Catching The Worm

 

Today, Wednesday the 10th of October sees the launch of a new Sony PlayStation 3 console.

This new Sony PS3 differs from the original in various ways, but still keeps the important features central to the High Definition entertainment experience.

Same Features

• True next generation gameplay
• High Definition Blu-ray Disc™ movies
• SIXAXIS™ wireless controller
• Wi-Fi and HDMI connectivity
• Powered by the Cell Broadband Engine™
• Upgradeable firmware

Differs

• Contains a 40GB hard drive rather than a 60GB
• Not backward compatible with PS2 games
• No multi memory card ports
• It has 2 USB ports rather than 4.

David Reeves, President of SCEE has said...

 

“The introduction of the new PS3 has been the result of extensive research into the entertainment needs and preferences of the next generation of PS3 owners,” and “It has allowed us to deliver an extremely advanced, yet incredibly affordable High Definition gaming and entertainment system, configured to the needs of the next generation of European PS3 owners. PS3 has always been the device of choice for the discerning gamer and entertainment seeker, and the new PS3 is more than ever the perfect High Definition entertainment system."