Back when Wi-Fi wasn't a standard in every home, Sony included a black Ethernet cable to get you onto the newly minted PlayStation Network. 7. The Surprise Pack-in: Talladega Nights
The first thing you notice is the weight—nearly 11 pounds of tech. It’s finished in a piano-black gloss that’s already picking up fingerprints. On the front, the "PlayStation 3" logo is written in the exact font used for the Spider-Man films. If you have the 60GB model, you’ve got a chrome trim and a flip-up panel revealing slots for every memory card known to man (SD, CompactFlash, and Pro Duo). 2. The Sixaxis Controller what comes with a ps3 when you buy it
A beefy, standard "kettle" lead (IEC cable). No external "brick" adapter like the Xbox 360; Sony tucked the entire power supply inside the console itself. 6. The Ethernet Cable Back when Wi-Fi wasn't a standard in every
As you plug it in and touch the heat-sensitive power button, the console emits a polite beep , the "orchestra tuning" startup sound fills the room, and the XMB (XrossMediaBar) floats onto the screen. The HD era has officially begun. It’s finished in a piano-black gloss that’s already
Since the controller is wireless, Sony included a 3-foot Mini-USB cable to sync and charge it. It’s a bit short, meaning you’ll be sitting uncomfortably close to the TV if you need to charge while playing. 4. The Standard AV Cable
In a move that feels ancient by today’s standards, the original PS3—a machine built for the HD revolution—only came with standard cables. If you wanted to actually see those 1080p graphics you paid $599 for, you had to go back to the store and buy your own HDMI cable. 5. The Power Cord
The first several hundred thousand 20GB and 60GB units included a copy of on Blu-ray. Sony wanted to prove immediately that your game console was also the best movie player on the market.