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The Playstation Ideal

The old infomercials of the 1950s raved about how product X could slice, dice, chop, juice, and if need be, pick up your dry cleaning and bathe your dog too. Back then, baby boomers reveled in the victory of war, and wanted to live the life of affordable luxury, which was roughly translated into convenience. The more that could be done with less was the standard of modern living.

Today, we demand our technologies to simply be capable of so much more. A cell phone can’t merely take calls; it requires a web browser, video player, GPS tracking and a music player. And if said cell phone doesn’t have a digital camera, it might as well be used as a doorstop. The electronics we use today are either convenient or obsolete. And unlike the puritan 1950s, it isn’t luxury that dictates the efficiency of our devices, it’s time, or lack thereof.

Now, somewhere between the 1950s and today, home video game systems boomed in popularity and accessibility. And for a good 15 years, your video game system was good for playing video games and nothing else. Insert game, turn on, play game, shut off: a fairly simple concept.

Then the Sony Playstation came.

The genesis of the Playstation was that it was supposed to accept new Sony designed video games and Nintendo classic cartridges. In other terms, it would be able to play both kinds of games. The Sony/Nintendo marriage eventually fell apart, but Sony did keep something from the divorce proceedings: an idea.

That idea was to create a single unit that could perform a variety of functions. In the case of the Playstation, Sony realized that the popularity of the music CD was at an all time high (this was 1994), that video games on CD would yield higher quality games, and that DVD movies were just around the corner. One unit that could play all three formats would enhance the gaming experience not for convenience or for time, but for convergence.

If video game players never had to abandon their Playstation in order to listen to their favorite CD or watch a movie, then Sony has that gamer’s complete attention, and that the gamer is completely reliant on the Playstation for all his basic entertainment needs: watching, playing and listening. The Playstation, when launched, instantly transformed the idea of the entertainment centre. Instead of a multitude of wires, cables and connections, one tiny console could do it all. It could slice, dice, chop, puree and more.

That big bang set off this era of everything in one. The internet, once thought to only be accessed by phone line, is now available on a Blackberry that can also play music, create presentations, keep track of important dates and maybe even handle a phone call or two. Video game systems are now conduits for downloading movies and cell phones are libraries of information. Everything does everything and is capable of doing everything else too. And where did all this modern technological unity begin?

That’s right, with the Sony Playstation.

There once was a time where cell phones received and made calls only. When televisions only projected programs. When video games provided gaming entertainment and nothing else. Where there wasn’t one appliance that could whip, flip and nip. An era where there was just one tool for one job. Those days are long gone.

We have become so accustomed to having all this technology at our fingertips that we forget the dark ages where things weren’t as automatic and as accessible as they are today. In terms of technology, the dark era ended when the Sony Playstation was born.
Introducing the PlayStation®Move

Playstation 2 Combo Pack SCPH-39001 $115.97 Playstation 2 Combo Pack SCPH-39001

Playstation 2 Gaming System SCPH-50001 $86.97 Playstation 2 Gaming System SCPH-50001

SONY 2333MOTCONTRO00 PLAYSTATION(R)MOVE $63.99 SONY 2333MOTCONTRO00 PLAYSTATION(R)MOVE

PlayStation®Eye for PlayStation®3 $39.99 Revolutionize your interactive gaming and online communication experience with the PLAYSTATION®Eye USB camera. The PLAYSTATION®Eye has the ability to reduce background noise and focus on the spoken word for smoother, more accurate speech recognition and transfer. The fast frame rate allows for improved tracking and responsiveness for pristine video quality. The PLAYSTATION®Eye is also engineered to perform well in low-light conditions and includes a dual action lens for close-up and full body options. Features built-in 4 microphone array. Chat with up to 6 people at once. Has an ultra-fast frame rate of 120 frames per second ensures pristine video quality. Engineered to work well in low light conditions. Includes free EyeCreate Software download. The EyeCreate editing software allows you to save photos, video and audio clips to your PS3™ hard drive and apply eye-catching visual effects to your images. Different capture modes like time-lapse and slow motion open up a world of possibilities to be explored further in EyeCreate’s editing suite, where you can turn your media into professional looking movies.

PlayStation®Move Charging System $29.99 Make sure your PlayStation®Move controllers are always fully charged and ready for action with the PlayStation®Move Charging System. The PlayStation®Move charging system conveniently stores and charges up to two PlayStation®Move controllers. The charging terminal can accommodate both the PlayStation®Move motion controllers, and the navigation controller and allows for incredibly easy charging of both controllers. Plugging directly into the wall A/C plug it leaves your PlayStation®3 USB ports available. Controller sold separately.

PlayStation Eye Camera for PlayStation 3 $38.99 Designed specifically for PS3 and featuring huge advances in USB camera and microphone technology, PlayStation Eye is set to revolutionize the experience of both interactive gaming and online communication on the PlayStation® Network. Designed specifically to work with the next generation of social gaming titles and new services being developed for PS3, key features of the PlayStation Eye include a sophisticated microphone with the ability to reduce background noise and focus on spoken word for smoother, more accurate speech recognition, faster frame rate for improved tracking, responsiveness and smoothness, 2 position zoom lens for close-up and full body options, and EyeCreate™ editing software, which allows users to save, edit, and add cool visual effects to photos, video, and audio clips.

