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-{{Infobox Console de jeux vidéo+{{pp-semi|small=yes}}
-|nom = PlayStation 3+{{Infobox CVG system
-|logo = [[Image:PlayStation 3 logo.svg|center|120px]][[Image:PlayStation logo.png|center]]+|title = PlayStation 3
-|image = [[Image:Playstation3vector.svg|220px|Playstation 3]]+|logo = [[Image:PLAYSTATION 3 logo.svg|225px|center|PlayStation 3 logo]]
-|fabricant = [[Sony]]+|image= [[Image:Playstation3vector.svg|215px]]
-|type = [[Console de jeux vidéo|Console de salon]]+|manufacturer = [[Sony]], [[Foxconn]] and [[ASUS]]TeK for [[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCEI]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20060718235111.html |title=Asustek Computer Ships PlayStation 3 Consoles |accessdate=2007-05-05 |last=Shilov |first=Anton |date=[[2006-07-18]] |publisher=X-bit labs}}</ref>
-|génération = [[Histoire des consoles de jeux vidéo (septième génération)|Septième]]+|type = [[Video game console]]
-|début = <small><sup>'''[[Japon|JPN]]'''</sup></small> {{Date|11|novembre|2006|en jeu vidéo}}</br><small><sup>'''[[Amérique du Nord|AN]]'''</sup></small> {{Date|17|novembre|2006|en jeu vidéo}}</br><small><sup>'''[[Europe|EUR]]'''</sup></small> {{Date|23|mars|2007|en jeu vidéo}}</br><small><sup>'''[[Australie|AUS]]'''</sup></small> {{Date|23|mars|2007|en jeu vidéo}}+|controllers= Up to 7 [[SIXAXIS|wireless controllers]]
-|CPU = [[Cell (processeur)|Cell]] à 3.2 GHz+|connectivity= <div class="NavFrame" style="border-style:none;padding:0;">
-|média = [[Disque Blu-ray]]<br/>[[disque numérique polyvalent|DVD]] • [[Liste de jeux PlayStation|DVD PlayStation 2]]<br/>[[disque compact|CD]] • [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] • [[Liste de jeux PlayStation|CD PlayStation]]+<div class="NavHead" style="background:#f9f9f9; text-align:left;">
-|online = [[PlayStation Network]]+([[PlayStation 3 accessories#AV Cables|details]])</div><div class="NavContent" style="display:none; line-height: 1em; ; text-align:left;">'''Flash memory input'''<br />
-|ventes = <small><sup>'''[[Japon|JPN]]'''</sup></small> 1 450 000 <small>(novembre 2007)</small><ref>[http://www.gamekult.com/articles/A0000060400/ Charts Japon : Nintendo, encore...], 22 août 2007, [http://www.gamekult.com/ Gamekult], source : Media Create. </ref><br/><small><sup>'''[[Amérique du Nord|AN]]'''</sup></small> 2 760 000 <small>(novembre 2007)</small><ref>[http://www.gamekult.com/finances/articles/A0000059710/ Charts US : Nintendo, et les autres], 24 novembre 2007, [http://www.gamekult.com/ Gamekult], source : NPD. </ref><br/><small><sup>'''[[Europe|EUR]]'''</sup></small> ~ 2 500 000 <small>(novembre 2007)</small><ref>[http://news.spong.com/article/13175?cb=899 No 80GB PS3, No Price-Cut for Europe: SCEE Throws Bundle Bone.], [http://news.spong.com/ Spong.com], 13 juillet 2007, source : Sony.</ref>+*[[MemoryStick|MemoryStick/PRO/Duo]]*
-|jeu phare = ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]''+*[[Secure Digital card|SD]]/[[MultiMediaCard|MMC]]*
-|prédécesseur = [[PlayStation 2|PlayStation&nbsp;2]]+*[[CompactFlash]]/[[Microdrive]]*
 +'''Audio/video output'''<br />
 +*[[High-Definition Multimedia Interface|HDMI 1.3a]] out
 +*[[S/PDIF]] out
 +*[[AV Multi]] out
 +**[[composite video]]/[[stereophonic sound|stereo]] audio cable**
 +**[[S-Video]] cable
 +**[[SCART]] cable
 +**[[Component video]] cable
 +**[[D-Terminal]] cable
 +'''Other'''<br />
 +*[[IEEE 802.11|802.11]][[IEEE 802.11#802.11b|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11#802.11g|g]] [[Wi-Fi]]*
 +*[[Bluetooth|Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)]]
 +*4 × [[Universal Serial Bus|USB 2.0]]
 +*Wired [[Ethernet]]
 +----
 +''*60/80&nbsp;GB versions only''<br>''**default cable''</div></div>
 +|generation = [[History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|Seventh generation era]]
 +|lifespan = [[November 11]], [[2006]] <small>([[PlayStation 3 launch|details]])</small>
 +|CPU = 3.2&nbsp;GHz [[Cell microprocessor|Cell Broadband Engine]] with 1 [[Cell microprocessor#Power Processor Element|PPE]] & 7 [[Cell microprocessor#Synergistic Processing Elements (SPE)|SPEs]]
 +|GPU = [[NVIDIA]]-[[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCEI]] [[RSX 'Reality Synthesizer'|"RSX"]]
 +|media = [[Blu-ray Disc]]<br />[[DVD]]<br />[[Compact Disc]]<br />[[Super Audio CD]] (20&nbsp;GB, 60&nbsp;GB, 80&nbsp;GB models)
 +|storage = 2.5" SATA [[Hard disk|hard drive]]<br />(20&nbsp;GB, 40&nbsp;GB, 60&nbsp;GB, or 80&nbsp;GB included)
 +|onlineservice = [[PlayStation Network]]
 +<!--DO NOT CHANGE these numbers without a reference-->
 +<!--VGCHARTS and NEXTGENWARS are NOT reliable sources-->
 +|unitssold = 5.59 million <small>(as of [[September 30]], [[2007]])</small><ref name="Worldwide PS3 sales"/> [[#Sales and production costs|(details)]]
 +|unitsshipped = 5.5 million <small>(as of [[March 31]] [[2007]])</small><ref name="shipped">{{cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/data/bizdataps3_e.html |title=PLAYSTATION 3 Cumulative Production Shipments of Hardware |accessdate=2007-10-15 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Inc}}</ref>
 +|compatibility = [[PlayStation]] (all models)<br />[[PlayStation 2]] (20&nbsp;GB, 60&nbsp;GB, 80&nbsp;GB models)
 +|predecessor = PlayStation 2<!-- PS2 is already linked above in "Backward compatibility" -->
 +|topgame=''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]'', 2&nbsp;million <small>(as of [[June 15]], [[2007]])</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8PPE8KG0&show_article=1 |date=[[2007-06-15]] |accessdate=2007-09-15 |publisher=Breitbart.com |title=Sony: Sorry for Cathedral Shootout Game |author=Jill Lawless}}</ref>
}} }}
 +The '''PlayStation 3''' (officially marketed '''''PLAYSTATION 3''''',<ref name="capitalization">{{cite web|url=http://www.techzonept.com/showpost.php?p=627410&postcount=498 |title=The Reason Why PLAYSTATION Is In Capitals |accessdate=2006-08-19 |author=Ansatsu |date=[[2005-12-06]] |publisher=Techzone }}</ref> commonly abbreviated '''PS3''') is the third home [[video game system|video game console]] produced by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] and successor to the [[PlayStation 2]] as part of the [[PlayStation (series)|PlayStation series]]. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's [[Xbox 360]] and Nintendo's [[Wii]] as part of the [[History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|seventh generation]] of video game consoles.<br />
 +The system was first released on [[November 11]], [[2006]], in [[Japan]], [[November 17]], [[2006]] in [[North America]] and [[Asia]], and [[March 23]], [[2007]] in [[Europe]] and [[Oceania]]. It is the first console with next-gen primary storage media, [[Blu-ray Disc]], though it also supports [[DVD]]s, [[CD]]s, and with some models [[Super Audio CD|SACD]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/music/detail/item68694/Super-Audio-CD/ |title=Super Audio CD |publisher=[[Sony]] |accessdate=2007-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html |title=PS3 SACD FAQ |publisher=ps3sacd.com |accessdate=2007-09-25}}</ref> It is capable of playing back content from [[Blu-ray Disc]] (BD) at a bit rate of multiplex 48Mbps, the maximum bit rate defined in BD standards. The PS3 is currently in third place in sales for its generation.
-La '''PlayStation 3''' (ou '''PS3''') est la [[Console de jeux vidéo|console]] de [[Histoire des consoles de jeux vidéo (septième génération)|septième génération]] de [[Sony]]. Elle est sortie le {{Date|11|novembre|2006|en jeu vidéo}} au [[Japon]], le {{Date|17|novembre|2006|en jeu vidéo}} en [[Amérique du Nord]] et le {{Date|23|mars|2007|en jeu vidéo}} en [[Europe]]. Elle succède à la [[PlayStation 2]] et vient concurrencer la [[Xbox 360]] et la [[Wii]].+==History==
 +[[Image:PS3 e3 2005 prototype AV out.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Silver PlayStation 3 prototype ([[E3]] 2005 specs). Note the two additional USB ports, three Gigabit ethernet ports and two HDMI ports.]]
 +[[Sony]] officially unveiled the PlayStation 3 to the public on [[May 16]], [[2005]], during the [[History of E3#2005|E3 2005 conference]]. A functional version of the system was not present there, as a working system was not readily available due to power failures and hardware problems, nor at the [[Tokyo Game Show]] in September 2005, although demonstrations (such as ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots]]'') were held at both events on [[software development kit|devkits]] and comparable [[Personal computer|PC]] hardware. Video footage based on the predicted PlayStation 3 specifications was also shown (e.g. ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam]]'').<ref name="gameprerender">{{cite web|last=Shilov|first=Anton|url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20060606094811.html|title=Developers Use Personal Computers to Show PS3 Advantages|publisher=xbitlabs|date=[[2006-06-06]]|accessdate=2006-07-24}}</ref>
-Envisagée comme un centre de divertissement numérique, la PlayStation 3 est équipée en série du support haute définition [[disque Blu-ray|Blu-ray]], d'un [[disque dur]], d'un [[navigateur internet]] et d'une prise [[HDMI]]. La nouvelle manette, baptisée [[Sixaxis]], embarque un système de [[Degré de liberté (mécanique)|détection de mouvement]], offrant au joueur un type d'interaction original avec les jeux. Le service en ligne de la console, le [[PlayStation Network]] permet de [[jeu en réseau|jouer en réseau]] gratuitement, de télécharger des jeux et donne accès à divers services de communication.+The system was initially planned to have two [[HDMI]] ports, three [[Ethernet]] ports and six [[USB]] ports, though, as shown at E3 [[2006]], this was later reduced to one HDMI port, one ethernet port and four USB ports, presumably to cut costs.<ref name="IGN FAQ 1">{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/636/636848p1.html |title=IGN's Official PlayStation 3 FAQ |date=[[2007-03-26]] |pages=1 of 4 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-04-23}}</ref> Also announced were two configurations of the console, a "60&nbsp;GB" and "20&nbsp;GB", for $599/€599 and $499/€499 respectively. The 60&nbsp;GB would be the only configuration to feature a HDMI port, [[Wi-Fi]] internet, and a chrome trim with the logo in silver. It was announced for a global release date, [[November 11th]] for [[Japan]] and [[November 17th]] for North America and Europe.
-En septembre 2007, une soixantaine de jeux originaux sont disponibles en Europe, et plus d'une centaine sont en développement (voir la [[Liste de jeux PlayStation 3|liste des jeux]]). La PlayStation 3 est partiellement [[Compatibilité ascendante et descendante|rétrocompatible]] avec les jeux [[Liste de jeux PlayStation|PlayStation]] et [[Liste de jeux PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]], du moins avec les premières versions (la nouvelle version 40Go vendue à 399€ ne l' est pas).+On [[September 6]], [[2006]], [[Sony]] announced that the [[PAL region]] (Europe and [[Oceania]]) PlayStation 3 launch had been delayed until March 2007, due to a shortage of diodes used in the Blu-ray Disc drive.
-==Historique==+On [[September 22]], [[2006]], at the 2006 Tokyo Game Show, Sony announced that it would be including HDMI on the 20&nbsp;GB system with a silver logo, but not the chrome trim or Wi-Fi. Also, the launch price of the Japanese 20&nbsp;GB models would be reduced by over 20%;<ref name="20&nbsp;GB HDMI">{{cite web |author=Anoop Gantayat |title=TGS 2006: Price Drop For Japanese PS3 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 |date=[[2006-09-22]] |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/734/734349p1.html |accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> the ''60&nbsp;GB'' version of the system was announced for an open pricing scheme in Japan.<ref name="20&nbsp;GB HDMI" /> During the show, Sony demonstrated 27 playable PS3 titles running on final hardware.<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|date=[[2006-08-16]]|url=http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/727/727456p1.html| title=Sony announces 27 playable titles for the September Tokyo Game Show.|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2006-08-16}}</ref>
-=== Lancement === +
-Les plans de lancement ont été dévoilés en [[mai]] [[2006]] lors du salon de l'[[Electronic Entertainment Expo]] à [[Los Angeles]]. Sony prévoyait une sortie mondiale à quelques jours d'intervalle : le [[11 novembre]] [[2006]] au [[Japon]] et le [[17 novembre]] [[2006]] en [[Amérique du Nord]] et en [[Europe]]. Cependant, en septembre 2006 la sortie européenne est officiellement reportée à [[Mars (mois)|mars]] [[2007]] suite à un retard dans la production des diodes bleues du lecteur [[Blu-ray]]. En conséquence, le nombre de consoles proposées pour le jour du lancement est réduit à 80 000 unités pour le [[Japon]] et à moins de 200 000 unités pour l'[[Amérique du Nord]]. Selon l'institut Media Create<ref>[http://www.m-create.com/jpn/s_ranking.html Media Create]</ref>, 81 639 exemplaires de PlayStation 3 ont été vendues en 24 heures au Japon.+
-Les quantités limitées de consoles ont engendré des effets d'opportunisme. Au Japon, des observations laissent présager que des hommes d'affaires ont payé des ressortissants chinois pour acheter des consoles sans jeux afin de les revendre au prix fort<ref>[http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/foreigners-and-fights-ps3-jpn-launchs-dark-side-214130.php Foreigners And Fights, PS3 JPN Launch's Dark Side], 11 décembre 2006, [http://www.kotaku.com/ Kotaku]</ref>. Aux États-Unis, des actes isolés de violence ont été reportés tandis que la console s'est négociée entre 1000 $ et 3000 $ sur le site [[eBay]]<ref>[http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2006/11/17/sony_playstation_3_debuts_to_long_lines Violence mars PlayStation 3 launch], Peter Svensson (Associated Press), 17 novembre 2006, [http://www.boston.com/ Boston.com]</ref>.+===Launch===
 +{{main|PlayStation 3 launch}}
 +The PlayStation 3 was first released in Japan on [[November 11]], [[2006]], at 07:00. There were reports that many of the systems were obtained by businessmen who paid mainly Chinese nationals to buy the systems without any problems to resell on [[eBay]].<ref name="kotaku-darkside">{{cite web |title=Foreigners And Fights, PS3 JPN Launch's Dark Side |url=http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/foreigners-and-fights-ps3-jpn-launchs-dark-side-214130.php |publisher=Kotaku |date=2006-11-11 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref> According to Media Create, 81,639 PS3 systems were sold within 24 hours of its introduction in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.m-create.com/jpn/s_ranking.html |title=週間ソフト・セルスルーランキング |publisher=Media Create Co. |accessdate=2006-11-16 |language=Japanese}}</ref>
-La PlayStation 3 est sortie en [[Europe]] le [[23 mars]] [[2007 en jeu vidéo|2007]]. Seul le « modèle 60GB » a été proposé au lancement. Le constructeur explique ainsi avoir voulu répondre aux « attentes des revendeurs et des consommateurs », suggérant que les premiers acheteurs préfèrent le « modèle 60GB ».<ref>[http://www.overgame.com/items/20143_ps3-details-du-lancement-europeen.html PS3 : détails du lancement européen], 25 janvier 2007, [http://www.overgame.com Overgame]</ref> Contrairement à la sortie japonaise et américaine, les quantités distribuées furent suffisantes pour répondre à la demande.<ref>Ce qui n'avait pas été le cas pour la PlayStation 2 ni pour les consoles concurrentes Xbox 360 et Wii.</ref> En France, en dépit d'une soirée de lancement ratée, 78 000 consoles ont été vendues en deux jours. Les meilleurs ventes ont été réalisé en Grande-Bretagne avec 173 000 machines écoulés, ce qui constitue un record pour une console de salon.<ref>[http://www.lefigaro.fr/valeurs/20070329.FIG000000130_la_playstation_demarre_en_trombe_en_europe.html La PlayStation 3 démarre en trombe en Europe], 29 mars 2007, [http://www.lefigaro.fr/ Le Figaro.fr].</ref> Le film ''[[Casino Royale (film, 2006)|Casino Royale]]'' au format [[Blu-ray]] a été offert aux 500 000 premiers acheteurs à avoir enregistré leur console sur le [[PlayStation Network]]<ref>[http://www.playfrance.com/news-infos-casino-royale-offert-aux-premiers-acheteurs-de-ps3.html Casino Royale offert aux premiers acheteurs de PS3], 12 février 2007, [http://www.playfrance.com PlayFrance]</ref>.+Soon after its release in Japan, the PS3 was released in North America on [[November 17]] [[2006]]. Reports of violence surrounding the release of the PS3 include a customer shot,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2660886 |title=1 Shot in Conn. Playstation Waiting Line |date=[[2006-11-17]] |publisher=ABC News |accessdate=2006-11-17}}</ref> campers robbed at gunpoint,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kmtr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=006518A0-7413-4424-AD12-A235C95257D7|title=Camping PlayStation gamers robbed at gunpoint|publisher=KMTR|accessdate=2006-11-17}}</ref> customers shot in a [[drive-by shooting]] with [[BB gun]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/4661551.html|title=Four People Shot While Waiting for PlayStation Console, Including 27 NEWSFIRST Reporter|date=[[2006-11-16]]|publisher=WKYT News|accessdate=2006-11-17}}</ref> and 60 campers fighting over 10 systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=600&sid=978347|title=Playstation3 Crowd Gets More Than It Bargained for in Tysons |date=[[2006-11-17]]|publisher=WTOP News|accessdate=2006-11-17}}</ref>
-Le jour du lancement de la console, 5 jeux sur support [[Blu-ray]] étaient disponibles au Japon, 12 aux États-Unis et 24 en Europe, auxquels s'ajoutent quelques jeux téléchargeables. Les jeux les plus en vue au lancement européen étaient ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]'', ''[[MotorStorm]]'', ''[[Virtua Fighter 5]]'', ''[[Virtua Tennis 3]]'', ''[[Ridge Racer 7]]'' ou encore ''[[Formula One Championship Edition]]''. Les meilleurs ventes ont été réalisé par ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]''. +On [[January 24]], [[2007]], Sony announced that the PlayStation 3 would go on sale on [[March 23]] [[2007]] in Europe, [[Australia]], the [[Middle East]], Africa and [[New Zealand]]. On [[March 7]], [[2007]], the 60&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 launched in [[Singapore]] with a price of [[Singapore Dollar|S$]]799.
-En [[octobre]] [[2007 en jeu vidéo|2007]], Sony annonçait avoir vendu 5,59 millions de consoles au niveau mondial<ref>[http://www.gamekult.com/articles/A0000062086/ Sony : division jeux déficitaire], 25 octobre 2007, [http://www.gamekult.com/ Gamekult.com].</ref>.+The PS3 was launched in Europe, Australia and New Zealand on [[March 23]], [[2007]]. The system sold approximately 600,000 units in its first two days.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sony’s PS3 has record launch in Europe |url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/4a4dc0ee-dd67-11db-8d42-000b5df10621.html |publisher=FT.com |date=[[March 28]] [[2007]] |accessdate=2007-09-01}}</ref>
-===Modèles et prix===+On [[April 20]], [[2007]], the 60&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 launched in [[Russia]], priced at 21990 rub./US$880, including sales tax.
-====Modèles au lancement====+ 
-<div style="width:500px; float:right;">+On [[April 27]], [[2007]], the 60&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 launched in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]], priced at Rs39,990/$869, however smuggled components were available as early as December 2006, and were easily sold at around $1,500. Games cost about US$60.80. In Pakistan, the PlayStation 3 costs Rp. 30,000 ($500).<ref>http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6178052.html</ref>
-{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; margin-top:10px"+ 
-|+ '''Caractéristiques des modèles'''+On [[May 21]], [[2007]], Sony announced that the PlayStation 3 would be launched in [[South Korea]] on [[June 16]], [[2007]]<ref name="Korea date">http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/070521.pdf</ref> in one configuration featuring an 80&nbsp;GB hard drive.<ref name="80&nbsp;GB in Korea">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25163 |title=No plans to bring 80&nbsp;GB PS3 to Europe, says Sony |publisher=[[Gamesindustry.biz]] |date=[[2007-05-21]] |author=Ellie Gibson |accessdate=2007-07-07}}</ref> This was the first time the PlayStation 3 had been released with a 80&nbsp;GB hard disk, and it was speculated that the larger-capacity hard drive may be to accommodate [[IPTV]] applications,<ref name="Korea VOD">{{cite web |url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/tech_view.asp?newsIdx=3324&categoryCode=133 |title=Sony PlayStation 3 Will Feature VOD Services |publisher=[[The Korea Times]] |date=[[2007-05-22]] |author=Kim Tae-gyu |accessdate=2007-09-23}}</ref> such as the [[set-top box]] functionality for [[Korea Telecom]]'s MegaTV service launched [[November 20]], [[2007]].<ref name="MegaTV">{{cite web |url=http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/digihunter/post.htm?id=63001308 |title=PlayStation 3 becomes IPTV settop box in Korea |work=DigiHunter |publisher=[[CNET]] Asia |date=[[2007-11-21]] |author= |accessdate=2007-11-30}}</ref> South Korea is one of four regions with the 80&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model (North America, Singapore, and [[Mexico]] being the others).
-!Fonctionnalité+ 
-!style="background-color:#E5ECFF"|Modèle 60 GB+In 2007, the 20&nbsp;GB and 60&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 models were launched in Mexico. The 80 GB model bundled with ''[[Formula One Championship Edition]]'' is now on sale in Mexico for [[Mexican peso|MXN$]]9,999.<ref>[http://www.sonystyle.com.mx/mx/site/catalog/ProductDisplay.jsp?parentCatId=cat7390049&category=playstation&tabNum=1&id=CECHE11 Sony Style Mexico]</ref><ref>[http://www.sony.com.mx/ps3/ PlayStation 3 Mexico official website]</ref> Local PS3 game standard price is MXN$8,99.<ref>[http://www.sonystyle.com.mx/mx/site/catalog/ProductDisplay.jsp?stockType=A&parentCatId=cat7390049&category=playstation&ProductCount=3&tabNum=4&id=CECHE11 Sony Style Mexico]</ref>
-!style="background-color:#E5ECFF"|Modèle 20 GB+ 
-!style="background-color:#E5ECFF"|Modèle 80 GB+On [[June 16]], [[2007]], the 80&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model launched in South Korea. On [[August 6]], [[2007]], the 80&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model was released in North America, bundled with ''MotorStorm''. On September 2007, the 80&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model was released in Singapore.
-!style="background-color:#E5ECFF"|Modèle 40 GB+ 
 +On [[November 17]], [[2007]], the 40 GB PlayStation 3 model launched in North America, bundled with [[Spider-man 3]] on [[Blu-ray Disc]].
 + 
 +==Retail configurations==
 +There are four PlayStation 3 hardware models: a "20", "40", "60" and "80" GB model.
 + 
 +All retail packages include one or two [[SIXAXIS|SIXAXIS controllers]], one [[USB]] cable, one [[composite video]]/stereo audio output cable, one [[Category 5 cable|ethernet cable]] (20, 60 and 80 GB only) and one [[power cable]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ps3land.com/article-825.php |title=Contents of PS3 box packaging revealed? |author=Justin Pinter |publisher=PS3land.com |date=[[2006-10-09]] |accessdate=2007-07-07}}</ref>
 + 
 +<!--
 + This table is suppose to contain a summary of ''differences'' between models. It should be short and easy to read.
 +-->
 +{|class="wikitable" style="margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
 +! Feature
 +!'''20&nbsp;GB'''<br />(NTSC)<ref name="specs" />
 +!'''40&nbsp;GB'''<br />(PAL, NTSC)<ref name="SCEE 40GB">{{cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/071006e.html |title=New PLAYSTATION®3 Model to Take Holiday Season by Storm |accessdate=2007-10-05 |date=[[October 5]], [[2007]] |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]] |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref>
 +!'''60&nbsp;GB'''<br />(NTSC)<ref name="specs" />
 +!'''60&nbsp;GB'''<br />(PAL)<ref name="specs" />
 +!'''80&nbsp;GB'''<br />(NTSC)<ref name="specs" />
|- |-
-|Lecteur [[Blu-ray]]+|[[USB 2.0]] ports
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+| {{yes|4}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+| {{partial|2}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+| {{yes|4}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+| {{yes|4}}
 +| {{yes|4}}
|- |-
-|[[Disque dur]] amovible+|Colors
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui, 60 Go+|Piano Black
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui, 20 Go+|Piano Black, Ceramic White (Asia)
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui, 80 Go+|Piano Black
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui, 40 Go+|Piano Black
 +|Piano Black
|- |-
-|[[Manette de jeu|Manette]] sans fil+|[[IEEE 802.11|802.11 b/g]] [[Wi-Fi]]
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{no}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
 +|{{yes}}
|- |-
-|Sortie [[HDMI]]+|[[Memory card|Flash card]] readers
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{no}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{no}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
 +|{{yes}}
|- |-
-|Slot [[Carte mémoire|cartes mémoires]]+|Chrome trim
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{no}}
-|style="background-color:#ffdddd"|Non+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ffdddd"|Non+|{{yes}}
 +|{{yes}}
|- |-
-|Connectivité [[Wi-Fi]]+|[[Super Audio CD|SACD]] support
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ffdddd"|Non+|{{no}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
 +|{{yes}}
|- |-
-|Rétrocompatibilité [[PS1]]+|[[PlayStation 2|PS2]] [[backward compatibility|compatibility]]
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes|Yes - Hardware ([[Emotion Engine]])}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{No}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes|Yes - Hardware ([[Emotion Engine]])}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui <ref>[http://fr.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/faqs/detail/item81411/La-PLAYSTATION-3-40-Go-est-elle-compatible-avec-les-jeux-au-format-PlayStation-/?/ Foires Aux Questions], [http://fr.playstation.com/ PlayStation.com], consulté le 2 décembre 2007.]</ref>+|{{partial|Yes - Software Emulation }}
 +|{{partial|Yes - Software Emulation }}
|- |-
-|Rétrocompatibilité [[PlayStation 2|PS2]]+|First Availability <!-- Indicated the period of time that console was for sale in ''any'' region. -->
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+| [[November|Nov]] [[2006]]
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Partielle+| [[October|Oct]] [[2007]]
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Partielle+| [[November|Nov]] [[2006]]
-|style="background-color:#ffdddd"|Non+| [[March|Mar]] [[2007]]
 +| [[August|Aug]] [[2007]]
|- |-
-|Lecture [[Super Audio CD|SACD]]+|In Production
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{partial|Only sold in Japan}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{yes}}
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd"|Oui+|{{no}}
-|style="background-color:#ffdddd"|Non <ref>[http://fr.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/faqs/detail/item81422/Quelles-sont-les-diff%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BDrences-principales-entre-les-PLAYSTATION-3-40-et-60-Go-/?/ Foires Aux Questions], [http://fr.playstation.com/ PlayStation.com], consulté le 2 décembre 2007.]</ref>+|{{no}}
 +|{{yes}}
 +|-
 +| colspan="6" style="white-space: normal; text-align:center; background:white; font-size:smaller;" | All models include: [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]]/[[DVD]]/[[CD]] drive, [[High-Definition Multimedia Interface|HDMI 1.3a]],<ref name="pr 20&nbsp;GB HDMI">{{cite press release |title=PLAYSTATION®3 HDD 20&nbsp;GB EQUIPPED WITH HDMI AS STANDARD |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]] |date=[[2006-09-22]] |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060922e.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2007-05-24}}</ref> [[Bluetooth 2.0]], <br />[[1000BASE-T|Gigabit Ethernet]], [[PlayStation]] backward compatibility<ref name="40GB GameSpot">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6180463.html |title=UK PS3 drops price, 40GB finally official |accessdate=2007-10-06 |last=Boyes |first=Emma |date=[[October 5]], [[2007]] |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[CNET]] }}</ref> through software emulation<ref name="ps1_softwareBC"">{{cite web
 + | last = Plunkett
 + | first = Luke
 + | title = Customer Service: Sony Could Run BC on 40GB PS3s. They Just Don't Want To.
 + | url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/customer-service/sony-could-run-bc-on-40gb-ps3s-they-just-dont-want-to-308467.php
 + | accessdate = 2007-10-09 }}</ref> and a glossy finish<ref>[http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.php?q=playstation_3/spec PlayStation 3 40GB model for Hong Kong official specs]</ref>
|} |}
-</div> 
-La console a été déclinée en deux configurations<ref name="specs">{{en}} [http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/TechnicalSpecifications spécifications]</ref> au lancement de la machine : 
-* Le '''modèle 60GB''' est équipé d'un disque dur de 60 Go, de slots pour recevoir des cartes mémoires de type [[Memory Stick]], [[Secure Digital]] et [[CompactFlash]], d'une connectivité réseau sans fil [[Wi-Fi]] et de quatre ports [[USB]]. Sur le plan esthétique, cette version présente en plus un liseré argenté sur la face avant de la console. 
-* Le '''modèle 20GB''' est un modèle “entrée de gamme” doté d'un disque dur de 20 Go et qui ne propose pas de connectivité Wi-Fi ni lecteurs de cartes. Ce modèle n'a pas été commercialisé en [[Europe]] et dès [[avril]] [[2007]], ses ventes ont été stoppées aux États-Unis<ref>Selon Dave Karraker, responsable de [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment America]], ce retrait stratégique a été motivé par le ratio de ventes en défaveur de ce modèle (de 1 à 9).</ref>.  
-{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; margin-top:5 px"+On [[April 11]], [[2007]], Sony discontinued the 20&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model in North America, citing "lack of consumer demand",<ref>{{cite web |last=Thorsen |first=Tor |coauthors=Emma Boyes |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6168876.html |title=20 GB PlayStation 3 officially discontinued in North America |publisher=GameSpot |date=[[2007-04-11]] |accessdate=2007-04-15}}</ref>, although the 20 GB model is still on sale in Japan. It is widely speculated that the removal of the 20 GB model from the North American market was probably done in order to save manufacturing costs, as there is a difference in cost between the two aforementioned models of around $30.{{Fact|date=October 2007}}
-|+ '''[[Commerce de détail|Prix au détail suggéré]] au lancement, date de sortie et contenu par région'''+ 
-!Région+In June 2007, [[Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]] (SCEE) president [[David Reeves]] stated that there were no plans for the 80&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model to be released in the PAL regions, and that a 20&nbsp;GB PS3 model for PAL regions is "highly unlikely".<ref name="No PAL 80GB PS3 Plans">{{cite news |url=http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5930&Itemid=2 |title=Reeves: No PAL 80GB PS3 Plans |publisher=Interactive Entertainment Today |date=[[June 10]] [[2007]] |accessdate=2007-08-31}}</ref>
-!style="background-color:#E5ECFF"|Prix à la sortie+ 
-!style="background-color:#E5ECFF"|Date de sortie+On [[July 9]], [[2007]], Sony announced the 80&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model for North America, bundled with ''[[MotorStorm]]'',<ref name="MotorStorm 80">{{cite web|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/402|date=2007-07-09|accessdate=2007-07-11|publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]|title=New 80GB PlayStation 3; New Price on Current 60GB Model}}</ref> to be available beginning [[August 6]], [[2007]].<ref name="PS3 price drop">{{cite web |url=http://prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-09-2007/0004621372&EDATE= |title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Introduces New 80GB PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)); Announces New Price on Current 60GB Model |author=SCEA |publisher=PRNewswire.com |date=[[July 9]] [[2007]] |accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref><ref name="PS3 price drop, Destructoid">{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/sony-admits-to-ps3-price-drop-80gb-ps3-coming-to-america-in-august-update--34648.phtml |title=Sony admits to PS3 price drop; 80GB PS3 coming to America in August (update) |publisher=DESTRUCTOID |date=[[July 8]] [[2007]] |accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref><ref name="PS3 price drop, Optimum Online">{{cite news |url=http://www.optonline.net/News/AP/Article?articleId=297810&categoryId=22 |title=New PlayStation to Go on Sale in August |publisher=Optimum Online |date=[[July 9]] [[2007]] |accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref> In addition, Sony announced a price drop in which the 60&nbsp;GB model would sell for US$499.<ref name="MotorStorm 80">
-!style="background-color:#E5ECFF"|Contenu du pack+ 
 +On [[July 12]], [[2007]], SCEE announced a Starter Pack bundle in Europe, including a second SIXAXIS controller and two first-party titles from a given selection, to sell at the same price as the standalone model. SCEE stated that there were no plans to introduce an 80&nbsp;GB model or to drop the price for the 60&nbsp;GB model in Europe.<ref name="DavidReeves-E3-07">{{cite web |author=Ellie Gibson |title=E3: David Reeves Talks PS3 |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz |date=[[July 13]], [[2007]] |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26702 |accessdate=2007-07-14 }}</ref> Around this time SCEE President David Reeves and [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated]] President [[Kaz Hirai]] clarified that the North American "price drop" was in fact a clearance sale intended to eliminate stock of the 60&nbsp;GB unit, the production of which had actually been halted at the time of the price drop announcement. After all 60&nbsp;GB units were sold, only the 80&nbsp;GB unit would remain in stores in North America.<ref name="60gbphaseout">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14685 | site=[[Gamasutra]] | title=Hirai Confirms Sony America To Phase Out 60GB PS3 Model | author=David Jenkins | date=[[2007-07-12]] | accessdate=2007-07-14}}</ref>
 + 
 +On [[August 30]], [[2007]], Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) senior director of corporate communications Dave Karraker stated that it had sold and shipped all of its remaining North American 60&nbsp;GB models to retailers, and that the company no longer has any inventory in its warehouses.<ref name="60GB supplies gone before October">{{cite web |title=Sony out of stock on US 60GB PS3 |publisher=gamespot.com |date=[[August 30]], [[2007]] |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6177923.html?sid=6177923&part=rss&subj=6177923 |accessdate=2007-09-04 }}</ref> According to spokeswoman Kimberly Otzman, retailer supplies for the North American 60&nbsp;GB model would probably last through October 2007.<ref name="60GB through October">{{cite web |title=Sony May Cut Console Price After Older Stock Is Sold |publisher=Bloomberg.com |date=[[August 30]], [[2007]] |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=a6AEniYOYRUs |last=White |First=Michael |accessdate=2007-09-02 }}</ref>
