about PS3:
release date: 11-17-06, Friday
price: $600
Don't wanna read this whole thing? Well then let's summerize it up by saying: "PS3 has really, really good graphics!"
Hardware analysis: Sony has touted its shiny black monolith as the world's most advanced gaming system to date, and they're right. As the heart of the PS3, the proprietary CELL chip (made up of eight independent processor cores) gives developers a highly customizable processing environment that handily outclasses both the Xbox 360 and Wii in terms of raw mathematical computation. But at the same time, this unique chipset requires more specialized programming techniques. Translation: It's tougher to develop for than its competitors, and multiplatform games might not look any better (or might even turn out worse) on PS3 than on Xbox 360. Still, the PS3 is a powerful beast that harbors more untapped potential than its competitors. Sure, it's expensive...but high-end electronics generally are.
Controller analysis: Although it may look a lot like a DualShock pad, the PS3's Sixaxis controller feels remarkably evolved thanks to its incredibly lightweight design, ergonomically redesigned triggers, and cordless functionality. And while the lack of any vibration technology surely sucks, the built-in motion-sensing technology definitely impresses. Since developers seem to be adopting movement-based controls much faster than anticipated (many launch games support it), the PS3 could potentially steal some of Wii's trailblazing limelight.
Online plan: Out of the box, you'll be able to connect your PS3 to Sony's new PlayStation Network, a free service for matchmaking, community, and online purchases (music, movies, and games) and downloads. You'll also be able to create multiple online profiles on one PS3, manage a list of friends, send private messages (text, audio, and video), and browse the Internet free of charge. A few aspects of this service, however, remain sketchy. As of press time, it's unclear if the so-called "entitlements" (game-specific awards for completing various tasks, much like Xbox Live's achievements) will be implemented. Also, we've heard reports of third-party publishers struggling to support PlayStation Network, so some launch games expected to offer online play (like Tony Hawk's Project 8) will be offline-only on PS3.
Extra functionality: Yep, your old games still work-Sony promises full backward compatibility with all PS1 and PS2 games (you'll need to pick up a $15 memory card adapter to import your old saves, though). The PS3 isn't just a game console, though: It also plays Blu-ray movies, Sony's proprietary high-definition movie format that offers crisper images and better sound than DVDs, and Super Audio CDs, Sony's audiophile surround-sound music format. You can also use the PS3's hard drive to store video, audio, and photos-all of which can be accessed wirelessly using your PSP. Sony also plans to ship a next-gen EyeToy camera in 2007.
Downloadable games: Concrete details remain scarce on this front, but Sony has made vague promises of one day having PS1 and PS2 games available via the PlayStation Network. And Sony Computer Entertainment President Ken Kutaragi has stated that Sega Genesis and MSX (an obscure Japanese PC from the '80s) games will make their way to the service eventually. So far, Sony has showcased only two original downloadable PS3 titles-a soothing action/puzzler called flOw and a simple arcadey shooter named Blast Factor.
Software outlook: The PS3 launch lineup feels a bit like a beefed-up version of the Xbox 360's opening-day buffet-you'll find plenty of sports games, racers, and shooters...but not a lot of true, triple-A exclusives. With its slick visuals, cool weaponry, and free 40-player online action, Resistance stands poised as the obvious must-have title for most gamers, but Call of Duty 3 could pose a minor threat (COD2 pulled a surprise upset against Perfect Dark Zero on Xbox 360, after all). Choosing a racer might prove tougher: If MotorStorm or Gran Turismo HD were day-one games they'd get instant recommendations, but as it stands, you're forced to choose between the latest by-the-numbers Need for Speed and Ridge Racer installments. And while the copious multiplatform releases and Xbox 360 ports might not seem enticing to 360 owners, stuff like Oblivion and next-gen Madden should wow gamers who haven't taken the next-gen plunge until now.
The PlayStation 3's 2007 lineup inspires confidence with a killer lineup of big-name exclusives (Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, Virtua Fighter) alongside a cavalcade of impressive multiplatform fare (Assassin's Creed, Half-Life 2, GTA IV). While it's entirely possible that some of these titles could slip into 2008, we still expect PS3 to have an incredibly strong and diverse library by the end of 2007.
PS3 commercials:
very first commercial
rubrix cube
eggs
babydoll
one that i enjoyed :)