Wireless Keypad for PLAYSTATION®3 $54.99 The wireless keypad for the PLAYSTATION®3 system provides the freedom of easy to use texting and mouse input capabilities, all while maintaining full game play functionality in one easy-to-hold device. This Bluetooth® device attaches to any DUALSHOCK®3 or SIXAXIS™ wireless controller and enables effortless internet browsing, e-mailing and instant messaging on the PLAYSTATION®Network and PLAYSTATION®Home. The unique touch pad feature allows for convenient scrolling and mouse input on the PLAYSTATION®3 system on screen display. Dedicated short cut keys provide instant access to 'Message Box' and other online communication applications on the PLAYSTATION®Network.

PlayStation®Eye pour PlayStation®3 $39.99 Révolutionnez votre façon de participer a des jeux interactifs et de communiquer en ligne avec la webcam USB PlayStation®Eye. La PlayStation®Eye réduit les sons ambiants et capte on ne peut mieux la voix pour une reconnaissance et une transmission de la parole claire et uniforme. La qualité de l'image vidéo est exceptionnelle grâce a la tres grande vitesse de régénération de l'image (fréquence de trames) a l'écran. La PlayStation®Eye est également conçue pour offrir un bon rendement lorsque l'éclairage est faible et est dotée d'un objectif a double action permettant a l'utilisateur d'effectuer des gros plans et de saisir un sujet de la tete aux pieds. Comprend un ensemble de quatre microphones intégrés. Possibilité de clavarder avec un maximum de six personnes a la fois. La fréquence de trames est de 120 images par seconde, ce qui assure une qualité de l'image parfaite. Conçue pour offrir un bon rendement lorsque l'éclairage est faible. Comprend le téléchargement gratuit du logiciel EyeCreate. Ce logiciel de montage vous permet de stocker des fichiers de photos ainsi que des fichiers vidéo et audio dans le disque dur de votre console PS3™ et de créer des effets visuels attrayants sur vos images. Les différents modes de prise de vue, comme les modes " intervalle " et " au ralenti ", présentent des possibilités de montage illimitées qui donneront un aspect professionnel a vos vidéos.

Sony 97707 PlayStation 2 Console - Silver $71.49 The silver PlayStation 2 system features the same, ultra sleek design and functions of the current PlayStation 2 including access to the large catalog of PlayStation 2 and PlayStation software titles.

Sony 97064 PlayStation 2 Compact System $126.49 PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System Compact.

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SNAKEBYTE SB000146 PLAYSTATION(R)MOVE N $35.99 SNAKEBYTE SB000146 PLAYSTATION(R)MOVE N

DREAMGEAR DGPN-472 PLAYSTATION(R) 2 LAV $11.99 DREAMGEAR DGPN-472 PLAYSTATION(R) 2 LAV

SONY 98053 PLAYSTATION(R) 3 SIXAXIS (TM $63.99 SONY 98053 PLAYSTATION(R) 3 SIXAXIS (TM

PlayStation Move Heroes for PlayStation 3 Move $19.99 Together for the first time, 6 of Sony's biggest heroes team up to defeat a mysterious duo in an all new intergalactic adventure. PlayStation Move Heroes brings 3 iconic franchises together for the first time in an out of this world intergalactic adventure. Players will test their skills in a host of new and exciting challenges against fiendishly mysterious new adversaries! Explore familiar landscapes from the smash hit franchises Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, and Sly Cooper ripped apart and rebuilt for PlayStation Move Motion Controller mayhem. Take a hold of a whole new arsenal of super powered weapons as you Smash, Hurl, and Shoot your way to freedom! PlayStation Move required (not included).

EyePet for PlayStation 3 $19.99 Welcome the newest member of your family into your home - EyePet. Using the PlayStation Eye camera and PlayStation Move motion controller, EyePet is virtually projected into your living room where he can play and interact with you and your family. Not only does EyePet live in your world, but you can also interact with his digital environment. Using the PlayStation Eye camera and PlayStation Move motion controller (both not included), you can control toys and objects on screen just by moving your hands. You can also create drawings in the real world and watch them come to life as 3-D toys with which your EyePet can play with on screen. Everyone is going to love playing with and caring for this cute and lovable creature. EyePet is the first 3D animated pet for the PS3, and is the perfect addition for any family! So isn't it time you welcomed an EyePet into your life? Requires PlayStation Eye camera (not included).

Sony® Playstation Eye PS3. Each $36.99 Manufacturer: Sony. Each. Playstation Eye is an essential accessory for voice, video chat and online gaming that will enable gamers to enjoy their Playstation 3 (PS3) experiences like never before.. Designed specifically for PS3 and featuring huge advance

PlayStation®Move Navigation Controller $29.99 Actions and commands common in advanced gaming as well as menu navigation are integrated into one un-tethered, wireless package-the PlayStation®Move navigation controller. When paired with the PlayStation®Move motion controller, it provides you with advanced in-game character navigation. The PlayStation®Move navigation controller lets you easily move characters when playing compatible games. The sleek design is easy to hold on to and replicates the left side of a DUALSHOCK®3 controller (controller adds directional buttons, an analog stick, L1, L2 and L3 buttons, as well as X and O buttons).