 + 
 +On [[October 5]], [[2007]], SCEE announced a 40&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model for release on [[October 10]], [[2007]], in the [[PAL]] territories of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In Australia and New Zealand, the 40&nbsp;GB model was announced to be released on [[October 11]] [[2007]], priced at [[AUD]]$699 for Australia and $799 for New Zealand.
 + 
 +On [[October 9]], [[2007]], it was announced that the 40&nbsp;GB Playstation 3 model will be released in Japan on [[November 11]], [[2007]], with the new Ceramic White color, in addition to the original Piano Black. Both models will retail for a recommended retail price of [[Japanese yen|JP¥]]39,980. As with the SCEE announcement, an accompanying price drop was announced in Japan for older PlayStation 3 models, with both the 20&nbsp;GB and 60&nbsp;GB receiving a JP¥5,000 price reduction in the [[suggested retail price]] to JP¥44,980 and JP¥54,980, respectively.<ref name="JP 40GB">{{cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/071009ae.html |title=New PLAYSTATION®3 (CECHH00 Series) Comes In Two Color Variations At A New Price |accessdate=2007-10-10 |date=[[October 10]], [[2007]] |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]}}</ref>
 + 
 +On [[October 10]], [[2007]], the 40&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model was released in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In Europe, the 40&nbsp;GB had a price of [[Euro|€]]399.99. The 60&nbsp;GB Starter Pack receiving a reduction in price to €499<ref name="SCEE 40GB" /> except in the [[British Isles]], where the Starter Pack will be replaced by a [[pound sterling|£]]349 Value Pack with two first party games (''Motorstorm'' and ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]'') and one SIXAXIS controller (as opposed to two controllers in the £425 Starter Pack).<ref name="UK 40GB">{{cite web |url=http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item80772/Entertainment-like-you%E2%80%99ve-never-seen-before/ |title=Entertainment like you’ve never seen before |accessdate=2007-10-06 |date=[[October 5]], [[2007]] |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]}}</ref>). Once stocks of 60&nbsp;GB PAL region model are exhausted, the 40&nbsp;GB model will be the only one available in the SCEE territories.<ref name="SCEE 40GB" />
 + 
 +On [[October 11]] [[2007]], the 40&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model was released in Australia and New Zealand.
 + 
 +On [[October 18]], [[2007]], SCEA announced that the 80&nbsp;GB PlayStation 3 model would receive an immediate price reduction in North America to $499 (USD/[[Canadian dollar|CAD]]). In addition, the 40&nbsp;GB model would be released on [[November 2]], [[2007]] for $399, with ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'' on [[Blu-ray]] as a pack-in. (USD/CAD).<ref name="NA 40GB">{{cite web |url=http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/429 |title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces New 40GB PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) Configuration and Price Reduction of Current 80GB Model |accessdate=2007-10-18 |date=[[October 18]], [[2007]] |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]}}</ref>
 + 
 +===Differences===
 +In addition to all of the features of the [[#Hardware|20&nbsp;GB model]], the 60&nbsp;GB model has internal [[IEEE 802.11]] [[IEEE 802.11#802.11b|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11#802.11g|g]] [[Wi-Fi]], multiple [[Memory card|flash card]] readers ([[Secure Digital card|SD]]/[[MultiMedia Card]], [[CompactFlash|CompactFlash Type I]]/[[CompactFlash|Type II]], [[Microdrive]]<ref>[http://www.playstation.com/manual/pdf/PS3-01-1.6_1.pdf PlayStation 3 Safety & Support manual]</ref>, [[Memory Stick|Memory Stick/PRO/Duo]]) and a chrome coloured trim.<ref name="specs">{{cite web |url=http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/TechnicalSpecifications |title=About PlayStation­®3 - Technical Specifications |publisher=PlayStation.com |accessdate=2007-01-02}}</ref> In terms of hardware, the 80&nbsp;GB model released in [[South Korea]] is identical to the 60&nbsp;GB model released in Europe and [[Australia]] (European territories), except for the difference in hard drive size.<ref name="80&nbsp;GB in Korea" /> Like the South Korean and Europe models, the [[North American]] 80&nbsp;GB model also excludes the [[PlayStation 2]] "[[Emotion Engine]]" CPU chip. However, it still keeps the "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU <ref>{{cite web |url=http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2007/0314/kaigai344.htm |title= Appearance of Cost-Reduced European PS3s (Japanese) |author=Hiroshige Goto |publisher=Impress Watch (Japanese)}}</ref>. Due to emulating of the "[[Emotion Engine]]", the level of compatibility was reduced (see [[#Removal of hardware support|Removal of hardware support]] for more details). The 40&nbsp;GB model has two USB ports instead of the four USB ports on other models, and does not include a multi memory card port, [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] support, or any backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles. This was due to the removal of "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU, which stripped the unit of all PlayStation 2 based hardware.<ref name="SCEE 40GB" />
 + 
 +No official Wi-Fi or flash memory card readers have yet been released by Sony for the 20&nbsp;GB system, although plans for such add-ons are in place.<ref>{{cite news |author=Ellie Gibson |date=[[2006-05-16]] |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17035 |title=20 GB PlayStation 3 will be upgradeable, says Sony |work=gamesindustry.biz |accessdate=2006-05-16}}</ref> Nevertheless, as the model features four USB 2.0 ports, wireless networking and flash memory card support can already be obtained through the use of widely available external USB adapters.
 + 
 +It was rumored that third-generation PS3s (40 GB) would be using Cell CPUs of 65nm <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/28743/40GB-PS3-boasts-revised-architecture |title=40GB PS3 boasts revised architecture |publisher=MCV |date=[[2007-10-31]] |accessdate=2007-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/30/40gb-ps3-features-65nm-chips-lower-power-consumption/ |title=40GB PS3 features 65nm chips, lower power consumption |publisher=[[Engadget]] |author=Conrad Quilty Harper |date=[[2007-10-30]] |accessdate=2007-10-31}}</ref>, Sony has revealed that this is indeed correct after an initial denial. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/833/833700p1.html |title=New PS3 Uses 65nm Process |publisher=[[ign]] |author=Anoop Gantayat |date=[[2007-11-08]] |accessdate=2007-11-10}}</ref>
 + 
 +===Sales and production costs===<!-- This section is linked from "Units sold" in this article's infobox -->
 +{{seealso|PlayStation 3 launch#Release data and pricing|l1=PlayStation 3 launch - Release data and pricing}}
 +<!--DO NOT CHANGE these numbers without a reference-->
 +<!--VGCHARTS and NEXTGENWARS are NOT reliable sources-->
 +{| class="wikitable" style="float:right;margin:0 0 0.5em 1em;"
 +|-
 +! Region !! Units sold !! First available
|- |-
-|[[Japon]]+|[[Japan]]
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" align="center"|49 980 ou 62 790&nbsp;[[Yen|¥]]+| 1,341,000 <small>as of [[November 23]], [[2007]]</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20071123192932_Sony_Celebrates_One_Year_PlayStation_3_Birthday_Claims_U_S_Sales_Skyrocket.html|title=Sony Celebrates One Year PlayStation 3 Birthday, Claims U.S. Sales Skyrocket. |accessdate=2007-11-26 |date=[[2007-11-23]] |publisher=www.xbitlabs.com}}</ref>
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" align="center"|[[11 novembre]] [[2006 en jeu vidéo|2006]]+| [[11 November]], [[2006]]
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" rowspan="4" align="center"|PlayStation 3<br/>1 Sixaxis<br/>Câble AV Multi<br/>Câble USB<br/>Câble réseau+
|- |-
-|[[États-Unis]]+| North America
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" align="center"|499 ou 599&nbsp;[[Dollar US|$]]+| 2,105,500 <small>as of [[November 8]], [[2007]]</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/sales-charts/a-look-back-at-the-years-npd-sales-320210.php|publisher=Gamespot |title=A Look Back At The Year's NPD Sales |date=[[2007-11-08]] |accessdate=2007-11-17|publisher=kotaku.com}}</ref>
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" rowspan="2" align="center"|[[17 novembre]] [[2006 en jeu vidéo|2006]]+|[[17 November]], [[2006]]
|- |-
-|[[Canada]]+| [[PlayStation 3 launch#Release data and pricing|PAL territories]]
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" align="center"|499 ou 599&nbsp;[[Dollar canadien|$]]+| style="border-bottom:1px solid grey;" valign="center" | 1,300,000 <small>as of [[August 23]], [[2007]]</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://games.kikizo.com/news/200708/058.asp|title=Sony Courts the Mainstream With PS3 Buzz|accessdate=2007-08-23|date=[[2007-08-23]] |publisher=kikizo.com |author=Alex Wollenschlaeger}}</ref>
 +|[[23 March]] [[2007]] ([[PlayStation 3 launch#Release data and pricing|more...]])
|- |-
-|[[Europe]] continentale+|'''Worldwide'''
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" align="center"|600&nbsp;[[Euro|€]]+|'''5.59 million''' <small>as of [[September 30]], [[2007]]</small><ref name="Worldwide PS3 sales">{{cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/data/bizdataps3_sale_e.html |title=PLAYSTATION 3 Worldwide Hardware Unit Sales |accessdate=2007-10-25 |format= |work=Corporate Information |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]}}</ref>
-|style="background-color:#ddffdd" align="center"|[[23 mars]] [[2007 en jeu vidéo|2007]]+
|} |}
 +<!--DO NOT CHANGE these numbers without a reference-->
 +<!--VGCHARTS and NEXTGENWARS are NOT reliable sources-->
 +<!--
 +IF THE ADDED-UP TOTAL SALES IN THE THREE MAIN DISTRIBUTION REGIONS IS HIGHER THAN SONY'S END OF
 +FISCAL YEAR TOTAL, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT SONY'S TOTAL IS USUALLY OUT OF DATE.
-====Starter Pack====+IF SONY'S TOTAL REPORTED GLOBAL SALES IS HIGHER THAN THE ADDED-UP TOTAL SALES IN THE THREE MAIN
-A partir d'[[août]] [[2007]] en [[Europe]], Sony a proposé des packs promotionnels appelés “Starter Pack”, comprenant le '''modèle 60GB''', deux [[Sixaxis]] et deux jeux. Vendu au prix initial de 599€, le premier pack comprend les jeux ''[[Motorstorm]]'' et ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]''. Le second, disponible en [[septembre]] [[2007]], contient les jeux ''[[F1 Championship Edition]]'' et ''[[Heavenly Sword]]''. À partir d'octobre (et la sortie du ''modèle 40GB''), le prix du “Starter Pack” est passé à 499€. Il est seulement disponible jusqu'à épuisement des stocks.+DISTRIBUTION REGIONS, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, JAPAN AND OZ ARE NOT THE ENTIRE
-A ce jour, il n'est plus disponible ou alors sur [[ebay]].+WORLD.
 +-->
 +The PlayStation 3's initial production cost is estimated to have been [[United States dollar|US$]]805.85 for the 20&nbsp;GB model and US$840.35 for the 60&nbsp;GB model;<ref name="loss IGN">{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746482p1.html |title=Sony Losing Almost $250 per Console |accessdate=2006-11-17 |last=Goldstein |first=Hilary |date=[[2006-11-16]] |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 }}</ref> however, they were priced at US$499 and US$599, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://e3.gamespot.com/story.html?sid=6149470 |title=E3 06: PS3 launches 11/17--$499 for 20&nbsp;GB, $599 for 60&nbsp;GB |author=Brendan Sinclair |publisher=[[Gamespot]] |date=[[2006-05-09]] |accessdate=2007-07-06}}</ref> The high manufacturing costs meant that every unit was sold at a loss of approximately $250,<ref name="loss IGN" /> contributing to Sony's games division posting an operating loss of ¥232.3 billion (US$1.97 billion) in the fiscal year ending March 2007.<ref name="PS3 launch hits Sony profits">{{cite news |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25038 |title=PS3 launch hits Sony profits |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz |date=[[May 16]] [[2007]] |accessdate=2007-08-31}}</ref> In April 2007, soon after these results were published, [[Ken Kutaragi]], the head of gaming at Sony, announced plans to retire. Various news agencies, including ''[[The Times]]''<ref>{{cite web | title=Playstation boss pays the price of weak sales | publisher=[[The Times|Times Online]] | date=[[2007-04-27]] | url=http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/media/article1712432.ece | accessdate=2007-04-27 }}</ref> and ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''<ref name="Kutaragi, Joystiq">{{cite web |url=http://psp.joystiq.com/2007/04/26/sonys-ken-kutaragi-announces-plans-to-retire/2 |title=Sony's Ken Kutaragi announces plans to retire |publisher=[[Joystiq]] |author=Christopher Grant |date=[[2007-04-26]] |accessdate=2007-07-03}}</ref> reported that this was due to poor sales, whilst [[SCEI]] maintains that Kutaragi had been planning his retirement for six months prior to the announcement.<ref name="Kutaragi, Joystiq" />
-====Nouveaux modèles====+Since the system's launch, production costs have been reduced significantly as a result of phasing out the [[Emotion Engine|EE]] chip<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gwn.com/news/story.php/id/11135/Sony_Set_To_Cut_Playstation_3_Costs.html |title=Sony Set To Cut Playstation 3 Costs |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=[[2007-02-06]] |publisher=gwn.com}}</ref> and falling hardware costs.<ref name="PSU hardware costs">{{cite web |url=http://www.psu.com/node/10645 |title=Sony cuts PS3 production costs |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=[[2007-05-08]] |publisher=psu.com}}</ref><ref name="PS3fanboy hardware costs">{{cite web |url=http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down/ |title=PlayStation 3 manufacturing costs to go down, way down |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=[[2007-02-08]] |publisher=ps3fanboy.com}}</ref> The cost of manufacturing [[Cell microprocessor]]s has fallen dramatically as a result of moving to the [[65 nanometer|65&nbsp;nm]] production process<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailytech.com/IBM+Shrinks+Cell+Broadband+Engine+to+65nm+Process/article6454c.htm |title=IBM Shrinks Cell Broadband Engine to 65nm Process |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=[[2007-03-13]] |publisher=dailytech.com}}</ref><ref name="PS3fanboy hardware costs" /> and [[Blu-ray]] [[diode]]s being around $100 cheaper to manufacture.<ref name="PSU hardware costs" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://gameinformer.com/News/Story/200705/N07.0507.1105.54109.htm |title=PlayStation 3 Production Costs Drop |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=[[2007-05-07]] |publisher=gameinformer.com}}</ref>
-De nouveaux modèles ont été proposés par la suite : +
-* Le '''modèle 80GB''' se différencie du ''modèle 60GB'' par la taille de son disque dur : 80 Go et de la rétro-compatibilité des jeux PS2 qui se fait dorénavant par émulation comme sur les modèles européens. Il a été commercialisé en [[Corée du Sud]], en [[juin]] [[2007 en jeu vidéo|2007]]. Il est disponible depuis [[août]] [[2007]] en [[Amérique du Nord]] où il doit à terme venir remplacer le ''modèle 60GB''. Une sortie de ce modèle en [[Europe]] n'est pas exclue dans les mois qui viennent. Elle vaut 600€.+
-* Le '''modèle 40GB''' est doté d'un disque dur de 40 Go, avec connectivité Wi-Fi intégrée, deux ports USB (au lieu de 4) et sans lecteur de cartes mémoires ni rétrocompatibilité avec les jeux [[PlayStation 2|PS2]], et sans la lecture des [[Super Audio CD|SACD]]. Ce modèle est en outre équipé d'un processeur CELL gravé en 65 nm<ref>[http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/30/40gb-ps3-features-65nm-chips-lower-power-consumption/ 40GB PS3 features 65nm chips, lower power consumption Engadget http://www.engadget.com]</ref>. Cette plus grande finesse de gravure est une des raisons expliquant le prix moins élevé de ce modèle. Il est sorti en octobre 2007 en Europe, au prix de 399€. Sur le plan esthétique, cette version ne présente dorénavant plus qu'un liseré argenté qui est maintenant mate sur la face avant de la console.+
-== Architecture matérielle ==+The cumulative reduction in production costs is as follows:
-=== Console ===+*[[Blu-ray]] (cost reduction: US$100)
-[[Image:Playstation 3 and controller.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]+*Cell B.E. (cost reduction: US$29 – US$40)
-====Processeur CELL====+*[[Emotion Engine|EE]] removal (cost reduction: US$27)
-{{Article détaillé|Cell (processeur)}}+*Chipset Modifications: Sony has removed a CXD9208GP, 2 RDRAM chips (US$5), and some passives and are planning on moving the RSX graphics chip from 90&nbsp;nm to 65&nbsp;nm production process and "the unification of separate smaller ICs — such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi — into single chip solutions and a change to a more specialized [[Southbridge (computing)|Southbridge]]." (cost reduction: unknown)
-Le processeur central de la PlayStation 3 est un [[Cell (processeur)|processeur CELL]] conçu par [[International Business Machines Corporation|IBM]], en partenariat avec [[Sony]] et [[Toshiba]], et dérivé du [[PowerPC]]. Outre son utilisation pour la PS3, le Cell est utilisé sur des [[Serveur d'applications|serveurs d'applications]]. Le consortium à l'origine de sa création envisage aussi de l'intégrer dans de nombreux dispositifs de haute-technologie comme les prochaines générations de [[Télévision à haute définition|télévisions à haute-définition]] ou encore les lecteurs de salon [[Blu-ray]]. Pour sa [[Random Access Memory|RAM]] principale, la console utilise de la mémoire [[XDR DRAM]] conçue par [[Rambus]].+
-====Processeur graphique RSX====+This brings the total cost reduction to at least $156 excluding the chipset modifications. Excluding the 65nm Cell B.E. change, the minimum cost reduction based on this approximation becomes $127.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/cpu/display/20070312121941.html |title=IBM Produces Cell Processor Using New Fabrication Technology |accessdate=2007-07-18 |date=[[2007-03-12]] |publisher=xbitlabs.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20070226073502.html |title=Sony Removes Emotion Engine, Graphics Synthesizer from PAL PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-07-18
-Le processeur graphique, baptisé [[RSX]] (Real Synthesizer), a été conçu par [[NVIDIA|nVidia]] en collaboration avec Sony. Basé sur l'architecture NV40, le processeur emprunte des technologies de la génération NV50. La puce est produite par l'usine [[Sony]] de [[Nagasaki]] avec une finesse de gravure de 65 nanomètres<ref>Soit 0.065 micromètre, ce qui est rendu possible grâce à la technique de gravure [[silicium sur isolant|SOI]], développée par [[International Business Machines Corporation|IBM]] et fournie par [[Soitec]].</ref>. Le RSX est équivalent à la puissance de deux GeForce 6800 Ultra. L'architecture et les spécifications sont en fait très proche du haut de gamme des GeForce 7. L'[[Application Programming Interface|interface de programmation]] graphique est propriétaire, mais se rapproche des spécifications d'[[OpenGL ES|OpenGL-ES]]. Le langage de [[shader]] utilisé est quant à lui le CG, développé par [[nVidia]]. La [[Random Access Memory|RAM]] vidéo utilise la technologie GDDR3.+|date=[[2007-02-26]] |publisher=xbitlabs.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070205-8767.html|title=PS3 and the 360: The race to 65nm |accessdate=2007-07-19 |date=[[2007-02-05]] |publisher=arstechnica.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chipworks.com/blogs.aspx?id=3252 |title=Continental Shift?!
 +|accessdate=2007-07-18 |date=[[2007-03-30]] |publisher=chipworks.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
 +|url=http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down/
 +|title=PlayStation 3 manufacturing costs to go down, way down |accessdate=2007-07-18
 +|date=[[2007-02-08]] |publisher=ps3fanboy.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
 +|url=http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6573&Itemid=2
 +|title=Sony Aims for PS3 Break-Even This Year |accessdate=2007-07-28
 +|date=[[2007-07-26]] |publisher=next-gen.biz}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
 +|url=http://www.dailytech.com/Sony+Hopes+to+Stop+Losing+Money+on+PlayStation+3+This+Fiscal+Year/article8212.htm|title=Sony Hopes to Stop Losing Money on PlayStation 3 This Fiscal Year |accessdate=2007-08-01 |date=[[2007-07-27]] |publisher=Dailytech}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.portalit.net/fullnews_PlayStation-3-To-Stop-losing-Money-Next-March_2892.html
 +|title=PlayStation 3 To Stop losing Money Next March |accessdate=2007-08-01
 +|date=[[2007-07-30]] |publisher=PortalIT}}</ref>
-====Blu-Ray et connectique HDMI====+On [[January 7]], [[2007]], Sony met its goal of shipping 1 million units to North America.<ref name="1 Million PS3 sold">{{cite web |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/07/ap/business/mainD8MGN9J80.shtml |title=Sony Ships 1 Million PS3s in N. America |date=[[2007-01-07]] |accessdate=2007-04-22 |publisher=CBS News}}</ref> Just over a week later, on [[January 16]], [[2007]], Sony confirmed they had shipped 1 million units in [[Japan]], bringing the worldwide total to over 2 million shipped.<ref name="2 million PS3s shipped worldwide">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=12408 |title=PS3 Shipments Hit 2 Million Worldwide |date=[[2007-01-07]] |accessdate=2007-04-22 |publisher=Gamasutra}}</ref> As of [[April 1]], [[2007]], approximately 5.5 million units had been shipped worldwide.<ref name="PS3 launch hits Sony profits" />
-{{Article détaillé|Blu-ray Disc|HDMI}}+
-La PlayStation 3 intègre le lecteur [[Blu-ray]], un des formats conçus pour la [[télévision à haute définition]] et appelé à remplacer le [[DVD]]. Un [[disque Blu-ray]] propose une capacité de stockage de 25 Go de données sur un disque simple couche et de 50 Go pour un disque double couche. Tous les jeux PlayStation 3 sont commercialisés sur disque Blu-ray. Le lecteur lit les Blu-ray vidéos mais également les [[DVD vidéo]], les [[CD audio]] et les [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] (sauf modèle 40GB). +
-La console propose aussi une connectique [[HDMI|HDMI 1.3]]. Le HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) est une interface audio/vidéo entièrement numérique capable de transmettre des flux non compressés. Elle a été conçu pour la transmission de données haute définition mais supporte n'importe quel format de vidéo, du [[480i]] au [[1080p]].+In the worldwide marketplace, the PlayStation 3 is currently behind its competitor systems, the [[Xbox 360]] and the [[Wii]], both overall and in monthly sales. In [[Japan]], the [[Wii]] outsold the PS3 by 3 to 1 in August, 4 to 1 in July, 6.5 to 1 in June, 5.6 to 1 in May and 4 to 1 in April;</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article2377818.ece|title=Sony's PS3 closes gap with the Wii |accessdate=2007-09-03 |date=[[2007-09-03]] |publisher=Times Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/03/news/international/bc.nintendo.sony.game.reut/?postversion=2007080309|title=Wii outshines PlayStation 3 in Japan |accessdate=2007-08-06
 +|date=[[2007-08-03]] |publisher=[[CNN]]}}</ref><ref name="Forbes Sales">{{cite web |url=http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2007/06/05/afx3788348.html |date=[[2007-06-05]] |title=Nintendo's Wii outsells Sony's PS3 fivefold in Japan in May - research firm |accessdate=2007-06-13 |publisher=Forbes.com}}</ref><ref name="Wii Outsells PS3">{{cite web |url=http://www.warcry.com/news/view/73569-Six-to-One-Nintendo-Wii-Outsells-Playstation-3-in-Japan |title=Six to One: Nintendo Wii Outsells Playstation 3 in Japan |author=Dana Massey |date=[[2007-07-02]] |accessdate=2007-07-02 |publisher=[[WarCry (website)|WarCry]]}}</ref> likewise the PS3 sold 2.5 times more units in June than the [[Xbox 360]]. In Japan, 2,800,576 Wiis have been sold in total, compared to 1,143,798 PS3s; however the Xbox 360, which was released almost a year earlier than its competitors has sold only 380,131 units.<ref name="2007-07-05 Japan">{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6265368.stm |date=[[2007-07-03]] |title=Wii outselling PS3 'six to one' |accessdate=2007-07-05 |publisher=[[BBC News]]}}</ref><ref name="2007-07-02 Japan">{{cite web |url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=8051 |title=Wii dominating home console sales in Japan |author=David Low |accessdate=2007-07-05 |date=[[2007-07-02]] |publisher=PALGN.com}}</ref>
-====Disque dur====+In North America, the PS3 was outsold 4.4 to 1 by the Wii and 2.2 to 1 by the [[Xbox 360]] in June 2007, and sold the least units of any [[seventh generation console]] in the period January through April.<ref name="North America sales">{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3159628 |title=NPD Fallout: Sony Blames April on Lack of Software |accessdate=2007-05-18 |date=[[2007-05-18]] |publisher=[[1up.com]] |author=Patrick Klepek}}</ref> Additionally, the PS3 saw the largest drop in sales of the three systems, selling 37% less in April than the previous month; Sony has attributed the poor sales in April to a lack of new software for the console.<ref name="North America sales" /> In many cases, the system has been outsold by its predecessor, the [[PlayStation 2]].
-La PlayStation 3 dispose d'un [[disque dur]] en série. Il permet de stocker ses sauvegardes de jeux ainsi que différents types de contenu [[multimédia]] (musique, vidéo, image). L'installation des jeux sur le disque dur permet parfois de réduire sensiblement les temps de chargement. Le disque dur répond à la norme [[S-ATA]] et sa capacité est de 20, 40, 60 ou 80 Go selon le modèle. Il peut être remplacé par n'importe quel disque dur pour [[Compatible PC|PC]] répondant à la même norme. Il est également possible de connecter un disque dur externe via les prises [[USB 2.0]].+
-===Manette===+Sony has stated that the PS3 has been consistently outselling its competitors in [[Australia]], although it still lags behind both in total units sold.<ref name="Sony PS3 winning console war in Australia">{{cite web |url=http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/gaming/games-consoles/news/sony-ps3-winning-console-war-in-australia?articleid=1808034948 |title=Sony PS3 winning console war in Australia |accessdate=2007-06-29 |publisher=tech.co.uk}}</ref>
-{{Article détaillé|Sixaxis|DualShock 3}}+
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-====Sixaxis====+
-La [[manette de jeu|manette]] livrée avec la PlayStation 3 se nomme « [[Sixaxis|SIXAXIS]] », un [[palindrome]] en référence au capteur de mouvements à [[Degré de liberté (mécanique)|6 degrés de liberté]]<ref>http://eu.playstation.com/ps3/press/PS3_PR_1005_2_fr_FR.pdf</ref> qu'elle intègre. Ce dispositif permet à la console de détecter l'orientation de rotation et l'accélération de translation de la manette sur les trois axes tridimensionnels. La Sixaxis offre ainsi au joueur un nouveau mode d'interaction avec les jeux basé sur le mouvement.+
-Grâce à l'implémentation de la technologie [[Bluetooth]] et d'une batterie intégrée, la manette devient sans fil. L'autonomie annoncée de la batterie est de 30 heures. Elle se recharge en reliant la manette à la console avec un câble [[USB]] (fourni). Quatre [[Diode électroluminescente|LED]] situées sur la tranche permettent de distinguer les manettes entre elles. Jusqu'à 7 contrôleurs peuvent être gérés simultanément par la console<ref>http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/061003{{e}}.pdf</ref>.+From [[October 2007]] to [[November 2007]], sales of the PlayStation 3 went up by 285% in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=31531 |title=PS3 sales up 285 per cent |accessdate=2007-12-14 |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz}}</ref> Sony CEO [[Howard Stringer]] contributes the growth to a price cut and Nintendo's problems with production of the Wii system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/ptech/11/15/playstation.sales.ap/index.html |title=PlayStation 3 sales more than double after price cut |accessdate=2007-11-15 |publisher=CNN.com}}</ref>
-La [[Sixaxis]] reprend le design de la [[DualShock|DualShock 2]]. L'ergonomie de la manette a cependant subit quelques évolutions<ref>http://eu.playstation.com/ps3/press/PS3_PR_1005_2_fr_FR.pdf</ref> :+==Games==
-* Un bouton avec le logo « PlayStation » est placé au centre du contrôleur permet d'accéder à l'interface [[Cross Media Bar]] ou encore d'enclencher/éteindre la console.+{{main|List of PlayStation 3 games|Chronology of PlayStation 3 games|List of PlayStation Network games}}
-* Les boutons L2 et R2 situées sur la tranche ont été remplacée par des gâchettes analogiques dont l'amplitude permet un contrôle plus précis.+
-* L'angle d'inclinaison des [[Joystick (jeu vidéo)|joystick]]s analogiques a été légèrement augmenté afin d'accroître la sensibilité des commandes et de dynamiser la manipulation.+
-* Enfin, pour ces deux derniers éléments (touches L2/R2 et joystick analogique), la précision de réponse a été améliorée avec une quantité d'information passant de 8 à 10 bits.+
-La Sixaxis est toutefois dénuée de moteurs [[solénoïde]]s, lesquels permettent les vibrations. Pour justifier cette disparition, [[Sony]] a mis en avant des raisons techniques et de coût pour les régler. Les observateurs ont cependant avancé le différend juridique opposant Sony à la société américaine Immersion, détentrice de brevets liés à la technologie de vibration de la [[DualShock]]. En [[Mars (mois)|mars]] [[2007]], Sony et Immersion annonçait avoir mis fin à leur litige et entrepris un nouveau partenariat<ref>[http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/070302e.pdf Communiqué de presse : Sony et Immersion annonce la fin de leur litige et leur nouveau partenariat.], 1{{er}} mars 2007, SCEI.</ref>.+The PlayStation 3 launched in North America on [[November 17]], [[2006]] with a total of twelve titles and another three were released before the end of the year.<ref name="IGN FAQ 3">{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/636/636848p3.html |title=IGN's Official PlayStation 3 FAQ |date=[[2007-03-26]] |pages=3 of 4 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-05-02}}</ref> After five days of sales it was confirmed that first person shooter ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]'' from [[Insomniac Games]] was the top-selling game, and was heavily praised by numerous video game websites, including [[GameSpot]] and [[IGN]], both of whom awarded it with their PlayStation 3 Game of the Year award for 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/bestof2006/platform/index.html?page=9 |title=Best Games and Worst Games of 2006 at GameSpot - Best PlayStation 3 Game |accessdate=2007-04-30 |author=GameSpot Staff |date=[[2006-12-21]] |publisher=GameSpot}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2006/ps3/39.html |title=IGN.com presents The Best of 2006 - PlayStation 3: Game of the Year |accessdate=2007-04-30 |author=IGN Staff |date=[[2006-12-21]] |publisher=IGN.com}}</ref> Some titles missed the launch window and were delayed until early 2007, such as ''[[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]'', ''[[F.E.A.R.]]'' and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. During the Japanese launch, ''[[Ridge Racer 7]]'' was the top-selling launch title, while ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire]]'' also fared well in sales; both of which were offerings from [[Namco Bandai]]. The PlayStation 3 launched in Europe with twenty-four titles, including games that were not offered in the North American and Japanese launched, such as ''[[Formula One Championship Edition]]'', ''[[MotorStorm]]'' and ''[[Virtua Fighter 5]]''. ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]'' and ''[[MotorStorm]]'' have been the most successful titles so far; each has sold over one million copies worldwide.<ref>[http://www.thesimexchange.com/community-stocks.php?id=11&page=24 Comments for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) on the Video Game Prediction Market], the simExchange</ref> Subsequently both games are to receive sequels.<ref name="Sequel1">{{cite web | author=Evolution Studios | year=2007 |title=''MotorStorm 2 sequel confirmed for PS3, in development at Evolution Studios''| url= http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/05/15/motorstorm-2-sequel-confirmed-for-ps3-in-development-at-evolution-studios.htm | work=[http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/05/15/motorstorm-2-sequel-confirmed-for-ps3-in-development-at-evolution-studios.htm] | accessdate=2007-09-06}}</ref><ref name="Sequel1">{{cite web | author=Insomniac Games | year=2007 | title=''Full Moon Show Podcast'' | url=http://www.insomniacgames.com/podcast/podcast.php | work=[http://www.insomniacgames.com/podcast/podcast.php] | accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref> As of [[November 29]] [[2007]], over a year after its release, the PlayStation 3 only has two games that have sold more than one million copies, whereas the PlayStation 2 has had nearly 100 games sell more than a million copies during its seven year lifespan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSLAU93973120071129?sp=true |title="Metal Gear Solid 4" last of the great exclusives? |accessdate=2007-12-03 |author=Kemp Powers |date=2007-11-29 |publisher=[[Reuters]]}}</ref>
