"'We are not likely to change its core components and functions such as the Cell, RSX, Blu-ray drive and network capability,' he said. 'But outside that realm, addition and deletion is quite possible.'"

"Sony packs the PS3 with its cutting-edge technology including the Cell microchip, dubbed 'supercomputer on a chip,' RSX graphic processor, and Blu-ray high-definition DVD player."

"The advanced functions have driven up PS3's manufacturing costs, and Sony's game unit is estimated to have made a loss of more than 200 billion yen ($1.7 billion) for the year ended March 31, making the
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