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The controller is key element for any gaming console. While the controller available for PlayStation 3 looks identical to the current PlayStation 2 controller, user wrist movements can also be translated now into on screen movement - “but it’s based upon our industry standard controller, which has been enjoyed by so many gamers,” said Phil Harrison, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios. While Sony is offering two pricing options for consumers, corresponding to two PlayStation 3 models (Basic and Premium), the more expensive machine is much more feature rich, and it includes a HDMI Port, WI-FI and a Memory Stick Card Reader. A new core, the „Cell” processor, which makes the machine 35 times more powerful than the old PlayStation 2, powers the PlayStation 3 now. Those new reviewed key features of its new controller are showing a functionality that appears very similar to the one Nintendo will offer for the Wii.

Sony President had offered further clarification of Basic 20GB PlayStation 3 specifications. The main difference between the 2 versions (Basic and Premium) is HDMI support. Also Wi-Fi functionality will not be included for Basic PlayStation 3 and it will be incorporated only for the Premium 60GB model. Between the two gaming consoles the price difference is 100$ ($499 for the Basic version and $599 for the Premium one). Cell, Blu-Ray, backwards compatibility, the ability to play online are completing PlayStation 3’s package. Also a Memory Stick card reader is available for the Premium version. Hirai, the president of Sony, also said that he wants to ship about four million PlayStation 3 game consoles around the globe by the end of the year, with a further two million to follow by April. Sony has the advantage of manufacturing own chips. Most of the PlayStation 3’s Core Components are manufactured in-house.

Those at the GameSHOUT had the opportunity of an exclusive interview with Hip-Hop celebrity 50 Cent. The main subject, as it was expected, was about his latest Bulletproof gaming project, which fortunately for the star has sold over 2 million copies. The video game ‘50 Cent: Bulletproof’ is for the Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable), Sony PS2 (PlayStation 2), and for the Microsoft Xbox.

According to the interview, video games and music make a great team as the game ‘50 Cent: Bulletproof’ will feature not only 50 Cent and G Unit’s Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, as well as Eminem and Dr. Dre, who will be making their debuts as the characters “McVicar” and “Grizz.”

At some point GameSHOUT asked Hip-Hop celebrity 50 Cent - probable what we all ask ourselves - what was it like seeing himself in a video game and as a answer 50 Cent said that its exciting because for him gaming is different, thanks of its hours of playing over and over again.