PlayStation 3 120 GB

Posted in Electronics

  • HDMI + Bravia Sync functionality that provides both 1080p output resolution, and instant in-synch connectivity between your PS3 and other Sony HDMI enabled products without the use of multiple remote controls.
  • A new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3 entertainment system that is also more energy efficient.
  • Includes a Dualshock 3 wireless controller and a built-in 120GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for connectivity anywhere and multiple media format compatibility, including Blu-ray for crystal clear video on High-Definition TVs, CD-ROM, DVD, and others.
  • Free membership and access to all the events, as well as game, movie, TV and other media content available on the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Product Description
With the PlayStation 3 120GB system, you get free PlayStation Network membership, built-in Wi-Fi and 120GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos. And every PS3™ system comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you pristine picture quality and the best high-definition viewing experience available. Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, experience it all with the PlayStation 3 system.Amazon.com Product Description

The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 120GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony’s console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia features and functions available on earlier PlayStation 3 models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 120GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.

The PS3 logo

What’s Under the Hood
As with previous models, the PlayStation 3 120GB system features an IBM “Cell” processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor that together allow the system to perform two trillion calculations per second. Yet the 120GB system manages to improve on this with its 45nm version of the processor, which although running at the same 60+nm speed as previous PS3 versions, uses less energy. This makes the unit’s smaller size and quieter fan possible. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, the 120GB system also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TVs and projectors. (The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience) This console also provides for an extreme sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. Finally, it features cross connectivity with your PC network and PlayStation Portable (PSP) and its pre-installed, 120GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from The Internet. Unlike The some other models of The PlayStation 3, The 120GB system does not offer backwards compatibility.

The PlayStation 3 120GB and included Dualshock 3 controller

The same functionality now in a smaller, more quiet and energy efficient package
View larger.
The upright height of previous PS3 models compared to the smaller of PlayStation 3 120GB system

Space saving when placed upright…
View larger.
The horizontal height of previous PS3 models compared to the smaller of PlayStation 3 120GB system

As well as when horizontal
View larger.
The PlayStation 3 120GB system's textured finish

A textured, no fingerprint finish
View larger.

Blu-ray, PlayStation Network Downloads and Beyond
PlayStation 3 utilizes The Blu-ray disc media format, which gives you The best high-definition viewing experience on your television, by way of The format’s ability to hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This tremendous capacity, combined with The awesome power of The system’s processor and graphics card, promises an endless stream of mind-blowing games, and other multimedia content. This doesn’t mean though that The PS3 is limited to Blu-ray discs. It also supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software includes BD Live support that allows you to play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE), meaning you can also connect to The Internet while playing discs that support this format to obtain additional features. And of course PS3 owners also receive free access to The PlayStation Network (PSN), where through The PlayStation Store and PlayStation Home, they can download games, game demos, movies, and other content, as well as chat with friends, play mini-games, compete in tournaments and explore dedicated game spaces.

Sensational Controller
The Dualshock 3 wireless controller included with The PlayStation 3 120GB system provides The most intuitive game play experience, with pressure sensors in each action button and The inclusion of The highly sensitive Sixaxis motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is more realistic when The user feels The rumble right in The palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of The user’s body. Dualshock 3 utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and The controller’s detachable USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge The controller when connected to The PlayStation 3. By integrating all of these features into The popular PlayStation controller design, The Dualshock 3 further enhances The advanced gameplay experience only available on The PlayStation 3 system.

Synch with Your Other Sony HDMI Devices
The PlayStation 3 120GB system features HDMI + Bravia Synch functionality. Bravia Synch allows connectivity between Sony HDMI products, without having to utilize multiple remote controls. This means that with The push of one button users can control compliant Sony devices connected to your PS3 via HDMI cable.

What’s in The Box:

  • New slimmer and lighter PS3 system with a 120 GB HDD, Internet-ready built-in Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports and HDMI + Bravia Synch output for 1080p resolution and connectivity between other Sony HDMI products.
  • Dualshock 3 wireless controller.
  • AC power cord, AV cable and USB cable.
  • Free PlayStation Network membership.

