Sony PlayStation 3 Games Console FAQ1st March 2008
What is a PlayStation 3 Console?
The Playstation 3 is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and successor to the Playstation 2.
Does the PlayStation 3 play DVD, HD DVD or Blu-Ray Movies?
The PlayStation 3 as standard will play Blu-ray and DVD format movies, but not HD DVD. A remote control can be purchased separately to aid the controlling of the console when viewing movies.
Will the PlayStation 3 work with my TV?
The PlayStation 3 is optimised for high definition televisions, although will function perfectly fine on older low resolution TVs.
Does the PlayStation 3 controller use motion sensing?
The PlayStation 3 controller has built in motion sensing, with the ability to register movement of the remote via a accelerometer. Unlike the Nintendo Wiis remote, the PS3 controller does not have the ability to register it's controllers orientation relative to the screen. Currently there is not a great use of motion controls in PS3 games.
Does the PlayStation 3 require a memory card?
The PlayStation 3 is supplied with a built in hard drive of either 20GB, 40GB, 60GB or 80GB is size. This drive is used to store all saved games and data, and an additional memory card is not required.
Can the PlayStation 3 play original PS2 games?
Backwards compatability for PS2 games is available on the 20GB, 60GB, and 80GB models, but not the newer 40GB model.
Can I play on-line games?
Yes, games can be played online.
What is a next generation console?
This is a confusing term which refers to the most up and coming group of gaming platforms. The Wii is often seen as part of the 7th wave of gaming consoles, which also in includes the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles.
How much does a PlayStation 3 Console cost?
There are currently a number of versions of the PlayStation 3 which vary in price. The suggested retail prices are are illustrated in the table below.
| Model | US Dollars | UK Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 20 GB (Basic) | $499 | N/A |
| 40 GB | $399 | £299 |
| 60 GB (Premium) | $499 | £425 |
| 80 GB (Premium) | $499 | N/A |
Does the PlayStation 3 support Dolby Digital?
Yes.
Do PlayStation 3 controllers have built in force feed back?
Currently the controllers do not feature force feedback, all though it expected Sony will release a new version with this feature in the future.