Engadget has revealed some technical details on PlayStation 3.
The PS3 BluRay drive is quieter than the DVD Drive on Xbox 360
Standard PC USB keyboard and mouse works on PS3 via Plug n' Play, but Bluetooth keyboard and mouse do not work
PS3 only recognizes EyeToy camera, not other USB webcams
Sony does not have plans to have a VGA out option for PS3
PS3 can support up to 7 wireless controllers
Sony does not plan to release a Sixaxis controller with built-in vibration
PS3 can play custom sound tracks in a game, using the built-in Media Playback software
Some PS3 games can be installed onto the hard drive to shorten load times. For example, the load time of Genji: Days of the Blade has reduced from 12-15 seconds to 3-4 seconds. The cache can be removed at anytime.
You can only send text messages to other users on PlayStation Network, voice or picture messages are not yet available.
- Dav Karraker, senior director of Sony Corp., said that there is a good chance players can download and play Sega Saturn games on PlayStation 3 in future.
