Games
Experience high-definition gaming with PLAYSTATION®3 games!

Cell Broadband Engine™
The PLAYSTATION®3 is powered by the Cell Broadband Engine™, a revolutionary microprocessor that leapfrogs the performance of existing processors, giving the PLAYSTATION®3 system supercomputer-like power and performance that, until now, game developers have only dreamt about.

Blu-ray Disc™ 
The built-in Blu-ray Disc™ player means you can enjoy next-generation high-definition entertainment, including games and movies.

Multimedia: Photos, Music, Videos, Internet
PLAYSTATION®3 provides an endless array of multimedia activities, all without even inserting a game.

Always On
PLAYSTATION®3 delivers “always-on” online connectivity; offering a world of online possibilities including multiplayer gaming, text and video messaging, voice chatting, downloading content and browsing the internet.

SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller
The new SIXAXIS™ wireless controller enables you to harness the powerful potential of the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

Backwards Compatibility
Play thousands of PS one™ and PlayStation®2 games as well as your CDs and DVDs on the PLAYSTATION®3.

System Interoperability
PLAYSTATION®3 and PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) play nice together. Easily exchange media like photos, videos and music from your PLAYSTATION®3 system to your PSP® system. And get ready to witness an explosion in creativity as developers take on the challenge of integrating the PSP® system into PLAYSTATION®3 games.

 High-Definition Capabilities
Enjoy high-definition entertainment, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) means you can use your PLAYSTATION®3 with High-Definition displays as well as conventional or standard TVs.

 Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
The PLAYSTATION®3 comes with either a 20GB or 60GB removable hard disk drive (HDD).

Technical Specifications
For all the details see technical specifications.

Always On*
Continuous broadband internet service required. See the product documentation for details.

HD*
Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately.