10 Playstation 3 Perks Under The Radar

10. Removeable faceplate

The entire front of the PS3 can easily popped off making way for companies to churn out millions of Metal Gear Solid 4 custom faceplates.
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9. Touch To Activate Buttons

The disc tray and the on/off button are both touch to activate buttons and not push buttons. Just wave your filthy finger over either of them and they’ll activate.

8. Partition The Hard Drive Easily

There is an option right in the main PS3 system menus that allows you to instantly partition the HD for Linux or another OS.

7. Easiest Friends List Yet

While you have to move through quite a few menus on the XBOX 360, the Playstation 3’s friend list feature is literally a couple quick d-pad pushes away. Then once you have access to it approving, inviting, and overall friend management is just as slick and easy.

6. Auto-Complete Dynamic Dictionary

The PS3 comes loaded with a dictionary used in Auto-Complete in the built in web browser and possibly in future games. What’s really neat is that you can easily add words to the dictionary to expand its capabilities.

5. Linux Available For Free
No buying Sony’s own builds this time around as you’re able to download distros for free.

4. Easy Hard Drive Upgrade
Just grab the appropriate type and size and slide it on into the appropriate slot on the PS3. Easy as pie.

3. Instant Startup
This is the fasting starting machine I have ever owned including PCs.

2. Virtual PS2 & PS1 Memory Cards
Right from the main menu you can create virtual PS2 & PS1 memory cards on the Hard Drive. No need to buy those expensive things anymore!

1. It’s Silent

Unlike the jet engine otherwise known as the XBOX 360, the Playstation 3 runs extremely quiet. This is the next-gen feature that should be celebrated the most!