2008 Woodie Awards
Beware, the Playstation 3 has arrived
Sony brings out the big guns with its latest console, kicking off the next-generation war
Chris Nguyen
Issue date: 12/7/06 Section: The Scene
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The Six-Axis controller is really great in many ways.
First off, more traditional gamers will dig the design of the controller. It's basically the same as the PS2's controller with a few adjustments.
One might argue that Sony isn't trying hard enough but really, why mess with perfection? The controller is called Six-Axis for a reason; it's can be rotated in six directions: up, down, left, right, forward, and backward. It's great to be able to use motion-sensing but its great to see that games don't force you to use motion-sensing like the Nintendo Wii.
With the system's built-in Bluetooth you can connect up to seven (the most for any next-generation system) controllers at a time. These wireless controllers can be charged by the PS3 via a USB cable. The system is also backwards compatible with PS1 and PS2 games.
While some older games are likely not to work, Sony deserves credit for delivering near-perfect backward compatibility. Microsoft's X-Box 360 is limited only to a list of X-Box1 titles.
As for the online side, the PS3 is really setting up to be a big force in the online-console bid. You can web-browse, message friends, download music, and even download classic PS1 titles.
Sony hasn't officially launched the online service yet, so a comparison between Sony's online service and Microsoft's X-Box Live cant be made just yet.
As for all you movie buffs, the PS3's Blu-ray capability stacks up pretty evenly with stand-alone Blu-Ray players that retail for up to $1,000.
Overall, the PS3 will be a great investment, later down the line.
Right now, there aren't many games that warrant the $599 price tag. But in a few months when the truly blockbuster games come out, it will be.
Whether you buy a PS3 now or later, rest assured that you will get an absolutely phenomenal experience in both gaming and multimedia.
Must-Haves: Resistance: Fall of Man
NHL 2K7
Ridge Racer 7
First off, more traditional gamers will dig the design of the controller. It's basically the same as the PS2's controller with a few adjustments.
One might argue that Sony isn't trying hard enough but really, why mess with perfection? The controller is called Six-Axis for a reason; it's can be rotated in six directions: up, down, left, right, forward, and backward. It's great to be able to use motion-sensing but its great to see that games don't force you to use motion-sensing like the Nintendo Wii.
With the system's built-in Bluetooth you can connect up to seven (the most for any next-generation system) controllers at a time. These wireless controllers can be charged by the PS3 via a USB cable. The system is also backwards compatible with PS1 and PS2 games.
While some older games are likely not to work, Sony deserves credit for delivering near-perfect backward compatibility. Microsoft's X-Box 360 is limited only to a list of X-Box1 titles.
As for the online side, the PS3 is really setting up to be a big force in the online-console bid. You can web-browse, message friends, download music, and even download classic PS1 titles.
Sony hasn't officially launched the online service yet, so a comparison between Sony's online service and Microsoft's X-Box Live cant be made just yet.
As for all you movie buffs, the PS3's Blu-ray capability stacks up pretty evenly with stand-alone Blu-Ray players that retail for up to $1,000.
Overall, the PS3 will be a great investment, later down the line.
Right now, there aren't many games that warrant the $599 price tag. But in a few months when the truly blockbuster games come out, it will be.
Whether you buy a PS3 now or later, rest assured that you will get an absolutely phenomenal experience in both gaming and multimedia.
Must-Haves: Resistance: Fall of Man
NHL 2K7
Ridge Racer 7
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