Sony PlayStation 3 review | Control & Storage
Sony PS3 - Memory support
PlayStation 3 - Memory support
When we look at the front side diagonally from above, it contains two halves, on the right the Blu Ray player and on the left the flap that hides a series of built-in card readers. The card slots support CompactFlash type I & II, Microdrive, Secure Digital, miniSD, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Duo flash memory cards. Strangely, the SDHC (SD High Capacity) is not being supported; it seems to me that it is time for a firmware update. Below the left side there are four fast USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connections with besides them two LEDs that serve as indicators for the hard disk and WLAN access.
Sony PS3 - Backside
PlayStation 3 - Backside
The back of the PlayStation 3 accommodates four interfaces and the connection for the adaptor with above it the main switch to turn the PS3 console on or off. A connection with which the reproduction’s quality is guaranteed is the HDMI connection; besides this there is a LAN interface, a (optical) Digital Out connection and a so-called AV Multi Out connection. The large airstrips at the back show clearly that the Sony PS3 can discharge a substantial amount of heat. The PS3 can be placed horizontally as well as vertically.
Sony PS3 - SIXAXIS
PlayStation 3 - SIXAXIS
The PS3 has standard been provided with a wireless controller, the so-called SIXAXIS. The SIXAXIS is a futuristic looking controller with a large collection of buttons with which games can be played, but also the virtual keyboard can be operated or the menu of movies that are played by means of the Blu Ray player. The operation is a little getting used to and those who have never worked with such a controller will need a bit of practical experience before it becomes logical.
Sony PS3 - Installation
PlayStation 3 - Installation
The PS3 system can produce two different kinds of video resolutions, HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard Definition). Those who own a HD ready or Full HD LCD screen will connect the PS3 with a HDMI cable; the PS3 will then automatically set the highest quality HD resolution. This consists of 1080p (16:9), 1080i (16:9) or 720p (16:9); the SD resolution consists of 576p (16:9/4:3) or 576i (16:9/4:3). Moreover, the i stands for Interlace, the p for Progressive. Progressive is preferred, for it results in a high video quality with the least flashing in the screen.
Sony PS3 - USB devices
PlayStation 3 - USB devices
Furthermore, it is possible to connect external USB devices, as long as they are USB Mass Storage Class compatible. After connecting it, the device will almost immediately be shown on the screen and the contents can be checked. File formats, which can be played or shown, are, amongst others, ATRAC, MP3, AAC, JPEG and MPEG-4. It might occur that only a single file is shown while several files have been stored. By choosing ‘show all’ in the menu, all files stored on the medium will become visible.
Sony PS3 - Storage
PlayStation 3 - Storage
In Europe, the PS3 will, for the time being, be supplied only with a 60GB hard disk. The hard disk serves as storage; this way you can transfer all your own files to the hard disk in the PS3, by means of, for instance, the USB interface. Besides this, the storage can also be used to store contents, which have been downloaded through the Sony Network. The Sony PlayStation 3 is truly a multi media console. The name game console does actually not cover the full cargo, but Sony will undoubtedly give more clarity about this through different campaigns in the coming period.
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