UN Spacy Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 E3 2005: PS3 Tech Specs More numbers than you can shake a slide rule at. by Tal Blevins May 16, 2005 - Product name: PlayStation 3 Logo: PLAYSTATION®3 CPU Cell Processor PowerPC-base Core @3.2GHz 1 VMX vector unit per core 512KB L2 cache 7 x SPE @3.2GHz 7 x 128b 128 SIMD GPRs 7 x 256KB SRAM for SPE * 1 of 8 SPEs reserved for redundancy total floating point performance: 218 GFLOPS GPU RSX @550MHz 1.8 TFLOPS floating point performance Full HD (up to 1080p) x 2 channels Multi-way programmable parallel floating point shader pipelines Sound Dolby 5.1ch, DTS, LPCM, etc. (Cell- base processing) Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz 256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz System Bandwidth Main RAM 25.6GB/s VRAM 22.4GB/s RSX 20GB/s (write) + 15GB/s (read) SB< 2.5GB/s (write) + 2.5GB/s (read) System Floating Point Performance 2 TFLOPS Storage Detachable 2.5" HDD slot x 1 I/O USB Front x 4, Rear x 2 (USB2.0) Memory Stick standard/Duo, PRO x 1 SD standard/mini x 1 CompactFlash (Type I, II) x 1 Communication Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) x 3 (input x 1 + output x 2) Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) Controller Bluetooth (up to 7) USB 2.0 (wired) Wi-Fi (PSP) Network (over IP) AV Output Screen size: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p HDMI: HDMI out x 2 Analog: AV MULTI OUT x 1 Digital audio: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) x 1 Disc Media CD PlayStation CD-ROM, PlayStation 2 CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-DA (ROM), CD-R, CD-RW, SACD, SACD Hybrid (CD layer), SACD HD, DualDisc, DualDisc (audio side), DualDisc (DVD side) DVD: PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM, PlayStation 3 DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Blu-ray Disc: PlayStation 3 BD-ROM, BD-Video, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE Quote
Britai 7018 Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I think it looks absolutely fantastic. It doesn't disappoint at all. If I could preorder one tomorrow, I would. Btw, gamespot has a FFVII tech demo for the PS3... oh man oh man. what a night. Quote
NERV Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 the controller looks silly but the system looks good Quote
Anubis Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 System looks nice, lots of connections, the controller needs serious work though. It's hard to top the ones they already have been using. Quote
Radd Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I never put much faith in tech specs. I still recall people pointing at the PS2 tech specs claiming they were definitive proof that the PS2 had better graphics than the Gamecube. Still, I can't wait to see some game screenshots. I dislike the rounded design of the actual system. Looks like it will be impossible to stack other equipment on top of it. Quote
Zentrandude Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Meh, looks like a pregnant version of a ps2 they better come sup with something with lots of uv lights and colored transparent plastic like my pc. Quote
zerocool Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 the typing of the name look like the same tiping on the spiderman movies, well e3 on wed one more time, can't wait still have one more ticket any one will like to go on thursday just let me know Quote
Pat S Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Someone said it's twice as powerful as the X-Box 360! Wow. Quite a reversal this time. What would be cool with that controller would be if there are buttons under each finger too, so your thumbs aren't doing all the work (not talking about the R1 R2 L1 L2 buttons). Quote
areaseven Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I will buy one - only after Logitech releases a controller, because I find no use for that "boomerang." Quote
Keith Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Will it be import friendly this time? :::crosses fingers::: Quote
Commander McBride Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Haha, anyone got an E3 pass I can get in on? I missed my chance to go last year, and still regretting it.... Quote
Dangard Ace Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Neat! Look cool but that controller sucketh the big one. I wonder what the WiFi/PSP connection is all about? Quote
areaseven Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 compare I see that it has nearly the same button layout, but I can tell that it's gonna be uncomfortable after an hour or two. That's why I'm hoping Logitech will come up with a wireless controller for the PS3 that retains their PS2 controller design. Quote
Commander McBride Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I don't like the PS3s design. They've made it impossible to put in a stack of A/V equipment, which is one of the features I really liked abotu PS2. They're also using a slot DVD drive, instead of a tray, which means fun when your CD gets stuck in there. Also makes putting a fliptop on very hard. Quote
Jolly Rogers Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I believe the images posted are of the prototypes Sony will be showing at E3. The console's design hasn't been finalized yet. Quote
Guppy Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 For a console with that much grunt, I am scared of what the final price point will be.. Quote
BlazeEagle Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I can't exactly put my finger on it but it looks "fake" or rushed to me, espcially the new uncomfortable, ungainly controller. The PS2's controller "ain't broke, so don't fix it" as is. The system itself is fat and ungainly looking. I've seen better fan designed systems! I'm sure PS3 will have excellent, enjoyable games but from a system and controller standpoint, for once, I'm very disappointed in Sony. I'll likely forget all about the system when I play the games but that controllers gonna be a pain to hold! Until I hear the words "PS3 FF7 Remake confirmed", I'll hold my excitement in check over the FF7 footage. Time will tell... Quote
