PlayStation 3 (20GB)
by Sony
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Product Summary
Brand: SonyRelease Date: 2006-11-17
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Model: 3
Publisher: Sony
Product features:
- Sony Playstation 3 Gaming Console 20 GB w/Wireless Controller General Features: Stylish design
- Cell Broadband Engine advanced microprocessor NTSC 256 MB XDR Main RAM 256 MB GDDR3 VRAM
- 20 GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive Four (4) USB ports SIXAXIS wireless Bluetooth controller
- Blu-ray Disc player built-in High-Definition capabilities Communication:
- Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
- Playstation 3 Monster GameLink Kit
- Playstation 3 Monster GameLink Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable
- Playstation 3 Monster GameLink HDMI Cable
- Playstation 3 Component AV Cable
- Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
Video Game Reviews of PlayStation 3 (20GB)
Customer Review: Want a backwards compatible PS3? This is the one to get.
Summary: 5 Stars
Once considered the red-headed stepchild of Sony's large, confusing fleet of Playststion 3 models, the news that new models of the PS3 will contain no PS2 compatibility gives this model some extra appeal.
Just like the 60GB model, this system has full hardware backwards compatibility and will play the vast majority of PS2 games very well. Replaying Metal Gear Solid 3 on the system, there was noticeable improvement in some of the game's loading from my old PS2, and the game looked great upscaled over HDMI.
There are three drawbacks I can think of with this model- which are easily addressed for the most part.
1. The 20GB Hard drive fills up very quickly on the PS3, even if you're just using the system for gaming and not as a media hub. The game I purchased with the system, Metal Gear Solid 4 took up 4.5 GB on it's own. Thankfully, it's cheap and simple to drop a much larger SATA laptop drive into the system.
2. This is the only Playstation 3 model that does NOT include built-in Wi-Fi and Sony doesn't have an officially supported adapter. That's a pretty big drawback since so many of the PS3's cool features are online. A gaming ethernet bridge does a pretty good job of taking care of this.
3. No media card slots- I can't plug a compact flash card into my PS3 like the 60GB models can... oh, wait. Why would I want to plug media cards into my system anyways? If I did, it would be as simple as buying a $6 hub.
So, if you want a system that plays all your Playstation games and have a wired internet connection, I highly suggest giving this PS3 model a look. It doesn't fetch the premium price that the 60GB units currently are and its drawbacks are easily addressed.
Description of PlayStation 3 (20GB)
Featuring the world's most powerful processor, PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you've never dreamed possible - a place where you can play beyond.Consoles Games
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