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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
*(PS3™ and Playstation 3™ are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc

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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

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Preface
On May 16, 2005 Sony held an exciting press conference in Los
Angeles California. Sony ™ offered the world its first look of its next-
generation gaming system, the PlayStation 3 ™. Sony CEO Kaz Hirai
called it a “supercomputer for computer entertainment.”
The hardware of the PlayStation 3 was simply described as
“enormously powerful.” Sony's new system would be capable of
delivering video content in full high definition, at resolutions of up to
1080p(* , which is the most detailed resolution currently supported.
The Cell processor, a joint project between Sony, Toshiba, and IBM,
would be the most powerful processor ever delivered for a gaming
system, comprised of 7 separate processing units, each working
simultaneously.
The system would be backwards compatible with PS2 and PS1 disc
format. The PlayStation 3 would also use Blu-ray discs for its media.
Blu-ray is a disc format that can hold almost six times as much data as
current DVDs can. Also, DVD, and CD-ROM would be supported.
The graphics chip inside the PS3 would be the most powerful chip
available on the market. Based on nVidia technology, the chip would
feature 512 MB of graphics memory, and 300 million transistors. In
comparison, the most powerful GeForce video card for PCs could not
perform even half as well.
The PS3 would also feature wireless rechargeable USB controllers,
with motion detecting technology. And the system would be capable
of downloading content from the internet via WiFi or ethernet
connection, and storing it on a 20 or 60 gig hard drive.

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The demonstration of the power of the PS3 at E3, the largest gaming
convention in the world, created great anticipation for its release in
the upcoming Fall. The release of such a dramatically new and
complicated gaming system would demand updated knowledge and
understanding from the public that would soon own it.
Many questions since then have been brought up about what the PS3's
exact capabilities were, when the PS3 would be come available, how it
would integrate older PlayStation games, differences between the two
release versions, whether one could play games on a regular TV
instead of an HDTV, and much more.
Although no guide is completely comprehensive, this guide has
focused on most of the major questions that have been brought up
about the PS3 and its capabilities, as well as more specific questions
on hardware and software. Certainly, the PS3 is a great leap in gaming
innovation, and it will serve as the latest example of what future
gaming systems will be judged upon. Whether you are a dedicated
gamer, or simply curious about what all the hype is for, this guide
should help update your knowledge on the PS3, and give you a better
understanding of all its features. This E-Book also contains numerous
links to other resources where you can learn tons more about the PS3.
General uestions
. What is a PS3?
A. The PS3 is the latest console release by Sony. It is the most
technologically advanced gaming console yet. The Sony PlayStation 2
is its predecessor, and before that was the Playstation. These were
both very popular and advanced for their time. The PS3 is a computer
system capable of playing not only video games, but also DVDs, Blu-
Ray DVDs, internet access and content downloading , video chat,
digital photo viewing, digital video, audio, and much more.

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: When did the system come out?
A: The system launched worldwide in Japan on November 11, 2006.
In North America the PS3 came out on November 17, 2006. Europe
and Australia/Asia must wait until March of 2007 to get the system.
. Why is there so much hype over the PS3?
A. The PS3 looks more like a real computer system than any of its
predecessors. The PS3 has similar functionality to a PC in the sense
that it can play DVDs, browse the internet, download music, video
conference, and receive external USB devices. Its hardware is at the
very top of the line even when comparing the best PCs. It is a mini
supercomputer for gaming, and its Blu-ray disc drive is very valuable.
. Why is the PS3 so expensive?
A. The PS3 should actually cost more than what it currently does. The
PS3 is somewhat more expensive than other consoles because it has so
many features that other previous consoles do not have. The
hardware used in the PS3 is more expensive than the actual cost on
the system; Sony loses an estimated 200 dollars per console sold. The
20 GB PS3 is a value when considering its hardware because many
Blu-ray DVD players right now are currently more than the $500 cost
of the 20 GB system, which comes with a Blu-ray player.

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. What does the PS3 look like?
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A. Like above. It's up to you on how to display it. The PS3 can be laid
flat as it is shown on the first page of this book or stood up on its side
vertically as shown above. Either way looks good.

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. What are some of the disadvantages of the PS3?
A. Real disadvantages are hard to find with a system that is so
valuable, but people have been able to come up with a few. For one,
the fact that the PS3 supports a wide variety of storage media and that
can create confusion on the best medium to store and transfer
information.
Some people think that the price is too high, but that is addressed
above. Yes the Nintendo Wii is cheaper, but it offers very little as of
now compared to the PS3, in terms of a complete multimedia
experience. If you're looking for fun family gaming and nothing else,
the Wii does the trick at a cheaper cost.
Also, some people think that Blu-ray Disc format has yet to take off as
a standard format, and that HD-DVD might end up taking over the
whole market, leaving you with a worthless DVD player. This
potential outcome, combined with the high cost of the Blu-ray DVD
player might cause Sony to halt PS3 production.
. Which Console is better? The PS3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo
Wii?
A. Better depends on what you're looking for. If you want the most
advanced hardware, then go for the PS3. If you're a Nintendo fan, and
enjoy their own gaming line with games like Mario and Zelda, you
should get the Nintendo Wii. The Xbox 360 offers a great
combination of price to performance as well. It all depends on what
you are looking for in a system, and whether that system supports the
particular games that you want to play. Just know that no other
system on the market is as versatile in hardware than the PS3. If you
have a game preference that can only be found on Nintendo of Xbox