PlayStation 3 stuff

The PlayStation 3 hardware represents an important step in the history of game consoles. Launched in 2006 in Japan and 2007 in the rest of the world, the PS3 marked its era with its technological innovations. At the heart of the console is the powerful CELL processor, the result of a collaboration between Sony, IBM and Toshiba. This chip, derived from the PowerPC architecture, was specially optimized for 3D processing. The PS3 was also a pioneer in integrating a Blu-ray drive, an emerging technology at the time for high-definition video. Over the years, Sony has evolved its console, moving from a 90nm to a 45nm process, thus reducing power consumption and improving performance. Storage capacity has also increased, going from 20GB at launch to 500GB for the latest models. In 2009, the launch of the PS3 Slim marked a turning point, with a more compact design and a more affordable price. The console has benefited from numerous firmware updates, regularly adding new features such as support for additional video formats or trophy support. Today, although its production has ceased in 2017, the PS3 remains an important piece of video game history, having hosted 146 accessories and peripherals over the course of its long career.