Sony Playstation 3 160GB System

The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 160GB 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 160GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.
 
What's Under the Hood
As with previous models, the PlayStation 3 160GB system features an IBM "Cell" processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor that allows the system to perform two trillion calculations per second. Yet the 160GB 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 160GB system also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital pictures and sound to compatible high-definition TVs and projectors. (The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a whole HD experience) This console also provides an extreme sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, and Linear PCM 7.1. Finally, it features cross connectivity with your PC network and PlayStation Portable (PSP), and its pre-installed 160GB hard disc drive allows you to save games and download content from The Internet. Unlike other PlayStation 3, the 160GB system does not offer backward compatibility.
 
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 incredible power of the system's processor and graphics card, promises an endless stream of mind-blowing games and other multimedia content. However, this does not mean that the PS3 is limited to Blu-ray discs - it also supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, and DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software includes BD Live support, allowing you to play discs supporting Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE). This means you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs supporting this format to obtain additional features. 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(one controller) included with The PlayStation 3 160GB system provides the most intuitive gameplay experience, with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the susceptible 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 gameplay and the controller’s detachable USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller when connected to the PlayStation 3. Integrating all of these features into the popular PlayStation controller design, the Dualshock 3 further enhances the advanced gameplay experience available only on the PlayStation 3 system.
 
Synch with Your Other Sony HDMI Devices
The PlayStation 3 160GB system features HDMI. This means that with the push of one button, users can control compliant Sony devices connected to your PS3 via HDMI cable.
 
What's included:
PS3 system with a 160 GB HDD, Internet-ready built-in Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports, and HDMI.
Dualshock 3 wireless controller( only one [1] controller included with purchase).
AC power cord, AV cable, and USB cable.