Subtle surprises were revealed, like the sound of the orchestra tuning that hums when a PS3 is turned on. Also unexpected was a feature in "Genji" to install the game, committing 4GB of data from the game's Blu-Ray disc to the PS3's hard drive - a three-minute one-time-only procedure available from the game's start menu that a Sony rep said cuts down in-game load times from about 15 seconds to four seconds. That's something Sony can offer, given that both versions of its console include a hard drive - 20GB and 60GB, respectively. "Genji" also happens to be done. The game is ready to be manufactured, one of the PS3's first finished works.

Hirai also confirmed to MTV News that online multiplayer modes of PS3 games will cost money only if developers choose to charge for it. Sony won't charge for their games. Multiplayer modes of "Resistance," which supports up to 40 gamers online, will be free. By contrast, all multiplayer games on the Xbox 360 require a paid membership to Xbox Live for online play.