CNN: Sony unveils Playstation 3

[MuGen]

Following scattered gaming coverage, CNN gives it's take on the PS3:


The company unveiled details of its PlayStation 3 Monday, showing off a machine with enormous horsepower, stunning graphics and a slew of multimedia elements.

Due in spring 2006, the PlayStation 3 is powered by the "Cell" processor, which Sony boasts makes the machine 35 times more powerful than the PlayStation 2. It will support Blu-Ray storage devices, which hold significantly more data than today's DVDs, as well as seven wireless controllers, and has outputs for two high-definition televisions (HDTVs).

Full Story: http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/16/technology/personaltech/e3_sony/index.htm?cnn=yes

UHMM.... Did they say use the PSP as an extra screen and controller??

This is like a Nintendo DS.... except a smaller VIBRANT screen for tactical and vital information use and a HI-RES screen displaying gameplay.

PS3 is pulling all the stops to win over EVERYONE.

[DarkMaster]

Yes, the PSP can be used wirelessly in conjunction with the PS3. There's going to be a crapload of options and announcements made on this in the future.

[MuGen]

Use the PS3 to download stuff to your PSP.... another option...

PS3's outlook seems flawless...

[Teuthida]

And only the wealthiest 10% of the world can afford it. A shame. Actually...can't wait for the PS3 muggings like when PS2 was released. Shall be an interesing news period. :D

[MuGen]

Don't forget the other 60% if the middle-class that will eventually be able to afford it, by the Christmas season of 2006...

Spring 2006 is like the PSP's launch... no where near a holiday... Come Q4 2006...... a lot more people will be able to get their hands on the PS3.

[Perfect Stu]

the Playstation brand has never been stronger...

PS2, 87+ million sold, many more exciting titles on the way
PSP, barely released, extremely high-tech handheld with tons of possibilities
PS3, a beast on its own, pumping out cinema graphics real-time

-PS3 > PSP wireless connectivity for controller usage and data trasnfer

[Stray_Bullet]

Is Sony still going to make the true "PSX" media center?

And where's my Phantom? :unsure: