Sony PlayStation3 games console, 2007-2010

Made:
2007-2010 in China
maker:
Sony
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Sony PlayStation 3 with controller, manufactured by Sony, China
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Sony PlayStation 3 with controller, manufactured by Sony, China, 2007-2010.

The Sony PlayStation 3 was marketed as not just a games console, but also a home entertainment device. It was the first games console to include a Blu-Ray player as standard, and it enabled users to stream television shows and films. The PlayStation 3 was first launched in Japan in 2006, but following manufacturing problems the European release was delayed until March 2007.

Details

Category:
Games Technology
Object Number:
2014-83
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 325 mm x 100 mm x 275 mm, 5.02 kg
type:
game console
credit:
Donated by Dan Plane

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Sony PlayStation3 games console, 2007-2010

Sony PlayStation 3, manufactured by Sony, China, 2007-2010.

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The Sony PlayStation 3 was marketed as not just a games console, but also a home entertainment device. It was the first games console to include a Blu-Ray player as standard, and it enabled users to stream television shows and films. The PlayStation 3 was first launched in Japan in 2006, but following manufacturing problems the European release was delayed until March 2007.

Measurements:
overall: 325 mm x 100 mm x 275 mm, 5.02 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
2014-83/1
type:
game console
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Controller for Sony PlayStation3 games console, 2007-2010

Controller for Sony PlayStation3 games console, 2007-2010

Controller for Sony PlayStation 3, manufactured by Sony, China, 2007-2010.

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The Sony PlayStation 3 was marketed as not just a games console, but also a home entertainment device. It was the first games console to include a Blu-Ray player as standard, and it enabled users to stream television shows and films. The PlayStation 3 was first launched in Japan in 2006, but following manufacturing problems the European release was delayed until March 2007.

Measurements:
overall: 63 mm x 158 mm x 100 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
2014-83/2
type:
computer component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum