The PlayStation 3 controller is called the SIXAXIS because it can sense six types of movements:
- Roll
- Pitch
- Yaw
- X-Axis
- Y-Axis
- Z-Axis
Why is the controller called SIXAXIS?
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When was the PSP released in Japan?
The official Japanese release date was December 12th, 2004.
What is Blu-ray?
Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a next generation optical disc format designed for high-definition content. The name Blu-ray is derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write to the disc.
When was the PSP released in Europe?
The official European release date was September 1st, 2005.
When was PlayStation 3 Launched?
The PlayStation 3 was launched in Japan (20GB and 60GB) on November 11th 2006, which was followed by the North American (20GB and 60GB) release on November 17th 2006. PlayStation 3 was released in Europe (60GB only) on March 23rd after a production delay.
The 80GB PlayStation 3 model was launched exclusive to North America on August 6th 2007.
The 40GB PlayStation 3 model was launched in Europe on October 10th 2007, followed by the Australian/NZ launch on October 11th 2007. The 40GB model was launched in North America on November 2nd 2007, and in Japan on November 11th 2007.
When was the PSP released in North America?
The official North American release date was March 24th, 2005.
What is the difference between the 20GB, 40GB and 60GB PS3?
The 60GB PS3 is the “premium” option and includes several extras that cannot be found on the 40GB or 20GB version, these are:
- 60GB HDD instead of 20GB HDD
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Built-in Card Reader
- Chrome trim
With the 40GB model, there are two fewer USB ports and no PS2 backwards compatibility. The table below summarizes the main similarities and differences between the three different models.
| 60GB | 40GB | 20GB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Cell Processor | ||
| GPU | Nvidia RSX | ||
| System Memory | 256MB XDR | ||
| Graphics Memory | 256MB GDDR3 | ||
| Hard Disk | 2.5″ SATA 60GB | 2.5" SATA 40GB | 2.5″ SATA 20GB |
| Optical Drive | Blu-ray | ||
| USB 2.0 | 4 ports | 2 ports | 4 ports |
| Flash Memory Slots |
Memory Stick |
None | None |
| Ethernet Port | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth 2.0 EDR | Yes | ||
| Bluetooth Controllers | Yes | ||
| Resolutions | 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
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| HDMI Port | Yes | ||
| Digital Optical Out | Yes | ||
How do I update my PSP?
There are several ways to update your PSP, please check below:
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Network Update: You can use the PSP’s Network Update feature to update your PSP if you have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot (wireless internet connection). The update feature will allow you to download the latest firmware version and update your console.
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Update via PC: If you do not have a wireless internet connection, you can download the update onto your PC and transfer the update file onto your PSP. The updates can be downloaded from Your PSP.
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UMD Update: Some UMD games come with a firmware update installed on the disk. You can update your PSP by accessing the UPDATE feature under the GAME menu on your PSP. Firmware versions vary on the disk depending on how old the game is.
What is the Cell Broadband Engine?
The Cell Broadband Engine is the name of the CPU that powers the PlayStation 3. PS3’s CPU runs at 3.2 GHz and was developed jointly by Sony, Toshiba and IBM (“STI”). It has a PowerPC-based “Power Processing Element” (PPE) and six accessible 3.2 GHz Synergistic Processing Elements (SPEs). A seventh runs in a special mode and is dedicated to aspects of the OS and security, and an eighth is disabled to improve production yields.
How do I put photos on to my PSP?
For Firmware Versions < 2.80
You need to connect your PSP to your PC using a USB cable and activate the USB mode on your PSP (found under settings, second option from the top). Once connected, look inside the X:/PSP/PHOTOS folder (where X is your PSP Drive). Then all you have to do is drag and drop the photos into the folder!
Once you exit the USB mode on your PSP, access the PHOTO menu from the PSP menu and you should see your photos there. Best size is 480w x x272h.
For Firmware Versions 2.80+
You need to connect your PSP to your PC using a USB cable and activate the USB mode on your PSP (found under settings, second option from the top). Once connected, look inside the X:/PICTURE folder (where X is your PSP Drive). Then all you have to do is drag and drop the photos into the folder!
Once you exit the USB mode on your PSP, access the PHOTO menu from the PSP menu and you should see your photos there. Best size is 480w x x272h.
