They Playstation-3 is a gaming console that is beyond anything known today. It’s computer entertainment system that unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience which is second to none. It brings with it the next generation of interactive entertainment.

Sony’s Playstation-3 is the third home video game console produced by the big gun Sony Computer Entertainment. A major feature, that sets it apart from its predecessors, is its unified online gaming service, the PlayStation Network. Other main features of the console include its huge multimedia capabilities, connectivity with the playstation portable and its use of a next generation optical media, blu-ray disc, as its primary storage medium.

There console comes in four models that are usually referred to by the size of their included hard disc drive; 20, 40, 60 and 80 gigabyte models. All retail packages include one or two six axis controllers, a video/stereo audio, a power cable, a USB cable, output cable, and an Ethernet cable.

There are numerous accessories for the Playstation 3 console have been developed for the system, including the wireless six axis controller, the BD remote, the playstation eye camera and the upcoming play TV DVB-T tuner/digital video recorder. The system has Bluetooth 2.0, gigabit Ethernet, USB 20 and HDMI 1.3a built-in on all models. Wi-Fi networking is also built-in on the 40, 60 and 80GB models and a card reader.

The playstation-3 version of the `Xross Media Bar` havenine categories in the options menu. These include users, settings, photo, music, video, game, network, playstation network and friends. You can store various master and secondary user profiles, manage and explore photos with or without a musical slide-show, play music and copy audio CD tracks to an attached storage device, play movies and video files from the hard-disk drive, an optional USB mass storage or flashcard, or an optical disc blu-ray disc or DVD-video, compatibility with any USB keyboard and mouse and a full web browser supporting compatible file download function.

The friends menu allows mail with emotion and attached picture features and video chat which requires an optional playstation eye or eye toy webcam. The network menu also allows online shopping through the playstation store.

The 80GB playstation-3 provides enough hard drive storage space for games and other entertainment from the network. As a free member in the playstation network you can play games free online, download content and be in touch with your friends. The built in Wi-Fi allows for flawless connection with your network. It includes a hard drive for photos, music and videos.

The six axis wireless controller gives more precision and freedom during game play. The picture quality is pristine with the capability of full high-definition resolution at 1080p. The built-in blu-ray disc drive provides for high-definition games and entertainment.

Sony has also announced the dualshock3, a controller with the same design and function as the six axes, but with vibration capability included. It was released in Japan in november 2007, while a spring 2008 release date has been scheduled for Europe and North America.

Sony’s playstation-3, received unfavorable reviews like late, expensive and incompatible, but after a number of price drops and the release of quality games, the gaming console has gather better reviews. Their motor sport game is wildly popular and their list of games is getting larger and longer.