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God of War III

CheapGames — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:27:12 +0000

God of War III

God of War III is a single player action game exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and the final installment of the God of War trilogy.

Containing signature and addictive God of War gameplay a combination of over the top action combat exploration and puzzle solving along with an engrossing mythologically inspired storyline and a selection of new weapons and a new weapons system it is a fitting conclusion to the much praised God of War franchise.

Story and Gameplay
God of War III allows players on the PlayStation 3 to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior Kratos as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt.
Olympus and the dark depths of Hades once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.
Armed with double-chained blades as well a selection of new weapons Kratos must take on mythology’s darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus and the mighty Zeus himself.

Product Features Edition : Standard

True to the series roots, the four pillars of game play – brutal combat, intricate puzzles, exploration of awe-inspiring worlds, and a compelling story – all return.
God of War III is the epic conclusion to the Greek mythological trilogy, which will complete Kratos’ story that began in the original title for the PlayStation 2.
New deadly weapons like the Cestus, powerful metal gauntlets with devastating strength, and other brutal instruments of war that open up ruthless new techniques.
The menacing creatures of Greek mythology can now be manipulated against their will, to cross chasms, inflict blind rage against enemies, reveal puzzles and secrets, and as tools of complete annihilation.
God of War III picks up exactly where God of War II left off ? Kratos must take his quest for vengeance to the very stronghold of the Zeus.

Key Game Features

Only on the PS3 – The award-winning development team leverages the processing power and technology of PlayStation 3 system to make God of War III one of the most-graphically advanced next gen titles available, with even the dramatic cut screens running off the in-game engine.
Groundbreaking Depth of Scale – Kratos will explore areas up to 4 times larger than those found in God of War II, as well as carve through entire armies while navigating on the back of Titans – living, moving, breathing levels as tall as the Empire State Building.
Realism – Players will battle in detailed and unique 3D worlds lit by thousands of dynamic lights and textures with quadruple the resolution, which allows for realistic muscle striations, detailed facial expressions, and new heightened levels of brutality and gore.
Signature Gameplay – Brutal combat, intricate puzzles, exploration of awe-inspiring worlds, and a compelling and satisfying ending to Kratos’ epic story.
Sophisticated Storyline – The God of War III storyline is the epic conclusion to the trilogy; the storyline will be told in a way that is true to traditionalist roots in Greek mythology, from moral consequences to brutal battles against the gods.
Ridable Creatures – Several of the menacing creatures of Greek mythology in God of War III can now be manipulated against their will, as Kratos uses them to cross chasms, inflict blind rage against enemies, reveal puzzles and secrets, and as tools of complete annihilation.
New Weapons and Combat System – New deadly weapons such as the Cestus – powerful metal gauntlets with devastating strength – and other brutal instruments of war that will allow Kratos to learn ruthless new techniques such as grappling with enemies and launching explosive wall-to-ground attacks.
Lighting Technologies – The dynamic lighting solution employed in GOW III is only feasible through the computing power provided by the Cell SPUs. For example, using the High Dynamic Range Lighting (HDRL) technology, the camera – when using Krato’s sightline – will emulate the human retina, causing players to feel a sharp brightness when Kratos exits a dark area and enters a sunlit area, similar to how the human eye would need to adjust.

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Dragon Ball Raging Blast

CheapGames — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:17:37 +0000

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast

The HIT FRANCHISE Comes to Life on Next Gen!
Experience the fast and powerful fighting style of the popular Dragon Ball Z series in a brand new game for the next gen systems!
Dragon Ball : Raging Blast features over 70 playable characters, including transformations, and allows you to relive epic battles from the series or experience alternate moments not included in the original anime and manga.
With stunning 3D graphics, powerful and customizable Super Attacks, online gameplay and large-scale, destructible environments that allow you to fully experience the devastation of your attacks, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is set to deliver more explosive fighting action than ever seen before!

Product Features
- Live the Dragon Ball Z experience with signature moves and Super Attacks, including the all new “Super Rising” move.
Improve your characters’ abilities through item and Super Attack customization, equip your favorite moves to match your fighting style.

