Unlock the full power of your PS3™ for your family by connecting it to the PlayStation^® Network (it’s free). Then prepare to be blown away!

Here are five amazing things your family can do with the PS3™ and the PlayStation^® Network:

1. Stream Netflix™:  Watch a new movie without leaving your couch. Your PS3™ can stream any of the 1,000+ titles available for instant streaming on Netflix™.
2. Update Facebook: Did you just beat your kids in a game? Tell all your Facebook friends directly through your PS3™!
3. Chat with friends: You’ll be notified whenever a friend logs on, so you can smack talk, or just have a friendly conversation as you play your favorite games.
4. Create photo slideshows: The PS3™ is a fantastic photo manager. Not only can you upload all of your photos via USB, but you can also create custom slideshows set to the music of your choosing. You can even use your favorite picture as your wallpaper.
5. Watch Blu-ray™ movies: With Blu-ray™, you get the highest picture quality available today. Throw in 7.1 Digital Surround Sound and exclusive Blu-ray™ content and you’ve got the greatest movie experience ever.

Want to learn even more about your PS3™ and the PlayStation^® Network? Visit the PlayStation^® site.

What’s your favorite PlayStation^® Network feature? Tell us here in the comments.