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The PlayStation 3 (PS3) was a popular gaming console developed by Sony, released in 2006. Here are some of its key features and games:
Hardware and Features:
- Processor: 3.2 GHz Cell Broadband Engine
- Memory: 256 MB XDR RAM, 256 MB GDDR3 VRAM
- Storage: 20 GB, 40 GB, 60 GB, 80 GB, or 120 GB hard drive
- Optical Drive: Blu-ray disc, DVD, CD
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): 550 MHz NVIDIA RSX 'Reality Synthesizer'
- Online Gaming: PlayStation Network (PSN)
Games:
- Exclusive titles:
- God of War (2007)
- Uncharted (2007)
- The Last of Us (2013)
- Gran Turismo 5 (2010)
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)
- Popular third-party titles:
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
- Assassin's Creed II (2009)
- Red Dead Redemption (2010)
- Mass Effect 2 (2010)
- Final Fantasy XIII (2009)
Other notable features:
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
- Support for HDMI output
- Ability to play back Blu-ray discs and DVDs
- Integration with the PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld console
- Support for PlayStation Move motion controls
Legacy:
The PS3 was a significant improvement over its predecessor, the PlayStation 2, and introduced many innovative features that would become standard in future consoles. Although it was initially expensive and had a slow start, the PS3 eventually gained popularity and became a beloved console among gamers. The PS3 also played a crucial role in the development of the PlayStation Network (PSN), which would later become a central hub for online gaming and digital content distribution.
Discontinuation:
The PS3 was discontinued in 2016, after a successful 10-year run. Sony continued to support the console with software updates and online services until 2019. The PS3 was eventually replaced by the PlayStation 4 (PS4) in 2013, which offered improved hardware and new features.