Useful Playstation 3 Accessories

The new Playstation 3 is not only a high-powered gaming system but it also offers Blu-Ray technology to play and record multimedia. The PS3 is powered by a revolutionary new micro-processor that provides much improved performance over its predecessors. The console has the ability to do more of everything from realistic game play to data storage. Adding some of the currently available accessories to the mix may further increase its usefulness depending on the type of games you play and the equipment to which you are connecting the PS3.

Blu-Ray Disc Remote Control

Blu-Ray and Bluetooth technology are incorporated into the standard PS3 system. This means that the PS3 is not only a gaming machine but also allows you to enjoy high definition multimedia. Blu-ray allows the PS3 to provide theatre-quality audio and a high definition picture. The Blu-Ray Disc Remote Control enables you to manage playback of Blu-ray discs (BD) and other types of disc media without leaving your seat.

SIXAXIS Wireless Controller

The newly designed SIXAXIS wireless controller offers wireless, intuitive real-time play. The controller uses motion-sensing technology to read when a player angles, tilts, thrusts or pulls and allows the controller to become a natural extension of the player’s body. Using Bluetooth technology, the PS3 can support up to seven wireless controllers. The shape of the L2/R2 buttons has been redesigned to provide for increased travel and precision and for more subtle game control. The SIXAXIS controllers plug into a USB cable for charging through the system at any time.

PS3 Bluetooth Headset

The PS3 Bluetooth Headset is designed to allow you hands-free conversation while playing games. The headset earpiece fits comfortably in either ear. The headset includes a noise-reduction and echo-eliminating microphone to give the clearest sound possible. The headset can also be used with other Bluetooth enabled devices such as mobile phones, PDAs or computers.

HDMI Cable

One of the main design drivers behind the PS3 was that of enhanced graphics performance. With High Definition TV prices falling on a daily basis, more and more gamers will be looking to connect the PS3 to an HDTV compatible TV or monitor. The HDMI cable is designed to transmit digital signals from the PS3 to the display. It also carries digital audio making this a versatile alternative to DVI.

S-Video Cable

If you don't yet have an HDTV monitor, it is worth ensuring that you have the best possible connection with your existing equipment. The S-Video Cable for PS3 connects your Playstation system to your existing television or monitor for a sharp, clear picture and crisp sound while still using standard definition technology. The cable embodies 24-carat gold-plated connectors and an oxygen-free copper (OFC) coating. The S-Video cable is capable of supporting up to 480i standard resolution using an analogue signal.

Memory Card Adapter for PS3

The Playstation 3 Memory Card Adapter is a device that allows you to transfer data between the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3’s hard disc. The device uses a cable that connects to the USB port on the PS3 at one end while the other end features a legacy PS2 memory card port.

Conclusion

The PS3 offers what is perhaps the most technologically advanced gaming and multimedia capability available today in one package. More accessories are being released on an ongoing basis but a number of the most important ones are already available. Which of these will actually merit the expenditure is of course a matter of personal tates, game preferences and of course the type of equipment with which you are connecting the PS3.