History of video games/Platforms/PlayStation 3

__NOTOC__ History Development thumb|A PlayStation 3 Dev kit at E3 2006. The PlayStation 2 preceded the PlayStation 3. The PlayStation 3 reused the font from the Sony produced Spider Man movies, at the direction of Ken Kutaragi who liked the font.Thanks for All The Memes, PS3! https://kotaku.com/thanks-for-all-the-memes-ps3-5985243 Kotaku 13 November 2020 en-usWhy Sony Ditched The Spider-Man PS3 Font https://kotaku.com/why-sony-ditched-the-spider-man-ps3-font-5344655 27 December 2020 Kotaku en-us The promotion of the PlayStation 3 at E3 2005 and E3 2006 created a number of memes mocking Sony's decisions and marketing. Launch The next generation doesn't start until we say it does Kaz Hirai, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America at the time CNN MoneySony sets PlayStation 3 price at $499 and $599 - May. 9, 2006 https://money.cnn.com/2006/05/08/technology/ps3_pricing/index.htm 12 May 2021 money.cnn.com The PlayStation 3 launched in November 2006.Sony sets PlayStation 3 price at $499 and $599 - May. 9, 2006 https://money.cnn.com/2006/05/08/technology/ps3_pricing/ money.cnn.com 13 November 2020 A launch price of $599 surprised industry competitors, who assumed Sony would subsidize more of the cost of the system.PlayStation 3 Launch Price a 'Total Shock' to Microsoft – IGN Unfiltered - IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/27/playstation-3-launch-price-a-total-shock-to-microsoft-a-ign-unfiltered 13 November 2020 en Third party analysis of system hardware costs indicated that Sony did substantially subsidize each early revision console sold, with some estimates of per console costs reaching over $800 USD.McGrath Dylan 'Teardown' finds Sony taking a bath on each PS3 https://www.edn.com/teardown-finds-sony-taking-a-bath-on-each-ps3/ 14 January 2022 EDN 16 November 2006 This high initial price was a huge advantage for competitors looking to gain market share. A sideshow in a long and costly patent battle, Sony initially refused to add rumble feedback to the Playstation 3 on release with the SIXAXIS controller, later relenting and adding it into the 2007 DualShock 3 controller.Parisi David Rumble/Control ROMchip 5 December 2019 1 2 https://romchip.org/index.php/romchip-journal/article/view/86 28 October 2020 en By the end of 2007 the PlayStation 3 had cost Sony greatly, as the company had spent 2.16 billion dollars on the system in that year alone.PS3 Has Cost Sony $3.32 Billion So Far https://www.gematsu.com/2008/06/ps3-has-cost-sony-332-billion-so-far 12 May 2021 Gematsu 24 June 2008 Refresh & Removals thumb|George Hotz (Geohot) in 2008. In 2009 the PlayStation 3 Slim was launched.PlayStation 3 Slim review https://www.engadget.com/2009-08-27-playstation-3-slim-review.html Engadget 13 November 2020 enJune 2010 James Rivington 08 Sony PS3 (Slim) review https://www.techradar.com/reviews/gaming/games-consoles/sony-ps3-630534/review TechRadar 13 November 2020 en This system was significantly more economical to produce, and sold was sold almost at cost.Terdiman Daniel Report: PS3 design cost finally nearing break-even https://www.cnet.com/news/report-ps3-design-cost-finally-nearing-break-even/ 14 January 2022 CNET enPlaystation 3 Missing Break-Even After Almost 4 Years. How Long Can It Go On? [UPDATE] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/playstation-3-missing-break-even-after-almost-4-years-how-long-can-it-go-on-update/ 14 January 2022 www.cbsnews.comMcGrath Dylan Teardown finds Sony closer to breakeven on PS3 https://www.edn.com/teardown-finds-sony-closer-to-breakeven-on-ps3/ 14 January 2022 EDN 11 December 2009 The system removed support for the OtherOS feature, which was also removed in earlier models via a software update.Miller Paul Sony agrees to pay millions for abandoning Linux on PS3 https://www.theverge.com/2016/6/22/12008286/sony-ps3-linux-otheros-agreement-settlement 28 December 2020 The Verge 22 June 2016 en The removal of OtherOS galvanized fans of the feature to bring it back.Debating The Playstation 3 Other OS Removal https://www.siliconera.com/debating-the-playstation-3-other-os-removal/ 28 December 2020 Siliconera 12 April 2010 By January 2010 Geohot was the first to publicly breach the security of the PlayStation 3, and later publishes his work with protections built in to stop it from being used for piracy.Kushner David Machine Politics https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/05/07/machine-politics 28 December 2020 The New Yorker en-us In response, Sony convinces Geohot to settle out of court after announcing a lawsuit.The PlayStation Hacker's PlayStation Hacking Days Are Over https://kotaku.com/the-playstation-hackers-playstation-hacking-days-are-ov-5791497 28 December 2020 