HOW IT STARTED:

PlayStation 3 is the new console released on November 11, 2006 in Japan. It is the newest member of the PlayStation series produced by Sony Computer Entertainment, a Japanese video game company. This new console introduced some unique points to the series. PS3 brought the gleaming PlayStation Network and a new feature that allows users to use Blue-ray Discs as a storage device. After the release of the “fat” PS3, Sony released a Slim version in September 2009. The Slim version is lighter, smaller, and uses less power than its big brother.

ACCESSORIES:

The PlayStation 3 has many accessories that can be used in a wide variety of games. The first controller was the “SIXAXIS”. It was used from the console’s launch until 2008, when DualShock 3 took its place. The main difference between the two controllers is that the DualShock 3’s vibration function does not interfere with the sense of movement. As we all know, one controller is not enough for 21st century gamers. That’s why the PS3 also has a “racing wheel” for racing simulation games. This wheel was developed by Logitech. PS3 users can also interact with certain games through movements using PlayStation Eye. This is a webcam with a built-in microphone and can be used for games like “EyePet”, “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08” and “The Eye of Judgment”.

RELIABILITY:

Sony made a very reliable console with only a 10% failure rate over a two year period. Even if the console is one of the most reliable on the market, it has its problems. Some of these issues are “yellow light of death” which is a non-specific hardware issue. This problem mainly occurred in the UK, so sometimes a console repair is necessary. PS3 repairs can be a hassle if you don’t know of a repair shop near you. Also recently there was a big bug with PlayStation Network. Someone hacked into the servers and accessed the user database. This leaked the personal information of around 77 million users, including passwords, addresses, and payment history. Apparently no credit card details were stolen. Following this, Sony gave a free one-month membership to all PSN users with a new identity theft program.

PLAYSTATION 3 GAMES:

There are some PlayStation 3 exclusives like “LittleBigPlanet”, the “Infamous” series and perhaps the most popular PS3 game, “Uncharted”. Of course, there are tons of multi-console games like the “Devil May Cry” series, “Mortal Kombat” and the “Call of Duty” series. Today, game developers are more likely to release a game on consoles like PS3 and Xbox 360 than on a PC.

REPAIR YOUR PLAYSTATION 3:

PS3 repair is very important on these consoles as they tend to break. There are many things that can go wrong with a complex gaming rig like the PlayStation 3, and repair prices increase as the problem becomes more serious. There are websites that can help you with problems like PS3 + PS3 YLOD laser errors or replacement.