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If you are only going to get one console this generation the Sony Playstation 3 is the only way to go. The PS3 is the only system to deliver truly next generation gameplay, alongside breathtaking CG quality graphics. With the widest viriety of genres across any console the PS3 has something for everyone. If you want to have an epic adventure, the PS3 Has that. If you are looking for games to play together the PS3 has them. Have kids at home that want to play games, their is no place with more games for kids than the PS3. And it does't stop at just gaming with the PS3. The system also plays Blu Ray movies which are spectacular if you have an HDTV. Here is a break down of the Playstation 3 Home Entertanment System.

Games

First Party and Second Party

I'll start here as this is the reason 90% of all game systems are purchased. Over the past ten years Sony has dumped billions of dollars into their first party studios to create what is today one of the largest development teams on the planet. In 2005 Sony created it's World Wide Studios (SCEWWS) which brought all of its devs together to share tools giving them the most resources to create the highest quality games in the industry. Sony currently has more than 20 titles indevelopment for the PS3 all ready for release by December 2008, that comes to roughfly 1 title a month for the next year. These are new IPs  like Singstar, Eye of Judgment, Little Big Planet, Afrika, Lair, Uncharted, and Heavanly Sword. Along with big franchises such as Gran Turismo, Killzone, Rathchet and Clank, God of War, and The Getaway. These are the games that seperate the PS3 from the pack, and show what the future of gameing is.

Third Party

As awsome as Sonys first party stuff is you can not forget about the 3rd partys that have always been on PS3. With big exclusives like Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy comeing only to PS3 it is hard to not be tempted to go for it already, but Playstation is all about verity. This year Sony has done a great job of getting tools to developers to help them make the playstation version of all games the best. At GDC Sony unveilled the Playstation Edge tool which will help devs take better advantage of the Cell processor, pushing games to a level unattainable buy any other home console, and at E3 Sony announced that it has signed a deal with Epic who currently has the most used programming engine this gen, giveing them the assistance they need to make The Unreal 3 engine run on

PS3 better than any other platform.

Entertainment

The Playstation brad has always been at the forfront of entertainment, and the PS3 is no exception. When the PS1 launched sony was the first to utilize the CD for game storage while also allowing the play back of music disks, with PS2 Sony extended that to DVD allowing for Movies, Music, and Games in an all in one box. Now with the PS3 Sony has yet again made the most versitial box of it generation. With built in Blu Ray playback and an Internal HDD the PS3 is the only system to deliver HD Movies, Music, and Games all straight out of the box.

Online

The Playstation 3 is the only console built to be future proof and for that reason it is the only console ready for Internet 2 with a 1Gbit ethernet port. At the moment PSN Sonys online network is in its infancy, delivering content mostly for gamers with downoads of, game trailers, demos, and add ons. Sony is not standing still however, this fall Sony will be bringing out a mamoth internet service lead by the online community based home, and backed up by TV over IP, Video on demand, and a download service to give itunes a run for its money. The PS3 is truly a Multimedia beast, when coupling DLNA, and Remote play the PS3 can be the Media hub of your home. Imagine one machine that can access all of the media off you computer and PSP and display it on your TV, and can give you access to it on the go with a PSP and a cell phone. If you have any interest in the conected world the PS3 is for you.