Breathtaking games, incredible High Definition Blu-ray Disc movies, easy access to your favourite music, photos and the Internet - all under your control. Welcome to entertainment on the next level.
Stay connected with your entertainment enjoyment – link PlayStation®3 and PSP™ and share content across the devices, as well as being able to access PlayTV™ and VidZone™ on the move.
Now the fun never has to stop. Start playing a game on your PlayStation 3 system, pause it, then pick it up on PS Vita right where you left off with cross-platform play. You can even join in multiplayer games on your PS Vita and play against players on their PS3 systems.
From fearsome firefights to family fun, PlayStation 3 has it all: High Definition visuals, eye-popping stereoscopic 3D and free online gaming. The perfect game for you is mere moments away.
Expect only the sharpest picture quality with Blu-ray Disc movies, where film comes to life in glorious High Definition, and marvel at the wonders of stereoscopic 3D with Blu-ray 3D discs.
Play the best games online for free and dip into the cutting-edge world of PlayStation®Store.
Stay in touch with friends and family, and access your favourite sites from the comfort of your own sofa.
TV on demand – pause, rewind and record your favourite programmes with PlayTV and a variety of invaluable catch-up TV services.
Enter a world of innovative games and free voice and video chat thanks to the PlayStation®Eye Camera.
Keep your friends and family close - your most cherished photos are easily stored and viewed on PS3™.
Immerse yourself in thousands of movies on demand, to rent or buy, without ever leaving your sofa.
Store your music collection in one place, play CDs and watch the latest music videos for free using VidZone.
Connect your PS Vita to PlayStation 3 for even more great entertainment on the go. Combining the ultimate home entertainment gaming system with revolutionary PlayStation gaming on the go, cross-platform features bring you unique interactive experiences and whole new ways to play the games you love.
TV busy? Then use your PS Vita to access compatible game and video content on your PS3 and keep the fun going.
Enjoy incredible value for money - buy a game for your PS Vita or your PS3 and get the same title for free or at as discount on the other system.
Find out moreUnlock or create in-game items and share them between your PS Vita and PS3.
Find out moreThe fun never needs to stop - begin your adventure at home on PS3 then continue on PS Vita wherever you go.
Find out moreDiscover cool new ways to play your PS3 games by using the PS Vita system's unique features to control selected titles.
Enjoy live head-to-head gaming as you race, fight or team up with other players on either PS Vita or PS3.
Find out moreGet even closer to PlayStation®3 and take a look at what's beneath the surface.
PlayStation®3 system
Product code: CECH-4000 series (Charcoal Black).
CPU: Cell Broadband EngineTM.
GPU: RSX®.
Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.
Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM.
Storage size:
Inputs/Outputs** Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0): 2.
Networking:
Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth®).
AV output:
BD/DVD/CD drive (read only) maximum read rate:
Power: AC 220 - 240, 50/60Hz****.
Power consumption: Approx. 190W.
External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 60 × 230 mm (width × height × length).
Mass: Approx. 2.1kg
* Hard disk capacity calculated using base 10 mathematics (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes). System software versions 1.10 and later calculate capacity using binary mathematics (1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes), which will display lower capacity and free space. A portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for system administration, which varies depending upon system software version, and is not available for use.
** Usability of all connected devices is not guaranteed.
*** "Deep Colour" and "x.v.Colour (xvYCC)" defined by HDMI ver.1.3a are supported.
**** Power changes depending on countries or regions.
Note: This product is not compatible with PlayStation®2 disc-based games.
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