The original Sony PlayStation remains to be the modern game console that has set the trend among the later and better consoles in the market. It is no big surprise that the original PS combined with the PS One made a total sale of about 102.49 million units all over the world.

The original PlayStation used the original control pad which was then replaced by the improved Dual Analog controls until eventually it gave way to the very popular Dual Shock controls.

For many years, the original Sony PlayStation took the world by a gaming storm so strong that it was the first ever gaming console to reach the 100 million sales mark. In a few years, many PS games were made popular in all corners of the world including the world known Gran Turismo which made whopping sales of 10.85 million until April 2008.

Word has been going around for a few months now that the release of the newest and latest handheld console from Sony is nearing. At the start, various names had been speculated including Sony PSP Flip and PSP Slide. Sony’s official press conference confirmed what had been speculated on for so long: the new PSP handheld console is to be named PSP Go.

First of all, this new PS item is indeed one of the famous portable consoles from Sony. Among its best features include a slide-up screen, the lack of a UMD drive, and its sleeker and lighter form.

Among its technical specs, the most noticeable is its 3.8-inches widescreen which is smaller than the 4.3-inches of the other PSPs. In comparison to the latest PSP 3000, the PSP Go is said to be 43% lighter than its predecessor. Its built-in memory is a whopping 16 gig and it can be expanded using a Memory Stick Micro. Since it is not UMD-based, it simply means that you cannot use any existing PSP software that you already have. The controls of the PSP Go are a bit different as they can be accessed only when the console is slid up and the layout itself is quite different from the previous PSP models.

In addition to the already impressive wireless capability of the older PSP models, the PSP Go is going to have Bluetooth connectivity. This alone can lead to more assumptions that the new PSP Go can be used with Bluetooth headsets or earbuds, wireless internet gaming and downloads, or probably even synchronizing it with the PlayStation 3 controller.

When it comes to famous games compatible to the new PSP Go, Sony confirmed that it will carry new versions of its most famous franchises including Little Big Planet, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, SOCOM Fire, and Gran Turismo. Games will also be downloadable from the PS Store using Wi-Fi connection.

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For more than a decade, it can be said that Sony has been on the lead with its game consoles that have won the hearts of gamers of all ages. With the PlayStation original, PlayStation 1, 2 and 3, the world has been introduced to a series of great home game consoles that have changed the entire concept of modern gaming. The PlayStation series have proven that this sophisticated and graphic console concept made a worldwide hit by Sony can be actually be made portable. We have waited for it to come true and with the PlayStation Portable more commonly known as thePSP, the dream had come true.

The PSP carries the top graphic quality of the PlayStation 2 in pocket size. It seemed to be an answer to the increasing demand for Sony to enter the portable market and also to have a portable console at par of better that Nintendo’s DS and GameBoy.

Primarily, the PSP is a gaming device. But then it also has the capability to play videos and music files in UMD form so it is said to be an entire entertainment system in itself. These features are best for those who are not just interested in games but also in maximizing the device’s ability for videos and music files.

Some of the best technical specs of the PSP include its 4.3-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 480 by 272 pixels in 260,000 colors. All these contribute to the fact that playing the PSP provides full gaming experience even in a small, pocket-sized gaming device. This particular handheldconsole is praised in reviews as it uses 333MHz processor and also comes with 32MB of built-in memory and 4MB of DRAM.

The PSP is offered in the market in bundles and the most famous of which includes the console itself, a battery and an AC adapter.

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If you are looking for a gaming console that can conveniently be placed on the pocket, then the PlayStation Portable is your best bet. ThePlayStation Portable, more commonly known by its abbreviation as PSP, is your pocket or handheld version of the well loved PlayStation series. If you are one of those who have loved PS 1, 2 or 3, then you would undoubtedly love to have your console with you and the PSP answers to just that.

The PlayStation Portable allows a gaming fanatic to have the technology brought by Sony PlayStation series to be carried around anywhere. What’s more this small device has great full color and 3-d graphics that make gaming seem very much near real life. Its 109mm wide TFT LCD screen allows full enjoyment not only for playing your beloved PSP games but also for watching movies.

What makes the PlayStation Portable a huge improvement from other companies’ handheld consoles such as the Nintendo DS and the GameBoy is the fact that it can serve as a whole entertainment system as videos and music can be played on this powerful gaming console. It uses the Universal Media Disc as medium.

There are various PSP bundles that are considered hits in the market. One of them is the basic pack which includes the console itself, the battery and the AC adapter. Another bundle can include headphones for a more personal enjoyment, a carry case plus a memory stick duo for additional memory. Other bundles and great deals are available on the market as the PSP is quite popular in many parts of the world.

Some of the famous games on the PSP include Metal Gear Acid and Gran Turismo 4 Mobile. As a whole, the PlayStation Portable is one greathandheld console that is graphically ahead the other consoles in competition although many critiques would notice its higher price.

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Sony Computer Entertainment released an upgrade to the original PlayStation and the new one was rightfully named PlayStation One. This upgrade is also more commonly known by its abbreviation the PS One or PS 1. Launched in year 2000, this smaller and more compact version once again made a hit in the world primarily because of three distinct features. Its unit dimension measurements are a mere 38 mm by 193 mm by 144 mm compared to the original PS which dimensions are 45 mm by 260 mm by 185 mm.

