Sony Playstation 3 Reviews

Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like, easy-to-use interface ; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi ; 80GB hard drive ; HDMI output with 1080p ...

Lacks full backward support for PS2 games ; only comes with two USB ports ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible ; no flash card or memory reader ; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet ; online gaming, media, ...

Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.

Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like user-friendly interface ; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi ; 40GB hard drive ; online play is free ; HDMI output with ...

Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between ; doesn't play PS2 games ; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008 ; a USB port on the back would've been nice ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes ...

While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great package for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games and are willing to wait several months for the more ...