Sony Shows PS3, Prices Start at USD 499

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 9, 2006 - 11:38 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3 Real-time pricing for Toshiba DVR620 Toshiba DVR620 DVD/VHS Recorder Black PRCUS490119 Electronics Used and New Usually ships in 1 to 3 months Amazon: $179.99 In a pre-opening E3 event, yesterday, Sony for the first time demonstrated its upcoming PlayStation 3. The company also confirmed the console will sell for USD 499, with a 20 GB hard drive, and USD 599, with a 60 GB HD. The PS3 will be launched on November 11 in Japan and six days later in the U.S., Europe and Australia. It is based on a multicore Cell processor and Nvidia’s RSX graphics chip. Features include a Blu-ray drive, four USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, wireless controls, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), HDMI output and three-in-one card reader (SD, CF and Memory Stick), but some of them will be available only in the high-end model. Sony is also preparing a free online service. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark Article | Comments (0)

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