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PlayStation 3 250 GB

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From: Sony
Category: Video Games

Buy New: $349.99
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New (10) Used (7) from $309.99

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 83 reviews
Sales Rank: 27

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
ESRB: Rating Pending
Media: Video Game
Edition: 250 GB
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Playstation 3
Graphics RAM: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.9
Dimensions (in): 13.4 x 13.4 x 6.3

MPN: 98018
Model: 98018
UPC: 711719801801
EAN: 0711719801801
ASIN: B002I0H738

Release Date: November 3, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Features:
  • 250GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos
  • High-Definition Blu-ray player for the best movie experience
  • Free PlayStation Network membership
  • Plays DVDs and CDs
  • Internet ready with built-in Wi-Fi
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Product Description
The Sony PlayStation is the most popular gaming console. Featuring advanced 3D texture-mapped graphics, full transparency and shading effects, and high-quality CD sound, it was considered impossible to emulate decently until the release of an astonishing emulator. The precise manufacturing methods of the PlayStation have gone through several refinements since the console's arrival. The current production model features a highly integrated chipset. Despite having gone through numerous hardware revisions, the technological core of PlayStation's architecture remains unchanged.

Amazon.com Product Description
The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 250GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony's console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia features and functions available on earlier PlayStation 3 models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 250GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.

The PS3 logo
What's Under the Hood
As with previous models, the PlayStation 3 250GB system features an IBM "Cell" processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor that together allow the system to perform two trillion calculations per second. Yet the 250GB system manages to improve on this with its 45nm version of the processor, which although running at the same 60+nm speed as previous PS3 versions, uses less energy. This makes the unit's smaller size and quieter fan possible. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, the 250GB system also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TVs and projectors. (The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience) This console also provides for an extreme sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. Finally, it features cross connectivity with your PC network and PlayStation Portable (PSP) and its pre-installed, 250GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from The Internet. Unlike The some other models of The PlayStation 3, The 250GB system does not offer backwards compatibility.

The PlayStation 3 250GB and included Dualshock 3 controller
The same functionality now in a smaller, more quiet and energy efficient package
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The upright height of previous PS3 models compared to the smaller of PlayStation 3 250GB system
Space saving when placed upright...
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The horizontal height of previous PS3 models compared to the smaller of PlayStation 3 250GB system
As well as when horizontal
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The PlayStation 3 250GB system's textured finish
A textured, no fingerprint finish
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Blu-ray, PlayStation Network Downloads and Beyond
PlayStation 3 utilizes The Blu-ray disc media format, which gives you The best high-definition viewing experience on your television, by way of The format's ability to hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This tremendous capacity, combined with The awesome power of The system's processor and graphics card, promises an endless stream of mind-blowing games, and other multimedia content. This doesn't mean though that The PS3 is limited to Blu-ray discs. It also supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software includes BD Live support that allows you to play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE), meaning you can also connect to The Internet while playing discs that support this format to obtain additional features. And of course PS3 owners also receive free access to The PlayStation Network (PSN), where through The PlayStation Store and PlayStation Home, they can download games, game demos, movies, and other content, as well as chat with friends, play mini-games, compete in tournaments and explore dedicated game spaces.

Sensational Controller
The Dualshock 3 wireless controller included with The PlayStation 3 250GB system provides The most intuitive game play experience, with pressure sensors in each action button and The inclusion of The highly sensitive Sixaxis motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is more realistic when The user feels The rumble right in The palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of The user’s body. Dualshock 3 utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and The controller’s detachable USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge The controller when connected to The PlayStation 3. By integrating all of these features into The popular PlayStation controller design, The Dualshock 3 further enhances The advanced gameplay experience only available on The PlayStation 3 system.

Synch with Your Other Sony HDMI Devices
The PlayStation 3 250GB system features HDMI + Bravia Synch functionality. Bravia Synch allows connectivity between Sony HDMI products, without having to utilize multiple remote controls. This means that with The push of one button users can control compliant Sony devices connected to your PS3 via HDMI cable.

What's in The Box:

  • New slimmer and lighter PS3 system with a 250 GB HDD, Internet-ready built-in Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports and HDMI + Bravia Synch output for 1080p resolution and connectivity between other Sony HDMI products.
  • Dualshock 3 wireless controller.
  • AC power cord, AV cable and USB cable.
  • Free PlayStation Network membership.

System Specifications:

CPU Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.)
GPU RSX
Sound LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTs, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
HDD 2.5" Serial ATA 250GB
Networking
Ethernet X1 (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g Included
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) Included
Controller Dualshock 3 wireless controller included
AV Output Resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI OUT + Bravia Synch 1
AV MULTI OUT 1
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 1
BD/DVD/CD Drive
(Read Only)		 Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM)
DVD 8x (DVD-ROM)
CD 24x (CD-ROM)
USB Ports 2
Backwards Compatibility No
Dimensions 13.385"(w) x 13.385"(h) x 6.299"(d)
Weight Approx. 7.05 lb.


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5 out of 5 stars Ps3   February 7, 2010
Edison Consolin Jr.
Quieter smaller, and the same fun. I am
a hardcore gamer and I recomend it


4 out of 5 stars PS3   February 7, 2010
John Mackoul
Excellent machine. Price was even better. Good combination of gaming and watch Blu-Ray movies for one price


5 out of 5 stars You cant go wrong   February 6, 2010
Austin W. Smith (Kansas City, MO USA)
buy it. It has an internal blu ray player. The playstation network has tons of games and movies, with 250 gb of space you will have a hard time filling it up.


2 out of 5 stars Playstation 3 YUCK   February 6, 2010
J. Puccetti (Brentwood, Calif. USA)
I got this for my kids for christmas 2009 and it came just as expected brand new in the box GREAT PRICE FROM AMAZON TOO....

The unit would not hook up to our wireless network it would see everyone's wireless network including ours but would never connect it only worked on our wired network and when we got it online it downloaded a software update and after it CRASHED 3 TIMES TRYING TO INSTALL THE UPDATE 4th time it made it threw the update but from that point on we could no longer get on any network wired or wireless the whole network setup would crap out everytime we tried to set it up and the controllers would only work if they were plugged in to the unit they would not work wireless either and that was before the network problems.

I can not understand how SONY could have such HORRABLE quality control this unit should never have shipped out of there production building now we have a refurbishied unit I payed for a new unit and only had a new unit for 3 weeks 2 weeks of the 3 it was in its box before christmas for this amount of cash they want for this unit if blows me away that they sent me a refurbished unit and not a new replacement I will think twice again before I purchase a SONY product after this mess....


5 out of 5 stars PS3=Awesome!   February 3, 2010
Derek Richardson (Helper, UT USA)
I've had a 360 for quite some time and the hard drives are too expensive for it and most of the games i wanted for my 360 are also on the PS3 so i figured why not get a PS3 also, and plus now i can get all those awesome exclusives that i could only dream about while i only had my 360. Overall i am very satisfied with my purchase and i think the pricing is very reasonable. And i can do all the same things as i could on the 360 and i dont have to have a subscription to play on the internet.

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