStation 3 firmware (v3.10) coming soon

    Sony will ‘soon’ release firmware update (v3.10) for the PlayStation 3. As recently speculated, the next firmware update will include Facebook integration, a revamped photo section, and a change to the PlayStation Network Friends List. With the new firmware, you’ll have the opti...

  • Japan: PS3 tops weekly hardware sales

    PlayStation 3 sales in Japan have spiked following the release of Konami’s PES 2010, with the Sony platform nabbing the top spot for the week ended November 8 with 48,925 units sold. Meanwhile, PSP sold through 33,784 units during the same period, placing it above Nintendo Wii, though the D...

  • North American PSN update; Nov. 12, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment of America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. There are several games to try out, including Braid, and the PSone classic Command & Conquer: Red Alert. See below for a full list of updates: PS3 Content Updates Tank Battles Price Drop (n...

  • European PSN update; November 12, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for your viewing pleasure. Check out the full list of updates below. PS3 Content Add-On Game Content Burnout Paradise - Big Surf Bundle (Burnout Paradise full game and Big Surf Island pack) (£27...

  • Rumor: Leaked images show PS3 Facebook integration

    The internet is abuzz regarding apparent leaked images from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, leading many to wonder if Sony is planning for a firmware update that would include Facebook integration. The images, spotted by ScrawlFX, showed a Facebook icon in the XMB. More rumors about this poss...

  • Netflix streaming discs arriving tomorrow

    Netflix is starting to send out emails to users notifying them that their PlayStation 3 Netflix streaming disc is set to ship today and arrive in mailboxes tomorrow. We recently learned Netflix was coming soon to the PS3, and now it appears we don’t have much longer to wait. You can still ...

  • European PSN update; November 5, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for public consumption. Highlights this week include a tempting price cut on horror outing Siren: Blood Curse, DLC for Brutal Legend, LittleBigPlanet and Rock Band, plus Ghostbusters for PSP. Check out the ...

  • SCEE set to launch video service; announces first-day titles

    European PlayStation 3 owners have been asking for it for a long time, and this month their requests for a video service will finally be answered. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced a partial list of movies that will launch with the European PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service. ...

PlayStation 3 Features

  • Weekly Blu-ray releases; October 27, 2009

    Following a long absence, PSU has moved to stimulate our Blu-ray coverage with the re-introduction of our Weekly Blu-ray Releases feature article, offering a glimpse at the high definition goodies consumers can look forward to in the week ahead. This week sees a copious amount of titles released cov...

  • Ten Dreamcast games we're itching to see on PSN

    PSU has very fond memories of SEGA’s ill-fated Dreamcast console. From the early days of unwrapping our beloved white wonder and indulging in copious amounts of Sonic Adventure, to experiencing some of the platform’s final offerings such as the mammoth Shenmue II, SEGA’s 128-bit bo...

  • PSU's top ten PS3 boss battles of all time

    Let’s face it – everyone appreciates a good boss brawl. From Sonic’s duel with a mechanized Dr. Robotnick at the climax of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, to Naked Snake’s arduous confrontation with legendary sniper The End in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, boss battles have provided...

  • [UPDATE] Power Pyramid Spotlight

    Konnet Technology recently sent over its latest PlayStation 3 accessory, the Power Pyramid, for us to check out. We've seen various similar peripherals over the past few years, so we weren't expecting much when it arrived. Surprisingly, we are decidedly pleased with the Power Pyramid. An empty Po...

  • PSU's Game of the Year 2008

    Now that 2008 is officially wrapped up, it’s only fitting that we reveal our Game of the Year. Some may recall that last year we had a fairly easy choice for this award; the sensational Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was the clear winner. This year, however, the PlayStation 3 saw an avalanche ...

  • PS3 F.A.Q.

    PS3 / PlayStation 3 F.A.Q. Welcome to PSU's unofficial PlayStation 3 guide and F.A.Q. to the Sony PLAYSTATION®3. Here you will find not only the most comprehensive guide to the PS3 on the web, but also high resolution images of the PS3 and PS3 accessories. We have covered everything from the ...

  • Game of the Month: November 2008

    Last month’s premiere title, LittleBigPlanet, was a no brainer for Game of the Month. Despite going up against heavy hitters such as Fallout 3 and Dead Space, Media Molecule’s social platformer ultimately won us over with its irresistible charms and unbeatable longevity. Fast forward ...

  • [UPDATE] PSU's Black Friday List: PS3 Buyer's Guide

    Black Friday. Otherwise known as the day you stand in line for four hours, in the freezing cold, only to be trampled by hundreds of people as the store doors open and be man-handled by a desperate soccer mom over a $20 item. To help quell your troubles, PSU.com has compiled a useful holiday list...

  • PSU: Reader's Choice Awards

    The end of the year is almost upon us, and that can only mean one thing for the gaming industry (well, outside of increased sales that is) – Gaming Awards. However, in a first for PlayStation Universe, rather than putting out our own list of favorites from this past year, we’d like to kn...

  • Top 5 PS3 commercials that had us hooked

    When you watch TV, what's the thing you hate the most? Commercials, right? Perhaps other than Super Bowl commercials, TV spots are generally a signal to hit the mute button or fetch a quick snack from the kitchen. However, once in a while an ad comes to the television waves that sparks our interest,...

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