It's True, The PlayStation 3 Is More Than A Games Machine.

.. But we can't. Because there's actually some truth to Sony describing the PlayStation 3 as an "entertainment media hub" rather than a games machine. We were thinking about all the things we use our system for just the other day. Sure gaming is very top of the list, but we also use it for Blu-rays, music, media streaming, on-demand television, web browsing, fitness, communication and (probably) more. It might sound poncey when Sony touts the "entertainment media hub" buzz-phrase, but it's kinda true.

"We're trying to turn the PlayStation 3 into an entertainment media hub where you can not only play your games and get online with your Call of Duty community, but also find movies, find music, and bring that across," Sony Network Entertainment boss Shawn Layden told Eurogamer.

"People like to explore. Gamers are explorers. I worked with PlayStation for 14 years before I took on this position with Sony Network Entertainment. I started back in 1996. It was just that grey rectangle with the toaster lid on it. You threw the disc in and brought the waffle iron down, and that's it, you're good to go.

"Game machine is the wrong description these days. Console can mean so many things. It's a central hub if you will for all kinds of digital content."

What do you guys use your PS3 for? Strictly gaming, or more? The more the box can do, the better as far as we're concerned. You don't have to be a fan of everything, but options are what make this generation great.