Though it has yet to hit high-tech store shelves, the new bad boy on the hood of cutting-edge video game consoles is slowly approaching. Scheduled for release on November 17, 2K6, the highly anticipated gaming console made its last appearance at E3 2006. Coming from a key pioneer in high-tech electronics, the PS3 promises to define what the next generation of consoles will look like. of games.
Let’s start with some food for you techies. The new PS3 has the innovative Cell processor never seen before; we are talking about the result of cooperation between 3 giants in the field of high-tech electronics: IBM, Sony and Toshiba! The Cell processor features an incredible 7 (!) cores and runs at 3.2 GHz. Not impressed? Well, keep in mind that the new PS3 will also feature a new graphics card designed by NVIDIA and SCEI, clocked at 550 MHz! Still not impressed? What about Blu-Ray? Yes, yes Blu Ray! The PS3 also comes equipped with a Blu-Ray drive (up to 54GB of storage) which, in addition to the 1080p resolution offered by the PS3, will help you enjoy HD movies to the fullest.
Regarding other aspects of the internal architecture, the PS3 is equipped with 256 MB of XDR main RAM at 3.2 GHz, as well as 256 MB of VRAM at 700 MHz and your ears will be delighted with the sound produced by the Dolby speakers of 5.1 channels (with cell-based processing).
One thing gamers will always wonder when a new console arrives is “Will I be able to play the games I already have?” Well, in the case of PS3, the answer is a definite YES. You can play your PS2/PS1 games at no additional cost. Other than that, the PS3 will accept any CD, DVD (and of course) Blu-Ray you throw at it.
Judging from the videos/images of games coming to the PS3, it can easily be said that the PS3 will bring a whole new era to the gaming industry. The gaming world has never before witnessed such realistic graphics and vivid gameplay. Let’s just hope that when the time comes, we’ll have the $500+ needed to get our hands on this amazing toy!
