PlayStation 3 finally went on sale nationwide today. In addition to playing games, the Sony gaming console can surf the Web, download video and music and play movies with its Blu-ray high-definition disc drive. There are reports that some people here in Indianapolis waited in the rain and cold for 48 hours to get their hands on one of the few PS3s available. At least they were safe. In Connecticut, two armed men tried to rob a line of people waiting to buy the new gaming console this morning, and shot one who refused to give up the money.

Prices on eBay reached $10,000 even though it costs only $500 for a 20-gigabyte version and $600 for a 60-gigabyte version. Sony hopes to sell 1 million units of the PS3 in the US by the end of March. Experts suggest each PS3 could last 10 years and could go a long way toward helping Sony meet its goal of staying at the top of the $30 billion gaming market.

For those not lucky enough to get a PS3 of their own, our friend Keith Shaw of NetworkWorld has a great preview on his Cool Tools weekly video show. He reveals his limited-edition PS3 that he got from the “underground.” Watch it here!