Product Details
- Shipping : Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses.
For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- ASIN : B002DY9KHU
- Product Dimensions : 6.8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4.6 ounces
- Media : Video Game
- Release Date : November 10, 2009

Need for Speed Shift

CheapGames — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:18:39 +0000

Need for Speed Shift
Imagine the experience of being a race driver.
The adrenaline rush of driving at breakneck speeds, the pressure of fierce competition, the fear of losing control, the intense concentration and athleticism needed to harness the power of speeding chrome and steel.
This is the True Driver’s Experience of Need for Speed ™ SHIFT.
Through the combination of perception-based G-forces, an ultra-realistic first-person cockpit view, an accurate, accessible physics-based model and the all-new, brutally disorienting crash dynamic, you’ll be thrust into the driver’s seat amid the chaotic noise, intensity, and physical and emotional demands of the race.

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Get ready to Shift your game into high gear! Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed: Shift is built by racers for racers.
Need for Speed: Shift delivers an authentic and immersive driving experience, replicating the true feeling of racing high-end performance cars like never before.
Players are thrust into the heart of the action with immersive and exciting features including a stunningly realistic first-person cockpit view camera and an all-new crash mechanic, providing an unrivaled sensation of the speed and feeling of racing a car on the extreme edge of control.

Imagine the experience of being a race driver. The adrenaline rush of driving at breakneck speeds, the pressure of fierce competition, the fear of losing control, the intense concentration and athleticism needed to harness the power of speeding chrome and steel.
This is the true driver’s experience of Need for Speed: Shift.
Through the combination of perception-based G-forces, an ultra-realistic first-person cockpit view, an accurate, accessible physics-based model and the all-new, brutally disorienting crash dynamic, you’ll be thrust into the driver’s seat amid the chaotic noise, intensity, and physical and emotional demands of the race.
Imagine the emotions race drivers go through. The thrill of driving incredibly fast, the pressure of the competition, the fear of losing control, the intense concentration and effort needed to harness the power of a racing car.
The all-new driver profile is the ultimate extension of the true driver’s experience.
This system gives each player a unique persona based on a player’s driving skill and style aggressive or precise. Driver profile impacts how a player unlocks cars, overall career progression and online matchmaking.
In Need for Speed: Shift, how you drive is who you are behind the wheel.

For Racers By Racers
In Need for Speed: Shift, EA has brought together some of the world’s best racing game talent and real race drivers.
Developed in a unique collaboration between Slightly Mad Studios developers and designers of the critically acclaimed GT Legends and GTR2 games Michael Mann (executive producer at Black Box) and Patrick Soderlund, senior Vice President of EA Games and part of a racing team that recently competed in the fourth edition of the TOYO Tires 24H Dubai 2009, the result is an authentic driving experience unmatched on any game system.

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Product Features Platform : PLAYSTATION 3

* A combination player tier and achievements system that ensures that drivers are matched against those of similar experience on the track and that rewards for victories match the win.
* All-new ‘Need for Speed’ release that combines the true driver’s experience with real-world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic racetracks.
* Developed by the world’s best racing game talent and real race drivers, including: the team behind critically acclaimed ‘GT Legends’ and ‘GTR2′ games and VP of EA Games and race car driver Patrick Soderlund.
* A wealth of highly tunable cars available in an equally diverse range of events including: quick race, standard races, manufacturer races, time trial, online options and more.
* The all-new driver profile system that assigns a unique persona based on a player driving skill and style: aggressive or precise. This system also affects career progression, unlockables and online matchmaking.

Product Details

# Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
# ASIN: B001TORSHO
# Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
# Media: Video Game
# Release Date: September 15, 2009
# Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars
# Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134 in Video Games
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Infamous

CheapGames — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:47:12 +0000

Infamous
A massive explosion rips through six square blocks of Empire City leveling everything and everyone in its path.
At the center of the blast crater a lone man stands up miraculously unharmed… gifted with incredible powers.
From the creators of the award winning Sly Cooper series, Sucker Punch brings you Infamous the first open world action/adventure title by SCEA, for the PlayStation 3.
Players experience what happens when a real person suddenly starts developing super powers.
Exact revenge? Protect the innocent? Maybe a little of both?These are the situations you’ll face as you play inside of a richly interactive and organic living city.
A place where your actions create broader reactions in the citizens and landscape around you.

Infamous lets you unravel an evolving mystery, experience fame and/or infamy and battle powerful, iconic villains… all the while giving you the feeling of becoming a modern day superhero.

