Play beyond your wildest dreams with the unparalleled PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Featuring blistering processing speeds, eye-popping graphics and up to 7.1 channels of digital surround sound, this system is the ultimate high definition entertainment experience. As its digital soul, the Cell Broadband Engine™ represents a tour de force in parallel processing while the built-in Blu-ray Disc™ drive delivers a whole new generation in HD gaming and unmatched digital media storage. The PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system is ready for the future with support for advanced HDMI™ v1.3 spec features such as x.v.Color™ and Deep Color. Plus, it will breathe new life into your existing DVD collection with 1080p video upscaling.
Experience unprecedented control, access and enjoyment of a full range of digital media. Stream and store your favorite MP3 music, pictures or videos from any Windows Media Center compatible PC*. Connect an optional compatible keyboard and mouse and surf the internet on your television**. The PlayStation®3 40GB system also comes standard with built-in 802.11 b/g wireless internet, making it possible to download playable demos, movie trailers, online content and more.
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Note: This model will not play PlayStation® 2 games, but is backwards compatible with select PS one™ games.
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PlayStation®3 and PSP® play nice together. Easily exchange media like photos, videos and music from your PlayStation®3 system to your PSP® system. Plus, get ready to witness an explosion in creativity as developers take on the challenge of integrating the PSP system into PlayStation®3 games.
Not all video and audio formats may be supported.
** Online connectivity requires broadband internet service and network devices such as a DSL or cable modem.
Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. Full HD 1080p requires an HDMI cable and a 1080p native display with an HDMI input supporting HDCP. Copy-protected Blu-ray video discs can only output at 1080p using an HDMI cable connected to a device that is compatible with the HDCP standard.
