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PlayStation3 250GB System

Model number:

PS398023

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Slimmer and lighter than ever, the PS3™ 250GB system comes with free access to the PlayStation®Network, built-in Wi-Fi, Blu-ray Disc™ player and hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos.

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$ 349 .99

$149.97

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It Only Does Everything™

Boasting blistering processing speeds and eye-popping graphics, the PlayStation®3 will change the way you think about gaming. In addition to an ever-growing catalog of games, the PS3™ features the Cell Broadband Engine™, integrated Blu-ray Disc™ player and 250GB hard disk drive to deliver the ultimate high-definition entertainment experience.

  • Your Favorite Movies Just Got Better

    More than a gaming system, the PS3 delivers a whole new world of entertainment. A built-in Blu-ray Disc player lets you watch movies in stunning Full HD 1080p resolution with theater-quality sound. It also upscales your DVDs to near HD quality with DVD upscaling1 and with BD-Live2 technology, you can download bonus content, games, trailers and more.

  • Surf the Web

    Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, the entire web is at your disposal. You can set up a wired or wireless internet connection3 and download games, movies, TV shows and more straight to your PlayStation3 system via PlayStation Network or at the PlayStation®Store. Hook up a USB-certified or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse to make browsing even easier.

  • Free PlayStation Network Membership

    Take your gaming to a new level with your free PlayStation®Network account4. Connect with other players and partake in online multiplayer games, enter tournaments, and create and share content with other PlayStation Network users. Plus, you can keep track of what games your friends are playing with Friend's List.

  • All-in-One Media Center

    Share your music, photos and videos with friends and family from one convenient location. Designed to support all major codecs, you can play virtually any digital file as well as Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs, CDs, or connect a compatible USB device5 to the PS3 system's hard drive and enjoy your photos, videos and music anytime you like.

  • Entertainment Beyond Games

    More than an high-definition gaming system, the PS3 lets you rip music to the hard disk drive, import, store and display photos from any digital camera or memory unit, as well as upload digital videos. You can also play your existing library of DVDs, CDs and any new Blu-ray Disc formatted movies.

  • Welcome to the Future of Compatibility

    Experience total entertainment on the road as well as at home with Remote Play. Use your PlayStation Portable (PSP) to access your PS3 system via a wireless internet connection4 and enjoy all the music, videos and pictures stored on your PlayStation3. Plus, the PSP® system can even fire up your PS3 system remotely from stand-by mode with Remote Start.

It Only Does Everything™
While the form factor may have changed, the new slimmer and lighter PlayStation®3 250GB system still comes with free PlayStation®Network membership, integrated Wi-Fi and 250GB of hard disk drive storage for your games, music, videos and photos. Plus, every PS3™ system comes with a built-in Blu-ray Disc™ player to give you pristine picture quality and the best high-definition viewing experience available. Whether it's gaming, Blu-ray movies, CDs, DVDs, music or online services, you can experience it all with the PlayStation®3 system.

Note: This model will not play PlayStation® 2 games, but is backwards compatible with select PS one™ games.

Did you know?
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.

Product Specifications

Product Profile

Support

CPU

  • Cell Broadband Engine™

I/O

  • USB 2.0 X 2

GPU

  • RSX

Power Consumption

  • Approximately 250 watts

Weight

  • Approximately 7.055 lbs (3.2 kg)

Hard Drive

  • 2.5' Serial ATA (250GB)

Outputs

  • HDMI™: HDMI out - (x1 / HDMI)
  • Analog: AV MULTI OUT x 1
  • Digital audio: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) x 1
  • Blu-ray/DVD/CD DRIVE "read only"

Dimensions

  • Approximately 11.42? (W) x 2.56? (H) x 11.42? (D) (290mm ? 65mm ? 290mm)

Memory

  • 256MB XDR Main RAM
  • 256MB GDDR3 VRAM

Supported Video Resolutions

  • 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (24p/60p)

Communication

  • Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
  • Wireless Controller Bluetooth (up to 7)

In the Box

  • Free PlayStation®Network membership
  • USB cable
  • PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system*
  • AC power cord
  • DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
  • AV cable

*User responsible for all applicable Internet fees. Some services or features may require additional fees. Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. 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. HDMI cable not included. If a device that is not compatible with the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is connected to the system using an HDMI cable, video and/or audio cannot be output from the system. Due to manufacturing differences, some optical discs may not perform properly.

**Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. 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. HDMI cable not included. Additional equipment may be required to use the HDMI connector.

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    PS3 Wireless Keypad

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PS398023 4.7 5 6 6
BEST SYSTEM The ps3 system is th best system I have ever owned it does everything! IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING! October 11, 2011
One of the Best! I love it.I put almost everything on it.The online gaming is the best and it is free.I recomend it to everyone. March 26, 2011
PS3 > Wii + 360 Best console on the Market, it truly is the only way to go for a gamer. Now with PS Move, the Sony PlayStation 3 truly delivers everything and does it the best. Best console ever without a shadow of a doubt coming for someone who's been gaming ever sense the NES. It's 23 or so popular exclusive series and expanding strongly out due the 360's 8 exclusives at a dead stop. In all actuality the PS3 may not have one bad exclusive overall with more underrated games. I had a 360 throughout the whole year of 2009 and I'm proud to say I sold the 360 and got got console I should've got in the 1st place, the PS3 Jan of 2010. I could've kept the 360 but honestly I don't regret it as it seems to be getting worse and worse throughout the gen. The PS3 is too good to ignore and getting better. The Wii is cool too. I recommend getting a Wii after a PS3 if you have to have to have a Wii but I wouldn't recommend the 360 to anyone. $60 dollar fee now when the 50 was already a gigantic rip off as PS3 does it for free and better. Also, the 360 holds back games with it's dvd9. Even it's best games like Halo, Gears and Fable series "could've" been better due to the lack of Blu Ray along with every multiplat. Therefore the 360 is 100% held back games that aren't worth $60. Blu Ray disc = 50gb dvd9 = 6gb All in all, Sony and it's PlayStation and the rocket scientists of the gaming industry, pushing gaming to the next gen and then some. Leaps and bounds above the 360. Verdict=Not just 10/10, but a God given product in general for the great hobby of gaming. 360 has the resources to get like the PS3 but they chose the greedy consumer milking route. The Wii is a pretty worthwhile console but I wouldn't recommend the 360 to anyone. It's more of a trap than a product as gaming on the PS3 is sooo much better. September 11, 2010
The most cutting edge in gaming technology If you want a great system with awesome graphics and enough hard drive space for whatever you need then buy this. Even if you need more space you can upgrade or buy another hard drive. I've had this thing for 7 months and I haven't had a single overheat and trust me I would play C.O.D. for hours. If you are an online player who doesn't want to pay for it then you are looking at what you need. Just to educate with the Xbox you have to pay $50 and last month it was increased $10. The only problem I have with it is the material it is made out of compared to the fat one but honestly I don't care it is still solid. September 6, 2010
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