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From game developer Sucker Punch, creators of the award-winning Sly Cooper series, and publisher Sony comes inFAMOUS. The first open-world title exclusively for the PlayStation 3, infamous is a single player action/adventure that places you in the role of once regular guy, Cole, who in the aftermath of a horrific catastrophe finds himself not only alive, but developing a fantastic array of superpowers. Going from ordinary to extraordinary overnight isn’t something to take lightly. With these powers does one exact revenge? Protect the innocent? Or perhaps, dabble in a little of both? The choice is yours in infamous

Story
Empire City was a run of the mill metropolis, until one day a massive explosion rips through six square blocks of its bustling downtown real estate, seemingly leveling everything and everyone in its path. Yet after the dust had cleared, at the center of the blast crater is a lone man, Cole. He is in a coma, but has survived the event and neither he nor the world will ever be the same.

An everyday guy doing his best to make ends meet, Cole had been a bike messenger. Just before the blast he had been sent to ground zero to deliver a package. In the aftermath of the catastrophe, he awakes to find that somehow he has gained strange electrical powers. Empire City is in shambles though. Riots have erupted, breeding chaos and emboldening powerful criminal gangs hungry for power and profit. In the panic that follows the city is quarantined from the mainland, and television broadcasts packed with damning security camera footage link Cole to the scene of the explosion. Cole is now a wanted man, but his extraordinary electricity-based powers and perhaps a semblance of responsibility for the well-being of Empire City are growing. Who is really responsible for the blast though? As an evolving mystery unfolds, Cole must learn how to wield his newfound powers as he searches for the real culprits behind the blast in an attempt to rescue Empire City from complete anarchy.

Gameplay
Built around open-world gameplay where the player decides how to deal with both criminal gangs bent on destruction and devastated citizens who need help, action in infamous contains the standard mix of mission play, in which players are given specific goals and activities to meet, and free play scenarios, where you can wander Empire City doing what they will. In both, developing and learning to control Cole’s electricity-based powers is crucial. Cole can not actually generate energy, so these powers are based on energy manipulation instead. This manipulation comes in three basic forms: discharge of energy at living or inanimate targets in either diffused or precise bursts; generation of energy shields used as protection against the weapons or special powers of enemies; and the infusion of objects with time-delayed destructive energy for use as grenades or mines. As impressive as these powers are they do have drawbacks though. Because electricity can cause combustion, Cole can not wield firearms and can be hurt by items he blows up. Also, like anything electrically driven, his abilities require a power source. In the damaged, but not destroyed Empire City, these sources can be found throughout the gameplay area, but players must note that certain actions drain energy faster than others and that enemies will become aware of your need of a power source as the game proceeds and accordingly attempt to destroy those sources.

This need for power also provides a major illustration of the game’s morality system. As battles rage throughout the gameplay area and power sources become either scarce or destroyed, Cole is faced with the ethics of his ‘bio-draw’ ability. Through this he can harvest electrical energy from living organisms. This will provide the energy needed to survive in a pinch, but may also have consequences as to how the game develops over both the short and long-term. In addition to this, players will also face similar game-changing choices in dealing with more casual scenarios involving the citizens of Empire City. As well intentioned as a hero may be, in many cases he is just as likely to be hated as he is to be praised. Choice is the deciding factor in this, and that resides squarely on the shoulders of players in infamous

Key Game Features:
Be a Hero Take on the role of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, who develops a wide range of electricity-based powers. Learn how to adapt to Cole’s evolving powers in an attempt to save Empire City and its people.
Super Powers Feel what it is like to discover, grow and use a wide range of electricity based super powers (good or bad); and grasp the responsibility that comes from being so powerful.
Epic Battles Experience what it is like to be a true hero, taking responsibility for every action, as players battle against powerful iconic villains.
Open Dynamic World Coupling rich powers with a reactive environment and population, experience complete freedom to explore a deep, open interactive city. Players will be challenged to decide if they choose to save or destroy Empire City.
Urban Exploration – Scale the cityscape to discover new vantage points and employ a vertical combat system. Utilize Cole’s climbing skills to go where most people can not, opening up a variety of offensive and defensive combat options.
Organic City Ecology – Watch the citizens and city react and evolve depending on players’ actions. Events will unfold based on the role players take in them, creating broader reactions in the city’s people and environment.

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Product Features

- Change the outcome of the game at every turn as citizens and city environment itself react to, and are impacted by your in-game actions.
- Take on the role of Cole, an everyday guy who develops a super-human powers and must decide whether to use these for the good of Empire City and its people or their detriment.
- Discover, grow and wield a wide range of electricity-based super powers against enemies using standard weapons as wells as comparable special abilities.
- Utilize Cole¿s climbing skills as you scale the cityscape and discover new vantage points, vaious offense and defensive tactics and employ inFAMOUS’ vertical combat system.
- Experience the complete freedom to accept structured mission play options, or to explore the deep, open-world design of Empire City.

