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The Sony Playstation 3 console is without doubt the hottest item on the market at this moment. Thousands of individuals are searching for one to purchase, unfortunately most retail stores throughout the United States are only able to stock a handful. People were reported to be camping outside these stores the night before to get their hands on one. Due to their limited stock some stores choose to give each person who showed up on the release date a ticked. Then drew their numbers from a box, those with the lucky tickets had the pleasure of purchasing the Playstation 3 console.

For anyone that was unfortunate to miss out on purchasing from a retailer, it is going to cost a lot more to get one elsewhere. Ads are appearing in the newspapers all the time offering them for sale. Online auction site eBay and Yahoo Auctions are selling them like hotcakes. The opening bids in many cases are several hundred dollars more than the system would cost you retail. For those parents that don’t want to disappoint their children for this much anticipated console, the cost is not an issue. Many gaming enthusiasts are also trying their hardest to grab hold of the new Playstation 3.

The retail price of the Playstation 3 console is on average $499.00. You may be lucky to find it a bit less if you shop around, but that price is the general ballpark figure. At the time of writing this article, I had a quick glance on eBay to notice that they are currently selling between $700 and $1,000 on eBay. If your not one of the many gaming enthusiasts you may be wondering what it is about the Playstation 3 that is leading such a demand.

If you get you hands on the latest hot property, be careful. In some cases, shoppers have been mobbed for their console as soon as they started out of the store. Only to have left empty handed within minutes because of thieves. Also, the number of break-ins that are taking place around the Nation of electronics stores is unimaginable. In most cases, all that was taken was the stock of Playstation 3 consoles. This all seems a bit harsh to me, but it is happening.

So, what is included with the Playstation 3 console? Firstly, it incorporates outstanding memory capabilities. You are able to play games on it as well as watch your favourite movies. The games for Playstation 1 & 2 are intended to work on the Playstation 3 Console, and you will be able to experience high definition on them. The Playstation 3 is reports to be the most powerful video games console on the market at present; it’s twice the power of the Xbox. It has also be designed to be 35 times more powerful than it’s predecessor, the Playstation 2.

An additional benefit of your Playstation 3 console is that it can be used for online gaming free. You have the choice to download games from the internet as well as videos to the consoles hard drive. Onto the technical stuff, the Playstation 3 comes equipped with 256 MB main RAM @ 3.2 GHz and 256 MB VRAM @ 700 MHz. The system is equipped with Dolby sound for great quality. The higher specification in the system is very evident in the graphics of the games.

The Playstation 3 console is the most in-demand item this holiday season. Game players all around the world are anticipating the arrival of the Playstation 3 under the tree on Christmas morning. Some are surely going to be left disappointed though as even Santa will be unable to supply enough for the demand out there. Sadly, this is likely to result in some consumers choosing to purchase either the new Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii system just to have some kind of games console to put under the tree this year.

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The Playstation 3 controller has been designed to offer many great features for hours of fun and entertainment, it is also very light and fits well in you hand. Most gaming controllers tend to feel awkward as well as heavy. This can lead to having sore fingers and hands after some intense playing time. This controller offers a much better fit that enables you to use if for hours on end to play your favourite Playstation games. The layout of the control button is the same as the Playstation 2, but the serious gamers will notice the difference between them in comfort and weight. For example, the L2 and R2 buttons are a bit larger.

The Playstation 3 console has the ability to offer games for up to four players at a time using either wired or wireless controllers. If you require an additional controller, expect to pay about $40. The controllers for the Playstation 3 feature motion sensors. The six axis sensing capabilities of the controller will make games that involve driving a car, flying a plane, and other types of action movements so much more realistic. Some users may be disappointed to learn that the new Playstation 3 controller will not be including the vibration feature of the Playstation 2 controller. This was due to the fact the vibration feature interfered with the sensor. Also, anyone hoping to continue to use their Playstation 2 controllers will be disappointed to learn that they will not be compatible with the new Playstation 3 console.

With the option to use wireless controllers with a USB connection that automatically charges the controller will enhance the enjoyment of Playstation 3 gaming. This is such a great way to ensure hours of run playing your favourite games whilst sitting in the most comfortable spot in the room, and not being restricted to within reach of the controllers cord.

The Playstation 3 console has now be fitted with some great accessories to make your time playing games better. The HDMI cable will offer the advantage of more high definition resolution than what come with the console. These cables are being priced at $20 to $80 depending on the brand. However the generic brands do tend to work just as well.

If you want the excitement of playing online against other players, than you will need to invest in a home router that is either wired or wireless for the Playstation 3. Sony is offering this feature at no cost. However, it will be necessary to obtain a broadband connection from your local service provider.

The Playstation 3 memory card adapter will enable you to pick up right where you left off with the Playstation 2. The memory card adapter will be an excellent investment for those that have worked hard to save their levels from the Playstation 2 onto a memory card. Whilst the games will be compatible with the Playstation 3, it would be necessary to start right back at the beginning without the adapter. This memory card adapter retails for about $15.

There are already many great Playstation 3 games to get you going. Sure, you can still use your Playstation 1 & 2 games, on it, but it would be nice to invest in some of them new games that you see in the store with your new system. They range in price from $40 to $80.

Make sure to check out all the great accessories that are available for the Playstation 3, and invest in any that appeal to you.
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