-====DualShock 3====+At [[History of E³#2007|E3 2007]], Sony was able to show off a number of their upcoming video games for the PlayStation 3, including ''[[Heavenly Sword]]'', ''[[Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction]]'' and ''[[Uncharted: Drake's Fortune]]'', all of which are set for release in 2007. They also showed off a number of titles set for a [[2008]] release; most notably ''[[Killzone 2]]'', the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2004 first person shooter. ''[[LittleBigPlanet]]'' was also demonstrated during the event and subsequently won the award for 'Most Original' game of the show.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/game-critics-awards/best-of-e3-2007-winners-284570.php |title=Best of E3 2007 Winners |publisher=Kotaku |accessdate=2007-08-12 |date=[[July 31]], [[2007]]}}</ref> A completely new title called ''[[Infamous]]'' was also presented to the media, expanding on the ever-growing [[sandbox (video games)|sandbox]] genre. Several [[PlayStation Network]] titles were also on display, including ''[[SOCOM: Confrontation]]'' and ''[[Warhawk (PlayStation 3 game)|Warhawk]]'', both of which will be released as downloads via the [[PlayStation Store]] as well as on [[Blu-ray Disc]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/objects/906/906076.html |title=SOCOM: Confrontation |accessdate=2007-08-11 |year=2007 |publisher=IGN PS3}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/objects/748/748468.html |title=Warhawk |accessdate=2007-08-11 |year=2007 |publisher=IGN PS3}}</ref> It was also revealed that the first-person shooter ''[[Haze (Video Game)|Haze]]'' will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6177964.html?action=convert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;1 |title=Haze now Fully PS3 Exclusive, 360 & PC Dropped |accessdate=2007-08-11 |last=Hatfield |first=Daemon |date=[[2007-07-11]] |publisher=Gamespot}}</ref> adding to the selection of exclusive titles available for the holiday season. Perhaps the biggest announcement, however, was that the highly-anticipated ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots]]'' will be released only on the PlayStation 3, amid rumors that the game would appear on other platforms. Two other important exclusive titles to be released by [[Square Enix]] for the PlayStation 3, ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy Versus XIII]]'', a dual installment in the ''[[Fabula Nova Crystallis]]'' compilation, were shown at [[Tokyo Game Show|TGS 2007]] in order to appease the Japanese market,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26586 |title=E3: Square Enix's John Yamamoto |accessdate=2007-08-11 |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |date=[[2007-07-11]] |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz}}</ref> as well as other exclusive titles such as ''[[White Knight Story]]'' and ''[[Yakuza 3]]''.
-En septembre 2007, à l'occasion du [[Tokyo Game Show]], Sony a annoncé la sortie d'un nouveau modèle de manette, le [[DualShock 3]]. Celui-ci reprend toutes les caractéristiques de la Sixaxis avec en plus, la fonction vibratoire. Il a été commercialisée en [[novembre]] [[2007 en jeu vidéo|2007]] au Japon et est prévue pour le printemps 2008 en Europe et en Amérique du Nord.+
-== Système et services ==+===Development===
-===Système d'exploitation===+The PlayStation 3 is based on open and publicly available application programming interfaces. Sony has selected several technologies and arranged several sublicensing agreements to create an advanced software development kit for developers.
-La console utilise un [[système d'exploitation]] développé spécialement pour la machine et dont l'[[interface graphique]] est le [[Cross Media Bar]] (XMB), déjà utilisé sur [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]. La PS3 se réserve en permanence 72 [[octet|Mo]] de [[Random Access Memory|RAM]] pour son fonctionnement. Le XMB propose huit sous-menus : Utilisateur, Configuration, Photo, Musique, Vidéo, Jeu, Réseau et Amis. +
-=====Multimédia=====+Open standards for [[OpenGL]], matrix algorithms, and scene data are specified by the [[Khronos Group]], and are intended to work with nVidia's [[Cg (programming language)|Cg programming language]]. Scene data are stored with [[COLLADA]] v1.4, an open, [[XML]]-based file format.<ref name="collada">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/07/29/news_6130037.html |title=COLLADA approved as an open standard |accessdate=2006-08-22 |accessmonthday= |accessyear= |author=Hirohiko Niizumi |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=[[2005-06-30]] |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=GameSpot |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> Rendering uses [[PSGL]], a modified version of [[OpenGL ES|OpenGL ES 1.0]] ([[OpenGL ES|OpenGL ES 2.0]] compliant except for the use of Cg instead of [[GLSL]]), with extensions specifically aimed at the PS3.<ref name="psgl_slides_7">{{cite web|last=Arnaud|first=Rémi|authorlink=|coauthors=|date=|url=http://www.khronos.org/developers/content/GDC_2006/GLESTutorial07-PlayStation_GL.pdf|title=PS3 to include parental controls|format=PDF|work=|pages=|publisher=[[Khronos Group]]|accessdate=2006-05-24}}</ref> Other specifications include [[OpenMAX]], a collection of fast, cross-platform tools for general "media acceleration", such as matrix calculations, and [[OpenVG]], for hardware-accelerated 2D [[vector graphics]]. These specifications have [[GPL]], free for any use, and/or commercial implementations by third parties.
-Le système permet de visualiser des photos, d'écouter de la musique et de visionner les vidéos stockées sur le disque dur. Il supporte divers formats de fichiers vidéo ([[MPEG-1]], [[MPEG-2]], [[H.264]], [[MPEG-4]], [[DivX]]), audio ([[ATRAC]], [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC]], [[MP3]], [[WAV]], [[WMA]]) et image ([[JPEG]], [[TIFF]], [[Graphics Interchange Format|GIF]], [[Portable Network Graphics|PNG]], [[Windows bitmap|BMP]]). Le système d'exploitation est [[multitâche]], permettant par exemple d'écouter de la musique tout en surfant sur le web ou en regardant un diaporama de photos.+
-=====Navigateur internet=====+Sublicensed technology includes complete [[game engines]], physics libraries, and special libraries. Engines include [[Epic Games|Epic's]] [[Unreal engine]] 3.0. Physics libraries include [[AGEIA]]'s [[PhysX]] SDK, [[NovodeX]],<ref name="novodex">{{cite press release|publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.|accessdate=2006-08-23|date=[[2005-07-21]]|title=Sony Computer Entertainment Enters Into Strategic Licensing Agreement With AGEIA|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=10281}}</ref> and [[Havok (software)|Havok's]] physics and animation engines.<ref>{{cite web|title= Strategic Licensing Agreement with SCEA|accessdate=2006-08-01|org=havok|url=http://www.havok.com/content/view/87/53/}}</ref> Other tools include Nvidia's Cg 1.5 (a [[C (programming language)|C]]-like [[shading language]], which [[HLSL]] was based upon), [[SpeedTree]] RT by Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. (high-quality virtual foliage in real time), and Kynogon's Kynapse 4.0 "large scale A.I."<ref name="kynapse">{{cite press release|publisher=Kynogon|date=[[2006-01-25]]|title=Kynogon joins SCEI’s “PLAYSTATION®3” Tools & Middleware program|url=http://kynogon.nerim.net/images-blog/Press_Release/Kynogon_PR_PS3_060125.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2006-05-18}}</ref>
-La PS3 utilise par défaut une version évoluée du [[microbrowser|mini-navigateur]] [[NetFront]], également utilisée sur [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]. Le navigateur propose la plupart des fonctions ou attributs classiques (page de démarrage, signets, historique, taille des caractères, cookies, cache, Java Script). Jusqu'à six pages internet peuvent être ouvertes simultanément. L’interface a été adaptée à la manette [[Sixaxis]] mais il est aussi possible de connecter un [[Clavier informatique|clavier]] USB et une [[souris]] USB à la console pour faciliter la navigation.+
-=====Media Center=====+Sony has considered using [[IPv6]], the next generation of the [[Internet Protocol]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Juniper Networks on IPv6 and MPLS networking in Asia – Part I | work=DigiTimes Publication | url=http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20041215PR202.html | accessdate=2005-06-10}}</ref>
-Depuis mai 2007<ref name=1.8>Avec la mise à jour 1.8 du logiciel système, disponible depuis la 21 mai 2007.</ref>, la PlayStation 3 peut se connecter sur des serveurs informatiques de type [[DLNA]] comme [[Windows Media Player 11]] ou [[Nero MediaHome]]. L'utilisateur peut ainsi accéder au contenu multimédia d'un ordinateur depuis la console.+
-=====Réhaussement de résolution=====+Some titles, such as ''Genji: Days of the Blade'' and ''Ridge Racer 7'', allow users to install 4–5&nbsp;GB of game data to the hard drive, which dramatically improves load times. In ''Genji'', for example, the cached data reduces load times from 15 seconds to around 4 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=11365|title=PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Usage Clarified|date=2006-10-23|accessdate=2007-01-25}}</ref>
-La console réhausse la résolution des jeux PlayStation et PlayStation 2 ainsi que des DVD vidéo jusqu'au [[1080p]], améliorant leur rendu sur les téléviseurs [[HD Ready]] et [[Full HD]]<ref name=1.8/>.+
-===Linux===+Recently, Sony announced a new tool set that will be free to all developers known as "PlayStation Edge" that will offer highly optimized lightweight libraries for CELL SPUs. These libraries will provide code for animation, compression (expected to greatly improve loading times), and many more features. The package will also provide 'GCM Replay', a powerful RSX profiling tool to allow developers to gain the most out of the PlayStation 3's graphics chip.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6166945.html|title=Killzone footage used to hype PlayStation Edge|date=2007-03-07}}</ref>
-[[Linux]] est officiellement disponible en téléchargement depuis décembre 2006<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/news/6162316.html?sid=6162316 GameSpot.com]</ref> via la distribution [[Yellow Dog Linux]] qui permet d'exécuter des applications développées par les utilisateurs (par exemple des [[émulation|émulateurs]] de jeux). Sony réalise ainsi son objectif de faire de la PS3 un centre de divertissement numérique à l'image du [[ordinateur|PC]]. D'autres distributions Linux telles que [[Ubuntu Linux|Ubuntu]], [[Projet Fedora|Fedora]], [[Debian]] ou [[Gentoo]]<ref>[http://www.gentoo.org/proj/en/base/ppc64/ps3/ Gentoo Linux for PS3 Development] sur le site de [http://www.gentoo.org/ Gentoo]</ref> sont disponibles en version compatible PS3, ainsi que toutes les distributions prévues pour l'architecture ppc32/64.+
-===PlayStation Network===+===Backward compatibility===
-[[Image:Psn-logo.png|right|230px|Logo du PlayStation Network]]+{{Seealso|List of PS3 backwards incompatible PS2 and Playstation games}}
-{{Article détaillé|PlayStation Network}}+Sony stated that every PlayStation and PlayStation 2 game that observes its respective system's TRC (Technical Requirements Checklist) would be playable on PS3 at launch. SCE president [[Ken Kutaragi]] asked developers to adhere to the TRC to facilitate compatibility with future PlayStations, stating that the company was having some difficulty getting backward compatibility with games that had not followed the TRCs. Initial [[NTSC]] PS3 units include the CPU/rasterizer combination chip used in the slim PS2 (EE+GS) to achieve backward compatibility.<ref name="ps2chip ign">{{cite web|last=Gantayat|first=Anoop|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/711/711242p1.html|title=Sony Bundles PS2 With PS3|publisher=IGN|date=[[2006-06-05]]|accessdate=2006-06-06}}</ref> The backward compatibility function is [[Regional lockout|region-locked]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/pages/profile/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=m-100-24746743&user=James_Yu |title=PlayStation 3 Backward Compatibility Testing|author=Yu, James|date=2006-10-27|publisher=GameSpot|accessdate=2006-10-27}}</ref>
-Le [[PlayStation Network]] (ou PSN) est le service en ligne gratuit développé par Sony. Il permet de [[jeu en ligne|jouer en ligne]], d'accéder à la boutique [[PlayStation Network|PlayStation Store]] ou de communiquer avec d'autres joueurs (messagerie, chat audio ou vidéo). Il accueillera également le [[PlayStation Home]].+
-====PlayStation Store====+Initially, at launch, approximately 3% of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titles had minor compatibility issues, including poor audio, system freezes or controller malfunctions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/15/technology/15sony.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin|title=PlayStation 3 Unable to Play Some of Sony’s Earlier Games|publisher=Associated Press|date=[[2006-11-15]]|accessdate=2006-11-15}}</ref> Popular games reported to have these glitches included ''[[Tekken 5]]'' and ''[[Gran Turismo 4]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745439p1.html |title=PS3 Backwards Compatibility Issues|publisher=IGN PlayStation 3|date=[[2006-11-12]]|last=Gantayat|first=Anoop}}</ref> Many games had also been reported to have problems with garbled or unreadable text on-screen and generally blurry image quality, but the [[January 24]], [[2007]] software release, which updated the system to version 1.50, has fully resolved this issue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/758/758306p1.html |title=PS3 Updated to 1.50 |accessdate=2007-02-22 |last=Haynes |first=Jeff |date=[[2007-01-24]] |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3}}</ref>
-Le PlayStation Store est une boutique en ligne qui permet de télécharger divers contenus gratuits ou payants. Le PlayStation Store est divisé en plusieurs régions dont le [[Japon]], l'[[Amérique du Nord]], l'[[Europe]] et l'[[Asie]]. Le contenu peut varier en fonction de ces régions. +
-On y trouve :+
-* Des jeux originaux à prix réduit. Cette initiative, dénommée ''e-Distribution'' (EDI), vise à permettre à des développeurs indépendants de distribuer leurs jeux sans avoir à passer par le circuit de distribution traditionnel. Sony a annoncé vouloir privilégier la qualité plutôt que la quantité.+
-* Des conversions de jeux récents, adapté de la PSP ou de jeux d'arcade.+
-* Des jeux [[PSone]], compatible PS3 et PSP<ref>Les jeux PSone à télécharger sont jouables sur PS3 avec la mise à jour 1.7 du logiciel système, sortie le 19 avril 2007.</ref>. A la différence des jeux PSone sur support [[CD-ROM]], ces jeux téléchargeables ne sont pas [[zonage|zonés]].+
-* Des classiques du [[jeu d'arcade]] avec de nouvelles fonctionnalités réseau.+
-* Du contenu additionnel pour les jeux : [[mise à jour|mises à jour]] et [[extension]]s.+
-* Des [[démo|démos jouables]], des [[bande-annonce]]s de jeux ou de films à venir au format [[Blu-ray]] ou au [[salle de cinéma]], des [[making of]], des [[fond d'écran|fonds d'écran]]s, des thèmes pour le [[XMB]], etc.+
-Pour acheter du contenu payant sur le PlayStation Store, l'utilisateur doit alimenter un compte en banque virtuel avec une [[carte bancaire]] ou une carte prépayée<ref>Les cartes prépayées sont déjà disponibles au Japon. Elle devrait l'être à terme en Europe.<!--à confirmer--></ref>. Un [[contrôle parental]] peut être exercé sur ce compte : limitation des dépenses maximales, restriction en fonction du contenu, ... Tous les prix du PlayStation Store sont affichés dans la monnaie réelle.+
-====PlayStation Home====+====Removal of hardware support====
-{{Article détaillé|PlayStation Home}}+In order to reduce manufacturing costs,<ref name="Backwards compatibility, Edge">{{cite web |url=http://www.edge-online.co.uk/archives/2007/02/sony_rethinks_p.php |title=Sony rethinks Euro PS3 backwards compatibility |accessdate=2007-04-28 |author=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge Online]] |date=2007-02-23}}</ref> the [[Emotion Engine]] (EE) is not included in European, Australian and [[South Korea]]n systems.<ref name="80&nbsp;GB in Korea" /><ref name="Backwards compatibility, TechOn">{{cite web |url=http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20061108/123308 |title=Along with Cell, First Generation PS3 Features EE, GS Developed for PS2 |accessdate=2007-04-25 |last=Eda |first=Rocky |coauthors=Nikkei Electronics |date=[[2006-11-08]] |publisher=Tech-On!}}</ref> The 80&nbsp;GB model released in North America also lacks the [[Emotion Engine]] (EE) CPU as well.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26520 |title=New 80GB PS3 eliminates "emotion engine" chip |author=Mark Androvich |date=[[2007-07-09]] |publisher=[[Gamesindustry.biz]] |accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref> [[Software emulation]] of the [[Emotion Engine]] is used in instead and as a result, [[backward compatibility]] for [[PlayStation 2]] games is reduced.<ref name="Backwards compatibility, Edge" /> Backward compatibility is improved periodically through [[PlayStation 3 System Software]] updates, however [[Sony]] has stated that its focus will eventually shift to developing content exclusively for the PS3.<ref name="Euro press rel">{{cite press release |title=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Announces Hardware Specification of PLAYSTATION®3 for Europe |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe |date=[[2007-02-23]] |url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4331&NewsAreaID=2 |accessdate=2007-04-25}}</ref><ref name="Backwards compatibility, Edge" /><ref name="Backwards compatibility, IGN">{{cite web|url=http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/774/774133p1.html|title=72% of PS2 Games Work on EU PS3s|accessdate=2007-03-20}}</ref> In the 40&nbsp;GB model, backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles was omitted completely due to the removal of the [[PlayStation 2]]'s "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU which omitted all PS2 based hardware from the system;<ref name="SCEE 40GB" /> however, compatibility for most PlayStation titles will still be provided through software emulation on the 40GB unit.<ref name="40GB GameSpot" />
-Le PlayStation Home (ou Home) est un projet d'[[univers virtuel|univers virtuel communautaire]]. Il doit permettre aux utilisateurs de se retrouver dans un environnement en [[3D]] constitué d'espaces publics et privés afin de discuter, partager du contenu multimédia, jouer, s'informer, etc. La phase de [[bêta-test]] doit débuter en [[avril]] [[2007 en jeu vidéo|2007]] pour une mise en service prévu au [[printemps]] [[2008 en jeu vidéo|2008]]. Le logiciel devrait être téléchargeable gratuitement depuis le PlayStation Network.+
-====Calcul distribué====+On [[March 20]], [[2007]] Sony released a [http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/ compatibility list]; 1,782 of the 2,451 PS2 games (72%) released in Europe were playable on the European PS3, subsequent system software updates have improved software backwards compatibility and added support for upscaling of [[PlayStation]] and [[PlayStation 2]] games up to 1080p resolution.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/guides/detail/item65498/Update-features-(ver-1-80)/ |title=PLAYSTATION 3 System Software updates - Update features (ver 1.80) |date=[[2007-05-24]] |publisher=[[Sony]] |accessdate=2007-07-07}}</ref> Upscaling can improve picture quality in some situations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/793/793775p1.html |title=PlayStation 3 Upscaling Comparison |publisher=[[IGN]] |author=Rob Burman |date=[[2007-03-20]] |accessdate=2007-07-07}}</ref>
-La puissance de calcul et l'accès aux réseaux de la PlayStation 3 sert des programmes de [[calcul distribué]]. Sony a passé un accord avec l'[[Université Stanford]] pour que la machine participe au projet [[Folding@Home]], sous le nom de cure@PS3<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/09/18/playstation.folding PlayStation's serious side: Fighting disease], {{Date|20|octobre|2006}}, [http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/09/18/playstation.folding CNN]</ref>.+
-Depuis [[avril]] [[2007]], il existe également un client [[Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing|BOINC]]. [http://www.ps3grid.net/ PS3Grid], la première application optimisée pour le processeur [[Cell (processeur)|CELL]] et [[Yellow Dog Linux]], effectuera des simulations de [[biologie moléculaire]]. PS3GRID est un projet de l'université Pompeu Fabra de Barcelone (Espagne).+The Japanese PlayStation and PlayStation 2 game compatibility database has been updated with system software update version 1.93 in September 2007 and is also available on the official Japanese PlayStation website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/status/ |title=Japanese PlayStation 3 backward compatibility database (update version 1.00~1.93) |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Japan |author=SCEJ |date=[[2007-08-06]] |accessdate=2007-09-18}}</ref>
-===Blu-ray Disc et haute définition===+==Software==
-[[Image:Bluray.png|thumb|200px|Un [[disque Blu-ray]] de 50 [[Octet|Go]].]]+====Operating system====
-La PlayStation 3 lit les films au format [[Blu-ray]]. Pour bénéficier de la qualité optimale sur un téléviseur [[HD Ready]] ou mieux, [[Full HD]], il est recommandé<ref>[http://www.gamekult.com/articles/A0000053734/ Guide GK: Une histoire de câbles], 13.02.2007, [http://www.gamekult.com Gamekult]</ref> d'utiliser un câble [[HDMI]], vendu séparément. Un téléviseur ou moniteur compatible [[HDCP]] est requis<ref>[http://www.hardware.fr/articles/656-2/hdcp-protection-active-consequences.html HDCP : la protection est active. Conséquences...], 21.02.2007 [http://www.hardware.fr Hardware.fr]</ref>. Une télécommande est aussi proposée à part pour faciliter la navigation.+{{main|PlayStation 3 System Software}}
 +Sony has added the ability for the operating system, referred to as ''System Software'', to be updated. The update process is similar to the firmware updates for the [[PlayStation Portable]] (PSP). The updates can be downloaded from the PlayStation Network directly to the PS3 and subsequently installed. Sony has also provided users with the ability to download system software updates from the [http://www.playstation.com Official PlayStation website] to their PCs and then storage media, from which the update can be installed to the system. Updates can also be installed from game discs that require the updates to be able to play the game.
-Les films Blu-ray sont zonés selon le découpage géographique suivant :+The latest version of the software, 2.10, was released on [[December 17]], [[2007]]. This update made the PS3 compatible with [[Blu-ray Disc#Player profiles|Blu-ray profile 1.1]], added a new music visualization, added the ability to change voice pitch in the console’s chat function, and added support for [[DivX]], [[XviD]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.gizmag.com/ps3-gets-divx-xvid-playback/8545/| title=PS3 gets DivX/XviD playback| publisher=gizmag| date=[[2007-12-20]]| accessdate=2007-12-20}}</ref> and [[VC-1]] ([[Windows Media Video|WMV]]) [[codec]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/12/17/firmware-update-v210/| title=Firmware Update (v2.10)| publisher=Sony| first=Eric| last=Lempel| date=[[2007-12-17]]| accessdate=2007-12-20}}</ref><br />
-:Region A : États-Unis, Canada, Japon et Asie de l'Est ;+Version 2.01 was released on [[November 19]], [[2007]]. That update fixed some of the stability issues with the PS3’s network connection and repaired some problems with [[Remote Play|Remote Start]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates?DCMP=ILC-PS3_1304&LINK=PS3SU| title=PlayStation.com - PlayStation 3 - Network - updates - 2.00/2.01| publisher=Official US Website| date=[[2007-11-20]]| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>
-:Region B : Europe, Afrique et tous les autres territoires PAL ;+
-:Region C : Chine, Russie et le reste du monde.+
-Le lecteur [[Blu-ray]] peut lire les différents formats de [[DVD]]. Cet aspect rend la migration plus attirante pour les utilisateurs, car ils ne sont pas obligés de remplacer leur collection de DVD. La PlayStation 3 réhausse en haute définition la résolution des DVD permettant d'améliorer leur rendu sur les [[Télévision à haute définition|télévisions HD]]<ref name=1.8 />.+Version 2.00, released on [[November 8]], [[2007]], added the ability to customize the [[XrossMediaBar|XMB]] using themes; support for the [[DualShock 3]] controller; the ability to create custom playlists for music and photos; more options for grouping content under XMB tabs, and the ability to remotely turn the PS3 on and off from a [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] using [[Remote Play]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/guides/detail/item84925/| title=PLAYSTATION 3 Help &amp; Support - Guides: - Update features (ver 2.00)| date=[[2007-11-09]]| publisher=Official UK Website| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>
-Un autre atout du lecteur de la PlayStation 3 est sa capacité au moins partielle à lire la vidéo haute définition en 50i (50 trames entrelacées par seconde), vérifiée avec le firmware v1.90 et ceci même avec un simple DVD+RW par exemple. Cela pourrait en faire un lecteur HD de choix pour les vidéastes amateurs européens filmant dans le format [[High Definition Video]] (HDV) et recherchant un moyen simple et flexible de visualiser leurs créations. À titre de comparaison, les premiers lecteurs HD-DVD Toshiba (HD-E1) ne supportent pas le 50i à leur sortie. Toutefois cette capacité de la PlayStation 3 apparaît<ref>[http://www.sonyhdvinfo.com/showthread.php?t=10642 ''Forum Sony HDV Info''], consulté le 24 septembre 2007.</ref> réalisée par une conversion logicielle de 50i (en entrée) à 60i (en sortie), ce qui occasionne une perte de résolution et, dans les cas extrêmes, certaines saccades dans le rendu des vidéos.+<br />
-===Super Audio CD===+====Graphical user interface====
-{{article détaillé|Super Audio CD}}+{{main|XrossMediaBar|PlayStation 3 System Software#Graphical User Interface}}
-Le Super Audio CD (SACD) est un format de [[disque optique]] mis au point par [[Sony]] et [[Philips]] en 1999. Il utilise une technologie de numérisation DSD (Direct Stream Digital) à très haute [[fréquence d'échantillonnage]] qui assure une meilleure cohérence de la phase du signal que le procédé [[Modulation d'impulsion codée|PCM]] utilisé pour les formats audio-numériques plus courants ([[Compact Disc]], [[DAT]],...). La PlayStation 3 supporte ce format, à l'exception du modèle 40GB. Le signal d'un SACD est véhiculé par la prise [[HDMI]] mais pas le flux DSD présent sur le disque : la PS3 le convertit en PCM multicanal, nouvelle norme née avec la HD et popularisé par la console de Sony. Encore peu d'amplis savent le récupérer via le HDMI 1.3 et le traiter. Les détenteurs de SACD attendent donc que les [[firmware|mises à jour système]] de la console ajoutent la possibilité de faire transiter le flux DSD via le HDMI tel qu'il est présent sur le SACD. Ou que Sony propose un cordon Multi Audio/Vidéo proposant 5+1 sorties analogiques pour brancher la PS3 comme une platine SACD classique.+The PlayStation 3 version of the XrossMediaBar (pronounced Cross Media Bar, or abbreviated XMB) includes 9 categories of options. These include: Users, Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, Network, PlayStation Network, and Friends (similar to the [[PlayStation Portable]] media bar). The PS3 includes the ability to store various master and secondary user profiles, manage and explore photos with or without a musical slideshow, play music and copy [[audio CD]] tracks to an attached storage device, play movies and video files from the hard disk drive, an optional USB mass storage or Flash card, or an optical disc (Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video or VCD), compatibility for a USB keyboard and mouse, and a full [[web browser]] supporting in/compatible file download function. The Friends menu allows mail with emoticon and attached picture features and video chat which requires an optional [[PlayStation Eye]] or [[Eyetoy]] webcam. The Network menu allows online shopping through the [[PlayStation Store]].
-Depuis la mise à jour système 2.0 de novembre 2007 (mais surtout depuis la 2.01), il est<ref>http://www.ps3sacd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=80, ps3SACD.com</ref> possible de récupérer le flux multicanal du SACD lu par la PS3 via le cordon numérique optique mais une fois ce signal converti en stéréo. L'information n'est cependant pas officiellement mentionnée sur le site PlayStation<ref>http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates/french/default.html</ref>.+====Media playback====
 +''See [[PlayStation 3 System Software#Media playback features|here]] for a complete list of the media formats supported by the PlayStation 3.''
-===Connectivité PSP===+====Linux====
-[[Image:Psp1.png|thumb|200px|La [[PlayStation Portable]] ou [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]].]]+{{main|Linux for PlayStation 3}}
-La connectivité entre la PS3 et la [[PlayStation Portable]] permet de transférer les fichiers multimédia (vidéos, musiques, images) de l'une à l'autre en utilisant un câble [[USB]], une [[Memory Stick]] ou par [[Wifi]]. Il est aussi possible de télécharger des jeux [[PSone]] sur la PS3 (via le [[PlayStation Network]]) et de les transférer ensuite sur [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] (voir la [[Liste de jeux PlayStation téléchargeables|liste de jeux PSone téléchargeables]]).+<div class="infobox sisterproject" style="width:204px;">
 +<div style="float: left;">[[Image:Wikibooks-logo-en.svg|50px|none|Wikibooks]]</div>
 +<div style="margin-left: 60px;">[[Wikibooks]] [[Wikibooks:Linux Guide|Linux Guide]] has a page concerning the<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">''[[wikibooks:Linux Guide/PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]''</span></div>
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-=====Lecture à distance=====+Sony has included an option in the XMB menu to install other operating systems.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/osinstall.html |title=Install Other OS |accessdate=2007-04-25 |year=2007 |work=PlayStation 3 User's Guide |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref> Among other [[Linux distribution]]s, [[Ubuntu (Linux distribution)|Ubuntu]], [[Fedora (Linux distribution)|Fedora 8]], [[Gentoo Linux|Gentoo]], [[Debian Linux|Debian]], and [[Yellow Dog Linux|Yellow Dog]] have been run on the PS3.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=343113 |title= HOWTO: Install Ubuntu on PS3 from Live CD |accessdate=2007-04-25 |author=Ubuntu Forums |date=[[2007-01-20]] |publisher=Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd |pages=1 of 22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://whitesanjuro.googlepages.com/ |title=PS3 Linux Adventures |accessdate=2007-04-25 |year=2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keshi.org/moin/moin.cgi/PS3/Debian/Live|title=Debian Live for PS3|accessdate=2007-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6162316.html?sid=6162316|title=Yellow Dog Linux launches for PS3|date=2006-11-27|first=Emma|last=Boyes|publisher=GameSpot|accessdate=2006-11-30}}</ref>
-La fonction de lecture à distance, le « Remote Play »<ref name=1.8 />, permet aux possesseurs de PSP de consulter à distance le contenu numérique (vidéo, musique, photo) stockés sur le disque dur de la PlayStation 3 à partir de n'importe quel point d'accès sans fil à [[internet]]<ref>La fonction « Remote Play » requiert la version 3.5 du logiciel système PSP.</ref>.+
-=====Périphérique additionnel=====+===PlayStation Network===
-À l'avenir, la PlayStation Portable pourrait aussi être utilisée comme un périphérique additionnel dans certains jeux PS3. Lors d'une démonstration à l'E3 2006, la PSP était par exemple utilisée comme rétroviseur<ref>http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/about.html</ref> pour le jeu ''[[Formula One Championship Edition]]'' (prévue pour courant novembre 2007<ref>[http://www.playfrance.com/news-ps3-les-futures-sorties-sur-le-playstation-store-247890.html Sortie du PlayStation Store Européen en Novembre 07] sur le site [http://www.playfrance.com/ PlayFrance]</ref>).+{{main|PlayStation Network|PlayStation Store}}
 +[[Image:PSN logo color.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Official logo of the PlayStation Network]]
 +In response to Microsoft's success on their [[Xbox Live]] network, Sony announced a unified online service for the PlayStation 3 system at the 2006 PlayStation Business Briefing meeting in Tokyo. Sony has confirmed that the service will be always connected,<ref name="PNP always on">{{cite web|title=PlayStation 3 announced for 2006|publisher=GameSpot|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/16/news_6124681.html|date=[[2005-05-16]]|accessdate=2007-04-04}}</ref> free and include multiplayer support; however, developers are permitted to charge a subscription fee, as is common with [[massively multiplayer online game|MMO]] games. Also, the registration interface can only be accessed through the PS3 system interface.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/playstation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=168&p_created=1163705551&p_sid=TUYxF3si&p_accessibility=0&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NTQmcF9wcm9kcz0xMTYmcF9jYXRzPTAmcF9wdj0xLjExNiZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1 |title=Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - How do I set up my PLAYSTATION®Network master account or sub account? |accessdate=2007-01-19 |work=SCEA Regional Online Manual |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |pages=1 of 4}}</ref>
-===PlayTV===+At the [[Tokyo Game Show]] on [[September 21]], [[2006]], it was revealed that users will be able to download some of the thousands of PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 titles from the PlayStation Network for about US$5–$15, starting with those with the smallest game data. The reason to allow this kind of functionality is that Sony will allow the users to choose the games of their preference. [[Ken Kutaragi]] also announced functionality with other systems, similar to [[Nintendo]]'s [[Virtual Console]], including confirmed [[Sega Mega Drive|Sega Genesis]] and [[TurboGrafx 16]] functionality; however, [[Sega]] replied that Sony had been too hasty with calling it a fact, and that it was still "under examination".<ref> {{ cite web | url = http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=37344&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 | title = SEGA Denies Genesis support for PS3 - WORTHPLAYING| accessdate = 2006-09-23 }}</ref>
-Dévoilé en [[août]] [[2007]] lors de la [[Games Convention]] de [[Leipzig]], le PlayTV est un [[tuner]] / [[enregistreur numérique]] pour la Playstation 3. Le [[Périphérique informatique|périphérique]] externe, sous la forme d'un boîtier qui se branche à la console via un port [[USB]], permet de regarder, de pauser, ainsi que de stocker sur le [[disque dur]] de la machine les émissions de [[télévision numérique terrestre]] diffusées au standard européen [[DVB-T]] (la [[Télévision Numérique Terrestre|TNT]] en France). Équipé d'un [[tuner|double tuner]] SD et HD, il permet notamment d'enregistrer un programme tout en en regardant un autre. L'enregistrement peut être programmé grâce au guide des programmes inclus avec l'adaptateur. Enfin, il sera également possible de diffuser à distance sur la [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] le contenu enregistré et même de transférer les vidéos enregistrées de la PS3 vers la PSP après ré-encodage au format spécifique de la PSP. L'accessoire est prévu pour [[2008]], uniquement en Europe. Son prix n'a pas encore été indiqué.+
-==Jeux==+[[Credit cards]] and electronic money (via the Edy system) are two ways PlayStation 3 owners in [[Japan]] can purchase content through the Japanese [[PlayStation Store]]. On [[May 8]], [[2007]] Sony Computer Entertainment announced [[PlayStation Network Card]]s,<ref>{{cite web|last=Huang|first=Eugene|title=Sony introduces prepaid PlayStation Network cards (in Japan)|date=2007-05-08|publisher=GamePro.com|url=http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=111908|accessdate=2007-08-08}}</ref> a form of electronic money that can be used with the Store. PlayStation Network Tickets, available in units of 1,000, 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 [[yen]], can be purchased at convenience stores throughout Japan. Each ticket contains a 12 alphanumeric code which can be inputted to the PlayStation Network to place credits in the virtual wallet.
