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Model:
Playstation 3 ( PS3 )
Release Date:
November 2006
Original Price:
$499 (20 gig model) and $599 (60 gig model)
Processor:
Sony/Toshiba/IBM 'Cell Microprocessor' comprised of
one PowerPC-based 'Power Processing Element' running 3.2 GHz
and eight 'Synergistic Processing Elements'
Memory:
512 MB RAM
This is Sony's third foray into the video game market, although it's
more of a full-fledged computer than a game system. And with the
ability to install Linux, why would anyone ever want to use it just
to play video games?
Let's start with the controllers. The PS3 comes with a six-axis
wireless controller, not-so-originally called a 'sixaxis' controller.
The RF wireless receiver is built in to the game system, so there are
no wires to trip over or adapters to lose. You can also use a wired
controller plugged into one of the USB ports. Yes, USB ports. And
yes, you can hook up a USB mouse and keyboard for full-featured
computing! There is even aftermarket adapters available that will
let you connect your old, obsolete PS1 and PS2 controllers to your
shiny new PS3.
Did I say obsolete? Don't be too quick to get rid of your
trusty ol' PS2 system. It seems that, for some unknown reason, Sony
decided that, while the PS3 can play all of the original Playstation
game discs, it cannot play any of the PS2 games (the only exception
being several older models that have four USB ports instead of two).
The PS3 is designed to be connected to the internet and to the
Playstation Network (PN), that way you can sit alone in your basement
while still interacting with other geeks sitting alone in their
basements. (IMO the internet has removed the social aspect of
society, but I digress...) The connection to the internet is
established through either a wired connection to a router or through
an 802.11 wireless link. Both options utilize built-in hardware.
One cool feature that the PS3 has is the use of capacitance proximity
sensors in place of buttons for the power and eject buttons. All you
have to do is gently place your finger on the 'button' area. The
inherent capacity of you body throws the barely-stable circuit out of
balance and triggers the appropriate response. (This is obviously an
overly simplistic explanation.)
It has been reported that, although the 20 gig model was
initially to be released for $805.85 and the 60 gig model was to go
for $840.35, they were instead released at $499 and $599 respectively
- at an average loss of $250 per unit. More on the Japanese models.
Sony has a different Owner's Manual for each model.
To download the correct manual, simply click on the
model number below that matches your unit.
cechb01 - 20gb
cechg01 - 40gb
cechh01-1.90 - 40gb
cechh01-2.00 - 40gb
cecha01 - 60gb
ceche01 - 80gb
cechk01 - 80gb
cechl01 - 80gb
cechp01 - 160gb
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These are only 'Quick-Reference' manuals. For the time
being, full owner's manuals are only available in online
HTML versions at
Sony's web site.
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Pinouts:
A/V Connector
Pin 01 --- Ground
Pin 02 --> Right Audio
Pin 03 --- Ground
Pin 04 --> Left Audio
Pin 05 --> S-Video Luminance (Y)
Pin 06 --> Composite Sync
Pin 07 --> S-Video Chroma (C)
Pin 08 --- Video Ground
Pin 09 --> Blue
Pin 10 --> +5vdc
Pin 11 --> Red
Pin 12 --> Green
All Pin-Outs Are Courtesy of
the Hardware Book Project
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