When the Sony PlayStation 3 was launched in late 2006 amid much fanfare, it was not too clear how it would fare in the highly competitive game console market. What made things more uncertain was that, the PS3 was priced substantially higher than its competition.
So the knee-jerk reaction from the critics was that of doom and gloom for the PS3. But three years on, not only is the PlayStation 3 doing well commercially, it has also carved a niche in the congested console-market. So how did the PS3 script this amazing success-story? Read on if you want to find out.
Despite the fact that the PS3 is was and is still the most expensive console around, its price has always been justified by its feature-richness. So, for the money that you have to shell out, you actually get a huge library of games studded with some exclusive bestsellers as well as a complete home entertainment system equipped with a Blu-Ray optical drive. In addition you also get access to the online PlayStation Network for free!
The PlayStation 3 has many exclusive game titles that appeal to most game lovers. So you can get bestselling games such as Metal Gear Solid 4, LittleBig Planet, Uncharted and Resistance 2 only on the PS3. The thing with these exclusive games is that they make full use of PS3’s amazing game engine and the breathtaking graphics and sound effects are there to just blow you away!
You also get numerous games other than the exclusive ones, which are available on other gaming consoles and platforms.
But perhaps the biggest boost to the success of the PS3 has been its combination of HD compatibility and the Blu-Ray media drive. If Blu-Ray is cutting edge in terms of optical media input then there is nothing more advanced than an HD television in terms of video output. So when you hook up the PS3 with an HD TV, the result can be simply unbelievable.
And the best part is that you get the latest games and movies on the Blu-Ray format discs even you do not get them on DVD’s.
The PlayStation 3 Network is also a nice freebie for the owner of a PS3. Not only can you engage in online gaming sessions with your friends all over the globe, you can also download a fair bit of media too. And because the PS3 uses standard laptop hard drives, they are much easier to upgrade than the ones onboard most other consoles.
In a nutshell, all this makes the PlayStation 3, what it is today. And you can be well assured that it will be right there at the top for some years to come!
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