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PlayStation®3

PlayStation®3
The ultimate in gaming and home entertainment, PlayStation®3 creates brand new experiences for the whole family. Go on incredible adventures, watch movies in stunning High Definition, dive into a world of entertainment with free access to PlayStation®Network and more. One console, unlimited possibilities.
Your entertainment, your way

Your entertainment, your way

Breathtaking games, incredible High Definition Blu-ray Disc movies, easy access to your favourite music, photos and the Internet - all under your control. Welcome to entertainment on the next level.

Remote Play

Stay connected with your entertainment enjoyment – link PlayStation®3 and PSP™ and share content across the devices.

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Cross-platform features

Cross-platform features

Now the fun never has to stop. Start playing a game on your PlayStation 3 system, pause it, then pick it up on PS Vita right where you left off with cross-platform play. You can even join in multiplayer games on your PS Vita and play against players on their PS3 systems.

Games

Games

From fearsome firefights to family fun, PlayStation 3 has it all: High Definition visuals, eye-popping stereoscopic 3D and free online gaming. The perfect game for you is mere moments away.

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Blu-ray Disc Movies

Blu-ray Disc Movies

Expect only the sharpest picture quality with Blu-ray Disc movies, where film comes to life in glorious High Definition, and marvel at the wonders of stereoscopic 3D with Blu-ray 3D discs.

PlayStation®Network

PlayStation®Network

Play the best games online for free and dip into the cutting-edge world of PlayStation®Store.

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Internet

Internet

Stay in touch with friends and family, and access your favourite sites from the comfort of your own sofa.

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PlayStation®Eye

Enter a world of innovative games and free voice and video chat thanks to the PlayStation®Eye Camera.

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Photos

Photos

Keep your friends and family close - your most cherished photos are easily stored and viewed on PS3™.

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Cross-platform features

Connect your PS Vita to PlayStation 3 for even more great entertainment on the go. Combining the ultimate home entertainment gaming system with revolutionary PlayStation gaming on the go, cross-platform features bring you unique interactive experiences and whole new ways to play the games you love.

  • Remote Play

    TV busy? Then use your PS Vita to access compatible game and video content on your PS3 and keep the fun going.

  • Cross-Buy

    Enjoy incredible value for money - buy a game for your PS Vita or your PS3 and get the same title for free or at as discount on the other system.

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  • Cross-Goods

    Unlock or create in-game items and share them between your PS Vita and PS3.

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  • Cross-Save

    The fun never needs to stop - begin your adventure at home on PS3 then continue on PS Vita wherever you go.

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  • Cross-Controller

    Discover cool new ways to play your PS3 games by using the PS Vita system's unique features to control selected titles.

  • Cross-Play

    Enjoy live head-to-head gaming as you race, fight or team up with other players on either PS Vita or PS3.

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System details

System details

Get even closer to PlayStation®3 and take a look at what's beneath the surface.

PlayStation®3 system

Product code: CECH-4000 series (Charcoal Black).

CPU: Cell Broadband EngineTM.

GPU: RSX®.

Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.

Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM.

Storage size:

  • CECH-4000A:  Flash Memory 12GB.
  • CECH-4000B:  HDD 500GB*.

Inputs/Outputs** Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0): 2.

Networking:

  • Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) × 1.
  • IEEE 802.11 b/g.
  • Bluetooth® 2.0 (EDR).

Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth®).

AV output:

  • Resolution - 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i.
  • HDMI OUT connector***x 1.
  • AV MULTI OUT connector x 1.
  • Digital out (optical) connector x 1.

BD/DVD/CD drive (read only) maximum read rate:

  • BD × 2 (BD-ROM).
  • DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM).
  • CD × 24 (CD-ROM).

Power: AC 220 - 240, 50/60Hz****.

Power consumption: Approx. 190W.

External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 60 × 230 mm (width × height × length).

Mass: Approx. 2.1kg

* Hard disk capacity calculated using base 10 mathematics (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes). System software versions 1.10 and later calculate capacity using binary mathematics (1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes), which will display lower capacity and free space. A portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for system administration, which varies depending upon system software version, and is not available for use.

** Usability of all connected devices is not guaranteed.

*** "Deep Colour" and "x.v.Colour (xvYCC)" defined by HDMI ver.1.3a are supported.

**** Power changes depending on countries or regions.

Note: This product is not compatible with PlayStation®2 disc-based games.

Find the perfect PS3™ bundle for you

Find the perfect PS3™ bundle for you

Give your PlayStation®3 experience that special touch with a bundle that adds even more value to an already impressive package.

God of War: Ascension™ and PS3 500GB

God of War: Ascension™ and PS3 500GB

Bundle includes:

God of War: Ascension™ DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Disney Epic Mickey 2 and PS3 12GB

Disney Epic Mickey 2 and PS3 12GB

Bundle includes:

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Skylanders Giants and PS3 12GB

Skylanders Giants and PS3 12GB

Bundle includes:

Skylanders Giants DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Gran Turismo® 5, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™ and PS3 500GB

Gran Turismo® 5, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™ and PS3 500GB

Bundle includes:

Gran Turismo® 5 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™ DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
FIFA 13, PS3 500GB and extra DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller

FIFA 13, PS3 500GB and extra DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller

Bundle includes:

FIFA 13 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
FIFA 13 and PS3 500GB

FIFA 13 and PS3 500GB

Bundle includes:

FIFA 13 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Battlefield 3™ and PS3 320GB

Battlefield 3™ and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

Battlefield 3™ DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™ and PS3 320GB

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™ and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™ DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Toy Story 3: The Videogame and PS3 250GB

Toy Story 3: The Videogame and PS3 250GB

Bundle includes:

Toy Story 3: The Videogame DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
EA SPORTS FIFA 12 and PS3 320GB

EA SPORTS FIFA 12 and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 12 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
SOCOM™: Special Forces and PS3 320GB

SOCOM™: Special Forces and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

SOCOM™: Special Forces DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
MotorStorm® Apocalypse and PS3 320GB

MotorStorm® Apocalypse and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

MotorStorm® Apocalypse DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Killzone®3  and PS3 320GB

Killzone®3 and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

Killzone®3 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
LittleBigPlanet™2 and PS3 320GB

LittleBigPlanet™2 and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

LittleBigPlanet™2 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
PlayStation®Move Starter Pack and PS3 320GB

PlayStation®Move Starter Pack and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

PlayStation®Move motion controller DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller PlayStation®Eye
Medal of Honor™ and PS3 320GB

Medal of Honor™ and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

Medal of Honor™ DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
EA SPORTS FIFA 11 and PS3 320GB

EA SPORTS FIFA 11 and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 11 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Gran Turismo® 5 and PS3 320GB

Gran Turismo® 5 and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

Gran Turismo® 5 DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
Assassin's Creed® Brotherhood and PS3 320GB

Assassin's Creed® Brotherhood and PS3 320GB

Bundle includes:

Assassin's Creed® Brotherhood DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller

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