PlayStation 3

Also known as: PS3, PS Triple
Sony's upcoming juggernaut is poised to repeat the PS2's success with next-gen graphics and a whole new online strategy.

Expected release date: November 2006
Published by: Sony
Developed by: Sony
Designer: Ken Kutaragi


Screenshots updated Nov 16, 2007
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Official: Trophies, in-game XMB in firmware 2.40
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82% of consumers have no problem with in-game ads
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We've got the goods from Sony's big Pre-E3 press blow-out. Follow the links below for the latest info on all the new stuff in store. ...   » Read Full PlayStation 3 preview
Far Cry 2 will make you a metaphorical monster
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Jan 18, 2008 Despite outward similarities, this Ubisoft-developed sequel to Crytek's brilliant but flawed paradise island blaster will not be following in the footsteps of Crysis or the original Far Cry. Here the emphasis is on grimy realism, not sci-fi excess. In fact, Far Cry 2's creative director Clint Hocking draws intriguing parallels between his game and the theme of "man's inner madness" in the Joseph Conrad novel Heart Of Darkness, where monsters are metaphorical rather than ...   » Read Full PlayStation 3 preview
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For all you gaming addicts looking for a fix, check out these treats: Opoona - Wii A very unusual little game for the Wii that combines community and relationship-building elements with a traditional RPG - a bit like, say, Animal Crossing but with a proper adventure to work through. Even better is the way it uses the Wiis Remote and Nunchuck, allowing you to move with the analog stick and battle by swinging the remote. Crazi Taxi: Fare Wars - PSP We reckon this is just about old enough now ...   » Read Full PlayStation 3 preview
Pre-E3 06: Sony lays down the law of PS3
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Sony held its annual E3 press conference today and revealed the final details of the PlayStation 3 release. Here's what you need to know: the system will hit North America and Europe on November 17, while the Japanese get it on November 11. Here's the part that will make you cringe: when it hits, the system will be available in two packages, and neither of them come cheap. For $499, you'll be able to snag a PS3 that has a 20-gigabyte hard drive. For $599, you'll get one that has a 60-gigabyte ...   » Read Full PlayStation 3 preview
Pre-E3 06: Hands on with the new PlayStation 3...
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