PS3 Release- Limited Supply 

Console War Heats Up This Winter

Analyst: PS3s to be in even shorter supply

11/15/2006

An analyst claims that Sony's projections for the North American launch may be too optimistic. Click Link To Read More

Waiting for the PS3 in New York City - video

Watch the video below to see a walk-through of the line.

Lining up for their chance to get a console (and then probably sell it for a quick profit) are hundreds of gamers. Seated in folding chairs under waterproof tarps, the hopeful entertained themselves with both PSPs and DSes, as well as books, cards, and portable DVD players. It isn't quite "roughing it," but it's tech-savvy gamers we're talking about here.

Sony caps SF PS3 line at 'around 700'

PlayStation maker clamps down, handing out numbered wristbands, dispatching spokesmodels, and dispensing food to patient gamers in the rain.

First come, first serve for PS3, Wii buyers

Best Buy's giving 'tickets' to early bird shoppers to buy limited number of PS3s on launch day; Circuit City holding free giveaways of the gaming systems.

ReportJapan launch PS3s cut by 20k

Newspaper says number of consoles available in Sony's home country slips by around 20,000; no news on whether the US numbers will slip too.

PS3 Official Launch Guide 

The Launch Guide

Tour the PS3. Everything you need to know about Sony's next system.

Interviewing A Sony Playstation Representative 

Tour The PS3 Console 

Playstation 3 - Inside Info 

Playstation Three Official Site

The Official Sony Playstion 3 Website. The site gives all the PSIII specs, pictures, game offerings, and a FAQ page.

PS 3- Top Five Frequently Asked Questions 

1. When is the system launching?
   
   Sony has promised a worldwide simultaneous launch for the PlayStation 3 across Japan, North America, Europe and Australia. Japan will be first with a November 11, 2006 debut, while North America will see the system on shelves six days later on November 17. Europe and Australia will have to wait until March of 2007 to pick up the system.
2. How much will the PlayStation 3 cost, and what configurations will be available?
   
   There will be two different SKUs for the PlayStation 3. The "high-end" version will contain WiFi, various flash memory inputs (like Memory Stick and SD) and a 60GB hard drive while the cheaper version will include a 20GB hard drive.
3. What kind of disc drive will the system use?
   
   Sony announced some time ago that the PlayStation 3 will make use of Blu-ray technology. Sony and Toshiba had been in talks to combine the competing Blu-ray and HD-DVD formats into a single standard, though those talks have been disbanded. The drive itself will be slot-loading.
4. What is the Cell?
   
   The Cell processor was co-designed by IBM, Toshiba and Sony. Configurations can differ, but here's what the PS3's Cell chip will be like: PowerPC-based Core @ 3.2GHz
   # 7 SPEs @ 3.2GHz
   # 512KB L2 Cache
   # 7 x 256KB SRAM for SPEs
   
   Basically, a single Cell processor is designed to act like multiple processors working together, or even independently. A Cell processor has a single PowerPC Architecture Unit (PAU) and multiple Synergistic Processing Elements (SPEs). A Cell's PAU dolls out instructions to its various SPEs, which can then independently work on tasks. So for instance, one SPU might be programmed to run a game's AI while another handles physics. Since each one acts independently, multiple calculations can be done simultaneously. In other words, it's very powerful. In fact, it's powerful enough to perform 218 GFLOPS.
5. Tell me about the graphics chip...
   
   NVIDIA's chip is codenamed RSX. The chip runs at 550MHz and is capable of rendering video natively at 1080p, or 1920x1080 progressively (non-interlaced). It's touted to hit 1.8 TFLOPS of floating point performance and can perform 100 billion shader operations per second, or 136 shader operations per cycle. The RSX uses 128-bit precision for enhanced color definition, making the system capable of High Dynamic Range rendering. Programming-wise, it's based on OpenGL and NVIDIA's CG language.
   
   NVIDIA recently released its GeForce 7900 series GPUs for the PC, which provides a reasonable real-world approximation of what sort of effects the RSX and PlayStation 3 can handle.

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PlayStation 3 (60GB)

It's the news you've all been waiting for! Sony's long-awaited new console, the PlayStation 3, is now confirmed to ship November 17 of this year in two flavors. The core model will retail for $499 and contain a 20GB upgradeable hard drive, Blu-ray drive, HDMI port for high definition visuals, and Bluetooth wireless controllers. The premium model will retail for $599 and in addition to the features of the core model contains flash card readers, WiFi wireless networking, and silver exterior trim. The big question now is "So when can I pre-order it?" We aren't currently taking pre-orders, but click here to receive an email alert when they become available. In the meantime, keep checking back here for more information on the PlayStation 3 console, games, accessories, and more!

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

PS3 Poll 

Playstation 3 Games 

Sony has announced that the PlayStation 3 will have 21 games available "through the holidays," which means anytime between the system's launch on November 17 and the end of the year. But that might only be the conservative estimate. Sony Computer Entertainment America president Kaz Hirai told GameSpot in an interview that he estimates that we'll see "upward of 30 titles or so between first- and third-party [publishers] for the PlayStation 3" by the end of December

PS3 Launch Games 

1. Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII (Ubisoft)
2. Call Of Duty 3 (Activision)
3. F.E.A.R. (Vivendi Universal Games)
4. Full Auto 2: Battlelines (Sega)
5. Genji: Days of the Blade (SCEA)
6. Madden NFL 07 (Electronic Arts)
7. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Activision)
8. Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE (Namco Bandai Games)
9. NBA 2K7 (2K Sports)
10. Resistance: Fall of Man (SCEA)
11. Ridge Racer 7 (Namco Bandai Games)
12. Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega)
13. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 (Electronic Arts)
14. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft)
15. Tony Hawk's Project 8 (Activision)
16. Untold Legends Dark Kingdom (SOE)
17. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Bethesda Softworks)

Madden NFL 07 (Electronic Arts) 

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Madden NFL 07, the groundbreaking franchise that revolutionized sports, redefines how you experience the NFL -- again. The latest Madden sport game unveils all-new motion-based control schemes that put the complete command of your players at your fingertips like never before. Use the innovative controls to unleash a devastating rushing attack by opening holes as the lead blocker, and then switch to the tailback to smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers. Mind-blowing jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct styles of your favorite NFL backs provide an unstoppable arsenal of moves. Madden NFL 07 is football like you've never played it.

Madden NFL 07

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 10/12/2008)

Tony Hawk's Project 8 (Activision) 

Call Of Duty 3 (Activision) 

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Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of World War II combat closer than ever. In this next-generation game, you'll experience the Normandy Breakout -- the historic campaign that made the liberation of Paris possible and brought the Allies a step closer to Berlin. Travel with four ordinary Allied soldiers -- American, British, Canadian and Polish -- as they're thrust onto an authentic, living battlefield for unprecedented combat, with advanced High-Definition graphics, detailed Character animations and explosive on-screen action. Call Of Duty 3 delivers the most immersive and cinematically intense war experience ever. Play as an infantryman, or commandeer multiple-occupancy vehicles like tanks, jeeps & motorcycles

Call of Duty 3

Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 10/12/2008)

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft) 

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Rainbow Six: Vegas presents a new team of Rainbow Warriors, as they take to the streets of America. The streets of Las Vegas are chaotic, an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights. The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments like Freemont Street, The Strip, and Casinos. Experience Las Vegas like never before through revolutionary next-generation technology as you work against the clock to keep one of the world's most recognizable cities from utter devastation. Next-generation AI - Encounter deadlier, more skilled enemies who work together as a group to counter every move you make Customize your multiplayer experience - Your character evolves as you play online, unlocking new equipment and achievements as you go

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 10/12/2008)

Playstation 3 Accesories 

The new PS3 controller heavily resembles the traditional Dual Shock gamepad design. The L2 and R2 shoulder buttons located on the top of the controller have been enlarged, with increased depth in stroke for more subtle game control. Sony has also enlarged the tilting angle of the analog joysticks to enable more delicate manipulation and a wider range of motion. Whereas the analog sticks on the Dual Shock controller for the PlayStation 2 had 8-bit sensitivity, the new controller will have 10-bit motion detection.

PS 3 Controller 

PS 3 Accesories 

PlayStation 3 Wireless Sixaxis Controller

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Playstation 3 G-pak Console Organizer Case

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 10/12/2008)

Playstation 3 Monster GameLink HDMI Cable

Experience PS3 Games and Blu-ray Disc Movies in Super High Definition with Ultra-Realistic 5.1 to 7.1 Surround Sound. All-Digital, High-Definition Connection for Ultimate 1080p PS3 Game Play. The PLAYSTATION 3 isn't just another game console, it's a state-of-the-art entertainment platform. It's the only system for experiencing PS3 games and Blu-ray Disc Movies at resolutions as high as 1080p with explosive 7.1 surround sound. But maximizing your PS3's 3.2 GHz Cell Processor requires an extra high-bandwidth connection. It's here: GameLink HDMI for true high-definition video and surround sound in one easy cable. Exclusive Monster Technologies for a No-Holds-Barred PS3 Gaming Experience. Monster GameLink features large-gauge copper conductors that boost the bandwidth, so textures are sharper, shading more realistic and lighting effects even more spectacular. Plus, heavy-duty shielding rejects EM and RF interference that can cause data loss and limit surround sound realism. If you're like most gamers, you'll spend hundreds of dollars on games and movies. Maximize your game time with Monster GameLink.

Amazon Price: $82.99 (as of 10/12/2008)

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