The New Sony PS3 *Updated*

There are some things that Sony isn't great at and there are some things that they can't be competed with. One of them is their gaming console the PS3.

Th original PS3 was announced on May 2005 that followed a retail launch on Nov 2006. that set a new bench mark to the gaming industry.

Now after 3 years Sony announces it next version of the PS3. Unfortunately under the hood its the same great gaming console but its new design is... simply put "SEXY". ( I have a thing for electronics, not my best traits)



Why I think that the new PS3 is a buy for all those who don't own one yet:

• The platform has another 4 years (bare minimum) of market life left.


• It packs some superb hardware tightly coupled with great software (PSN Home, PSN Store)


• It's got a blue ray player


• More and more game publishers have still got a long way to before they've completely resourced the complete processing power of the PS3.


• Prices are very competitive with other gaming consoles.

I've rigged up my PS3 as the central hub in my entertainment system. With the PS3 able to resource media content from any media server is a very powerful win for me.

I even watch Netflix on the PS3 thanks to a third party tool I purchased but it still works great! I would like to see Sony strike a deal with Netflix.

Another amazing thing about the PS3 is its fully capable browser. Its not the best but it gets the job done. Sony should look at upgrading their browser to one of the more modern browsers.Adding PS3 as an exclusive internet platform will shrug companies from investing on it. The online traffic on the PS3 is not very impressive and there is strong potential in making the PS3 an power internet device. I know its not a laptop but its got potential!

To read more about Sony's PS3 check out the article on Engadget here.