What is the difference between a PS2 and a PS3?

Answer 1

$150-200 dollars the PS3 has a 160 GB harddrive for the $150 or a game and 320 GB for the $200.(Best Buy, but 3 times the cost of the PS2) Numerous PS3 features are not available on PS2 like built in WiFi Dual Shock 3 Bluetooth controllers, Optional PS3 Move, Exclusive New Games, and much more. The only thing about the PS2 that is better is since it is much older the cost of everything is less. The PS3 is a better system and has more capabilities and a faster better system to play. It also has a Bluray Disc system instead of DVD like the PS2.

Answer 2

1. PS2 used DVD format; the PS3 used Blu-ray format
2. PS2 had Dolby Digital 5.1 sound; the PS3 has lossless 7.1 channel
3. PS2 had SDTV display; the PS3 has HDTV display
4. PS2 had optional harddrive; the PS3 has mandatory harddrive up to 320 GB
5. PS2 had optional wired (10/100Base-T) internet connection the PS3 has internet connection built-in (wired 1000BASE-T and wireless 802.11b/g)
6. PS2 had vibrating wired controllers; the PS3 has wireless, vibrating, motion-sensing controllers and also the new Move controllers
7. PS3 can Browse Internet Download Netflix and other 3rd party features
8. PS3 has PlayStation Store , Playstation Home 3D capability and the ability to add features with software updates for even the earlier models