Sony PlayStation 3
Meet the PlayStation 3:
^ from: Amazon - The PlayStation 3 only did everything. Honest!
Already established as a multimedia giant, Sony's foray into the rapidly-changing and evolving realm of gaming came in the form of the Sony PlayStation 3. It was time for the PlayStation to further evolve and make more marks in gaming. It did just that in its proliferation in 2006 were the Nintendo Wii and the XBOX 360. The PlayStation 3 was further evolution in a rapidly-changing realm of gaming. Gaming is now a realm where one could play games that get updated and can be enhanced all the further. This wasn't possible much with the PlayStation 1 or PlayStation 2. This also means the gamer can download digital-exclusive games to play. If one wants to connect with online friends, one can do so with PlayStation Network (PSN). During the time of the PlayStation 3, PSN and using the Internet was FREE.
More than ever, the modern gaming console has to be more than just a "gaming console." The PlayStation 3 had to adapt to this and make its own mark on the gaming landscape. You now could connect via WiFi or even ethernet to enhance your overall experience with the PlayStation 3. You could still listen to CDs as well as DVDs. Now, though, enter the realm of Bluray. This technology made not only gaming more powerful, but it also made watching movies amazing. The PlayStation 3 also included its own built-in web browser. You could also install apps to view a variety of apps to connect with friends or access media services like Netflix. You could also access YouTube on a PlayStation 3.
Games were becoming larger and more realistic with the PlayStation 3. Newer TVs were taking advantage of high-definition and HDMI. The PS3 was no stranger to this. Also coming to life was that of Bluetooth. This meant you were able to connect devices wirelessly to the PS3 to play or use.
Features such as these meant what was simply a gaming console has become much more and means much more than ever before. The PlayStation 3 was keeping up with times and was making its own mark on the gaming landscape. The PS3 would enjoy a lifespan that lasted from 2006 to 2017. It would also see three different generations in its lifespan from the big model to the later slim models.
My Introduction to the PlayStation 3.
I was somehow fortunate to save up enough money blogging to where I was able to buy myself a PlayStation 3 around 2011 or so. I had enough to buy a PlayStation 3, but I needed some extra money to buy my first game for it- Gran Turismo 5. I still made it happen and got to enjoy the experience. Some games I played got me to meet a lot of people worldwide on PSN.Games and Gaming on the PlayStation 3.
Gaming has evolved around the time of the PlayStation 3. Games on PlayStation 3 are of the physical and digital variety. Many of the AAA-rank titles and Sony exclusives ruled the roost for the PlayStation 3. However, a lot of games from independent (or "indie") game developers also wanted their spotlight with the PS3's lineup. If anyone wanted to enhance games someone owns, they can do so by buying downloadable content (DLC).When you actually get to play games on the PlayStation 3, you are now met with a stylish user interface called the XrossMediaBar (or XMB for short). This UI in its default form has a lovely wavy background with sparkles. This XMB features certain features you can use to set up your PlayStation 3, play games, view your PSN friend list, and more. You could also change the XMB to include a custom background. To exit a game or an app, you need to press-and-hold the PS Button on the DualShock 3 to access a menu and then choose to exit a game. Confirm your selection, and you're out. If your PS3 crashes, then you will need to press-and-hold down the PS logo button near the PS3's loading dock to shut down the system.
Also, there was a new way to keep track of your performance while also challenging you to do certain things. Enter the Trophy system for the PlayStation. Often times, it was a potentially negative thing or a spoiler to learn of Trophy goals for games. Learning of some Trophy goals could spoil details about certain games, making you want to play a game in certain ways outside of playing the way you want to play. These goals were broken up into levels of difficulty- Bronze, Silver, and Gold. If you manage to clear all of a game's Trophy objectives, you earn the coveted Platinum trophy for a game.
Gone are Memory Cards. Now, the PlayStation uses internal memory for you to store your game data, your own media, your own pictures, and more. You can also still place your media on USB flash drives to import/export to other devices (such as your PC). You could also use the space on your PlayStation 3 to download games to the device for faster loading of some games. It made a difference when I downloaded games like Ridge Racer 7, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6 to my PS3. Just make sure you have enough space to be able to put games on your PlayStation 3 for faster loading.