-[[Image:Assasinscreed2.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Image de jeu tirée d'''[[Assassin's Creed]]'']]+
-{{Article détaillé|Liste de jeux PlayStation 3|Liste de jeux PlayStation téléchargeables}}+
-Selon [[Game Rankings]], les cinq jeux PS3 les mieux notés par les [[média vidéoludique|médias spécialisés]] [[États-Unis|américain]]s sont<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ Game Rankings], mesure moyenne effectuée sur les jeux disposant d'un minimum de 20 tests, consulté le 20 décembre 2007.</ref> : ''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare]]'', ''[[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]'', ''[[Uncharted: Drake's Fortune]]'', ''[[Ratchet & Clank Future: Opération Destruction]]'' et ''[[Ninja Gaiden Sigma]]''.+The tickets are available through electronic kiosks at 26,000 convenience stores, including [[Lawson (store)|Lawsons]], [[Family Mart]], [[Daily Yamazaki]], [[Ministop]] and [[Sunkus]]. There is also 26,000 post office [[ATM machines]] for use to pay for the tickets, although registration is required first via a special mobile website.
-Comparé à la [[PlayStation 2]], la PlayStation 3 marque la généralisation du [[jeu en ligne]], entièrement gratuit, et la remise en question du support physique avec l'arrivée massive de jeux et de contenus téléchargeables. Cette génération présente aussi davantage de difficultés pour parvenir à une rétrocompatibilité avec les jeux des anciens modèles. Par ailleurs, Sony a mis fin au [[zonage]] des jeux : un jeu PS3 japonais ou nord-américain peut donc fonctionner sur une PlayStation 3 européenne, et inversement.+A similar PlayStation Network Card system based on actual cards instead of tickets has been introduced in South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan in summer 2007.
-===Jeu en ligne===+===PlayStation Home===
-De nombreux titres présentent des modes de jeux en ligne et/ou des fonctionnalités réseau. ''[[Resistance: Fall of Man]]'' a été particulièrement apprécié pour la profondeur de son mode réseau<ref>[http://www.overgame.com/items/20178_resistance-fall-of-man-live-et-frenetique.html Resistance Fall of Man : "live" et frénétique], 20 mars 2007, [http://www.overgame.com/ Overgame]</ref>, expérience à laquelle 40 joueurs peuvent prendre part simultanément. Avec ''[[MotorStorm]]'', il fut l'un des plus populaires sur le [[PlayStation Network]] au lancement de la console. Certains titres, comme le jeu de guerre ''[[Warhawk]]'', sont uniquement jouables en ligne et ne propose aucun [[Solo (jeu vidéo)|mode solo]]. La connectivité au réseau ouvre également de nouvelles perspectives dans l'élaboration et le partage de contenu. À cet égard, le projet ''[[Little Big Planet]]'' est l'un des plus prometteurs.+{{main|PlayStation Home}} [[Image:Ps3 playstationhome logo.jpg|thumb|right|The PlayStation Home logo]]
-===Jeux à télécharger===+During the 2007 [[Game Developers Conference]], Sony announced PlayStation Home, a new free-to-download community based service for the PlayStation Network, which allows users to create an [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] character for their PlayStation 3 system. This avatar will get its own apartment, which can be adorned by items players can receive in several achievements. In the future the service will also expand, allowing players to have more sorts of clothing, as well as hold pets. Home will be a [[Second Life]]-like experience and will allow gamers everywhere to interact in a virtual world. Home will also act as a meeting place of sorts for players who want to play multiplayer games on the PlayStation 3. During a video demonstration of Home, Sony said that a Home icon and options will be added to the Cross Media Bar (XMB), so it is expected to be available through a firmware update or separate download from within the PlayStation Store. A closed beta is currently in progress in Europe, while an open beta will be available sometime this fall.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/784/784759p1.html |title=IGN: Europeans Go Home |date=[[2007-05-01]] |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-05-02}}</ref> At the 2007 [[Tokyo Game Show]], Sony announced that the final worldwide launch of Home, which had originally been scheduled for the fall of 2007, will now take place in the spring of 2008. [[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCEI]] President and Group CEO Kaz Hirai later explained that the launch was delayed for further testing and feedback evaluation to provide the best possible experience upon launch.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ryan |last=Clements |title=TGS 2007: Home Launch Delayed |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/821/821291p1.html |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 |date=[[2007-09-19]] |accessdate=2007-09-28}}</ref>
-En [[septembre]] [[2007 en jeu vidéo|2007]], le [[PlayStation Store]] européen propose plus d'une vingtaine de jeux à télécharger dont une dizaine de titres inédits et une dizaine de réédition de jeux d'arcade. Sony avait annoncé vouloir privilégier la qualité à la quantité.+
-=====Jeux inédits=====+===PlayStation Portable connectivity===
-Les productions originales sont constitués de [[jeu vidéo de réflexion|jeux de réflexion]] comme ''[[Lemmings (jeu vidéo, 2006)|Lemmings]]'', de jeux orientés [[multijoueur]] comme ''[[Calling All Cars!]]'', de [[shoot them up]] comme ''[[Super Stardust HD]]'', de jeux d'adresse basé sur la reconnaissance de mouvement de la manette [[Sixaxis]] comme ''[[Super Rub 'a' Dub]]'', ou encore des jeux au profil plus atypique comme ''[[flOw]]'' ou ''[[LocoRoco Cocoreccho!]]''. Pour l'essentiel, il s'agit de jeux à petit budget (vendus entre 3€ et 8€), mais le service accueille aussi des projets plus importants comme ''[[Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online]]'', ''[[Warhawk]]'', ''[[Gran Turismo 5|Gran Turismo 5 Prologue]]'' ou le futur ''[[SOCOM: US Navy Seals|SOCOM Confrontation]]''.+{{further|[[PlayStation Store#PlayStation Store (PC) for PSP|PlayStation Store (PC) for PSP]]}}
 +The PlayStation Portable can connect with the PlayStation 3 in many ways, including in-game connectivity. For example, ''Formula One: Championship Edition'', a racing game, was shown at E3 2006 using a PSP as a real-time rear-view mirror.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/705/705926p1.html |title=E3 2006: Formula One 06 Resurfaces |accessdate=2007-01-21 |last=Haynes |first=Jeff |date=2006-05-08 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 }}</ref> Although this feature did not make it in the final release, Sony confirmed that such connectivity between the two systems remains an option for the future.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://ng-gamer.nl/content.php?id=3162 | title= PlayStation 3 launch interview | author= Martijn Müller | publisher= NG-Gamer |date=[[March 1]], [[2007]]}}</ref> In addition, it is possible to download PlayStation 1 games to the PlayStation 3 from the PlayStation Store. These games were not originally playable on the PS3; however, they could be sent to a PSP, and played using the PSP's PlayStation Emulator. Sony added support for playing downloaded PS titles on PS3 on [[April 18]], [[2007]], with the update to firmware revision 1.70.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/downloadable-ps1-games-hit-the-psp-provided-you-have-a-ps3-220164.php |title=Downloadable PS1 Games Hit The PSP (Provided You Have a PS3) |accessdate=2007-01-21 |last=Deleon |first=Nicholas |date=2006-12-07 |publisher=Gizmodo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154561 |title=Phil Harrison Talks Downloadable PS1 Games on PS3 |accessdate=2007-04-03 |last=Kennedy |first=Sam |date=2006-10-20 |publisher=1up.com }}</ref>
-=====Classiques PSone et arcade=====+Sony has also demonstrated the PSP playing back video content, including [[1080p]] content from the PlayStation 3 [[hard disk]] across an [[Mobile ad-hoc network|ad-hoc]] wireless network. This feature is referred to as [[Remote Play]] located under the browser icon on both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Portable. Remote play has since expanded to allow remote access to the PS3 via PSP from any wireless access point in the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://psp.ign.com/articles/740/740689p1.html |title=PSP and PS3 Play Together |accessdate=2007-01-21 |last=Nix |first=Marc |date=[[2006-10-20]] |publisher=IGN PSP }}</ref>
-En Europe, les premières rééditions de jeux [[PSone]] à télécharger ont débutés en juin 2007. Compatible avec la PS3 et la PSP, le catalogue comprend des titres comme ''[[WipEout (jeu vidéo)|wipEout]]'', ''[[Crash Bandicoot]]'', ''[[Jumping Flash!]]'', ''[[MediEvil]]'', ''[[Syphon Filter]]'' ou encore ''[[Kula World]]''. Au Japon, près d'une centaine de titres ont été réédité, dont une grande partie du catalogue [[SNK Playmore]]. Quelques classiques du [[jeu d'arcade]] sont également proposés en téléchargement. Ils sont pour la plupart issus du catalogue de [[Midway Games]] ([[Williams Electronics]], [[Atari Games]]) : ''[[Mortal Kombat II]]'', ''[[Championship Sprint]]'', ''[[Joust]]'', ''[[Q*Bert]]''. Vendus 3€ et fidèles aux originaux, ils implémentent des fonctionnalités réseau ([[jeu en ligne]] [[multijoueur]], classement en ligne).+
-===Rétrocompatibilité===+==PlayStation 3 cluster==
-=====Jeux=====+{{Main|Playstation 3 cluster}}
-La PlayStation 3 est rétrocompatible avec la majeure partie des jeux [[PlayStation]]<ref>[http://fr.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/faqs/detail/item81411/La-PLAYSTATION-3-40-Go-est-elle-compatible-avec-les-jeux-au-format-PlayStation-/?/ FAQ : La PlayStation 3 40 Go est-elle compatible avec les jeux au format PlayStation ?], [http://faq.eu.playstation.com PlayStation.com, consuté le 20 décembre 2007.]</ref>. La rétrocompatibilité avec les jeux [[PlayStation 2]] est quant à elle fonction du modèle. La première version de PlayStation 3 vendue au Japon et en Amérique du Nord propose une émulation matérielle et la quasi-totalité du catalogue PlayStation 2 est rétrocompatible<ref>En novembre 2006, un certain nombre de jeux présentaient des dysfonctionnements divers, http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745439p1.html, pour la plupart corrigés en janvier avec la sortie du logiciel système 1.5</ref>.+Given the computing capabilities of the machine, there is some interest in using PS3 to build supercomputers for [[high-performance computing]],<ref name="scientistpc">{{cite web|url=http://www.consolewatcher.com/2006/08/building-supercomputer-using-playstation-3|title=Building Supercomputer Using Playstation 3|publisher=Console Watcher.com|date=[[2006-08-28]]|accessdate=2006-08-28}}</ref> as the [[National Center for Supercomputing Applications|NCSA]] has already built a [[Computer cluster|cluster]] based on the PlayStation 2.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://arrakis.ncsa.uiuc.edu/ps2/ | title= Scientific Computing on the Sony PlayStation 2 | publisher = NCSA | accessdate =}}</ref> [[Terra Soft Solutions]] has a version of Yellow Dog Linux for the PlayStation 3,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/news/2006/2006-10-17.shtml | title= Terra Soft to Provide Linux for PLAYSTATION 3 | publisher = Terra Soft | accessdate =}}</ref> and sells PS3s with Linux pre-installed,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/index.php?submit=hardware&submiting%5Bhardware%5D%5Bsony%5D=1 | title= Linux pre-installed on PS3 | publisher = Terra Soft | accessdate =}}</ref> in single units, and 6 and 32 node clusters.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/index.php?submit=software&submitimg%5Bhardware%5D%5Bsolutions%5D=1 | title= Linux clusters | publisher = Terra Soft | accessdate =2007-06-05}}</ref> In addition, [[RapidMind]] is pushing their [[stream programming]] package for the PS3.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rapidmind.net/News-Jan11-Terrasoft.php | title= RapidMind and Terra Soft partner to unleash PlayStation 3 for Linux | publisher = RapidMind | accessdate =}}</ref>
-Dans la seconde version du modèle 60GB, inaugurée pour le lancement européen en mars 2007, certains composants matériels ont été remplacés par une émulation logicielle (notamment l'[[PlayStation 2#Composants de la PlayStation 2|Emotion Engine]]), ce qui s'inscrit dans une logique de réduction des coûts de production<ref>http://www.playfrance.com/news-infos-la-retrocompatibilite-de-la-ps3-menacee.html</ref>. Cette solution assure une rétrocompatibilité pour environ 75% jeux PS2<ref>[http://www.threespeech.com/blog/?p=346 European PlayStation 3 Compatibility Launches Site Early], 20 mars 2007, [http://www.threespeech.com Threespeech]</ref>. Une des difficultés à établir des données précises est qu'un même jeu peut, suivant ses codes produits, tantôt être parfaitement compatible, tantôt présenter des disfonctionnements. Sony a mis un site en ligne<ref>[http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc Vérifier la rétrocompatibilité des jeux PSone et PS2 sur PlayStation 3], [http://faq.eu.playstation.com PlayStation.com]</ref> qui permet de vérifier la rétrocompatibilité de chacun des titres. Les mises à jour régulières du logiciel système continuent d'améliorer la rétrocompatibilité.+On [[January 3]] [[2007]], Dr. Frank Mueller, Associate Professor of Computer Science at [[North Carolina State University|NCSU]], clustered 8 PS3s. Mueller commented that the 512&nbsp;MB of system RAM is a limitation for this particular application, and is considering attempting to retrofit more RAM. Software includes: [[Fedora (Linux distribution)|Fedora]] Core 5 Linux ppc64,
 +MPICH2, OpenMP v2.5, [[GNU Compiler Collection]] and CellSDK 1.1.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.physorg.com/news92674403.html | title= Engineer Creates First Academic Playstation 3 Computing Cluster | publisher = PhysOrg.com | accessdate =}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://moss.csc.ncsu.edu/~mueller/cluster/ps3/coe.html | title= NC State Engineer Creates First Academic Playstation 3 Computing Cluster | publisher = College of Engineering, North Carolina State University | accessdate =}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://moss.csc.ncsu.edu/~mueller/cluster/ps3/ | title= Sony PS3 Cluster (IBM Cell BE) | publisher = Frank Mueller, Associate Professor, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University | accessdate =}}</ref>
-Avec l'introduction du modèle 40GB en novembre 2007 et afin de rendre la console « plus abordable et donc plus accessible » (réduction du prix de vente), la rétrocompatibilité des jeux PS2 n'est pas assurée<ref>[http://fr.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/faqs/detail/item81514/Pourquoi%20la%20PLAYSTATION%203%2040%20Go%20est-elle%20incompatible%20avec%20les%20jeux%20PS2%20/?. Foire aux questions ? Pourquoi la PlayStation 3 40 Go est-elle incompatible avec les jeux PS2 ?], [http://faq.eu.playstation.com PlayStation.com], consulté le 20 décembre 2007.</ref>.+On [[March 15]], [[2007]], SCE and Stanford University announced that the [[Folding@home]] project would be expanded to the PS3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scei.co.jp/folding/en/|title=Folding@home|publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment|accessdate=2007-03-18}}</ref> This program allows PS3 owners to lend the computing power of their consoles to help study the problem of improper protein folding.
-Le zonage des jeux PSone et PS2 reste effectif.+==Hardware==
 +[[Image:PS3s and controllers at E3 2006.jpg|thumb|Silver PlayStation 3 prototype at E3 2006|250px|right]]
 +{{main|PlayStation 3 hardware}}
 +The original unit is convex on its left side (when vertical; the top side is convex when horizontal) and has a sleek black finish, with the Playstation logo on the left side. Playstation designer Teiyu Goto stated that the [[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-man]]-font-inspired "logo was one of the first elements <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[SCEI]] president [[Ken Kutaragi]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> decided on and the logo may have been the motivating force behind the shape of PS3."<ref>http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=161017</ref>
-=====Accessoires=====+The Playstation 3 features a slot-loading 2x speed [[Blu-ray Disc]] drive for games, Blu-ray movies, DVDs and many other formats. It was originally available with hard drives of 20 and 60&nbsp;GB (only the 60&nbsp;GB model was available in PAL regions). An 80&nbsp;GB model has since been introduced in NTSC regions ([[#Retail configurations|see above]]), while a 40&nbsp;GB model has been introduced in all regions. All PS3 models have user-upgradeable 2.5" SATA hard drives. The PlayStation 3 uses the [[IBM]]-designed [[Cell microprocessor]] as its [[CPU]], utilizing seven of the eight "synergistic processing elements" (often shortened to SPE). The eighth SPE is disabled to improve chip yields i.e. chips do not have to be discarded if one of the SPEs is defective. Graphics processing is handled by the [[NVIDIA]] [[RSX 'Reality Synthesizer'|RSX]], which can output resolutions from [[480i]]/[[576i]] [[Standard definition|SD]] up to [[1080i]]/[[1080p]] [[full HD]], the PlayStation 3 has 256&nbsp;MB of XDR main memory and 256&nbsp;MB of GDDR3 video memory for the RSX.
-Pour récupérer les données des cartes mémoires PS1 et PS2, un adaptateur est disponible à la vente. Il permet de transférer ses anciennes sauvegardes sur le disque dur de la PS3, lequel émule les cartes mémoires originales. Par ailleurs, la plupart des accessoires Playstation 2 disposant d'une prise [[USB]] sont compatibles avec la console. C'est le cas du [[micro-casque]] HeadSet, des [[volant directionnel|volants à retour de force]] de la gamme [[Logitech]] ou encore des micros ''[[Singstar]]''.<!--eye toy ?-->+
-==Caractéristiques détaillées==+Numerous [[PlayStation 3 accessories|accessories for the console]] have been developed for the system, including the wireless SIXAXIS controller, the BD Remote controller, the [[PlayStation Eye]] camera and the upcoming [[PlayTV]] [[DVB-T]] tuner/[[digital video recorder]] accessory.<ref name="PlayTV press release">{{cite press release |title=PlayTV unlocks free Digital TV on PLAYSTATION 3 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe |date=[[August 22]], [[2007]] |url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4413&NewsAreaID=2}}</ref>
-{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"+The system has [[Bluetooth|Bluetooth 2.0]], [[Gigabit Ethernet]], [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] 2.0 and [[High-Definition Multimedia Interface|HDMI 1.3a]] built in on all models. [[Wi-Fi]] networking is also built-in on the 40, 60 and 80&nbsp;GB models while a flash card reader (which is compatible with [[MemoryStick]], [[Secure Digital card|SD]]/[[MultiMediaCard|MMC]], and [[CompactFlash]]/[[Microdrive]] media) is built-in on 60 and 80&nbsp;GB models.
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-| Microprocesseur (CPU)+
-|-+
-| +
-* 1x [[Cell (processeur)|Processeur Cell]] cadencé à 3,2 GHz contenant :+
-** 1x PPE (''PowerPC Processing Element'')+
-** 7x SPE (''Synergistic Processing Elements'') embarquant chacun 128 registres généraux de 128 bits et 256 Ko de SRAM)+
-** 1x Cache de niveau 2 de 512 Ko (pour le PPE)+
-** 1x EIB (''Element Interconnect Bus'') : gère les communications internes entre les différents éléments+
-** 1x MIC (''Memory Interface Controler'') : contrôleur de mémoire partagé+
-** 1x ''Flex I/O Interface'' : contrôleur d'entrées/sorties (E/S)+
-<small>Note : un des huit SPEs est réservé pour la redondance.</small>+
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-| Processeur graphique (GPU)+
-|-+
-|+
-* 1x [[RSX]] (''Reality Synthesizer'') offrant :+
-** une architecture basée sur le NV47 (GeForce 7)+
-** une fréquence de 550 MHz+
-** 1 interface mémoire 128 bits de type [[Double Data Rate|DDR]]+At its press conference at the 2007 [[Tokyo Game Show]], Sony announced the [[DualShock|DualShock 3]] (trademarked DUALSHOCK 3), a PlayStation 3 controller with the same function and design as the SIXAXIS, but with vibration capability included.<ref name="DualShock 3 PR">{{cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/070920be.html |title=DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller With Rumble Feature To Be Introduced FOR PLAYSTATION®3 |accessdate=2007-09-20 |date=2007-09-20 |work= |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref> Hands-on accounts describe the controller as being noticeably heavier than the standard SIXAXIS controller, and capable of vibration forces comparable to the DualShock 2.<ref name="TGS DualShock 3 hands-on">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6179170.html |title=TGS '07: Spot On - The Dual Shock 3 |accessdate=2007-09-20 |author=Staff |date=[[2007-09-19]] |publisher=GameSpot }}</ref> It will be released in Japan in November 2007, while a Spring 2008 release date has been scheduled for Europe and North America.
-** 300 millions de transistors+
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-| Mémoire+
-|-+
-| +
-* 256 [[Mégaoctet|Mo]] de RAM principale de type XDR DRAM, cadencée à 3,2 GHz +
-* 256 Mo de RAM vidéo de type GDDR3, cadencée à 650 MHz+
-<small>Le processeur CELL et le RSX ont tous deux accès aux 512 Mio de mémoire.</small>+
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-| Bande passante système+
-|- +
-|+
-* RAM principale à 25,6 Go/s+
-* RAM vidéo à 22,4 Go/s+
-* RSX à 20 Go/s (écriture) et 15 Go/s (lecture) +
-* SB< 2,5 Go/s (écriture) + 2,5 Go/s (lecture) +
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-| Stockage+
-|-+
-| Disque dur 2,5 pouces [[S-ATA]] :+
-* 20 Go+
-* 40 Go+
-* 60 Go+
-* 80 Go+
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-| Son+
-|-+
-| Dolby 5.1 ch, DTS, LPCM, etc. (géré par le Cell) +
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-| Entrées/sorties+
-|-+
-|+
-* 4x ports [[USB]] 2.0 +
-* 1x port Memory Stick Standard/Duo, PRO (version Luxe uniquement)+
-* 1x SD Standard/Mini (version Luxe uniquement)+
-* 1x CompactFlash (Type I, II) (version Luxe uniquement)+
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-| Communication +
-|-+
-|+
-* 1x Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)+
-* 1x Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g (version Luxe uniquement)+
-* 1x Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) +
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-| Manette +
-|-+
-|+
-* Bluetooth (7 périphériques maximum) +
-* Détecteur de mouvement avec 6 [[Degré de liberté (mécanique)|degrés de liberté]]+
-* USB 2.0 (avec fil) +
-* Wi-Fi (PSP) +
-* Réseau (via IP) +
-|---------- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; background:#E5ECFF;"+
-| Sortie audio/vidéo+
-|-+
-|+
-* Résolutions [[TVHD]] : 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p+
-* Support du 50i (fréquence d'images européenne) : partiel (firmware v1.90) via conversion logicielle de 50i à 60i+
-* Sortie analogique : 1x prise AV MULTI+
-* Sortie numérique : 1x prise [[HDMI]] 1.3+
-* Son numérique : 1x sortie optique+
-|---------- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; background:#E5ECFF;"+
-| Lecteur de disques +
-|-+
-|+
-* [[Disque compact|CD]] : PlayStation CD-ROM, PlayStation 2 CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-DA (ROM), CD-R, CD-RW, [[Super Audio CD|SACD]], [[Super Audio CD|SACD Hybrid]] (CD layer), [[Super Audio CD|SACD HD]], DualDisc, DualDisc (audio side), DualDisc (DVD side) +
-* [[DVD]] : PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM, Playstation 3 DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW+
-* [[Blu-ray|Blu-ray Disc]] : BD-ROM Playstation 3, BD-Video, BD-ROM, BD-R+
-|---------- style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; background:#E5ECFF;"+
-| Format de fichiers+
-|-+
-|+
-* Vidéo : [[MPEG-1]], [[MPEG-2]] (PS, TS), [[H.264]] (MPEG-4 AVC), [[MPEG-4|MPEG-4 SP]], [[DivX]], [[Xvid]]+
-* Audio : [[ATRAC]] (.oma .msa .aa3), [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC]] (.3gp .mp4), [[MP3]] (.mp3), [[WAV]] (.wav), [[WMA]] (.wma)+
-* Image : [[JPEG]], [[TIFF]], [[Graphics Interchange Format|GIF]], [[Portable Network Graphics|PNG]], [[Windows bitmap|BMP]]+
-|}+
-==Anecdotes==+==Publicity and reception==
-*La [[fonte de caractères]], ou police, utilisée pour le logotype final de la Playstation 3 est celle des films [[Spiderman]], dont la licence appartient à Sony. Teiyu Goto, le designer de la console, explique que le précédent logo de la Playstation ne se mariait plus avec les formes arrondies du nouveau modèle. En outre, créer une police spécifique comportait des risques au niveau qualitatif ainsi qu'un surcoût. Teiyu Goto précise enfin qu'utiliser la même fonte était aussi le souhait du président de Sony Computer Entertainment, [[Ken Kutaragi]]<ref>http://www.hoaxgames.net/article-6224517.html Interview de Teiyu Goto, designer de la console.</ref>.+The PlayStation 3 was first advertised in the U.S. in September 2006, in which several TV advertisements demonstrated some of the features of the system. In early 2007, Sony Computer Entertainment began to market the system in Europe, with the marketing slogan "This is Living".
-==Voir aussi==+Some journalists have judged the relative ease with which it is possible to buy a PlayStation 3 in stores in the U.S. and Japan, compared with the scarcity of the [[Wii]], as evidence of lukewarm consumer demand for the system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20070117123243.html |title=Sony PlayStation 3–Widely Available, Nintendo Wii – Out of Stock |accessdate=2007-02-04 |last=Shilov |first=Anton |date=[[2007-01-17]] |publisher=X-bit Labs}}</ref> There have also been reports that some Japanese retailers were discounting the system as early as January 2007 to stimulate demand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://digitalbattle.com/2007/01/22/ps3-price-cut-by-japanese-retailers/ |title=PS3 Price Cut by Japanese Retailers|accessdate=2007-02-04 |last=Reddish |first=Steve |date=[[2007-01-22]] |publisher=DigitalBattle}}</ref>
-{{Commons|Category:PlayStation 3|la Playstation 3}}+
-* [[PlayStation Network]]+
-* [[Liste de jeux PlayStation 3]]+
-* [[Liste de jeux PlayStation téléchargeables]]+
-* [[Liste de jeux au lancement de consoles de jeux vidéo]]+
-* [[Histoire des consoles de jeux vidéo (septième génération)|Les consoles de septième génération]]+
-* Technologies : [[Cell (processeur)|Processeur CELL]] | [[Disque Blu-ray|Blu-ray]]+
-* Consoles précédentes : [[PlayStation]] | [[PlayStation 2]] | [[PlayStation Portable]] | [[PSone]]+
-* Autres consoles Next-gen : [[Wii]] | [[Xbox 360]]+
-=== Notes et références ===+European Imaging And Sound Association awarded the PS3 top honors for its media center capabilities.<ref>http://www.eisa-awards.eu/2007/view/hof</ref> Both ''Home Theater Magazine'' and ''Ultimate AV'' have given the system's Blu-ray playback very favorable reviews, stating that the quality of playback exceeds that of many current standalone [[Blu-ray]] players.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hometheatermag.com/playstation3/1206playstation3/ |title=Sony PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-02-22 |last=Chiarella |first=Chris |year=2006 |month=December |work=Home Theater Magazine |publisher=Primedia Magazines, Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guidetohometheater.com/hddiscplayers/1206ps3blu/index3.html |title=PlayStation3 Blu-ray Disc Player |accessdate=2007-02-22 |last=Buettner |first=Shane C. |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2006 |month=December |work= |publisher=Primedia Magazines, Inc. |pages=4 of 6}}</ref> Audiophile Audition said of the PS3 "The PS3 is an amazing product both in terms of performance as well as flexibility."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=2939 |title=Sony PS3 PlayStation 3 Advanced Gaming Console, 60GB |accessdate=2007-02-22 |last=Nakano |first=Kevin |publisher=Audiophile Audition }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guidetohometheater.com/hddiscplayers/1206ps3blu/index3.html |title=PlayStation3 Blu-ray Disc Player |accessdate=2007-02-22 |last=Buettner |first=Shane C. |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2006 |month=December |work= |publisher=Primedia Magazines, Inc. |pages=4 of 6}}</ref>
-{{références|colonnes=2}}+
-=== Liens externes ===+The PS3 was given the number-eight spot on ''[[PC World]]'' magazine’s list of “The Top 21 Tech Screwups of 2006,” where it was criticized for being “Late, Expensive, and Incompatible.”<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,128265-page,4-c,industrynews/article.html|title=The Top 21 Tech Screwups of 2006 |accessdate=2007-02-03 |last=Tynan |first=Dan |date=[[2006-12-20]] |publisher=''PC World''}}</ref> GamesRadar ranked the PS3 as the top item in a feature about game-related [[Public relations|PR]] disasters, asking how Sony managed to "take one of the most anticipated game systems of all time and — within the space of a year — turn it into a hate object reviled by the entire internet", but added that despite its problems the system had "untapped potential."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.gamesradar.com/us/ps3/game/features/article.jsp?articleId=2007031912215876016&releaseId=20060314115917309058&sectionId=1003&pageId=2007031912425999092
-*[http://www.ps3.com/ Site officiel]+|title=The Top 7... PR disasters|accessdate=2007-03-21 |last=Reparaz |first=Mikel |date=[[2007-03-21]] |publisher=''GamesRadar''}}</ref> The perceived disappointment of the system's launch among gamers prompted ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' to feature a main story titled "BattleStation!" in its February 2007 issue, in which the magazine voiced much of the gamer, analyst, and developer criticism against the PS3. ''EGM'' also interviewed [[Sony]]'s US Chief of Operations, Jack Tretton.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Hsu|first=Dan|title=[http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3158106 BattleStation!]|journal=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|issue=214|year=2007|month=February|pages=106}}</ref> In the interview, Tretton attributed the negative reception to people "waiting for [the PS3] to slip up, and we haven't, so people try to create stories that aren't there." Tretton also scoffed at a comment made by ''EGM'' that PS3s were not flying off store shelves, telling the interviewers, "If you can find a PS3 anywhere in North America that's been on shelves for more than five minutes, I'll give you 1,200 bucks for it."<ref>;{{cite journal|last=Hsu|first=Dan|title=[http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=2&cId=3158106 BattleStation! (page 3)]|journal=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|issue=214|year=2007|month=February|pages=108}}</ref> In the same article, Tretton was asked about the missing 2nd HDMI port and the missing LAN hub. He claimed that he has no knowledge of Sony ever saying such a thing, even after being shown the E3 handout from 2005. Some have speculated that this, along with many other reasons, helped turn off some of the more intense gamers to not buying the system for the first couple of months (and even help spread the negative press about it), since it lacked in those capabilities.
-*{{en}}[http://blog.us.playstation.com Blog officiel]+
-{{PlayStation}}+Many review sites have criticized its pricing of $500/$600 for a mass-consumer gaming device, comparing it to the [[Wii]] ($250<ref>Nintendo ([[September 14]], [[2006]]) [http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=aT85VZmuLFtGkO9m1HSsJ2PdSlh7Sc0b&page= Nintendo's Incomparable Wii Console Launches Nov. 19; MSRP $250.00], ''nintendo.com''</ref>) and the [[Xbox 360]] (MSRP $349).<ref name="Review, Trusted Reviews">{{cite web |url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/gaming/review/2007/03/23/Sony-PlayStation-3/p15 |title=Sony PlayStation 3 |author=Riyad Emeran |publisher=Trustedreviews.com |date=[[2007-03-23]] |accessdate=2007-07-10}}</ref> Others noted the lack of high quality launch titles,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?reviewid=698 |title=First review: PlayStation 3 |date=[[2007-03-01]] |author=Danny Allen |publisher=PC Advisor |accessdate=2007-07-10}}</ref><ref name="Review, Trusted Reviews" /> with ''[[Business Week]]'' stating it was "more impressed with what it could do than with what it currently does."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2006/tc20061116_664610.htm |title=PS3: Soon to Be a Great System |author=Cliff Edwards |publisher=[[Business Week]] |date=[[2006-11-16]] |accessdate=2007-07-10}}</ref>
-{{Portail jeu vidéo}}+
-{{lien BA|es}}+Conversely, [[CNET]] United Kingdom praised the PlayStation 3 saying, "the PS3 is a versatile and impressive piece of home-entertainment equipment that lives up to the hype … the PS3 is well worth its hefty price tag."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tech.uk.msn.com/features/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4370234 |title=PS3 Reviewed |accessdate=2007-04-21 |last=Carnoy |first=Dave |year=2007 |month=March |publisher=CNet.co.uk}}</ref> CNET awarded it a high score of 8.8 out of a possible 10 and voted it as its number one "must-have" gadget,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-8900_7-1008327-1.html |title=Top 10 Must-haves |accessdate=2007-02-22 |author=CNET Staff |date=[[2006-11-21]] |publisher=CNET}}</ref> praising its robust graphical capabilities and stylish exterior design while criticizing its limited selection of available games.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_PlayStation_3_60 GB/4505-6464_7-31355103.html |title= Sony PlayStation 3 (60 GB) Reviews |accessdate=2007-02-03 |last=Carnoy |first=David |date=[[2006-11-14]] |publisher=CNET}}</ref> Hexus Gaming reviewed the PAL version and summed the review up by saying, "…as the PlayStation 3 matures and developers start really pushing it, we’ll see the PlayStation 3 emerge as the console of choice for gaming."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaming.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=8185&page=6 |title=Review :: Sony PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-04-25 |last=Haywood |first=Nick |date=[[2007-03-23]] |publisher=HEXUS.gaming |pages=6 of 6}}</ref> At [[Game Developers Conference|GDC]] 2007, [[Shiny Entertainment]] founder [[David Perry|Dave Perry]] stated, "I think that Sony has made the best machine. It's the best piece of hardware, without question."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=23321 |title=GDC: What's Next for PS3? |accessdate=2007-04-25 |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |date=[[2007-03-07]] |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz}}</ref>
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 +'''Unofficial websites'''
 +* [http://ps3.ign.com/ IGN.com] – PlayStation 3 Coverage
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Silver PlayStation 3 prototype (E3 2005 specs). Note the two additional USB ports, three Gigabit ethernet ports and two HDMI ports.

