Sony Playstation 3 Revealed

Details have been released on the upcoming Sony console, the PS3. The specs are amazing, and the console styling is moreso.

• Backwards compatibility with both PSone and PS2 games.
• Will use Blu-Ray discs for media; also supports: CD-ROM, CD+RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, and SACD
• Cell processor at 3.2GHz
• 2.18 teraflops of performance
• 512MB total: 256MB XDR system RAM at 3.2 GHz; 256MB of GDDRVRAM at 700MHz
• Slot that supports a detachable 2.5in HDD
• Six USB ports; Memory Stick Duo, SD and Compact Flash support
• 2 HDMI outputs, 1 A/V output, 1 SPDIF optical output, and a 1 gigabit ethernet port
• Video chat, Internet access, digital picture, audio, and video viewing
• Capable of handling seven Bluetooth controllers
• WiFi capable

Graphics:

• Chip is called RSX “Reality Synthesizer” by nVidia, runs at 550MHz
• 128 bit pixel precision and 1080p support
• 300 million transistors; 90nm process
• Said to be more powerful than two GeForce 6800 Ultras

Damn, that’s incredible. Faster than two 6800U’s? Doubtful, but they must have some amazing technology, or this thing is going to cost an arm and a leg.

More info can be found at Shacknews and you can view the official PR at Sony.