Product Details

* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
* ASIN: B000ZK7ZOE
* Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
* Media: Video Game
* Release Date: May 26, 2009
* Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18 in Video Games
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Uncharted Drake’s Fortune

CheapGames — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:40:30 +0000

Uncharted Drake’s Fortune

A 400 year old clue hidden in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern day fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, on an expedition for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
The search turns deadly when he and his party become stranded on the island and hunted by modern day pirates.

Outgunned and outnumbered, he must fight to survive as he begins to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the island Fight to survive with both gunplay and wild hand to hand combat Gorgeous and highly realistic backgrounds and graphics.

Features :
Adventure : Uncover the clues to sir Francis Drake’s last great adventure and seek-out the fabled treasure of El dorado. Drake’s companions and allies play an important role in the adventure through cooperative mechanics, gun play, and exploration.

Mystery : Using maps an ancient artifacts uncover clues and unravel mysteries to find a forgotten island and a treasure that was thought to have never existed.

Exploration : Discover a world alive with intrigue an mystery. Explore exotic locations. Traverse through living jungles and spectacular 400 year old ruins

Action : Experience daring high-speed chases over land and water. Run and take-cover from a hail of gunfire, rely on a full assortment of guns you find or acquire along the way. Use a variety of hand-to-hand fighting moves, from wild haymaker punches to running drop-kicks, to put your enemy off balance.

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Product Features

- Uncover the clue to Sir Francis Drake’s last great adventure and seek out the fabled treasure of El Dorado
- Use maps and hidden artifacts to uncover and island that was thought to have never existed
- Explore exotic locations, such as expansive jungles and 4000-year-old ruins.
- Interact with Drakes companions through cooperative mechanics and exploration
- Daring high-speed chases over land and water

Product Details

- Shipping : This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN : B000UW21A0
- Product Dimensions : 6.8 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches ; 5.9 ounces
- Media : Video Game
- Release Date : November 19, 2007
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100 in Video Games
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Uncharted 2 Among Thieves

CheapGames — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:22:39 +0000

Uncharted 2 Among Thieves
Nathan Drake returns in the sequel to one of the PS3′s most successful exclusive games.

This time, Nate teams up with new and old friends in a quest to find the mythical Cintamani Stone that Marco Polo had secretly gone looking for before returning home with only one ship and 18 men.

Explore a variety of environments from dense cities to swamps to the Himalayas
mixing shooting with free roaming adventure.

And using PlayStationNetwork
you can even enjoy co-operative or competitive multiplayer modes.

Uncharted 2 Among Thieves Reviews

Follow-up game to 2007′s critically acclaimed Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, the PlayStation 3 exclusive Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a continuation of the adventures of Nathan Drake, a fortune-hunter with a shady reputation and an even shadier past. Chock full of all the action, adventure, cinematic story elements and beautiful graphics that set the first game apart, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves adds deep online multiplayer options, including co-op and competitive campaigns, and a whole new supporting cast of characters, making it yet another must-have title for the PlayStation 3 platform.

Story
In Uncharted 2: Amongst Thieves fortune hunter Nathan Drake embarks on a journey that will push him to his physical, emotional and intellectual limits to discover the real truth behind the lost fleet of Marco Polo and the legendary Himalayan valley of Shambhala, more commonly known in the west as Shangri La.

In 1292 Marco Polo departed the court of Kublai Khan in China with 14 ships filled with over 600 passengers and crew. Eighteen months later only one ship remained and 18 passengers survived. Marco Polo never revealed what happened to these lost ships. Embarking on a quest to find the lost fleet, fortune hunter Nathan Drake soon realizes Marco Polo was hiding a much bigger secret he had gone on a secret expedition to find the mythical kingdom of Shambhala and to recover the legendary Cintamani Stone, the “Wish-fulfilling jewel” of Buddhist mythology. With this new information Drake settles on a new course, following Marco Polo’s trail through a diverse range of exotic environments. This quest also pits him against a new, more formidable adversary a ruthless, rogue paramilitary leader with a private army and a relentless ambition to recover the stone for himself.

