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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 1169 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
3 of 0 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

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  • Trollface hack strikes PlayStation 3? PSU community member reports XMB weirdness

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  • PS3 Metallic Gray DualShock 3 coming to U.S.

    Sony has announced plans to release a Metallic Gray DualShock 3 controller in North America. The PlayStation 3 peripheral hasn’t been dated or priced yet, though it’ll likely set you back the usual amount for a new pad, $54.99. Sony’s also updated its official PlayStation web...

  • PS3 price cut due this week, says analyst

    Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has said he expects Sony to cut the price of PlayStation 3 this week. Speaking with GI.biz, Pachter predicts that the console will be lowered to $199 on February 21. This just so happens to be the day after Sony hosts the PlayStation Meeting in New York ...

  • North American PSN update; Feb. 12, 2013

    Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store, and this week is all about Twisted Metal sales, the Dragonborn DLC for Skyrim, and a ton of content for PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale. You can also pick up Persona 4 Arena for $29.99 and check out A...

  • This week's PS Plus update includes free game, discounts

    PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting a new entry for their instant game collection tomorrow along with some decent discounts. This week you can pick up Closure, a unique and stylish puzzle platformer, completely free. Who doesn't like free games? In addition, there are some nice discounts to...

  • SCEE unveils new PS3 YouTube app

    PlayStation 3 has today seen the release of a new YouTube application, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced. The app is available to download now free of charge, and can be grabbed via the XMB in 'My Channels.' The new app has been designed specifically for use with a big TV...

  • North American PSN update; Feb. 5, 2013

    Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store adn this week features digital copies of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time on PS3 and PS Vita, Dead Space 3, Bentley's Hackpack, and Mensa Academy. In addition, there is a huge Final Fantasy sale, so pick up sele...

  • North American PSN update; Jan. 29, 2013

    Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. This week includes pre-orders for Crysis 3, Bayonetta, the Zone of Enders HD collection, and the Hitman collection. In addition, there are plenty of options in the Themes and Wallpaper section, along with ...

  • Sony confirms new PS3 colours for U.K.

    Sony has announced that it will release two new Super Slim PlayStation 3 colours in the U.K. next month – Blue and Red. The hardware is due out on February 15 and features 500GB of storage and a matching DualShock control pad. Across the pond, Sony plans on releasing the new white PS3 c...

PlayStation 3 Features

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  • Holiday Guide: Essential accessories for your new PS3

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  • Holiday Guide: 10 great games for your new PS3

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  • Win a PlayStation 3 and $100 SEN voucher

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  • 5 games that are better on PS3 than Xbox 360

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  • 6 PS3 sequels that blow their predecessors out of the water

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  • 70 percent of PS3 owners passing on Vita, citing price and lack of games

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