System Specifications:

CPU Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.)
GPU RSX
Sound LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTs, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
HDD 2.5″ Serial ATA 120GB
Networking
Ethernet X1 (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g Included
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) Included
Controller Dualshock 3 wireless controller included
AV Output Resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI OUT + Bravia Synch 1
AV MULTI OUT 1
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 1
BD/DVD/CD Drive
(Read Only)
Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM)
DVD 8x (DVD-ROM)
CD 24x (CD-ROM)
USB Ports 2
Backwards Compatibility No
Dimensions 13.385″(w) x 13.385″(h) x 6.299″(d)
Weight Approx. 7.05 lb.

PlayStation 3 120 GB

  • Share/Bookmark


5 Responses to “PlayStation 3 120 GB”

  1. PRG Says:

    Looks Good but it hardly works. nothing online but advertising. thing makes funny noises and wi-fi really doesn’t work. High hopes that were dashed. hope i can get my money back.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  2. A. F. You Says:

    This is a horrible system. It broke down three days after i recived, it with lite gameplay. When i finaly got it working, it overheated every 15 mins and the blu ray didnt work at all. The wifi is crapy and the online isn’t worth it. Take my advice and buy a 360.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  3. Mr. Zachary Katz Says:

    My 13 year old son recently told me that he would like a Playstation to go along with the WII we have had for several years. I was excited to finally get a videogame system with blue-ray and excellent graphics and a massive library of games. Now that we have it, I can say that our disappointment is immense.

    First of all, the games, my son apparently wanted a PS3 because he knew it could play PS2 games – the Slim doesn’t. That’s right – every PS3 ever made up until this one was fully PS2 compatible – but this one is not. I guess Sony decided they didn’t want people to be able to play any of the 1000s of time-tested well-loved games available for their best-selling PS2 platform.

    The games that are left seem to mostly be shoot/explode/kill type games. We did not see a single title at our local store with the creativity of game play matching Mario or Pikmin. There were dozens of games that I would be horrified for my son to play. The store keeper told me that the demographic for the PS3 is 18-45 year-old males, and apparently, 18-45 year-old males like to play games where they pretend to run around and kill things violently. Blah.

    Second, the cable. It’s a relatively small thing I suppose, but we had to go out and buy a $50 dollar cable to hook the thing up to our HD television. I hear that if you’re a smart shopper you can find an HDMI cable online for closer to $20, but still, if you buy an HD videogame system, you should be able to connect it to your HD television.

    A third thing is the controller. You only get one, and it’s an awkwardly designed, confusing mess of buttons. I have been told that all those buttons give you more control, but my son and I found it completely illogical and confusing. Advanced gamers must learn that the orange circle means cancel and the grey ‘X’ means go, but in the games we tried we kept having to look down to match the menu choices to the joystick. I am sure my son may figure it out, but to me, it felt like my hands didn’t quite work.

    I didn’t like the PS3 Slim, and my son lost interest in it almost instantly and was fine with me returning it. Not a good value at all.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  4. Alex Fl Says:

    It’s amazing what Sony is trying to pass off as high tech this late in 2009. The Xbox 360 launched in November of 2005 for 399. FOUR YEARS LATER, Sony is hoping some of you waited 4 years for their 299 PS3 Slim.

    The Xbox 360 was already better 4 years ago. This is actually a downgrade if you compare online features and game quality.

    However you do get Blu-ray. In 2006 Blu-ray was the answer to the question no one was asking. Today it’s the only reason anyone has bothered with the abysmal failure that has been the PS3.

    At this stage any serious gamer already has a 360 and/or a Wii. And those who want a Blu-ray player can find a stand alone unit for under 150.

    Thank you Sony, for delivering your proprietary crap again to keep milking your fanboys. You gotta live right?
    Rating: 2 / 5

  5. semore butts Says:

    I am not very impressed with the “Almighty PS3.” sony needs to fix their laggy PSN. Just because its free doesnt mean it has to be crap.

    I REALLY DO have a ps3 slim and FIRST reviewed it badly to spite the ps3 fanboys.

    BUT NOW THE NEW 3.0 UPDATE HAS CAUSED MY SYSTEM TO KEEP FREEZING WHILE PLAYING UNCHARTED, WHICH IS A SONY FIRST PARTY GAME.

    SONY HAVE JUSTIFIED MY 1 STAR REVIEW BY RELEASING THEIR CRAPPY UPDATE.

    iF YOU BUY A NEW PS3, HOLD OFF ON THE UPDATE UNTILL 3.01 OR WHATEVER THE NEW ONE WILL BE. It may not affect your game but hold off on the 3.0 update if you want to play uncharted(which you should as it is great when I can get it to work).
    Rating: 1 / 5

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.


See Also