Bibliography

This is a complete bibliography for the entire research paper (posted on a standalone page titled "Complete Research Paper").  The citations related to the in-text citations are listed as well.

Reference Page

1.      Pong. (2011). Retrieved September 30, 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pong.

This webpage has a lot of basic information about the game Pong with many strong citations.

2.      Playstation 3/New. (2011). Retrieved September 30, 2011 from http://www.gamestop.com/browse/consoles/playstation-3?nav=2b0,13ffff2412-8d-4f.

Gamestop is a specialty store focused on video games and their official website lists the available new Playstation 3 systems.

3.      Rose, F. (2006, September). Can the PS3 save Sony? Wired, 14(9). Retrieved September 27, 2011 from http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.09/sony.html?pg=1&topic=sony&topic_set=

This article from the reputable Wired magazine discusses the new technology that Sony’s Playstation 3 offers.

4.      Hayashida, N., Hirata, H., Komaki, T., Usami, M., Ushida, T., Itoh, H., Yoneyama, K., et al. (2003). High-Performance Hard Coat for Cartridge-Free Blu-ray Disc. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 42, 750-753. doi:10.1143/JJAP.42.750. Retrieved September 27, 2011 from http://jjap.jsap.jp/link?JJAP/42/750/

The Japanese Journal of Applied Physics is a peer-reviewed journal published through the Institute of Pure and Applied Physics in Japan.  This entry details the results of using certain materials in the production of blu-ray discs.

5.      Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. to Offer Richer Online Social Experience to Playstation®3 Computer Entertainment System Owners With Facebook Integration. (2009). Retrieved September 27, 2011 from http://us.playstation.com/corporate/about/press-release/532.html#top

This is a link to the official Sony website.  The official website includes news and information directly from Sony.

6.      Vance, M. R., Ashlee. (2011, May 12). Sony: The Company That Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. BusinessWeek: Online Magazine. Retrieved September 27, 2011 from http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_21/b4229035889849.htm?chan=magazine+channel_news+-+technology

BusinessWeek is a well-known publication that dates back to 1929 and is currently headed by the former deputy managing editor of Time magazine.  This article includes interviews with a cyber-security expert who discusses the holes in Sony’s online security and what led to the massive security leak through their proprietary network.

7.      Seybold, P. (2011, May 4). Sony’s Response to the U.S. House of Representatives. Playstation.Blog message posted to http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/04/sonys-response-to-the-u-s-house-of-representatives/

This is the official blog of Sony and is headed by Sony’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Social Media.  This post includes a link to a copy of the official letter that was sent from Sony’s Chairman to the House of Representatives to address their concerns with Sony’s handling of their security breach.

Meet PS3

PS3 or Playstation 3 is a next generation console that was released in 2006 by Sony Computer Entertainment America.  It offers many of the latest advances in technology.

What does it offer?

• Blu-ray: A high definition video format with an immense storage capacity

• Internal Hard Drive: No more memory cards.  With an internal hard drive of varying capacities (depending on the model purchased), there is space for storing movies, games, photos, and music directly on the Playstation 3 system

• The "Cell" Microchip:  This microchip features a central processing unit working in tandem with eight coprocessors

• Built in Wifi:  This feature allows the user to connect wirelessly to the internet which enables the user to take advantage of the ability to play online with other users

• Playstation Network:  Playstation Network, or PSN, is Sony's network that offers social networking through gaming with the use of avatars and in-game chat.  This Network also offers an online store

Benefits of Playstion 3

Playstation 3's features lend themselves to many great benefits.  As a PS3 owner, these potential benefits are what led me to purchase the system in the first place and for the most part, I have not been disappointed.


Blu-ray: There are many great things about Blu-ray.  Blu-ray discs offer a storage capacity that is five times greater than DVDs.  A dual-layer Blu-ray disc can hold up to 50 gigabytes (GB) of data whereas dual-layer DVDs can hold up to 8.5 GB.  Because of its storage capacity, Blu-ray discs can hold more detailed video.  This means that it offers high definition video up to 1080p.
  Besides the increased storage capacity, Blu-ray discs are made with a hard-coat resin that resists damage and includes a lubricant that aids in fingerprint removal (Hiyashida, Hirata, Komaki, Usami, Ushida, Itoh, Yoneyama & Utsunomiya, 2002, p.750-753).


Internal Hard Drive:  Sony offers several different PS3 models.  The model is determined by its internal hard drive.  The internal hard drive allows the user to store movies, music, photos, and even games directly on the system.  This means all your media can be stored in one place.  The currently available hard drive sizes range from 40GB to 320GB (Gamestop, 2011, p1-2).  For the average user, 40GB is more storage than is necessary.


Playstation Network:  Playstation Network, or PSN, is an online network offered through Sony.  It is free to use, but you have the option of purchasing a premium membership that offers discounts.  Through PSN, users can send messages and chat with other users, play games together online, watch movies, and shop through the Playstation Store.  The Playstation Store offers movies to rent, options for personalization, games, and movies to purchase.  There are many games that are only available through the Network.


The "Cell" Microchip:  The "Cell" is a microchip featuring a central processing unit and eight coprocessors, working in tandem.  In comparison, leading competitor Microsoft offers only a three core processor in its gaming system (Rose, 2006, p.2).  Sony's microchip offers a raw computing power that is limited only by software developer's ability to program for it.  For now though, developers are able to develop games in 1080p.  These games feature detailed environments and characters.