The Playstation 3 (PS3) is a game console with a built-in network adapter that allows players to connect to other players for multiplayer games. The adapter can be wired or wireless, and some models have built-in wireless networking capabilities. To connect to a multiplayer server, the adapter must connect to the internet or a game server on a home network. The PS3 also has Bluetooth connectivity and can access the Playstation Network (PSN) for online gaming, chat, and movie rentals.
A Playstation 3 (PS3) is a game console, i.e. a device that plays PS3 video games. A PS3® network adapter is a part used within the game console that allows the PS3® to connect to a network and may also be called a game network adapter. This device is already installed in the game console. The PS3® Network Adapter allows a player to connect to other players to play an interactive multiplayer game, usually through a server connected via a local area network (LAN) or the Internet. A PS3® network adapter can be wired or wireless, depending on the model.
Many models of the PS3 console have been released by Playstation®, including models with different levels of memory capacity and different models for different countries around the world. Most, but not all, Playstation 3® models have built-in wireless networking capabilities. Wireless Internet capabilities come standard on the slim PS3 model or any PS3 model with over 40 gigabytes (GB) of storage capacity. The original 20GB model does not come with a PS3® wireless network adapter and no adapter has been made available for the original 20GB model of the Playstation 3®.
In order for a PS3® network adapter to connect to a multiplayer server, it must connect to the Internet or connect to a game server set up on your home network. PS3 consoles with wired Ethernet network adapters must be connected to a router using Category 5 (CAT-5) cable. The router must also be connected to a modem with an Internet signal to access PS3 game content online.
Playstation 3® is the third console released by Sony Computer Entertainment, after Playstation 2® (PS2) and Playstation®. The Playstation 3® comes standard with a built-in PS3® network adapter that connects to an Ethernet network. Other features of this type of console include Bluetooth® connectivity and the ability to send outputs over a High Definition Media Interface (HDMI) cable. Bluetooth® connectivity can be used to access wireless PS3 controllers and headsets that use Bluetooth® technology.
The PS3 online gaming network operated by Playstation® is called the Playstation® Network (PSN). Features included for PSN members include access to multiplayer online games, voice and video chat with other members, and online trophies for achieving in-game milestones. Users can also rent and download movies to play on PS3 via PSN.
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