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The Beginner's Guide To The PS3
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A Complete Guide For Beginners To Sony's latest console
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Table Of Contents
General uestions
What is a PS3? 7
When did the system come out? 8
Why is there so much hype over the PS3? 8
Why is the PS3 so expensive? 8
What does the PS3 look like? 9
What are some of the disadvantages of the PS3? 10
Which Console is better? The PS3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii? 10
Does the PS3 Offer Free Online Gameplay? 11
Where can I view the press conference in which Sony first showed the PS3? 11
Release/Purchasing/Pricing Questions
How much does the PS3 cost? 11
How much does the PS3 cost to make? 11
What will come with the package? 11
How much do the games cost? 12
What companies will develop games for the PS3? 12
What official accessories will be available, and how much will they cost? 12

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What are a list of stores that carry the PS3? 12
When will the PS3 be available at retail price? 13
Where/How should I buy a PS3 online? 13
Do you have a list of games that are being made for the PS3 and a launch list? 14
Hardware Questions
What does the controller look like? 17
What is a USB Port? 17
What is HD or High Definition? 18
How powerful is the PS3 compared to other systems? 18
What are the differences between the 20 GB and 60 GB versions? 18
Are these differences enough for me to purchase the 60 GB version? 19
Can you get camera memory card support on the 20 GB Version? 19
Can you get a larger hard drive on the 20 GB Version? 19
Can you get WiFi on the 20 GB Version? 19
What are the official technical specs of the PS3? 19
Is the PS3 more powerful than the Xbox 360? 23
What colors will the PS3 come in? 23
What is Blu-ray? 24
What does a Blu-ray disc look like? 24
Will you be able to play PS2 games on the PS3? 25
How do I hook up the PS3? 25
Will PS2 controllers work on the PS3? 25

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How is the SIXAXIS controller different from the PS2's controller? 25
What is the battery life on the SIXAXIS controller 26
How far is the controller's wireless range? 26
How many controllers can the PS3 support? 26
What kind of disc drive will the system use? 26
What other sorts of storage options will be supported? 26
How will PS2/PS1 saves be converted to the PS3? 27
What is the Cell Processor? 27
What is the Clockspeed of the Cell Processor? 27
Which companies supply the PS3's hardware? 27
How much RAM will the PS3 have? 28
What ports and external connections will the PlayStation 3 have? 28
Will the PlayStation 3 put out 16:9 or HD video? 28
What exactly do I need to play the PS3 in HD Quality? 28
Does the PS3 come with a camera? 29
What sort of network connections will be available? 29
Will the PS3 be compatible with the PS2 and PS1? 29
Does PS2 Guitar Hero work on the PS3? 30
Will PlayStation 3 be compatible with the PSP? 30
How does the PS3 interact with the PSP? 30
Can you attach a keyboard and mouse to the PS3? 30
Will the PS3 upscale DVDs HD Quality? 30
Will the PS3 upscale PS2 and PS1 games to HD Quality? 30

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Software Questions
How do you update the firmware for the PS3? 31
What does the online network for the PS3 offer? 31
What does the menu look like on the PS3? 32
Will the PS3 support Linux? 32
What does each menu option allow you to do? 33
How can you type text with a controller? 33
Are PS3 movies/games region-locked? 33