PS3 80GB - Release Date 22.08.08

New to the UK gaming console market is the Playstation PS3 80GB. Released on the 22nd August 2008 it is expected that the PS3 80GB will fill the void for the gamer looking to upgrade to Sony's next generation PS3 gaming console.

The PS3 80GB Next Generation games console from Sony features an 80gb internal hardrive and comes with the new Dualshock game controller.

The PS3 80GB is now available from online retailers most ship with free delivery.

Use our chart below for further pricing and delivery information for the new PS3 80 gb.

PS3 80GB Playstation - Compare UK Prices

PS3 80GB - Features Blu-ray player

Looking for the ultimate in video gaming experience. Look no further than the new Playstation 3 80GB console from Sony. Included in the PS3 80gb is a blu-ray player capable of playing the latest games titles from Sony as well Blu-ray dvd's that are now being produced from all the major movie makers. The blu ray player will also upscale you DVD collection and deliver a 1080p feed to your lcd or plasma TV via HDMI.

Reviews are abound on the web with the superior quality of the gaming experience when using the PS3 console coupled to an HD TV. Remember that blu-ray has won the format wars so as the price of blu-ray films come down to a more acceptable level the PS3 80GB console will feature as the home media hub that would beatifuuly grace any living space.

The PS3 80GB will also play CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R and DVD+R media. This games console really is the next generation of video gaming and its future proofing should keep the informed gamer happy for a long time.

PS3 80GB Media Server

The PS3 80GB will serve as fully functional media hub for the home. The PS3 can show digital photos from a selection of devices via the USB connection. Alternatively as the PS3 80 gb has bluetooth included a compatible bluetooth enabled camera will display a slideshow or photo album with ease

The PS3 80gb will also play most audio formats that can be played from a cd. Or the user can burn directly to the internal hard drive. Video support is available for MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 direct from disc or USB compatible devices.

PlayStation Network for the PS3 80GB

Sony offer the Playstation Network to purchasers of the PS3 80gb games console. This service is free compared to the annual fee imposed by Microsoft for the comparable Xbox Live service.

Playstation PS3 80gb users will be able play online games via the Playstation Network as well as have access to game downloads and the Playstation community.

PS3 80 gb - Please Note

Please note that the New Playstation 3 80Gb DOES NOT include some of the features common with previous PS3 consoles:

It will not play previous PS2 title games

It will not accept Memory Sticks or cards

The PS3 80 gb will not play back SADC media

An ethernet cable is not supplied

The PS3 80GB comes with 2 USB Ports

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