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

  • 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. ...

  • European PSN update; October 29, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for public consumption. This week, gamers can look forward to a heap of Special Offers, the Halloween-themed Zombie Apocalypse and plenty of add-on content for the likes of Rock Band (Rob Zombie song pack, a...

  • PSU Themes section fixed - Uploading available again

    Following a period of extended downtime, PlayStation Universe is happy to announce that the PSU theme uploading tool is now available once again. In addition, we would also like to take the opportunity to announce a new reward scheme for top theme contributors, where you will be able to claim FRE...

  • Netflix announced for PS3 in U.S. next month

    Sony America has announced that Netflix access will be winging its way to PlayStation 3 owners across North America from November 2009. The service, which is also available for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console, allows PS3 owners to stream all the latest TV episodes and movies to their games con...

  • North American PSN update; Oct. 22, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment of America has posted the weekly updates to the PlayStation Store. There’s some great downloadable content this week, including PSone classics Oddworld, and a demo for Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. See below for a full list of updates: PS3 Conte...

  • European PSN update; October 22, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for your viewing pleasure. Highlights this week include a plethora of classic Queen tracks for Rock Band, plus WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 for PSP. No Oddworld gems for the PSone classics range sadly, though U...

  • Sony responds to September's NPD figures

    With tonight’s September sales figures, Sony is feeling poised to make the upcoming holiday seasons one of its best. In a statement on the PlayStation Blog Jack Tretton, Sony Computer Entertainment of America president and CEO, outlined the company’s success in September, explaining that...

  • European PSN update; October 15, 2009

    Sony Europe has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for your viewing pleasure. This week, there's a heap of content on Special Offer (including Resident Evil 5's Versus Mode and PSone classic Theme Hospital), along with the release of WipEout HD Fury, Mushroom Wars and the usual batch of ...

  • North American PSN update; Oct. 8, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment of America has released its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. This week there are some great additions, like Critter Crunch, the LittleBigPlanet Original Music Pack 1, and the two Fallout 3 DLC. See below for the full list of updates. PS3 Content Downloada...

  • European PSN update; October 8, 2009

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has posted its weekly PlayStation Store heads-up for public consumption. This week, punters can look forward to fresh content for the likes of Fallout 3 and IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, in addition to heaps of downloadable PSP games such as Tomb Raider: Leg...

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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