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Sony · Game Console · 2006

PlayStation 3 (Fat)

Sony ps3 fat: Cell Broadband Engine @ 3.2 GHz (1 PPE + 7 SPE, 6 usable). Released in 2006.

2000s CECHL01 (80GB)CECHA01 (60GB Launch)

Memory

main_ram
256 MB XDR DRAM
video_ram
256 MB GDDR3

Optical

drive
Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM), DVD, CD

Storage

hdd
2.5-inch SATA HDD (20 / 40 / 60 / 80 GB depending on SKU)

Software

os
XrossMediaBar (XMB)

Controller

type
Sixaxis / DualShock 3 (Bluetooth)

Performance

cpu
Cell Broadband Engine @ 3.2 GHz (1 PPE + 7 SPE, 6 usable)
gpu
Nvidia RSX 'Reality Synthesizer' @ 550 MHz

Connectivity

usb
USB 2.0 (2-4 ports)
ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
video_out
HDMI 1.3
card_readers
SD/CF/MS on 60 GB model

Compatibility

backward
PS2 hardware/software (early launch models only)

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