Playstation 3

The PlayStation 3 launched in 2006 with some serious hardware under the hood. Powered by the Cell processor, it went on to ship more than 87 million units, bringing Sony into the online age with games such as GTA V, The Last of Us, and Uncharted.

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PlayStation 3 Tag Page Cover Art
Brand
Sony
Operating System
CellOS

Storage
20-500 GB
VR Support
No
Resolution
480i - 1080p
App Store
PlayStation Store
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g Wi-Fi
Ports
Up to 4 USB 2.0, HDMI Out, Gigabit Ethernet, digital optical out, AV Multi Out, AC.
HDR Support
No
Original Release Date
November 11, 2006
Original MSRP (USD)
$499, ¥49,980 (20 GB model) / $599.99, ¥60,000, £425, €599 (60 GB model)
Weight
11 lb (5 kg)
Dimensions
98 x 325 x 275 mm
Processor
Cell

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