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E3 2006 Sony : New PS3 Launched

May 9th, 2006        

Its a new PS3 (PlayStation 3) controller. It was just announced at the pre-E3 press conference. The USB port is presumably for charging, since it is fully wireless via Bluetooth. It also has motion detection like the Wiis controller. This wireless controller can control up to 7 players. More info and picture after the jump.

The new PS3 can read CD, DVD and Blu-ray disc. It has a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity with SD to full HD support (1080p). It supports USB, memory stick, SD and compact flash card.

From E3 gamefloor, Today were pleased to announce the global PS3 launch details. We will make PS3 available via a two-configuration plan. One with a 60GB HD. And the other with a 20GB hard drive. Japans date: Nov. 11. In Japan 59,800 Yen. The 60GB PS3 will have an open price which retailers will set. In North America: 20GB for $499, 60GB for $599. Europe has 20GB for 499 Euro, 60GB for 599 Euro. 2 million to ship worldwide during the launch window. 4 million by end of calendar year 2006. By March 31, 2007 theyll have shipped 6 million worldwide.

[Eurogamer Via Digg]

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