Cell: the revolution at the heart of PlayStation 3

The culmination of years of research, Cell brings the power of the supercomputer to your living room.

At the heart of PlayStation 3 lies the hugely powerful Cell processor. Co-developed with IBM and Toshiba, Cell is incredibly powerful, bringing supercomputer-like processing power to the home for the first time - and paving the way for truly next generation entertainment.

Capable of creating virtual words of breathtaking size and complexity and elevating the freedom of graphical expression to levels beyond anything seen previously, Cell represents a breakthrough in microprocessor technology, combining many smaller processors into a co-ordinated and extremely powerful whole.

Combined with the RSX graphics processor, Cell allows gamers to experience the most immersive and realistic gaming experiences possible, and provides a true leap forward into the next generation. Crisp, High Definition graphics running in 1080p are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the possibilities afforded by Cell. By performing real time calculations at unprecedented scale and speed, PlayStation 3 can create richer, more unpredictable game experiences that offer more interactivity than ever before - ensuring that PS3 owners will be enjoying cutting edge home entertainment for years to come. Never before has gaming looked or felt this good.

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