Kotaku en-us This response by Sony immediately lead to a massive backlash by users, some cybersecurity academics, and the internet at large.Let's All Jailbreak the Sony PS3 https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/GeoHot/ 28 December 2020 By 2011 Sony faced massive cyberattacks which were likely motivated by their handling of Geohot and resulted in large amounts of customer information being leaked. Furthermore in late 2011 the official twitter account of the fictional PlayStation spokesman Kevin Butler was tricked into retreating the PS3 master key which could be used to defeat PlayStation 3 security.Sony Employee Re-Tweets PS3 Hack https://www.ibtimes.com/sony-employee-re-tweets-ps3-hack-265215 28 December 2020 International Business Times 9 February 2011 In October of 2016 a settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit against Sony for the removal of OtherOS, resulting in Sony paying out a $3.75 million dollar settlement of around $65 to any affected user who made a claim before 2018.Hollister Sean Ever buy an original PS3? Sony may owe you $65 https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ps3-other-os-settlement-claim-how-to/ 28 December 2020 CNET enGood Owen S. PlayStation 3 Phat owners have a month left to claim ‘OtherOS’ class action settlement https://www.polygon.com/linux/2018/3/18/17135994/playstation-3-otheros-settlement-lawsuit-linux 28 December 2020 Polygon 18 March 2018 en The removal of OtherOS created other issues in the European Union, as the inclusion of the ability to run a full operating system allowed for a tax write off.Gibson Ellie PS3 owner gets Other OS refund https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ps3-owner-gets-other-os-refund 28 December 2020 Eurogamer 9 April 2010 en In 2012 the PlayStation 3 Super Slim was launched.PlayStation 3 Super Slim isn’t worth the upgrade (review) https://venturebeat.com/2012/10/11/playstation-3-super-slim-isnt-worth-the-upgrade/ VentureBeat 13 November 2020 11 October 2012Bakalar Jeff Is the Super Slim PlayStation 3 worth the upgrade? https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-playstation-3-super-slim-250gb-review/ CNET 13 November 2020 en Legacy The PlayStation 3 was followed by the PlayStation 4. Manufacturing of the PlayStation 3 ended in 2017, with 86 million consoles sold.Good Owen S. PlayStation 3 production comes to an end in Japan https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/30/15711538/playstation-3-production-ends-discontinued-sales-80-million 28 October 2020 Polygon 30 May 2017 enThe bestselling consoles of all time https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/bestselling-consoles-of-all-time/ www.digitaltrends.com 14 November 2020 In March 2021, rumors of PlayStation Network servers for the PS3 being decommissioned caused many owners of PS3 consoles to investigate ways to retain access to digital content they had purchased through the service.Digital PlayStation 3 Purchases May Only Live As Long As Your PRAM Battery Without Sony Servers https://hackaday.com/2021/03/23/digital-playstation-3-purchases-may-only-live-as-long-as-your-pram-battery-without-sony-servers/ 23 March 2021 Hackaday 23 March 2021 Backlash against this decision caused Sony to postpone the decomissioning.Gartenberg Chaim Sony admits it made ‘wrong decision’ and will keep PS3, Vita stores open https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/19/22392126/sony-ps3-ps-vita-stores-open-backtrack-psp-july-2nd-mistake 19 April 2021 The Verge 19 April 2021 en The legacy of the system is as complex as the technology that powered it. Hamstrung by frequent corporate missteps and esoteric technology, the console still saw some of the most innovative and impressive games of the generation. Technology Compute Your games could really go the extra mile - If you could actually crack how to use that Cell architecture. Darren Jobling, executive of Eutechnyx Interview published on Venture Beat on July 6th, 2014.9 years later, developers weigh in on making games for the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 generation https://venturebeat.com/2014/07/06/last-gen-development/ 24 December 2020 VentureBeat 6 July 2014 One of the most infamous features of the PlayStation 3 is its powerful yet unwieldily computer architecture. This system was highly parallel for it's time, and even as late as December of 2019, some developers would compare the power of the PlayStation 3 CPU to that of some contemporary CPU designs, which is high praise for any processor of this era well over a decade after release.Guerrilla dev: PS3's Cell CPU is by far stronger than new Intel CPUs https://www.tweaktown.com/news/69167/guerrilla-dev-ps3s-cell-cpu-far-stronger-new-intel-cpus/index.html 