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ps3.ign.com/articles/636/636848p1.html |title=IGN's Official PlayStation 3 FAQ |date=2007-03-26 |pages=1 of 4 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-04-23}}</ref> Also announced were two configurations of the console, a "60 GB" and "20 GB", for $599/€599 and $499/€499 respectively. The 60 GB would be the only configuration to feature a HDMI port, Wi-Fi internet, and a chrome trim with the logo in silver. It was announced for a global release date, November 11th for Japan and November 17th for North America and Europe.//ps3.ign.com/articles/636/636848p1.html |title=IGN's Official PlayStation 3 FAQ |date=2007-03-26 |pages=1 of 4 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 |accessdate=2007-04-23}}</ref> Also announced were two configurations of the console, a "60 GB" and "20 GB", for $599/€599 and $499/€499 respectively. The 60 GB would be the only configuration to feature a HDMI port, Wi-Fi internet, and a chrome trim with the logo in silver. It was announced for a global release date, November 11th for Japan and November 17th for North America and Europe.

On September 6, 2006, Sony announced that the PAL region (Europe and Oceania) PlayStation 3 launch had been delayed until March 2007, due to a shortage of diodes used in the Blu-ray Disc drive.

ps3.ign.com/articles/734/734349p1.html |accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> the 60 GB version of the system was announced for an open pricing scheme in Japan.<ref name="20 GB HDMI" /> During the show, Sony demonstrated 27 playable PS3 titles running on final hardware.<ref name="IGN">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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. Retrieved on 2006-08-16. </ref>//ps3.ign.com/articles/734/734349p1.html |accessdate=2007-01-15}}</ref> the 60 GB version of the system was announced for an open pricing scheme in Japan.<ref name="20 GB HDMI" /> During the show, Sony demonstrated 27 playable PS3 titles running on final hardware.<ref name="IGN">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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Main article: PlayStation 3 launch

