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In this deep dive, I explore the rollercoaster history of Sony's most ambitious console ever - the PlayStation 3. From its rocky $600 launch to becoming a surprising success, the PS3's journey is filled with fascinating twists, groundbreaking tech, and high-stakes drama. I break down how Sony's massive gamble nearly backfired, the console's evolution over time, and its lasting impact on the gaming industry.
Other episodes of our PlayStation history series:
PS1: https://youtu.be/wZb2FTKN-f8
PS2: https://youtu.be/wPoXrMAPOLA
PSP: https://youtu.be/ZA79OOwdXIs
Chapter Titles:
0:00 Introducing the PlayStation 3
2:45 The (Over) Ambitious Cell
5:07 Expensive, Complicated and Late
8:22 Launching the Beast
11:53 Problems Brewing
14:25 Gaming on the PS Triple
16:29 The Cost Cutting Begins
19:55 Linux and the Yellow Light of Death
23:05 The Turning Point
26:07 One More Disaster
28:02 A Final Chapter