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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