MGREXX Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) Yes, this is the final console design and it's one sexy beast. SEXY!!!!!!!!!! I can't help but see how Ironic it is next to the Xbox 360. It's like SONY and MS got together and did the exavt oppisite. MS put thier Xbox360 on a diet and gave it a waist, while SONY took the PS3 and feed it like a pig, giving it a belly. As for the boomerang....... I mean controller, I actually like the design because of the important aesthetic design. It looks like a boomerang, it feels like a boomerang, so it should work like one right? When you get pi$$ed at a game and throw your controller against the wall or T.V., it will actually come back to you instead of getting damaged. NEWS FLASH!!!!!! " 14 year old kid ends up in the hospital with a severe concusion when his controller hit him in the head when he threw it across his room and he forgot to duck as it turned around!!!" My question is where in the hell does the 2.5" HDD go? I look and can't tell where they put it. I see nothing in the front but the bay for the cards. Nothoing in the back but the power, AVI and ethernet connectors. The sides have the fans openings, so WTF!!!!!..............The botom ala Gamecube maybe???? This looks like a winner. SONY 1 Microsoft 0. Go SONY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited May 17, 2005 by MGREXX Quote
Commander McBride Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) I wonder what's under that panel next to the DVD slot? Looks like it swings up. By the way, it's been noted that the new controllers are quite small. By comparing it to the slot, it appears it's not much bigger than a DVD. Edited May 17, 2005 by Commander McBride Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 It looks nice but if it plays PSOne and PS2 where are the memory cart slots. Quote
MGREXX Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 HUH???? Everybody knows that the compartment (flips up) next to the DVD slot (to the left) is where the Memory cards (duo, CF, SM) will go. The question is where the 2.5" HDD will go. Quote
Zentrandude Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 you have to take off the 4 screws to loosen the anti-thief panel then slide the panel to the left 1 inch and rotated it counter clockwize 3 times then pull out the panel then you can easily pull out the unprotected hdd so wears an anti-static strap. Quote
Gaijin Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Personally I like the look...it shares the same basic shape as the PS2, offset slab on a slab but softened. Much better looking than the XBox 360. The boomerang controller looks weird, but if it's comfortable, then I'll be happy. What was even more interesting for me was the HDMI outputs and the footage of Killzone...damn. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 PS3 : Gundam World trailer TOTALLY AWESOME ! http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/748/748465/vids_1.html Quote
Zentrandude Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Plus it grills too!!! you forgot to put the oil dripping out of the slot. Quote
Chowser Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 i guess it could flip up to accomodate old controllers and memory cards, or maybe they will make an adapter that plugs into a usb port or something for the PS1 and PS2 stuff. At least I can pawn off my PS1 and PS2 on a relative now since this one system should still be able to play my old stuff. The only reason I kept the PS1 was to play IQ 2 and VFX2, but I haven't been playing those for awhile. or maybe that part flips up to allow the HD to go in, looks like there are three little lights up there. Quote
the white drew carey Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Why's the damned power switch in the back again!?! It's stupid to put an electronic unit's power switch in the back like that!!! Damnit! DAMNIT!!! Dangard Ace- According the news release, The WiFI/PSP is so that the PSP can be used as a controller, with the the PSP screen giving you tactical information. Quote
the white drew carey Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 PS3 : Gundam World trailer TOTALLY AWESOME ! http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/748/748465/vids_1.html Must be IGN member to view. Please only post non-membership required links. Quote
Chowser Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Why's the damned power switch in the back again!?! It's stupid to put an electronic unit's power switch in the back like that!!! Damnit! DAMNIT!!! cuz sony wants us to make sure there's lots of space around it so it can vent hot air and not overheat. also, how long do those funky buttons up front last anyway? I can see the disc eject and on/off buttons wearing off after awhile. or cracking. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 PS3 : Gundam World trailer TOTALLY AWESOME ! http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/748/748465/vids_1.html Must be IGN member to view. Please only post non-membership required links. You can`t save it, just watch it. BTW if you trouble just go to GUNTOA. Quote
Abombz!! Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) The design is alright... and the graphics look more then hi res PS2 games (unlike the PS2).... but whats with the games? Sequels and a remake? WTF... can't we start being original for once? At least now I don't feel bad about completly ignoring the existance of the new Xbox Don't be excited about specs untill a day before its released.... the PSX got raped, specs wise, several times before making it out. Edited May 17, 2005 by Abombz!! Quote
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