Q) What is the PS3 ?
A) The Playstation 3 is a gaming console Developed by Sony Japan which delivers Digital Entertainment all in High Definition as well as Standard Definition . It's the 3rd member of the PlayStation Family . And currently the latest available PlayStation Console .
Q) What Types of Games are on the PS3
A) The PS3 has a Wide Array of Games from almost All Genres. From Action/Adventures to Role playing games. From Sports to Driving and from Shooters to Horror. Possible chance of an MMO as well . The PS3 is enriched with First Party Exclusives Line-up with games like MGS4 , Uncharted 2 , Resistance 2 , Killzone 2 , MAG and many others .
Q) Is it Reliable Hardware Wise?
A) Yes , The Playstation 3 is built really well and is very reliable. It is currently the most reliable next-gen console with less than 1% Failure Rate . The only errors seen so far in PS3 are YLOD ( Overheating due to improper ventilation ) . It's only seen in the 60GB model and is now fixed . The other one is the DISC READING ERROR which was also in the 60GB Model . Both problems are now fixed .
Q) Are PS3 Games Pirated?
A) Unfortunately for Pakistanis, PS3 games are not pirated . However , we haven't lost hope . Sooner or later a modchip or a hack will come , definitely :wink2:
Q) Which PS3 model should I go for?
Currently , there are 2 Models of PS3 . FAT PS3 and SLIM PS3 . It's totally upto you which model you want to go for . FAT PS3 has the looks while SLIM PS3 has everything else . It's cooler , quiter , lighter and ofcourse smaller and slimmer . If I were you , I'd go for PS3 Slim because of the $299 Price Tag .
Q) What colors does the PS3 come in?
A) The standard Piano black. And in Japan you can get the Ceramic White version . The new PS3 Slim is available only in Charcoal Black as of now .
Q) What other features does the PS3 have besides Games?
A) You can Play DVD Movies, Blu-ray Movies, Music, Pictures, Chatting, Downloading Music Videos, Game Trailers, Demos, Movie Trailers, Playstation EYE (webcam) and voice chat . And have access to PlayStation HOME . You can buy Movies and TV seasons off the PlayStation Store .
Q) Do you have to Pay for online?
A) No the PSN (Playstation Network) is free of cost . Though there are certain fees if you intend to get add-ons for games .
Q) How many players can play on the PS3 at one time?
A) According to Sony 7 Players can play at the same time but we have yet to see a game that supports up to 7 players . Only FPS Games like COD4 support 4 players at max .
Q) Third and First Party Support?
A) Sony has a very strong First party support and a Very Strong third party support as well. The Sony PS2 had a massive third party support which continues on the PS3 as well. However , recently SONY has lost exclusivity of certain titles such as Tekken , Final Fantasy etc.
Q) What are some PS3 titles worth buying?
A) You can fill your appetite no matter what your genre is. However, I will post 3 popular games each from 3 categories here.
Exclusives: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Ratchet: Tools Of Destruction, Motorstorm
Multi-Platform: Unreal Tournament 3, Burnout Paradise, Devil May Cry 4
PSN Downloads: Warhawk, Super Stardust HD, Pixeljunk Monsters
Q) How can I buy PSN games?
A) All you need is a credit card. Enter your billing information in your PS account and you're done. This does not work if you live in an area where PSN has not officially launched. But you can create a new profile with a fake address and a country where PSN is available. Then you can enter your CC details and choose the option 'Billing address not same as residential address'.
The second and the best method is to buy content through a PSN Card . They're currently for $20 and $50 . You can buy them through online websites such as Play-Asia etc. However , PSN Games Sharing has become quite common due to which you can get your desired PSN Content for VERY CHEAP . Check the PlayStation Network Thread for more details .
Q) Are there any extra Peripherals with the PS3?
A) There are many peripherals you can buy with the PS3 like the Playstation EYE, Steering Wheel, Blu-ray Remote, Memory Card, Headset and many other things.
Q) Does the PS3 come with an HDMI cable?
A) No. However , you can get one easily and for cheap .
Q) Is HDTV a Must
A) No but it simply looks better on the HDTV . PS3 comes with composite wires which give you Standard Definition output .
Q) Whats the ONE ADVANTAGE that the PS3 has compared to its Competitors?
A) The PS3 is a VERY powerful Machine, currently the Major Advantage the PS3 has over its competitors is the Built in Blu-ray Drive which has the capability of streaming Movies up to 1080p and storing up to 45-50 GB of data. Another thing is to consider the Power of the Cell Processor which has the ability to Perform Many multi-threading applications simultaneously. Free online gaming takes the upper hand as well .
Q) Is it Worth the Investment?
A) Yes. If you would have asked me this question a few months back, the answer would have been different. But now is a great time to buy a PS3. The prices are down, the games are up, and we are looking at unarguably the greatest games lineup in 2000/10 for the PS3, with games like Heavy Rain , MAG , Uncharted 2 , Ratchet and Clank : A Crack in Time , Gran Turismo 5, Modern Warfare 2 , Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and many more.