Gameplay
Although gameplay in Among Thieves is similar to that of the previous game, there are several major differences. The most important of these is the addition of several online multiplayer options. Unfortunately, no offline multiplayer could be included in the game due to the impact local split screening has on the game’s graphical quality. Thankfully though, the online modes included cover both co op and competitive play. See the feature list below for details on these. In addition to play modes players can also expect a wealth of new gameplay features including a new stealth gameplay mechanic and altered climbing mechanic–both of which are extended to the AI of enemies; the ability to create cover by flipping over certain found items; the use of riot shields for defense and offense; and a complete lack of loading screens.

Key Game Features

* Powered by Naughty Dog’s new 2.0 Engine Technology.
* Open layout allows players to take an aggressive or stealth approach to combat.
* Free flowing “traversal gunplay” adds a unique vertical element to standard 3rd person shooting mechanics.
* Award winning cinematic story presentation.
* A Deep Single Player Campaign
o An expanded cast of characters who reflect different facets of Drake’s character, including Chloe Frazer, Drake’s current partner and new romantic interest.
o Varied and exotic locations from lush, green swamps and dense urban environments, all the way to the ice and snow of the Himalayas.
o Unrestricted combat allows you to take an aggressive or stealthy approach to combat.
+ Free-flowing “traversal gunplay” adds a unique vertical element to familiar cover based third person shooting mechanics, allowing you to engage in combat from any position in the environment even while climbing and hanging.
+ Introduction of new traversal and free climbing mechanics allow Drake to navigate through the environments more fluidly and naturally.
+ Gunplay and combat enhancements, including an expanded melee system, and a variety of enemy types with advanced AI routines. High-quality cinematic presentation of scenes, characters and dialogue, all rendered within the Naughty Dog Engine 2.0.
+ Dramatic in-game events that make you an active participant in the cinematic experience.
+ Full character interaction with dynamic geometry.
o Utilizes Naughty Dog Engine 2.0 purpose built for the PlayStation 3; utilizes the PS3 technology to hit a turning point in technology innovation by recreating reality and capturing human emotion.
o No visible loading a Naughty Dog hallmark returns along with technology improvements in major game systems such as lighting, shadows, ambient occlusion, animation technology and physics, among many others.
* A Wide Variety of Online Multiplayer Options.
o Competitive Multiplayer
+ Competitive multiplayer gameplay includes up to 10 players in heroes-versus-villains matches.
+ Deathmatch: Up to 5 vs. 5 with customizable or pre-set game modes.
+ Plunder: Unique style of multiplayer that encourages team work to transport a treasure across terrain horizontally and vertically over obstacles.
+ Player boosters give you a variety of options to customize your characters to your play style or to provide an advantage over opponents.
o Co-op Multiplayer
+ Up to three players work together in cooperative modes to accomplish set objectives with increasing difficulty and against special enemy characters.
+ Combo system encourages further teamwork to increase a point total and currency multiplier.
+ Weapon upgrades let you customize your weapons to your play style or provide an advantage over opponents.
* General Multiplayer Features.
o Robust party system allows you to remain with your friends in matchmaking and custom matches.
o Custom matches allow you to customize maps and modes which your party wishes to play.
o Currency gained in multiplayer matches can be combined with currency gained in single player missions to unlock additional content and upgrades.
o Character animations and environments taken from single player campaign maintain visual fidelity with no degradation.
o Gameplay and character mechanics identical from the single-player campaign, ensuring user familiarity and same level of quality.
o Headset support.
o Proprietary Naughty Dog Engine 2.0 network code captures a broad range of gameplay data for statistics reporting on the web and for functionality like Cinema, which allows players to watch replays of matches.
o Cutting edge technology such as cloud-based computing allows for scalable online infrastructure to provide optimal player experience.

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Product Features

* New functionality including the ability to remain with your friends while matchmaking; map customization and the pooling funds gathered in different modes for use in unlocking content and upgrades.
* An game world layout that allows players to take an aggressive or new stealth approach to combat.
* Free-flowing “traversal gunplay” that adds a unique vertical element to standard 3rd-person shooting mechanics.
* Award-winning cinematic storytelling, incorporating new and familiar characters, as well as all new and varied play environments.
* A wide array of gameplay modes including a robust single player campaign and a franchise first online multiplayer modes including competitive and cooperative play options.

