PlayStation 3 160GB System

This is my second playstation 3. I bought my first PS3 to use as a gaming machine, but eventually realized it was more than just a gaming device. Among other things, it is also a Blu-ray player, and a very good one at that. Movies can be controlled with the PS3 game controller, but I bought Sony's hand held remote, which is more like the remotes that come with a TV. As a blu-ray player, it functions just like a dedicated blu-ray device, not like a multi-purpose afterthought. In addition, if you are wired for the internet, it acts like a TV or computer, and streams Netflix movies, Hulu programs, and music, assuming you subscribe to these features. It does more, too. I've poked around on the PS3 menus, but haven't explored all the features available. There is a lot there, however. These other capabilities are also available on a computer, but I thought Netflix streaming was actually more convenient on the PS3.

I use my PS3 for watching movies about 3/4 of the time, and gaming for the rest. Basically, I'm getting a blu-ray player and a gaming machine for $250. In fact, I see no reason to buy a dedicated blu-ray player for my home theater; So that makes my gaming device seem like a better deal. Game quality varies from game to game. Some new games seem to be much farther along on the cutting edge of technology with better graphics and more realistic environments.

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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	160GB
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(one controller)
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.

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