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CPU: 128bit IBM PowerPC 405MHz
GFLOPS: 13.2
GPU: ArtX 202.5MHz

Polygons: 6 to 12million useable
Modem: 56K or Ethernet sold separately
Storage: Mini DVD discs that hold 1.58GB

U.S. launch: October 2001, estimated price $199
Notes: Links with Game Boy Advance and games from legendary designer Shigeru Miyamoto and RARE.

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CPU: 128bit Sony Emotion Engine 300MHz
GFLOPS: 6.2
GPU: Sony Graphics Synthesizer 150MHz

Polygons: 6million useable
Modem: Ethernet sold separately
Storage: DVD 4.5GB or CD-ROM

U.S. launch: October 26, 2000 price $299.
Notes: Compatible with original PlayStation and plays DVD movies.

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CPU: 128bit Hitachi-built SH4 - 200MHz
GFLOPS: 1.4
GPU: NEC PowerVR ?Mhz

Polygons: 3million useable
Modem: 56K included with console
Storage: Proprietary GD-ROM 1.2GB

U.S. launch: Released on 9/9/99, price $149.
Notes: Easy WinCE programming attracted many designers, best existing library, first to have online gameplay.



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