Updated: July 13, 2020 (May 22, 2006)
Charts & IllustrationsXbox 360 vs. PS3
This chart compares standard features of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console and Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 3 (PS3). Like the Xbox 360, the PS3 will come in two editions, but names for these editions have not been announced. Features that are standard on all four consoles, such as support for regular DVD playback and built-in Ethernet connections, are not listed.
| PS3 (high-end) | PS3 (low-end) | Xbox 360 | Xbox 360 Core System | |
| Hard drive | 60GB | 20GB | 20GB | None (can add 20GB drive for US$100) |
| High-definition DVD player | Blu-ray | Blu-ray | HD DVD drive available separately (price not announced) | HD DVD drive available separately (price not announced) |
| High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) | Yes | No | No | No |
| 802.11b/g connectivity | Yes | Available separately (price not announced) | Available separately (US$100) | Available separately (US$100) |
| Backward compatibility | PS2, |
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