Product Details

* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
* ASIN: B001JKTC9A
* Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
* Media: Video Game
* Release Date: October 13, 2009
* Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22 in Video Games
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PlayStation3

CheapGames — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:08:32 +0000

PlayStation 3

The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 120GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony’s console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia features and functions available on earlier PlayStation 3 models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 120GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.

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What’s Under the Hood
As with previous models, the PlayStation 3 120GB system features an IBM “Cell” processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor that together allow the system to perform two trillion calculations per second. Yet the 120GB system manages to improve on this with its 45nm version of the processor, which although running at the same 60+nm speed as previous PS3 versions, uses less energy. This makes the unit’s smaller size and quieter fan possible. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, the 120GB system also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TVs and projectors. (The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience) This console also provides for an extreme sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. Finally, it features cross connectivity with your PC network and PlayStation Portable (PSP) and its pre-installed, 120GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from The Internet. Unlike The some other models of The PlayStation 3, The 120GB system does not offer backwards compatibility.

Blu-ray, PlayStation Network Downloads and Beyond
PlayStation 3 utilizes The Blu-ray disc media format, which gives you The best high-definition viewing experience on your television, by way of The format’s ability to hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This tremendous capacity, combined with The awesome power of The system’s processor and graphics card, promises an endless stream of mind-blowing games, and other multimedia content. This doesn’t mean though that The PS3 is limited to Blu-ray discs. It also supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software includes BD Live support that allows you to play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE), meaning you can also connect to The Internet while playing discs that support this format to obtain additional features. And of course PS3 owners also receive free access to The PlayStation Network (PSN), where through The PlayStation Store and PlayStation Home, they can download games, game demos, movies, and other content, as well as chat with friends, play mini-games, compete in tournaments and explore dedicated game spaces.

Sensational Controller
The Dualshock 3 wireless controller included with The PlayStation 3 120GB system provides The most intuitive game play experience, with pressure sensors in each action button and The inclusion of The highly sensitive Sixaxis motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is more realistic when The user feels The rumble right in The palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of The user’s body. Dualshock 3 utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and The controller’s detachable USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge The controller when connected to The PlayStation 3. By integrating all of these features into The popular PlayStation controller design, The Dualshock 3 further enhances The advanced gameplay experience only available on The PlayStation 3 system.

Synch with Your Other Sony HDMI Devices
The PlayStation 3 120GB system features HDMI + Bravia Synch functionality. Bravia Synch allows connectivity between Sony HDMI products, without having to utilize multiple remote controls. This means that with The push of one button users can control compliant Sony devices connected to your PS3 via HDMI cable.

What’s in The Box:
- New slimmer and lighter PS3 system with a 120 GB HDD, Internet-ready built-in Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports and HDMI + Bravia Synch output for 1080p resolution and connectivity between other Sony HDMI products.
- Dualshock 3 wireless controller.
- AC power cord, AV cable and USB cable.
- Free PlayStation Network membership.

System Specifications:

CPU	Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.)
GPU	RSX
Sound	LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTs, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory	256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
HDD	2.5″ Serial ATA	120GB
Networking
	Ethernet	X1 (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
	IEEE 802.11 b/g	Included
	Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)	Included
Controller	Dualshock 3 wireless controller included
AV Output	Resolution	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
	HDMI OUT + Bravia Synch	1
	AV MULTI OUT	1
	DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)	1
BD/DVD/CD Drive (Read Only)	Maximum Read Speed	BD 2x (BD-ROM)
		DVD 8x (DVD-ROM)
		CD 24x (CD-ROM)
USB Ports	2
Backwards Compatibility	No
Dimensions	13.385″(w) x 13.385″(h) x 6.299″(d)
Weight	Approx. 7.05 lb.

Product Features : Edition : 120 GB

- HDMI + Bravia Sync functionality that provides both 1080p output resolution, and instant in-synch connectivity between your PS3 and other Sony HDMI enabled products without the use of multiple remote controls.
- A new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3 entertainment system that is also more energy efficient.
- Includes a Dualshock 3 wireless controller and a built-in 120GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos.
- Built-in Wi-Fi for connectivity anywhere and multiple media format compatibility, including Blu-ray for crystal clear video on High-Definition TVs, CD-ROM, DVD, and others.
- Free membership and access to all the events, as well as game, movie, TV and other media content available on the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Product Details

* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
* ASIN: B002I0J4VQ
* Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.3 x 6.3 inches ; 10.3 pounds
* Media: Video Game
* Release Date: August 25, 2009
* Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33 in Video Games
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