k this is wat mine came with:
1. 60 GB PS3
2. 1 PS3 Controller
3. Power Cord
4. that 3 coloured cord (you know the one with yellow, red, and white)
5. 1 cord to charge PS3 Controller
6. 1 Ethernet cable to connect to a DSL box or something
and things you need to play online are:
1. Online capabilities (e.g. DSL)
2. Ethernet Cable (unless you got wireless internet
It's like a PSP you go to Network Connections and there is a place that tells you Wired or Wireless you choose and then you just continue it's not that hard
if you need any help ask okay