www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/foreigners-and-fights-ps3-jpn-launchs-dark-side-214130.php |publisher=Kotaku |date=2006-11-11 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref> According to Media Create, 81,639 PS3 systems were sold within 24 hours of its introduction in Japan.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.m-create.com/jpn/s ranking.html</ref>//www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/foreigners-and-fights-ps3-jpn-launchs-dark-side-214130.php |publisher=Kotaku |date=2006-11-11 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref> According to Media Create, 81,639 PS3 systems were sold within 24 hours of its introduction in Japan.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.m-create.com/jpn/s ranking.html</ref>

abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2660886 |title=1 Shot in Conn. Playstation Waiting Line |date=2006-11-17 |publisher=ABC News |accessdate=2006-11-17}}</ref> campers robbed at gunpoint,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.kmtr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content id=006518A0-7413-4424-AD12-A235C95257D7</ref> customers shot in a drive-by shooting with BB guns,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/4661551.html</ref> and 60 campers fighting over 10 systems.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.wtopnews.com/?nid=600&sid=978347</ref>//abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2660886 |title=1 Shot in Conn. Playstation Waiting Line |date=2006-11-17 |publisher=ABC News |accessdate=2006-11-17}}</ref> campers robbed at gunpoint,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.kmtr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content id=006518A0-7413-4424-AD12-A235C95257D7</ref> customers shot in a drive-by shooting with BB guns,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/4661551.html</ref> and 60 campers fighting over 10 systems.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.wtopnews.com/?nid=600&sid=978347</ref>

On January 24, 2007, Sony announced that the PlayStation 3 would go on sale on March 23 2007 in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and New Zealand. On March 7, 2007, the 60 GB PlayStation 3 launched in Singapore with a price of S$799.

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On April 20, 2007, the 60 GB PlayStation 3 launched in Russia, priced at 21990 rub./US$880, including sales tax.