Below is a detailed comparison of all the PS3 SKU's manufactured so far :
A) The Playstation 3 is a gaming console Developed by Sony Japan which delivers Digital Entertainment all in High Definition as well as Standard Definition . It's the 3rd member of the PlayStation Family . And currently the latest available PlayStation Console .
Q) What Types of Games are on the PS3
A) The PS3 has a Wide Array of Games from almost All Genres. From Action/Adventures to Role playing games. From Sports to Driving and from Shooters to Horror. Possible chance of an MMO as well . The PS3 is enriched with First Party Exclusives Line-up with games like MGS4 , Uncharted 2 , Resistance 2 , Killzone 2 , MAG and many others .
Q) Is it Reliable Hardware Wise?
A) Yes , The Playstation 3 is built really well and is very reliable. It is currently the most reliable next-gen console with less than 1% Failure Rate . The only errors seen so far in PS3 are YLOD ( Overheating due to improper ventilation ) . It's only seen in the 60GB model and is now fixed . The other one is the DISC READING ERROR which was also in the 60GB Model . Both problems are now fixed .
Q) Are PS3 Games Pirated?
A) Unfortunately for Pakistanis, PS3 games are not pirated . However , we haven't lost hope . Sooner or later a modchip or a hack will come , definitely :wink2:
Q) Which PS3 model should I go for?
Currently , there are 2 Models of PS3 . FAT PS3 and SLIM PS3 . It's totally upto you which model you want to go for . FAT PS3 has the looks while SLIM PS3 has everything else . It's cooler , quiter , lighter and ofcourse smaller and slimmer . If I were you , I'd go for PS3 Slim because of the $299 Price Tag .
Q) What colors does the PS3 come in?
A) The standard Piano black. And in Japan you can get the Ceramic White version . The new PS3 Slim is available only in Charcoal Black as of now .
Q) What other features does the PS3 have besides Games?
A) You can Play DVD Movies, Blu-ray Movies, Music, Pictures, Chatting, Downloading Music Videos, Game Trailers, Demos, Movie Trailers, Playstation EYE (webcam) and voice chat . And have access to PlayStation HOME . You can buy Movies and TV seasons off the PlayStation Store .
Q) Do you have to Pay for online?
A) No the PSN (Playstation Network) is free of cost . Though there are certain fees if you intend to get add-ons for games .
Q) How many players can play on the PS3 at one time?
A) According to Sony 7 Players can play at the same time but we have yet to see a game that supports up to 7 players . Only FPS Games like COD4 support 4 players at max .
Q) Third and First Party Support?
A) Sony has a very strong First party support and a Very Strong third party support as well. The Sony PS2 had a massive third party support which continues on the PS3 as well. However , recently SONY has lost exclusivity of certain titles such as Tekken , Final Fantasy etc.
Q) What are some PS3 titles worth buying?
A) You can fill your appetite no matter what your genre is. However, I will post 3 popular games each from 3 categories here.
Exclusives: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Ratchet: Tools Of Destruction, Motorstorm
Multi-Platform: Unreal Tournament 3, Burnout Paradise, Devil May Cry 4
PSN Downloads: Warhawk, Super Stardust HD, Pixeljunk Monsters
Q) How can I buy PSN games?
A) All you need is a credit card. Enter your billing information in your PS account and you're done. This does not work if you live in an area where PSN has not officially launched. But you can create a new profile with a fake address and a country where PSN is available. Then you can enter your CC details and choose the option 'Billing address not same as residential address'.
The second and the best method is to buy content through a PSN Card . They're currently for $20 and $50 . You can buy them through online websites such as Play-Asia etc. However , PSN Games Sharing has become quite common due to which you can get your desired PSN Content for VERY CHEAP . Check the PlayStation Network Thread for more details .
Q) Are there any extra Peripherals with the PS3?
A) There are many peripherals you can buy with the PS3 like the Playstation EYE, Steering Wheel, Blu-ray Remote, Memory Card, Headset and many other things.
Q) Does the PS3 come with an HDMI cable?
A) No. However , you can get one easily and for cheap .
Q) Is HDTV a Must
A) No but it simply looks better on the HDTV . PS3 comes with composite wires which give you Standard Definition output .
Q) Whats the ONE ADVANTAGE that the PS3 has compared to its Competitors?
A) The PS3 is a VERY powerful Machine, currently the Major Advantage the PS3 has over its competitors is the Built in Blu-ray Drive which has the capability of streaming Movies up to 1080p and storing up to 45-50 GB of data. Another thing is to consider the Power of the Cell Processor which has the ability to Perform Many multi-threading applications simultaneously. Free online gaming takes the upper hand as well .
Q) Is it Worth the Investment?
A) Yes. If you would have asked me this question a few months back, the answer would have been different. But now is a great time to buy a PS3. The prices are down, the games are up, and we are looking at unarguably the greatest games lineup in 2000/10 for the PS3, with games like Heavy Rain , MAG , Uncharted 2 , Ratchet and Clank : A Crack in Time , Gran Turismo 5, Modern Warfare 2 , Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and many more.
Below is a detailed comparison of all the PS3 SKU's manufactured so far :
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