As for games themselves, some of the earliest titles were mostly showcased on kiosks at game stores and in the game section of retail stores. Some of these early titles include "Ridge Racer 7," "MotorStorm," and "Virtua Fighter 5." There were also later games like "Gran Turismo HD," which would give way to "Gran Turismo 5 Prologue," and eventually "Gran Turismo 5." Other PS3 games include the "Uncharted" series, the "Assassin's Creed" series, the "Saints Row" series (excluding Saints Row 1), "Ni No Kuni," "Grand Theft Auto 4," "Gran Turismo 5," "Gran Turismo 6," the GRID series, the DiRT series, "ModNation Racers," "Little Big Planet," "PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale," and more. Besides physical games, some digital games of note for PS3 include "flower," "Minecraft," "Double Dragon NEON," "WipEout HD/Fury," and "Daytona USA." Some of the digital offerings even included games from other consoles configured for the PlayStation 3. For example, you could play "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" from the SEGA Genesis/Megadrive on a PlayStation 3.
If you buy PlayStation Plus, you will be able to purchase many more games and unlock many other content to play on your PlayStation 3. It was not required of you to have a PlayStation Plus subscription in the PS3 days to be able to game online. PS+ gave you the chance to enjoy a lot more content for the PlayStation 3. Nowadays, PS+ is required to access the PlayStation Store or to game online in general.
I bet you can enjoy playing PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 3, right? Well, no. PlayStation 1 games can be played on the PS3. You can even play these games with some enhancements to make them play better on your higher-end TV. However, PlayStation 2 games are NOT reverse compatible on the PS3.
The PlayStation 3 even had some non-gaming applications to enjoy. One of those was its avatar service, PSHome. PSHome allowed you the chance to meet people on PlayStation Network and even play games with your friends. I had no such luck meeting too many people with PSHome. There was also a Life With PlayStation program that let you view news and weather updates. It also had a unique "Folding@Home" feature that was helping to battle against Alzheimer's Disease.
Even though the PlayStation 3 was an awesome system in its own right, some say developing for it has been rather tedious. Developers still tried their best to utilize the PS3 as best as possible for their games.
Peripherals of the Sony PlayStation 3.
So you have a PlayStation 3. What do can you use to enhance your experience? Well, let's a look:
^ from: Amazon - Meet the DualShock 3- your controller for PS3 goodness!
The DualShock 3 is more than just any average controller. To the delight of many a gaming fan, the DualShock 3 is not a production version of the "boomerang" controller for the PlayStation 3 in its prototype phases. The DualShock 3 has a handful of features that set itself apart from the earlier DualShock and DualShock 2. For one thing, the DualShock 3 is USB-powered and can be recharged. This means you could be able to use a PlayStation 3 as a plug-and-play device a lot of devices that have USB ports to them. The DualShock 3 is also wireless. Because of this, you could be able to play games wirelessly by simply disconnecting the DualShock 3 from the charging cable. You can play wirelessly granted the DualShock 3 has enough charge to play. The two biggest features of the PlayStation 3 are its SIXAXIS controls and a new PS Button. The SIXAXIS lets you play games from six different axes for a broad array of control in games. You use the PS Button to access the system menu to access a number of features or to pair your DualShock 3 to the PlayStation 3. You could purchase a charging station for which to charge up your DualShock 3 or multiple DualShock 3's at a time.
Here is a weird "peripheral" to use for your PlayStation 3:
^ from: Amazon - The PlayStation Portable can be used in conjunction with your PlayStation 3. To some people, though, why use a dedicated portable gaming system as an extra controller?
That's right. If you have one of these, a PlayStation Portable, you can use it as a controller on the PS3 or for some other PS3 content. Using a dedicated portable device makes for quite an expensive controller or control device for non-games!
^ from: Amazon - Show me your MOVES with the PlayStation Move!
One of the most significant elements of gaming with the PlayStation 3 was that of the PlayStation Move. This allowed you to make yourself the controller in Move-enabled games. This could be thought of as Sony's answer to the Nintendo Wii and the Wiimotes. For example, using one of the elements of the Move allowed you to execute things like aiming and shooting an arrow from a bow and arrow. One of the first games to take advantage of the PlayStation Move was "Sports Champions."
How I Will Remember the PlayStation 3.
The PlayStation 3 is the last of using PlayStation Network for free. It was where I got to enjoy games of amazing quality. While I have only one Bluray movie ("The LEGO Movie"), I have yet to actually use it, and I owned this Bluray for quite a few years! The PS3 is still a special system to me even with today's landscape featuring the still-standing PlayStation 4 as well as the more expensive and more awesome PlayStation 5.Sony PlayStation 3 Online
If you want to get yourself a PlayStation 3 and want to experience some PlayStation 3 moments, this section is your best friend. PlayStation 3 consoles, accessories, games, and more can be procured if you use the material I provide here:
• PlayStation 3 on Amazon
• PlayStation 3 on eBay
Happy shopping! :)
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