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www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/070521.pdf</ref> in one configuration featuring an 80 GB hard drive.<ref name="80 GB in Korea">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=25163</ref> This was the first time the PlayStation 3 had been released with a 80 GB hard disk, and it was speculated that the larger-capacity hard drive may be to accommodate IPTV applications,<ref name="Korea VOD">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/tech view.asp?newsIdx=3324&categoryCode=133</ref> such as the set-top box functionality for Korea Telecom's MegaTV service launched November 20, 2007.<ref name="MegaTV">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///asia.cnet.com/blogs/digihunter/post.htm?id=63001308</ref> South Korea is one of four regions with the 80 GB PlayStation 3 model (North America, Singapore, and Mexico being the others).//www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/070521.pdf</ref> in one configuration featuring an 80 GB hard drive.<ref name="80 GB in Korea">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=25163</ref> This was the first time the PlayStation 3 had been released with a 80 GB hard disk, and it was speculated that the larger-capacity hard drive may be to accommodate IPTV applications,<ref name="Korea VOD">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/tech view.asp?newsIdx=3324&categoryCode=133</ref> such as the set-top box functionality for Korea Telecom's MegaTV service launched November 20, 2007.<ref name="MegaTV">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///asia.cnet.com/blogs/digihunter/post.htm?id=63001308</ref> South Korea is one of four regions with the 80 GB PlayStation 3 model (North America, Singapore, and Mexico being the others).

www.sonystyle.com.mx/mx/site/catalog/ProductDisplay.jsp?parentCatId=cat7390049&category=playstation&tabNum=1&id=CECHE11 Sony Style Mexico]</ref><ref>PlayStation 3 Mexico official website</ref> Local PS3 game standard price is MXN$8,99.<ref>Sony Style Mexico</ref>//www.sonystyle.com.mx/mx/site/catalog/ProductDisplay.jsp?parentCatId=cat7390049&category=playstation&tabNum=1&id=CECHE11 Sony Style Mexico]</ref><ref>PlayStation 3 Mexico official website</ref> Local PS3 game standard price is MXN$8,99.<ref>Sony Style Mexico</ref>

On June 16, 2007, the 80 GB PlayStation 3 model launched in South Korea. On August 6, 2007, the 80 GB PlayStation 3 model was released in North America, bundled with MotorStorm. On September 2007, the 80 GB PlayStation 3 model was released in Singapore.

On November 17, 2007, the 40 GB PlayStation 3 model launched in North America, bundled with Spider-man 3 on Blu-ray Disc.

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Retail configurations

There are four PlayStation 3 hardware models: a "20", "40", "60" and "80" GB model.

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www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060922e.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2007-05-24}}</ref> Bluetooth 2.0,
Gigabit Ethernet, PlayStation backward compatibility<ref name="40GB GameSpot">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamespot.com/news/6180463.html</ref> through software emulation<ref name="ps1_softwareBC"">Modèle:Cite web//www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060922e.pdf</ref> Bluetooth 2.0,
Gigabit Ethernet, PlayStation backward compatibility<ref name="40GB GameSpot">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamespot.com/news/6180463.html</ref> through software emulation<ref name="ps1_softwareBC"">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. Plunkett , Luke (2007-04-11) . . GameSpot . Retrieved on 2007-04-15. </ref>, although the 20 GB model is still on sale in Japan. It is widely speculated that the removal of the 20 GB model from the North American market was probably done in order to save manufacturing costs, as there is a difference in cost between the two aforementioned models of around $30.[citation needed]//www.gamespot.com/news/6168876.html |title=20 GB PlayStation 3 officially discontinued in North America |publisher=GameSpot |date=2007-04-11 |accessdate=2007-04-15}}</ref>, although the 20 GB model is still on sale in Japan. It is widely speculated that the removal of the 20 GB model from the North American market was probably done in order to save manufacturing costs, as there is a difference in cost between the two aforementioned models of around $30.[citation needed] www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5930&Itemid=2 |title=Reeves: No PAL 80GB PS3 Plans |publisher=Interactive Entertainment Today |date=June 102007 |accessdate=2007-08-31}}</ref>//www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5930&Itemid=2 |title=Reeves: No PAL 80GB PS3 Plans |publisher=Interactive Entertainment Today |date=June 102007 |accessdate=2007-08-31}}</ref> www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/402|date=2007-07-09|accessdate=2007-07-11|publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment|title=New 80GB PlayStation 3; New Price on Current 60GB Model}}</ref> to be available beginning August 6, 2007.<ref name="PS3 price drop">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-09-2007/0004621372&EDATE=</ref><ref name="PS3 price drop, Destructoid">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.destructoid.com/sony-admits-to-ps3-price-drop-80gb-ps3-coming-to-america-in-august-update--34648.phtml</ref><ref name="PS3 price drop, Optimum Online">Modèle:Cite news www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.optonline.net/News/AP/Article?articleId=297810&categoryId=22</ref> In addition, Sony announced a price drop in which the 60 GB model would sell for US$499.<ref name="MotorStorm 80">//www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/402|date=2007-07-09|accessdate=2007-07-11|publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment|title=New 80GB PlayStation 3; New Price on Current 60GB Model}}</ref> to be available beginning August 6, 2007.<ref name="PS3 price drop">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-09-2007/0004621372&EDATE=</ref><ref name="PS3 price drop, Destructoid">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.destructoid.com/sony-admits-to-ps3-price-drop-80gb-ps3-coming-to-america-in-august-update--34648.phtml</ref><ref name="PS3 price drop, Optimum Online">Modèle:Cite news www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.optonline.net/News/AP/Article?articleId=297810&categoryId=22</ref> In addition, Sony announced a price drop in which the 60 GB model would sell for US$499.<ref name="MotorStorm 80"> www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26702 |accessdate=2007-07-14 }}</ref> Around this time SCEE President David Reeves and Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated President Kaz Hirai clarified that the North American "price drop" was in fact a clearance sale intended to eliminate stock of the 60 GB unit, the production of which had actually been halted at the time of the price drop announcement. After all 60 GB units were sold, only the 80 GB unit would remain in stores in North America.<ref name="60gbphaseout"> David Jenkins (2007-07-12) . Hirai Confirms Sony America To Phase Out 60GB PS3 Model . Retrieved on 2007-07-14. </ref>//www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26702 |accessdate=2007-07-14 }}</ref> Around this time SCEE President David Reeves and Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated President Kaz Hirai clarified that the North American "price drop" was in fact a clearance sale intended to eliminate stock of the 60 GB unit, the production of which had actually been halted at the time of the price drop announcement. After all 60 GB units were sold, only the 80 GB unit would remain in stores in North America.<ref name="60gbphaseout">Modèle:Cite web kotaku.com/gaming/customer-service/sony-could-run-bc-on-40gb-ps3s-they-just-dont-want-to-308467.php//www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news index.php?story=14685</ref> www.gamespot.com/news/6177923.html?sid=6177923&part=rss&subj=6177923 |accessdate=2007-09-04 }}</ref> According to spokeswoman Kimberly Otzman, retailer supplies for the North American 60 GB model would probably last through October 2007.<ref name="60GB through October">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. White (August 30, 2007 www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=a6AEniYOYRUs) . . Bloomberg.com . Retrieved on 2007-09-02. </ref>//www.gamespot.com/news/6177923.html?sid=6177923&part=rss&subj=6177923 |accessdate=2007-09-04 }}</ref> According to spokeswoman Kimberly Otzman, retailer supplies for the North American 60 GB model would probably last through October 2007.<ref name="60GB through October">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. White (August 30, 2007 www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=a6AEniYOYRUs) . . Bloomberg.com . Retrieved on 2007-09-02. </ref> On October 5, 2007, SCEE announced a 40 GB PlayStation 3 model for release on October 10, 2007, in the PAL territories of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In Australia and New Zealand, the 40 GB model was announced to be released on October 112007, priced at AUD$699 for Australia and $799 for New Zealand. www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/071009ae.html |title=New PLAYSTATION®3 (CECHH00 Series) Comes In Two Color Variations At A New Price |accessdate=2007-10-10 |date=October 10, 2007 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref>//www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/071009ae.html |title=New PLAYSTATION®3 (CECHH00 Series) Comes In Two Color Variations At A New Price |accessdate=2007-10-10 |date=October 10, 2007 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref> uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item80772/Entertainment-like-you%E2%80%99ve-never-seen-before/ |title=Entertainment like you’ve never seen before |accessdate=2007-10-06 |date=October 5, 2007 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref>). Once stocks of 60 GB PAL region model are exhausted, the 40 GB model will be the only one available in the SCEE territories.<ref name="SCEE 40GB" />//uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item80772/Entertainment-like-you%E2%80%99ve-never-seen-before/ |title=Entertainment like you’ve never seen before |accessdate=2007-10-06 |date=October 5, 2007 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref>). Once stocks of 60 GB PAL region model are exhausted, the 40 GB model will be the only one available in the SCEE territories.<ref name="SCEE 40GB" /> On October 112007, the 40 GB PlayStation 3 model was released in Australia and New Zealand. www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/429 |title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces New 40GB PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) Configuration and Price Reduction of Current 80GB Model |accessdate=2007-10-18 |date=October 18, 2007 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref>//www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/429 |title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces New 40GB PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) Configuration and Price Reduction of Current 80GB Model |accessdate=2007-10-18 |date=October 18, 2007 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment}}</ref>
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Differences

www.playstation.com/manual/pdf/PS3-01-1.6_1.pdf PlayStation 3 Safety & Support manual]</ref>, Memory Stick/PRO/Duo) and a chrome coloured trim.<ref name="specs">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/TechnicalSpecifications</ref> In terms of hardware, the 80 GB model released in South Korea is identical to the 60 GB model released in Europe and Australia (European territories), except for the difference in hard drive size.<ref name="80 GB in Korea" /> Like the South Korean and Europe models, the North American 80 GB model also excludes the PlayStation 2 "Emotion Engine" CPU chip. However, it still keeps the "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU <ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2007/0314/kaigai344.htm</ref>. Due to emulating of the "Emotion Engine", the level of compatibility was reduced (see Removal of hardware support for more details). The 40 GB model has two USB ports instead of the four USB ports on other models, and does not include a multi memory card port, SACD support, or any backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles. This was due to the removal of "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU, which stripped the unit of all PlayStation 2 based hardware.<ref name="SCEE 40GB" />//www.playstation.com/manual/pdf/PS3-01-1.6_1.pdf PlayStation 3 Safety & Support manual]</ref>, Memory Stick/PRO/Duo) and a chrome coloured trim.<ref name="specs">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/TechnicalSpecifications</ref> In terms of hardware, the 80 GB model released in South Korea is identical to the 60 GB model released in Europe and Australia (European territories), except for the difference in hard drive size.<ref name="80 GB in Korea" /> Like the South Korean and Europe models, the North American 80 GB model also excludes the PlayStation 2 "Emotion Engine" CPU chip. However, it still keeps the "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU <ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2007/0314/kaigai344.htm</ref>. Due to emulating of the "Emotion Engine", the level of compatibility was reduced (see Removal of hardware support for more details). The 40 GB model has two USB ports instead of the four USB ports on other models, and does not include a multi memory card port, SACD support, or any backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles. This was due to the removal of "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU, which stripped the unit of all PlayStation 2 based hardware.<ref name="SCEE 40GB" />

www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17035 |title=20 GB PlayStation 3 will be upgradeable, says Sony |work=gamesindustry.biz |accessdate=2006-05-16}}</ref> Nevertheless, as the model features four USB 2.0 ports, wireless networking and flash memory card support can already be obtained through the use of widely available external USB adapters.//www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17035 |title=20 GB PlayStation 3 will be upgradeable, says Sony |work=gamesindustry.biz |accessdate=2006-05-16}}</ref> Nevertheless, as the model features four USB 2.0 ports, wireless networking and flash memory card support can already be obtained through the use of widely available external USB adapters.

www.mcvuk.com/news/28743/40GB-PS3-boasts-revised-architecture |title=40GB PS3 boasts revised architecture |publisher=MCV |date=2007-10-31 |accessdate=2007-10-31}}</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.engadget.com/2007/10/30/40gb-ps3-features-65nm-chips-lower-power-consumption/</ref>, Sony has revealed that this is indeed correct after an initial denial. <ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/articles/833/833700p1.html</ref>//www.mcvuk.com/news/28743/40GB-PS3-boasts-revised-architecture |title=40GB PS3 boasts revised architecture |publisher=MCV |date=2007-10-31 |accessdate=2007-10-31}}</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.engadget.com/2007/10/30/40gb-ps3-features-65nm-chips-lower-power-consumption/</ref>, Sony has revealed that this is indeed correct after an initial denial. <ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/articles/833/833700p1.html</ref>

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Sales and production costs

Modèle:Seealso

Feature 20 GB
(NTSC)<ref name="specs" />

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60 GB
(NTSC)<ref name="specs" /> 		60 GB
(PAL)<ref name="specs" /> 		80 GB
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USB 2.0 ports Modèle:Yes Modèle:Partial Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes
Colors Piano Black Piano Black, Ceramic White (Asia) Piano Black Piano Black Piano Black
802.11 b/g Wi-Fi Modèle:No Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes
Flash card readers Modèle:No Modèle:No Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes
Chrome trim Modèle:No Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes
SACD support Modèle:Yes Modèle:No Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes Modèle:Yes
PS2 compatibility Modèle:Yes Modèle:No Modèle:Yes Modèle:Partial Modèle:Partial
First Availability Nov 2006 Oct 2007 Nov 2006 Mar 2007 Aug 2007
In Production Modèle:Partial Modèle:Yes Modèle:No Modèle:No Modèle:Yes
Region Units sold First available
Japan

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North America

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17 November, 2006
PAL territories

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23 March 2007 (more...)
Worldwide

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ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746482p1.html |title=Sony Losing Almost $250 per Console |accessdate=2006-11-17 |last=Goldstein |first=Hilary |date=2006-11-16 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 }}</ref> however, they were priced at US$499 and US$599, respectively.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///e3.gamespot.com/story.html?sid=6149470</ref> The high manufacturing costs meant that every unit was sold at a loss of approximately $250,<ref name="loss IGN" /> contributing to Sony's games division posting an operating loss of ¥232.3 billion (US$1.97 billion) in the fiscal year ending March 2007.<ref name="PS3 launch hits Sony profits">Modèle:Cite news www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=25038</ref> In April 2007, soon after these results were published, Ken Kutaragi, the head of gaming at Sony, announced plans to retire. Various news agencies, including The Times<ref> Playstation boss pays the price of weak sales 

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. Retrieved on 2007-04-27. </ref> and The Wall Street Journal<ref name="Kutaragi, Joystiq">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///psp.joystiq.com/2007/04/26/sonys-ken-kutaragi-announces-plans-to-retire/2</ref> reported that this was due to poor sales, whilst SCEI maintains that Kutaragi had been planning his retirement for six months prior to the announcement.<ref name="Kutaragi, Joystiq" />//ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746482p1.html |title=Sony Losing Almost $250 per Console |accessdate=2006-11-17 |last=Goldstein |first=Hilary |date=2006-11-16 |publisher=IGN PlayStation 3 }}</ref> however, they were priced at US$499 and US$599, respectively.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///e3.gamespot.com/story.html?sid=6149470</ref> The high manufacturing costs meant that every unit was sold at a loss of approximately $250,<ref name="loss IGN" /> contributing to Sony's games division posting an operating loss of ¥232.3 billion (US$1.97 billion) in the fiscal year ending March 2007.<ref name="PS3 launch hits Sony profits">Modèle:Cite news www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=25038</ref> In April 2007, soon after these results were published, Ken Kutaragi, the head of gaming at Sony, announced plans to retire. Various news agencies, including The Times<ref>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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. Retrieved on 2007-04-27. </ref> and The Wall Street Journal<ref name="Kutaragi, Joystiq">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///psp.joystiq.com/2007/04/26/sonys-ken-kutaragi-announces-plans-to-retire/2</ref> reported that this was due to poor sales, whilst SCEI maintains that Kutaragi had been planning his retirement for six months prior to the announcement.<ref name="Kutaragi, Joystiq" />

www.gwn.com/news/story.php/id/11135/Sony_Set_To_Cut_Playstation_3_Costs.html |title=Sony Set To Cut Playstation 3 Costs |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=2007-02-06 |publisher=gwn.com}}</ref> and falling hardware costs.<ref name="PSU hardware costs">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.psu.com/node/10645</ref><ref name="PS3fanboy hardware costs">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down/</ref> The cost of manufacturing Cell microprocessors has fallen dramatically as a result of moving to the 65 nm production process<ref>{{cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.dailytech.com/IBM+Shrinks+Cell+Broadband+Engine+to+65nm+Process/article6454c.htm |title=IBM Shrinks Cell Broadband Engine to 65nm Process |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=2007-03-13 |publisher=dailytech.com}}</ref><ref name="PS3fanboy hardware costs" /> and Blu-ray diodes being around $100 cheaper to manufacture.<ref name="PSU hardware costs" /><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///gameinformer.com/News/Story/200705/N07.0507.1105.54109.htm</ref>//www.gwn.com/news/story.php/id/11135/Sony_Set_To_Cut_Playstation_3_Costs.html |title=Sony Set To Cut Playstation 3 Costs |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=2007-02-06 |publisher=gwn.com}}</ref> and falling hardware costs.<ref name="PSU hardware costs">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.psu.com/node/10645</ref><ref name="PS3fanboy hardware costs">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down/</ref> The cost of manufacturing Cell microprocessors has fallen dramatically as a result of moving to the 65 nm production process<ref>{{cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.dailytech.com/IBM+Shrinks+Cell+Broadband+Engine+to+65nm+Process/article6454c.htm |title=IBM Shrinks Cell Broadband Engine to 65nm Process |accessdate=2007-07-15 |date=2007-03-13 |publisher=dailytech.com}}</ref><ref name="PS3fanboy hardware costs" /> and Blu-ray diodes being around $100 cheaper to manufacture.<ref name="PSU hardware costs" /><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///gameinformer.com/News/Story/200705/N07.0507.1105.54109.htm</ref>

The cumulative reduction in production costs is as follows:

  • Blu-ray (cost reduction: US$100)
  • Cell B.E. (cost reduction: US$29 – US$40)
  • EE removal (cost reduction: US$27)
  • Chipset Modifications: Sony has removed a CXD9208GP, 2 RDRAM chips (US$5), and some passives and are planning on moving the RSX graphics chip from 90 nm to 65 nm production process and "the unification of separate smaller ICs — such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi — into single chip solutions and a change to a more specialized Southbridge." (cost reduction: unknown)

www.xbitlabs.com/news/cpu/display/20070312121941.html |title=IBM Produces Cell Processor Using New Fabrication Technology |accessdate=2007-07-18 |date=2007-03-12 |publisher=xbitlabs.com}}</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20070226073502.html</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20070226073502.html</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.chipworks.com/blogs.aspx?id=3252</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.chipworks.com/blogs.aspx?id=3252</ref><ref>{{cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down/

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On January 7, 2007, Sony met its goal of shipping 1 million units to North America.<ref name="1 Million PS3 sold">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/07/ap/business/mainD8MGN9J80.shtml</ref> Just over a week later, on January 16, 2007, Sony confirmed they had shipped 1 million units in Japan, bringing the worldwide total to over 2 million shipped.<ref name="2 million PS3s shipped worldwide">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news index.php?story=12408</ref> As of April 1, 2007, approximately 5.5 million units had been shipped worldwide.<ref name="PS3 launch hits Sony profits" />

In the worldwide marketplace, the PlayStation 3 is currently behind its competitor systems, the Xbox 360 and the Wii, both overall and in monthly sales. In Japan, the Wii outsold the PS3 by 3 to 1 in August, 4 to 1 in July, 6.5 to 1 in June, 5.6 to 1 in May and 4 to 1 in April;</small><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry sectors/technology/article2377818.ece</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///money.cnn.com/2007/08/03/news/international/bc.nintendo.sony.game.reut/?postversion=2007080309</ref><ref name="Forbes Sales">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2007/06/05/afx3788348.html</ref><ref name="Wii Outsells PS3">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.warcry.com/news/view/73569-Six-to-One-Nintendo-Wii-Outsells-Playstation-3-in-Japan</ref> likewise the PS3 sold 2.5 times more units in June than the Xbox 360. In Japan, 2,800,576 Wiis have been sold in total, compared to 1,143,798 PS3s; however the Xbox 360, which was released almost a year earlier than its competitors has sold only 380,131 units.<ref name="2007-07-05 Japan">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6265368.stm</ref><ref name="2007-07-02 Japan">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///palgn.com.au/article.php?id=8051</ref>

In North America, the PS3 was outsold 4.4 to 1 by the Wii and 2.2 to 1 by the Xbox 360 in June 2007, and sold the least units of any seventh generation console in the period January through April.<ref name="North America sales">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3159628</ref> Additionally, the PS3 saw the largest drop in sales of the three systems, selling 37% less in April than the previous month; Sony has attributed the poor sales in April to a lack of new software for the console.<ref name="North America sales" /> In many cases, the system has been outsold by its predecessor, the PlayStation 2.

Sony has stated that the PS3 has been consistently outselling its competitors in Australia, although it still lags behind both in total units sold.<ref name="Sony PS3 winning console war in Australia">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/gaming/games-consoles/news/sony-ps3-winning-console-war-in-australia?articleid=1808034948</ref>

From October 2007 to November 2007, sales of the PlayStation 3 went up by 285% in the United States.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=31531</ref> Sony CEO Howard Stringer contributes the growth to a price cut and Nintendo's problems with production of the Wii system.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/ptech/11/15/playstation.sales.ap/index.html</ref>

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Games

Main articles: List of PlayStation 3 games, Chronology of PlayStation 3 games, and List of PlayStation Network games

The PlayStation 3 launched in North America on November 17, 2006 with a total of twelve titles and another three were released before the end of the year.<ref name="IGN FAQ 3">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/articles/636/636848p3.html</ref> After five days of sales it was confirmed that first person shooter Resistance: Fall of Man from Insomniac Games was the top-selling game, and was heavily praised by numerous video game websites, including GameSpot and IGN, both of whom awarded it with their PlayStation 3 Game of the Year award for 2006.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamespot.com/special features/bestof2006/platform/index.html?page=9</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///bestof.ign.com/2006/ps3/39.html</ref> Some titles missed the launch window and were delayed until early 2007, such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, F.E.A.R. and Sonic the Hedgehog. During the Japanese launch, Ridge Racer 7 was the top-selling launch title, while Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire also fared well in sales; both of which were offerings from Namco Bandai. The PlayStation 3 launched in Europe with twenty-four titles, including games that were not offered in the North American and Japanese launched, such as Formula One Championship Edition, MotorStorm and Virtua Fighter 5. Resistance: Fall of Man and MotorStorm have been the most successful titles so far; each has sold over one million copies worldwide.<ref>Comments for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) on the Video Game Prediction Market, the simExchange</ref> Subsequently both games are to receive sequels.<ref name="Sequel1"> Evolution Studios 



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At E3 2007, Sony was able to show off a number of their upcoming video games for the PlayStation 3, including Heavenly Sword, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, all of which are set for release in 2007. They also showed off a number of titles set for a 2008 release; most notably Killzone 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2004 first person shooter. LittleBigPlanet was also demonstrated during the event and subsequently won the award for 'Most Original' game of the show.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///kotaku.com/gaming/game-critics-awards/best-of-e3-2007-winners-284570.php</ref> A completely new title called Infamous was also presented to the media, expanding on the ever-growing sandbox genre. Several PlayStation Network titles were also on display, including SOCOM: Confrontation and Warhawk, both of which will be released as downloads via the PlayStation Store as well as on Blu-ray Disc.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/objects/906/906076.html</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/objects/748/748468.html</ref> It was also revealed that the first-person shooter Haze will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3,<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///uk.gamespot.com/news/6177964.html?action=convert&om clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;1</ref> adding to the selection of exclusive titles available for the holiday season. Perhaps the biggest announcement, however, was that the highly-anticipated Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be released only on the PlayStation 3, amid rumors that the game would appear on other platforms. Two other important exclusive titles to be released by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3, Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII, a dual installment in the Fabula Nova Crystallis compilation, were shown at TGS 2007 in order to appease the Japanese market,<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=26586</ref> as well as other exclusive titles such as White Knight Story and Yakuza 3.