20 July 2021 TweakTown 8 December 2019Cork Jeff The First 25 Years https://www.gameinformer.com/feature/2019/12/03/the-first-25-years 20 July 2021 Game Informer en It should be noted that the system was far more conservative in it's GPU design, and here the system showed it's age much quicker. The PlayStation 3 has a primary Power Processor Element (PPE) single core PowerPC processor clocked at 3.2 gigahertz.The Untapped Potential of the PS3’s CELL Processor And How Naughty Dog Tamed The Beast https://gamingbolt.com/the-untapped-potential-of-the-ps3s-cell-processor-and-how-naughty-dog-tamed-the-beast 9 November 2020Interview - Dr. H. Peter Hofstee http://www.gamezero.com/team-0/articles/interviews/dr_h_peter_hofstee/ www.gamezero.com 21 November 2020 The system has eight Synergetic Processing Elements clocked at 3.2 gigahertz.Is PlayStation 3's Cell Processor Still More Powerful Than Modern Desktop Chips? https://www.gtplanet.net/playstation-3-cell-more-powerful-modern-chips/ GTPlanet 8 November 2020 10 December 2019 An NVIDIA RSX clocked at 550 megahertz serves as the GPU of the PS3.Here Are the Hardware Specs for PS3 https://www.lifewire.com/playstation-3-ps3-revealed-before-e3-2717709 Lifewire 8 November 2020 en The GPU is capable of 1.8 teraflops. The PlayStation 3 has 256 megabytes of XDR RAM clocked at 3.2 gigahertz, and 256 megabytes of dedicated GDDR3 video RAM clocked at 700 megahertz.Sony PlayStation 3 Specs https://www.cnet.com/products/sony-playstation-3/specs/ CNET 8 November 2020 enThorsen Tor PlayStation 3: The Full Specs List https://www.cnet.com/news/playstation-3-the-full-specs-list/ CNET 7 December 2020 en Clusters of PS3 consoles were commonly used as a cheap compute platform, and for a time were even used (In massive clusters) as the basis for supercomputers.Griggs Mary Beth The rise and fall of the PlayStation supercomputers https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/3/20984028/playstation-supercomputer-ps3-umass-dartmouth-astrophysics-25th-anniversary 20 October 2020 The Verge 3 December 2019 en The Namco System 357 arcade board is also based on the PlayStation 3.System 16 - Namco System 357 Hardware (Namco) https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=900 www.system16.com 24 January 2021 Hardware The PS3 has radios for Wi-Fi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. The PS3 also has 1000 megabit (1 gigabit) ethernet. The logo on the PlayStation 3 console can be rotated for use in horizontal or vertical orientations.Kucher Daniel A Secret Feature Revealed on the 20th Anniversary of PlayStation 2 https://www.somagnews.com/secret-feature-revealed-20th-anniversary-playstation-2/ Somag News 7 December 2020 6 March 2020 The PS3 uses standard 2.5 inch Serial ATA (SATA) interface hard disk drives. Though aftermarket solid state disks can be used in a PS3 for some major performance boosts in some games, though not all titles benefit much from this upgrade.Leadbetter Richard Can SSD Upgrades Boost PS3 Performance? https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-can-ssd-upgrades-boost-ps3-performance Eurogamer 7 December 2020 en 19 February 2012How to upgrade your PS3 hard drive https://www.techradar.com/how-to/gaming/how-to-upgrade-your-ps3-hard-drive-1285911 TechRadar 7 December 2020 enLeadbetter Richard PS3 Hard Drive Upgrade Guide • Page 2 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-ps3-hard-drive-upgrade-guide?page=2 Eurogamer 7 December 2020 en 13 February 2011 Software The PlayStation 3 includes a web browser.PS3™ Basic operation of the Internet browser https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/browser/browser.html manuals.playstation.net 15 November 2020 Wonderbook Backwards Compatibility PlayStation 2 Early PS3 consoles included the Emotion Engine, allowing for hardware based backwards compatibility with the PlayStation 2, with some later models eliminating the chip to use software emulation instead as a cost cutting measure.80GB and 60GB PlayStation 3 (PS3) Specs and Details https://www.lifewire.com/80gb-and-60gb-playstation-3-ps3-specifications-2717696 Lifewire 8 November 2020 enPS3 costs forced drop in backwards compatibility https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/ps3-costs-forced-drop-in-backwards-compatibility 20 July 2021 GamesIndustry.biz en The Software Emulation used by these PlayStation 3 models was panned for being less compatible.Agnello Anthony John 10 problems anyone who owned a PS3 will understand https://www.gamesradar.com/10-problems-anyone-who-owned-an-ps3-will-understand/ 20 July 2021 Official PlayStation Magazine February 08, 2017 en By the time of the PlayStation 3 Slim launch, PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility was dropped