Sony Playstation 3
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The world of home entertainment has changed dramatically in the last few years. The explosion of MP3 players, affordable digital video and photography plus the advent of HDTV mean today's consumer is more tech savvy and demands more from their digital lifestyle.
To meet these demands the PS3™ has pushed technological boundaries to create a truly groundbreaking next-generation console.
The powerful Cell Broadband Engine™ and a superior Nvidia graphics chip generate stunning photo realistic visuals but the new PLAYSTATION 3 is not simply about graphics processing.
Four USB ports will allow players to plug in their digital cameras, MP3 players and other media equipment. Audio, video and image files can be stored on the unit's hard drive putting PS3™ at the heart of your interactive home entertainment.
Another key innovation is the SIXAXISTM Wireless Controller. Motion sensors within the controller allow players to manipulate certain games by tipping the controller on six different axes bringing a whole new dimension to game play.
A built-in Blu-ray Disc player is sure to be a huge draw card. It outputs images in the best possible 1080p High Definition standard and is compatible with any HD Ready or standard definition TV. PS3 owners can look forward to amazing depth of field detail and vibrant colours with their Blu-ray movies.
PLAYSTATION 3 can also be used to access the PLAYSTATION®Network, the interactive, evolving space that opens the door to a whole new world of entertainment experiences. It offers free online gaming, the ability to chat with friends and family around the world, and access to exclusive downloadable content.
With a built-in Blu-ray Disc drive for High Definition gaming, movies and entertainment, the motion sensitive SIXAXIS Wireless Controller and advanced processing power, PLAYSTATION 3 delivers the next generation of interactive entertainment experiences.
Features of the Sony Playstation 3 include:
- CPU: Cell Processor
- GPU: RSX™
- Sound: Dolby 5.1 Ch, DTS, LPCM etc
- Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
- HDD: 2.5" Serial ATA (20 GB or 60GB)
- I/O: USB 2.0 (x4)
- MemoryStick (60GB version only)
- SD (60GB version only)
- CompactFlash (60GB version only)
- Ethernet (x1/100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IWLAN: EEE 802.11b/g (60GB version only)
- Bluetooth 2.0
- SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller
- Screen Size: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- HDMI OUT - (x1 /HDMI NextGen)
- AV MULTI OUT (x1)
- DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (x1)
- BD/DVD/CD Drive (Read Only): Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM), DVD 8x (DVD-ROM), CD 24x (CD-ROM), SACD 2x
- Dimensions: Approx. 325mm (W) x 98mm(H) x 274mm (D)
- Weight: Approx. 5Kg
Sony Playstation 3 Consumer Reviews
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Reviewed by Lou on 10/06/2008
I have just recently bought a PS3, and its just brilliant. oozes class, looks expensive, and its just brilliant.
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Reviewed by too expensive! xbox has better game on 28/05/2008
Was waiting for it for ages... too expensive, games sucked, not fun enough! xbox has better games, its cheaper and xbox live is waaay better than the playstation version
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Reviewed by vader on 05/02/2008
i was excited wen they first come out but how wrong was i they are absolutely rubbish they crash they r easy to scratch and xbox 360 have a great selection of games
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Reviewed by John on 26/01/2008
Kills the X-Box 360 to be fair my cousin has a 360 and i a ps3 we compared them the playstation wins all the way even my cousin agrees and hes an X-Box fan thee 360 isnt so bad either but if you want the best get the ps3 every ones moaning about the games why? theirs gonna be plenty out soon !!! ust be patient !
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Reviewed by Richard on 28/12/2007
The PS3 is wicked, People are correct in saying that there are not enough excellent games yet. Best thing to do, is only buy select good games, currently have motorstorm & A Creed, but they'll come. I bought a 60GB just before christmas, had to pay extra through ebay as these have been discontinued by sony as they cost too much money to make. Can't wait for GTA coming soon. I am currently running my ps3 on a 28" panansonic tv i've had about 2 years. Any body suggest what would be the best HDTV to buy, its too much jargon for me, looking to spend upto £800.... Can somebody help me......
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Reviewed by Patrick on 24/12/2007
The ps3 is good i admit that but the thing is a lot of people are not buying a ps3 because right now it doesn't have a lot of good games like the 360 and also its expensive but ps3 has a good value for your money and with the 40G model more people are going to buy this console
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Reviewed by thomas hardy on 10/11/2007
i got one on the day of release and i have no problems with it the graphics are amazing the games are awesome because them have more extras compared to the playstation 3 because of the blu-ray disks. these are 10 Times better then a nontendo wii this has never crased on me once in about 8 months. Go and get one now.
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Reviewed by daz on 16/08/2007
ps3 is excellent (so is 360)
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Reviewed by bob on 05/05/2007
I liked the ps2 but look at this: http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/617/617951p1.html The ps3 sucks the minuit you take it of the box. it crashes, it looks like a grill too! [Editor's comment: this article is 2 years old and written by Microsoft :-( ]
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Reviewed by david hunter on 18/04/2007
:):):):):) great :):):):):)
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Reviewed by Ifan on 18/04/2007
The PS2 has excellent games but the ps3 has all the bad games like motorstorm. Iv'e got to say, the ps2 still kicks the ps3's ass.
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Reviewed by ian on 13/04/2007
This console is amazing. I am fortunate to own both the ps3 and the x box 360. After getting the ps3 out of the box it just oozes class and stye and when you set it up from the start in hd it is awesome. im a ps3 fan and a x box 360 fan so i have no loyalties but if you are choosing which one to buy the playstation 3 is the one. its simply awesome. the only way i can describe the two consoles together is like if u want a car you would buy a cheap spek like a ford (i.e - the x box 360) or if you want the stylish and the best you get a ferrari (i.e - the playstation 3) dearer choice out of the two but simply awesome. well done sony - brilliant console.
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Reviewed by J spencer on 06/04/2007
BEST CONSOLE EVER. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS CLASS. IT IS A MUST BUY!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by lee on 25/03/2007
Ive got a playstation 3 and a x box 360 so here's my opinion on the two and in particular the playstation 3 as it has just been released : I Got mine on the day of release thinking it would be far superiour to the x box 360. How wrong i was! i played on the playstation 3 for about 3 hours and it crashed on 4 ocassion's. Graphically i would say the ps3 and the x box 360 are the same. But here are a few points : 1 - the playstation 3 is very ugly. 2 - its big , bulky and weighs a tonne. 3 - crashes frequently (possibly due to first batches) 4 - finger prints and scratches easily on the console. 5 - Very poor selection of games - which the magority are all rubbish. In my opinion having owned both consoles - (as i have took the playstaion 3 back to game for a full refund)And kept my x box 360, i would say that the x box 360 is a far better and reliable console. the choice is yours though people. One last thing to say - gears of war on the x box 360 - amazing graphics be st game you can get on any console. (and its only available to x box 360) cant wait for the new halo on the x box 360 as well. Thanks - Lee.
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Reviewed by Scott on 11/03/2007
amazing 10 times better than the xbox 360
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Reviewed by mike on 11/02/2007
abslutely amazing!!!!!!!!! youve got to get one!!! way better than an xbox 360!!! graphics amzaing!!!!!!!!! games amazing!!!!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!
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