PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience.

As its digital soul, the Cell BroadBand Engine™ represents a tour de force in parallel processing, which means a gaming experience that is beyond what you know today. Its built-in Blu-ray Disc™ drive delivers a whole new generation in high-definition gaming and unmatched digital media storage. Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PLAYSTATION®3 invites you to Play Beyond.

High-Definition Capabilities

Enjoy high-definition entertainment, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) means you can use your PLAYSTATION®3 with High-Definition displays as well as conventional or standard TVs.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The PLAYSTATION®3 comes with either a 20GB or 60GB removable hard disk drive (HDD).

System Interoperability

PLAYSTATION®3 and PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) play nice together. Easily exchange media like photos, videos and music from your PLAYSTATION®3 system to your PSP® system. And get ready to witness an explosion in creativity as developers take on the challenge of integrating the PSP system into PLAYSTATION®3 games.

Backwards Compatibility

Play thousands of PS one® and PlayStation®2 games as well as your CDs and DVDs on the PLAYSTATION®3.

The online capability of the PLAYSTATION®3 features the unpredictability of live competition. Play, strategize and compete with friends and opponents, even if they're in a different time zone.

The built-in Blu-ray Disc™ player means you can enjoy next-generation high-definition entertainment, including games and movies.

PLAYSTATION®3 delivers "always-on" online connectivity; offering a world of online possibilities including multiplayer gaming, text and video messaging, voice chatting, downloading content and browsing the internet.

The new SIXAXIS™ wireless controller enables you to harness the powerful potential of the PLAYSTATION®3 system.