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Development

The PlayStation 3 is based on open and publicly available application programming interfaces. Sony has selected several technologies and arranged several sublicensing agreements to create an advanced software development kit for developers.

Open standards for OpenGL, matrix algorithms, and scene data are specified by the Khronos Group, and are intended to work with nVidia's Cg programming language. Scene data are stored with COLLADA v1.4, an open, XML-based file format.<ref name="collada">Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamespot.com/news/2005/07/29/news 6130037.html</ref> Rendering uses PSGL, a modified version of OpenGL ES 1.0 (OpenGL ES 2.0 compliant except for the use of Cg instead of GLSL), with extensions specifically aimed at the PS3.<ref name="psgl_slides_7">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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Sublicensed technology includes complete game engines, physics libraries, and special libraries. Engines include Epic's Unreal engine 3.0. Physics libraries include AGEIA's PhysX SDK, NovodeX,<ref name="novodex">Modèle:Cite press release</ref> and Havok's physics and animation engines.<ref>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}.


. Retrieved on 2006-08-01. </ref> Other tools include Nvidia's Cg 1.5 (a C-like shading language, which HLSL was based upon), SpeedTree RT by Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. (high-quality virtual foliage in real time), and Kynogon's Kynapse 4.0 "large scale A.I."<ref name="kynapse">Modèle:Cite press release</ref>

Sony has considered using IPv6, the next generation of the Internet Protocol.<ref>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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Some titles, such as Genji: Days of the Blade and Ridge Racer 7, allow users to install 4–5 GB of game data to the hard drive, which dramatically improves load times. In Genji, for example, the cached data reduces load times from 15 seconds to around 4 seconds.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news index.php?story=11365</ref>

Recently, Sony announced a new tool set that will be free to all developers known as "PlayStation Edge" that will offer highly optimized lightweight libraries for CELL SPUs. These libraries will provide code for animation, compression (expected to greatly improve loading times), and many more features. The package will also provide 'GCM Replay', a powerful RSX profiling tool to allow developers to gain the most out of the PlayStation 3's graphics chip.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamespot.com/news/6166945.html</ref>

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Backward compatibility

Modèle:Seealso Sony stated that every PlayStation and PlayStation 2 game that observes its respective system's TRC (Technical Requirements Checklist) would be playable on PS3 at launch. SCE president Ken Kutaragi asked developers to adhere to the TRC to facilitate compatibility with future PlayStations, stating that the company was having some difficulty getting backward compatibility with games that had not followed the TRCs. Initial NTSC PS3 units include the CPU/rasterizer combination chip used in the slim PS2 (EE+GS) to achieve backward compatibility.<ref name="ps2chip ign">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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Initially, at launch, approximately 3% of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titles had minor compatibility issues, including poor audio, system freezes or controller malfunctions.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.nytimes.com/2006/11/15/technology/15sony.html? r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin</ref> Popular games reported to have these glitches included Tekken 5 and Gran Turismo 4.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745439p1.html</ref> Many games had also been reported to have problems with garbled or unreadable text on-screen and generally blurry image quality, but the January 24, 2007 software release, which updated the system to version 1.50, has fully resolved this issue.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/articles/758/758306p1.html</ref>

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Removal of hardware support

In order to reduce manufacturing costs,<ref name="Backwards compatibility, Edge">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.edge-online.co.uk/archives/2007/02/sony rethinks p.php</ref> the Emotion Engine (EE) is not included in European, Australian and South Korean systems.<ref name="80 GB in Korea" /><ref name="Backwards compatibility, TechOn">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS EN/20061108/123308</ref> The 80 GB model released in North America also lacks the Emotion Engine (EE) CPU as well.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=26520</ref> Software emulation of the Emotion Engine is used in instead and as a result, backward compatibility for PlayStation 2 games is reduced.<ref name="Backwards compatibility, Edge" /> Backward compatibility is improved periodically through PlayStation 3 System Software updates, however Sony has stated that its focus will eventually shift to developing content exclusively for the PS3.<ref name="Euro press rel">Modèle:Cite press release</ref><ref name="Backwards compatibility, Edge" /><ref name="Backwards compatibility, IGN">Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/774/774133p1.html</ref> In the 40 GB model, backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles was omitted completely due to the removal of the PlayStation 2's "Graphics Synthesizer" GPU which omitted all PS2 based hardware from the system;<ref name="SCEE 40GB" /> however, compatibility for most PlayStation titles will still be provided through software emulation on the 40GB unit.<ref name="40GB GameSpot" />

faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/ compatibility list]; 1,782 of the 2,451 PS2 games (72%) released in Europe were playable on the European PS3, subsequent system software updates have improved software backwards compatibility and added support for upscaling of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games up to 1080p resolution.<ref> PLAYSTATION 3 System Software updates - Update features (ver 1.80) 

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. Retrieved on 2007-07-07. </ref> Upscaling can improve picture quality in some situations.<ref> Rob Burman 



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. Retrieved on 2007-07-07. </ref>//faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/ compatibility list]; 1,782 of the 2,451 PS2 games (72%) released in Europe were playable on the European PS3, subsequent system software updates have improved software backwards compatibility and added support for upscaling of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games up to 1080p resolution.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/guides/detail/item65498/Update-features-(ver-1-80)/</ref> Upscaling can improve picture quality in some situations.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/793/793775p1.html</ref>

The Japanese PlayStation and PlayStation 2 game compatibility database has been updated with system software update version 1.93 in September 2007 and is also available on the official Japanese PlayStation website.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/status/</ref>

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Operating system

Main article: PlayStation 3 System Software

www.playstation.com Official PlayStation website] to their PCs and then storage media, from which the update can be installed to the system. Updates can also be installed from game discs that require the updates to be able to play the game.//www.playstation.com Official PlayStation website] to their PCs and then storage media, from which the update can be installed to the system. Updates can also be installed from game discs that require the updates to be able to play the game.

The latest version of the software, 2.10, was released on December 17, 2007. This update made the PS3 compatible with Blu-ray profile 1.1, added a new music visualization, added the ability to change voice pitch in the console’s chat function, and added support for DivX, XviD,<ref>Modèle:Cite webkotaku.com/gaming/customer-service/sony-could-run-bc-on-40gb-ps3s-they-just-dont-want-to-308467.php//www.gizmag.com/ps3-gets-divx-xvid-playback/8545/</ref> and VC-1 (WMV) codecs.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///blog.us.playstation.com/2007/12/17/firmware-update-v210/</ref>
Version 2.01 was released on November 19, 2007. That update fixed some of the stability issues with the PS3’s network connection and repaired some problems with Remote Start.<ref>Modèle:Cite webkotaku.com/gaming/customer-service/sony-could-run-bc-on-40gb-ps3s-they-just-dont-want-to-308467.php//www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates?DCMP=ILC-PS3 1304&LINK=PS3SU</ref>

Version 2.00, released on November 8, 2007, added the ability to customize the XMB using themes; support for the DualShock 3 controller; the ability to create custom playlists for music and photos; more options for grouping content under XMB tabs, and the ability to remotely turn the PS3 on and off from a PSP using Remote Play.<ref>Modèle:Cite webkotaku.com/gaming/customer-service/sony-could-run-bc-on-40gb-ps3s-they-just-dont-want-to-308467.php//uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/guides/detail/item84925/</ref>


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Graphical user interface

Main articles: XrossMediaBar and PlayStation 3 System Software#Graphical User Interface

The PlayStation 3 version of the XrossMediaBar (pronounced Cross Media Bar, or abbreviated XMB) includes 9 categories of options. These include: Users, Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, Network, PlayStation Network, and Friends (similar to the PlayStation Portable media bar). The PS3 includes the ability to store various master and secondary user profiles, manage and explore photos with or without a musical slideshow, play music and copy audio CD tracks to an attached storage device, play movies and video files from the hard disk drive, an optional USB mass storage or Flash card, or an optical disc (Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video or VCD), compatibility for a USB keyboard and mouse, and a full web browser supporting in/compatible file download function. The Friends menu allows mail with emoticon and attached picture features and video chat which requires an optional PlayStation Eye or Eyetoy webcam. The Network menu allows online shopping through the PlayStation Store.

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Media playback

See here for a complete list of the media formats supported by the PlayStation 3.

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Linux

Main article: Linux for PlayStation 3
Wikibooks Linux Guide has a page concerning the
PlayStation 3

Sony has included an option in the XMB menu to install other operating systems.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/osinstall.html</ref> Among other Linux distributions, Ubuntu, Fedora 8, Gentoo, Debian, and Yellow Dog have been run on the PS3.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=343113</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///whitesanjuro.googlepages.com/</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.keshi.org/moin/moin.cgi/PS3/Debian/Live</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamespot.com/news/6162316.html?sid=6162316</ref>

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PlayStation Network

Main articles: PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store
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Official logo of the PlayStation Network

In response to Microsoft's success on their Xbox Live network, Sony announced a unified online service for the PlayStation 3 system at the 2006 PlayStation Business Briefing meeting in Tokyo. Sony has confirmed that the service will be always connected,<ref name="PNP always on">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. </ref> free and include multiplayer support; however, developers are permitted to charge a subscription fee, as is common with MMO games. Also, the registration interface can only be accessed through the PS3 system interface.<ref>{{cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/playstation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=168&p_created=1163705551&p_sid=TUYxF3si&p_accessibility=0&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NTQmcF9wcm9kcz0xMTYmcF9jYXRzPTAmcF9wdj0xLjExNiZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1 |title=Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - How do I set up my PLAYSTATION®Network master account or sub account? |accessdate=2007-01-19 |work=SCEA Regional Online Manual |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |pages=1 of 4}}</ref>

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Credit cards and electronic money (via the Edy system) are two ways PlayStation 3 owners in Japan can purchase content through the Japanese PlayStation Store. On May 8, 2007 Sony Computer Entertainment announced PlayStation Network Cards,<ref>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. </ref> a form of electronic money that can be used with the Store. PlayStation Network Tickets, available in units of 1,000, 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 yen, can be purchased at convenience stores throughout Japan. Each ticket contains a 12 alphanumeric code which can be inputted to the PlayStation Network to place credits in the virtual wallet.

The tickets are available through electronic kiosks at 26,000 convenience stores, including Lawsons, Family Mart, Daily Yamazaki, Ministop and Sunkus. There is also 26,000 post office ATM machines for use to pay for the tickets, although registration is required first via a special mobile website.

A similar PlayStation Network Card system based on actual cards instead of tickets has been introduced in South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan in summer 2007.

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PlayStation Home

Main article: PlayStation Home
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The PlayStation Home logo

During the 2007 Game Developers Conference, Sony announced PlayStation Home, a new free-to-download community based service for the PlayStation Network, which allows users to create an avatar character for their PlayStation 3 system. This avatar will get its own apartment, which can be adorned by items players can receive in several achievements. In the future the service will also expand, allowing players to have more sorts of clothing, as well as hold pets. Home will be a Second Life-like experience and will allow gamers everywhere to interact in a virtual world. Home will also act as a meeting place of sorts for players who want to play multiplayer games on the PlayStation 3. During a video demonstration of Home, Sony said that a Home icon and options will be added to the Cross Media Bar (XMB), so it is expected to be available through a firmware update or separate download from within the PlayStation Store. A closed beta is currently in progress in Europe, while an open beta will be available sometime this fall.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/articles/784/784759p1.html</ref> At the 2007 Tokyo Game Show, Sony announced that the final worldwide launch of Home, which had originally been scheduled for the fall of 2007, will now take place in the spring of 2008. SCEI President and Group CEO Kaz Hirai later explained that the launch was delayed for further testing and feedback evaluation to provide the best possible experience upon launch.<ref> Clements , Ryan 


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PlayStation Portable connectivity

Modèle:Further The PlayStation Portable can connect with the PlayStation 3 in many ways, including in-game connectivity. For example, Formula One: Championship Edition, a racing game, was shown at E3 2006 using a PSP as a real-time rear-view mirror.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///ps3.ign.com/articles/705/705926p1.html</ref> Although this feature did not make it in the final release, Sony confirmed that such connectivity between the two systems remains an option for the future.<ref> Martijn Müller 



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.</ref> In addition, it is possible to download PlayStation 1 games to the PlayStation 3 from the PlayStation Store. These games were not originally playable on the PS3; however, they could be sent to a PSP, and played using the PSP's PlayStation Emulator. Sony added support for playing downloaded PS titles on PS3 on April 18, 2007, with the update to firmware revision 1.70.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/downloadable-ps1-games-hit-the-psp-provided-you-have-a-ps3-220164.php</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154561</ref>

Sony has also demonstrated the PSP playing back video content, including 1080p content from the PlayStation 3 hard disk across an ad-hoc wireless network. This feature is referred to as Remote Play located under the browser icon on both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Portable. Remote play has since expanded to allow remote access to the PS3 via PSP from any wireless access point in the world.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///psp.ign.com/articles/740/740689p1.html</ref>

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PlayStation 3 cluster

Main article: Playstation 3 cluster

Given the computing capabilities of the machine, there is some interest in using PS3 to build supercomputers for high-performance computing,<ref name="scientistpc">Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.consolewatcher.com/2006/08/building-supercomputer-using-playstation-3</ref> as the NCSA has already built a cluster based on the PlayStation 2.<ref> Scientific Computing on the Sony PlayStation 2 

. NCSA

.</ref> Terra Soft Solutions has a version of Yellow Dog Linux for the PlayStation 3,<ref> Terra Soft to Provide Linux for PLAYSTATION 3 

. Terra Soft

.</ref> and sells PS3s with Linux pre-installed,<ref> Linux pre-installed on PS3 

. Terra Soft

.</ref> in single units, and 6 and 32 node clusters.<ref> Linux clusters 

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. Retrieved on 2007-06-05. </ref> In addition, RapidMind is pushing their stream programming package for the PS3.<ref> RapidMind and Terra Soft partner to unleash PlayStation 3 for Linux 

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On January 3 2007, Dr. Frank Mueller, Associate Professor of Computer Science at NCSU, clustered 8 PS3s. Mueller commented that the 512 MB of system RAM is a limitation for this particular application, and is considering attempting to retrofit more RAM. Software includes: Fedora Core 5 Linux ppc64, www.physorg.com/news92674403.html | title= Engineer Creates First Academic Playstation 3 Computing Cluster | publisher = PhysOrg.com | accessdate =}}</ref><ref> NC State Engineer Creates First Academic Playstation 3 Computing Cluster 

. College of Engineering, North Carolina State University

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On March 15, 2007, SCE and Stanford University announced that the Folding@home project would be expanded to the PS3.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.scei.co.jp/folding/en/</ref> This program allows PS3 owners to lend the computing power of their consoles to help study the problem of improper protein folding.

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Silver PlayStation 3 prototype at E3 2006
Main article: PlayStation 3 hardware

The original unit is convex on its left side (when vertical; the top side is convex when horizontal) and has a sleek black finish, with the Playstation logo on the left side. Playstation designer Teiyu Goto stated that the Spider-man-font-inspired "logo was one of the first elements [SCEI president Ken Kutaragi] decided on and the logo may have been the motivating force behind the shape of PS3."<ref>http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=161017</ref>

The Playstation 3 features a slot-loading 2x speed Blu-ray Disc drive for games, Blu-ray movies, DVDs and many other formats. It was originally available with hard drives of 20 and 60 GB (only the 60 GB model was available in PAL regions). An 80 GB model has since been introduced in NTSC regions (see above), while a 40 GB model has been introduced in all regions. All PS3 models have user-upgradeable 2.5" SATA hard drives. The PlayStation 3 uses the IBM-designed Cell microprocessor as its CPU, utilizing seven of the eight "synergistic processing elements" (often shortened to SPE). The eighth SPE is disabled to improve chip yields i.e. chips do not have to be discarded if one of the SPEs is defective. Graphics processing is handled by the NVIDIA RSX, which can output resolutions from 480i/576i SD up to 1080i/1080p full HD, the PlayStation 3 has 256 MB of XDR main memory and 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory for the RSX.

Numerous accessories for the console have been developed for the system, including the wireless SIXAXIS controller, the BD Remote controller, the PlayStation Eye camera and the upcoming PlayTV DVB-T tuner/digital video recorder accessory.<ref name="PlayTV press release">Modèle:Cite press release</ref>

The system has Bluetooth 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 and HDMI 1.3a built in on all models. Wi-Fi networking is also built-in on the 40, 60 and 80 GB models while a flash card reader (which is compatible with MemoryStick, SD/MMC, and CompactFlash/Microdrive media) is built-in on 60 and 80 GB models.

At its press conference at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show, Sony announced the DualShock 3 (trademarked DUALSHOCK 3), a PlayStation 3 controller with the same function and design as the SIXAXIS, but with vibration capability included.<ref name="DualShock 3 PR">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/070920be.html</ref> Hands-on accounts describe the controller as being noticeably heavier than the standard SIXAXIS controller, and capable of vibration forces comparable to the DualShock 2.<ref name="TGS DualShock 3 hands-on">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamespot.com/news/6179170.html</ref> It will be released in Japan in November 2007, while a Spring 2008 release date has been scheduled for Europe and North America.

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The PlayStation 3 was first advertised in the U.S. in September 2006, in which several TV advertisements demonstrated some of the features of the system. In early 2007, Sony Computer Entertainment began to market the system in Europe, with the marketing slogan "This is Living".

Some journalists have judged the relative ease with which it is possible to buy a PlayStation 3 in stores in the U.S. and Japan, compared with the scarcity of the Wii, as evidence of lukewarm consumer demand for the system.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20070117123243.html</ref> There have also been reports that some Japanese retailers were discounting the system as early as January 2007 to stimulate demand.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///digitalbattle.com/2007/01/22/ps3-price-cut-by-japanese-retailers/</ref>

www.eisa-awards.eu/2007/view/hof</ref> Both Home Theater Magazine and Ultimate AV have given the system's Blu-ray playback very favorable reviews, stating that the quality of playback exceeds that of many current standalone Blu-ray players.<ref> Chiarella , Chris 



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. Retrieved on 2007-02-22. </ref>//www.eisa-awards.eu/2007/view/hof</ref> Both Home Theater Magazine and Ultimate AV have given the system's Blu-ray playback very favorable reviews, stating that the quality of playback exceeds that of many current standalone Blu-ray players.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.hometheatermag.com/playstation3/1206playstation3/</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.guidetohometheater.com/hddiscplayers/1206ps3blu/index3.html</ref> Audiophile Audition said of the PS3 "The PS3 is an amazing product both in terms of performance as well as flexibility."<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=2939</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.guidetohometheater.com/hddiscplayers/1206ps3blu/index3.html</ref>

The PS3 was given the number-eight spot on PC World magazine’s list of “The Top 21 Tech Screwups of 2006,” where it was criticized for being “Late, Expensive, and Incompatible.”<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.pcworld.com/article/id,128265-page,4-c,industrynews/article.html</ref> GamesRadar ranked the PS3 as the top item in a feature about game-related PR disasters, asking how Sony managed to "take one of the most anticipated game systems of all time and — within the space of a year — turn it into a hate object reviled by the entire internet", but added that despite its problems the system had "untapped potential."<ref>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}. 

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.</ref> In the interview, Tretton attributed the negative reception to people "waiting for [the PS3] to slip up, and we haven't, so people try to create stories that aren't there." Tretton also scoffed at a comment made by EGM that PS3s were not flying off store shelves, telling the interviewers, "If you can find a PS3 anywhere in North America that's been on shelves for more than five minutes, I'll give you 1,200 bucks for it."<ref>;Modèle:Cite journal</ref> In the same article, Tretton was asked about the missing 2nd HDMI port and the missing LAN hub. He claimed that he has no knowledge of Sony ever saying such a thing, even after being shown the E3 handout from 2005. Some have speculated that this, along with many other reasons, helped turn off some of the more intense gamers to not buying the system for the first couple of months (and even help spread the negative press about it), since it lacked in those capabilities.//www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3158106 BattleStation!]|journal=Electronic Gaming Monthly|issue=214|year=2007|month=February|pages=106}}</ref> In the interview, Tretton attributed the negative reception to people "waiting for [the PS3] to slip up, and we haven't, so people try to create stories that aren't there." Tretton also scoffed at a comment made by EGM that PS3s were not flying off store shelves, telling the interviewers, "If you can find a PS3 anywhere in North America that's been on shelves for more than five minutes, I'll give you 1,200 bucks for it."<ref>;Modèle:Cite journal</ref> In the same article, Tretton was asked about the missing 2nd HDMI port and the missing LAN hub. He claimed that he has no knowledge of Sony ever saying such a thing, even after being shown the E3 handout from 2005. Some have speculated that this, along with many other reasons, helped turn off some of the more intense gamers to not buying the system for the first couple of months (and even help spread the negative press about it), since it lacked in those capabilities.

www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=aT85VZmuLFtGkO9m1HSsJ2PdSlh7Sc0b&page= Nintendo's Incomparable Wii Console Launches Nov. 19; MSRP $250.00], nintendo.com</ref>) and the Xbox 360 (MSRP $349).<ref name="Review, Trusted Reviews"> Riyad Emeran 



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     (2007-03-01)
   
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. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. </ref><ref name="Review, Trusted Reviews" /> with Business Week stating it was "more impressed with what it could do than with what it currently does."<ref> Cliff Edwards 



     (2006-11-16)
   
.    PS3: Soon to Be a Great System 
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. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. </ref>//www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=aT85VZmuLFtGkO9m1HSsJ2PdSlh7Sc0b&page= Nintendo's Incomparable Wii Console Launches Nov. 19; MSRP $250.00], nintendo.com</ref>) and the Xbox 360 (MSRP $349).<ref name="Review, Trusted Reviews">Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.trustedreviews.com/gaming/review/2007/03/23/Sony-PlayStation-3/p15</ref> Others noted the lack of high quality launch titles,<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?reviewid=698</ref><ref name="Review, Trusted Reviews" /> with Business Week stating it was "more impressed with what it could do than with what it currently does."<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2006/tc20061116 664610.htm</ref>

Conversely, CNET United Kingdom praised the PlayStation 3 saying, "the PS3 is a versatile and impressive piece of home-entertainment equipment that lives up to the hype … the PS3 is well worth its hefty price tag."<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///tech.uk.msn.com/features/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4370234</ref> CNET awarded it a high score of 8.8 out of a possible 10 and voted it as its number one "must-have" gadget,<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///reviews.cnet.com/4520-8900 7-1008327-1.html</ref> praising its robust graphical capabilities and stylish exterior design while criticizing its limited selection of available games.<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///reviews.cnet.com/Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB/4505-6464 7-31355103.html</ref> Hexus Gaming reviewed the PAL version and summed the review up by saying, "…as the PlayStation 3 matures and developers start really pushing it, we’ll see the PlayStation 3 emerge as the console of choice for gaming."<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///gaming.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=8185&page=6</ref> At GDC 2007, Shiny Entertainment founder Dave Perry stated, "I think that Sony has made the best machine. It's the best piece of hardware, without question."<ref>Modèle:Cite web www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/02/08/playstation-3-manufacturing-costs-to-go-down-way-down///www.gamesindustry.biz/content page.php?aid=23321</ref>

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