Sony PS3 Launch Party

Hundreds of eager Sony customers lined up at midnight to secure a Sony Playstation 3, one of the hotest items of the year.

NHL 2K7

In game screenshot of a launch day title, NHL 2K7.

Playstation 3 Launch Party — CBS/Alberto Araya

PS3 promises to bring cutting edge graphics and sharp digital quality with its games.

Sony's Playstation 3 arrived in the US on Nov. 17 and on Nov. 11 in Japan.

Fans Cheer

Fans of the Sony PS3 anxious for the arrival of famed gaming console.

Tomb Raider

Don't mess with model Karima Adebibe, who plays Tomb Raider's main character Lara Croft.

NBA '07

In game footage of another launch day title, NBA '07, which was published by SCEA.

Karima Adebibe a.k.a Lara Croft on hand at the PS3 launch party.

Comedian Charlie Murphy, making a special guest appearance, talks about the Playstation 3.

Hosting The Event

Rapper, Ludacris hosted the official Sony Plastation 3 New York launch party.

Young Fan

A hopeful fan takes a look at the prestine graphics that the Sony PS3 has to offer

Gaming consoles ready to go at Sony's New York store.

Lucky Fan

The first official New York customer to own a Sony Playstation 3 on Nov. 17, 2006. He holds the console high along side President/CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc, Kaz Hirai.