Sony has always been known for delivering a powerful game console machine. With their new Playstation 3, they haven’t failed gamers’ expectations. However, the major drawback of Playstation 3 is its price. You can actually buy two other game consoles for the price of one Sony Playstation 3.

But Playstation 3 is more than just a video game machine. Sony boasts of the system’s wide range of functions. It can produce 1080p HD movies and visuals using the Blu Ray technology. It even includes TiVo functionality and capabilities. It is also quite the same with how the iTunes system works when it comes to content distribution. Playstation 3 is even branded by some as more of a multimedia device than a game console.

Sony actually launched two PS 3 package. One costs around $600 and the other is priced at around $ 499. The primary difference is the hard drive capacity. The cheaper one comes with 20 GB while the other has 60 GB. WiFi is also built in into the 60 GB console and an integrated card reader is also included.

However, the basic PS 3 model can be upgraded to match the premium bundle. You could also add an adapter if you want to use a card reader. You probably should just go for the Premium Playstation 3 bundle, as these additions can cost you more than a hundred dollars.

One thing that you need to remember in buying Sony Playstation 3 is to buy HDMI cables. Sony didn’t include these cables in their systems. These HDMI cables will cost you around $ 50. The HDMI cables are essential in providing high definition gaming that Sony is trying to provide.

You might also want to include a SIXAXIS controller. This retails for about $ 50. That’s not bad for a controller that has built in motion sensing abilities. You could also buy a Playstation 3 remote for $ 30. This is specially designed to function with Sony Playstation 3’s Blu-Ray functionality. And of course, Sony games cost around $ 60.

If you add up all the costs in getting the ultimate Playstation 3 experience, it really is too much for a video game system. Sony is more focused on providing consumers in providing high end gaming. The high costs of Sony Playstation 3 can be attributed to its multimedia functionality.