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The '''PlayStation 3''' ('''PS3''') is a [[home video game console]] developed by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]. It is the successor to the [[PlayStation 2]] and is part of the [[PlayStation]] brand of consoles. The PlayStation 3 was first released on November 11, 2006, in Japan, followed by North America on November 17, 2006, and Europe and Australia on March 23, 2007.<br />
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=== History ===<br />
The development of the PlayStation 3 began in 2001, with the console being officially announced at [[E3 2005]]. The PS3 was notable for its use of the [[Blu-ray Disc]] format, which provided high-definition graphics and large storage capacity. The console also featured the [[Cell microprocessor]], developed in collaboration with [[IBM]] and [[Toshiba]], which was designed to handle complex computations and graphics rendering.<br />
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=== Hardware ===<br />
The PlayStation 3 was available in several models, each with varying storage capacities and features. The original models, known as the "fat" models, were available with 20 GB, 40 GB, 60 GB, and 80 GB hard drives. Later, the "slim" models were introduced, which were lighter, more energy-efficient, and featured hard drives ranging from 120 GB to 320 GB. The final iteration, the "super slim" model, was released in 2012 with 250 GB and 500 GB hard drives.<br />
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Key hardware features of the PlayStation 3 include:<br />
* [[Blu-ray Disc]] drive<br />
* [[Cell microprocessor]]<br />
* [[RSX 'Reality Synthesizer']] graphics processing unit<br />
* [[HDMI]] output<br />
* [[Wi-Fi]] and [[Bluetooth]] connectivity<br />
* [[USB]] ports<br />
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=== Software ===<br />
The PlayStation 3's operating system, known as the [[XrossMediaBar]] (XMB), provided a user-friendly interface for navigating the console's features. The PS3 supported a wide range of multimedia capabilities, including playing [[Blu-ray]] movies, streaming video services, and browsing the internet.<br />
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The PlayStation 3 also introduced the [[PlayStation Network]] (PSN), an online service that allowed users to download games, movies, and other content, as well as play games online with friends. The PSN also included the [[PlayStation Store]], where users could purchase and download digital content.<br />
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=== Games ===<br />
The PlayStation 3 had a vast library of games, including many exclusive titles that were highly acclaimed by critics and players alike. Some of the most notable exclusive games for the PS3 include:<br />
* [[Uncharted series]]<br />
* [[The Last of Us]]<br />
* [[God of War III]]<br />
* [[Gran Turismo 5]]<br />
* [[LittleBigPlanet]]<br />
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The console also supported backward compatibility with many [[PlayStation 2]] and [[PlayStation]] games, although this feature was limited in later models.<br />
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=== Legacy ===<br />
The PlayStation 3 was succeeded by the [[PlayStation 4]] in 2013. Despite initial challenges, including a high launch price and competition from the [[Xbox 360]] and [[Nintendo Wii]], the PS3 went on to become a successful console, selling over 87 million units worldwide by the end of its production in 2017.<br />
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The PlayStation 3 is remembered for its powerful hardware, extensive game library, and contributions to the evolution of home entertainment and online gaming.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[PlayStation]]<br />
* [[PlayStation 2]]<br />
* [[PlayStation 4]]<br />
* [[PlayStation Network]]<br />
* [[Blu-ray Disc]]<br />
* [[Cell microprocessor]]<br />
* [[Uncharted series]]<br />
* [[The Last of Us]]<br />
* [[God of War III]]<br />
* [[Gran Turismo 5]]<br />
* [[LittleBigPlanet]]<br />
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