These unique changes that made the PS One an upgrade were the new cosmetic size and looks, the graphical user interface of the home menu, and the change in the internal layout. With the new change, it does not allow the previous modchip devices to be used. Also, the new PS 1 does not carry the original PlayStation’s serial and parallel ports that allowed the connection of multiple consoles.

The primarily controller for the Playstation One is the Dual Shock and the Dual Analog – both original gaming control pads made by Sony. The controller allows easy and full control. With the powerful capacity of the PS One and it easy controller as well as its compatibility to famous games, the PS 1 together witrh the original PS model was the first to hit the million sales mark in all its competitors. If you want to have the original hit among home game consoles, then there is no doubt that it would be either the PS One or the original PlayStation.

When it comes to technical specs, it uses MIPS R3000A-family R3051 CPU at 33.86 MHz. For storage, it uses memory card and the medium used is CD-Rom.

Some of the popular games that made the PS One a worldwide hit include Tekken, Gran Turismo, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid, Tony Hawk Pro Skater and the Legend of the Dragon.

Overall, the Playstation One and the original PlayStation hit the highest rating not only with user reviews but also for game console critiques.

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In simple words, the latest among the Sony console releases – the PlayStation 3 – is one powerful gaming console. For many users and for the maker itself, it is a far cry from the previous releases namely the PlayStation original, the PlayStation 1 and 2. Let us take a deeper look whyuser ratings continue to be sky high with this latest gaming console from Sony.

The technical specs of the PS 3 deserved to be named. First, it is powered by Cell processor which is 35 times more powerful that thePlayStation 2. Its graphics uses NVidia chips particularly the Reality Synthesizer. Using a 550 MHz core clock, it is even better than two GeForce 6800 Ultracards.

Another advantage and added feature to this new PlayStation model is its ability to be used online. Once you have a PS 3, you can take advantage of a lifetime PS3 online experience that allows you to play online games without extra cost. This is a much better deal than with its competitor, the Xbox 360 Live which allows online gaming for a yearly subscription. The PS 3 can connect wirelessly using Wi-Fi and also via Ethernet.

Another new feature that made the PS 3 one of the best deals among the current game consoles is its all-new controller. Many had the misconception that the PS 3’s controller was a redesign but this is far from the truth. It simply looks similar to the old DualShock controller. With the new controller, there is no rumble feature but it has the motion sensor capability. In addition, it also has wireless ability that uses Bluetooth technology. The PlayStation 3 is also powerful enough to allow multiple players. To be more specific, up to seven players can play at the same time.

The media format used by the all new PS 3 is Blu-ray which can hold up to 25 Gigabytes memory – an impressive jump from what the DVD can store. This media format also means that the new Sony console is compatible with all Blu-ray formats and with the current CD and DVD formats. Although not all PS 2 games are compatible with the PS 3, there are some which can still be used.

Built-in memory can either be a 20 Gig or a 60 Gig hard drive. But it would be important to note that the 20 gig version has no Wifi capability and no HDMI ports. For those who want to have the best graphics, then the 60 gig version is the best option as it uses 1080p resolution.

Overall, the Sony PlayStation 3 is indeed a powerful Blu-ray gaming console that is currently unsurpassable by its competitors.

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Sony PlayStation 2 – Smaller, Sleeker and a Lot More Stylish

We all know how the world was hit by the great gaming invention called PlayStation and PlayStation 1. Now, if you are one of those who have loved your reliable PS or PS 1 or if you are one of those who have always wanted to finally buy your own PlayStation, then the best one to get is the modern PlayStation 2.

What makes the PS 2 considered among many users and critiques as the best among the PS series is the fact that you get to have a smaller and sleeker console, an excellent joypad, and the top quality games you can play. Combining all three, this console’s ratings remained to be on top for many years even after the coming of PS 3.

Its technical specs are as follows: it uses 32 MB Ram, a 128-bit that runs at 300 MHz plus a 150 MHz Sony graphics chips. All these make the Sony PS 2 graphically better than the older versions.

Famous games which can be played on the Sony PlayStation 2 are Gran Turismo, FIFA, This is Football, Metal Gear Solid, Pro Evolution Soccer and many more. To add more advantages to this very affordable console, the PS 2 can also be used to play CDs and DVDs. This means that aside from its full gaming capability, you can also use it to watch movies.

After the release and the hit of the Sony PlayStation 2, out came another improvement which is more popularly known as the Sony PlayStation 2 Slim. This newer version is much smaller and lighter than the original. In fact, this tiny console is smaller than a standard hardcover book. The new look can be attributed to an external power transformer (much like a laptop AC adapter). This new model also allows both a horizontal or vertical setup depending on how you would design your home gaming room.

Another great plus to the PS 2 Slim is its built in support for online games such as Madden NFL 2005, Burnout 3 and SOCOM II. It also carries an Ethernet port and a modem jack as well as supports a dial up connection without the monthly fee.

All in all, the new PlayStation 2, in comparison with the older PlayStation original and the PlayStation One is one decent improvement in terms of size, looks, style and gaming experience. If you are weighing which PS model to buy, then all the great user ratings and reviews would definitely point you to the PS 2 or the PS 2 Slim.

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