entirely.PS3 Slim sized up: smaller, deeper, no Linux or PS2 compatibility https://www.engadget.com/2009-08-18-ps3-slim-sized-up-smaller-deeper-no-linux-or-ps2-compatibilit.html 20 July 2021 EngadgetPS3 SKUs compared, no PS2 backwards compatibility found https://www.engadget.com/2008-08-26-ps3-skus-compared-no-ps2-backward-compatibility-found.html 20 July 2021 Engadget August 26th, 2008 Instead, a select number of PlayStation 2 games were later re-released on the digital PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3, requiring a new purchase regardless of prior ownership.Leadbetter Richard Digital Foundry vs. PS2 Classics on PlayStation 3 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-ps2-classics-on-ps3 20 July 2021 Eurogamer 21 July 2012 en PlayStation 1 All PlayStation 3 consoles are backwards compatible with original PlayStation games.Can You Play PS1 Games On PS3? https://doublelasers.com/can-you-play-ps1-games-on-ps3/ 20 July 2021 Double Lasers 18 January 2021Anhalt Bobby Is The PS3 Backward Compatible? https://retrogamebuyer.com/is-the-ps3-backward-compatible/ 20 July 2021 Retro Game Buyer Notable Games 2006 thumb|upright=2|The Sony Showfloor at E3 2006, prominently featuring PS3 gaming. Resistance: Fall of Man A science fiction and dieselpunk alternate history first person shooter and the first major entry in the Resistance series. The Church of England objected to the depiction of Manchester Cathedral in the game.Bramwell Tom Church of England attacks use of cathedral in PS3's Resistance https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/church-of-england-attacks-use-of-cathedral-in-ps3s-resistance 20 July 2021 Eurogamer 11 June 2007 en Read more about Resistance: Fall of Man and Controversy over the use of Manchester Cathedral in Resistance: Fall of Man on Wikipedia. 2007 Lair Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 2008 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Resistance 2 LittleBigPlanet Afrika / Hakuna Matata A photography and safari simulation game. Read more about Afrika on Wikipedia. 2009 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Read more about Uncharted 2: Among Thieves on Wikipedia. Killzone 2 Read more about Killzone 2 on Wikipedia. Infamous A third person open world action adventure game based on navigating a city with newfound electricity superpowers. The game prominently featured a reputation system for player actions in game. Read more about Infamous on Wikipedia. Demon's Souls The first game in the Souls series. Read more about Demon's Souls on Wikipedia. Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic An enhanced port of the innovative PC game. Read more about Rag Doll Kung Fu on Wikipedia. 3D Dot Game Heroes Read more about 3D Dot Game Heroes on Wikipedia. 2010 Gran Turismo 5 God of War III Heavy Rain 2011 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception An adventure game focused on locating the Atlantis of the sands. Read more about Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Iram of the Pillars on Wikipedia. Resistance 3 A Sci-Fi first person shooter. This entry in the Resistance series transitioned to a post apocalyptic theming. Read more about Resistance 3 on Wikipedia. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch A JRPG with animated cutscenes made by Studio Ghibli, who also influenced the overall visual aesthetic. Read more about Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch on Wikipedia. 2012 Journey An artful adventure game with unique minimalistic two player cooperation mechanics that operated through simple chimes rather then text or voice chat. Read more about Journey on Wikipedia. 2013 The Last of Us Gran Turismo 6 The Guided Fate Paradox Beyond: Two Souls A cinematic action adventure game which was shown at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival.Astle Randy Beyond: Two Souls at the Tribeca Film Festival Filmmaker Magazine https://filmmakermagazine.com/69613-beyond-two-souls-at-the-tribeca-film-festival/ 20 July 2021 Filmmaker Magazine Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources. 2 May 2013 Read more about Beyond: Two Souls on Wikipedia. 2014 Magus 2016 Persona 5 Released in 2016 in Japan and 2017 internationally, Persona 5 was among the few major JRPG titles released for the PlayStation 3 this late into the marketing of the console. Read more about Persona 5 on Wikipedia. Gallery Console Revision Comparison E3 2005 Controllers Accessories The PS3 as a Computer Development & Homebrew Community Read More There is a page about the PlayStation 3 in the Wikibook Strategy for Information Markets. External Resources PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 Video Game Console Library - PlayStation 3 page. References 2 100%