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Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like, easy-to-use... (cnet.com)
Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like user-friendly... (cnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Sony Playstation 3
We have collected and analyzed 124 expert reviews and 6691 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 87/100. The average review date is October 12, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 48191 reviews from other Game Consoles. The alaScore™ for this product is 97/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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Sony PlayStation 3 (160GB)
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.
PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 models compared:* ModelPS3 80GBPS3 160GB...
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Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)
There's general agreement that Sony stumbled out of the gate with the PlayStation 3. Months of intense hype were followed by a late launch (fully a year after the Xbox 360) and a staggering $600 price tag for the deluxe model. Even worse, the PS3 didn ...
Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like easy-to-use interface ; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader ; 80GB hard drive ; online play is free ; ...
Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between ; backwards compatibility is software-based ; 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 ...
The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play older PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store ...
PlayStation 3 models compared: ModelPS3 20GB*PS3 40GBPS3 60GB^PS3...
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Sony PlayStation 3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Bundle (80GB) review
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 and flash media reader ; 80GB hard drive ; ...
A USB port on the back would've been nice ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible ; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet ; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live
Sony's PlayStation 3 debut looks to be on par with both botched launches, as...
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User Reviews (6691)
Potential unrealized; maybe un-necessary
Sleek, quiet and packed with multimedia potential.
Expensive, online service lacking,,,
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Manufacturer's Description
Play beyond your wildest dreams with the unparalleled PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. In addition to Internet-ready Wi-Fi and large capacity of hard disk space, this PS3 features blistering processing speeds, eye-popping graphics and up to 7.1 channels of digital surround sound. As its digital soul, the Cell Broadband Engine represents a tour de force in parallel processing while the built-in Blu-ray Disc drive delivers a generation in HD gaming and unmatched digital media...
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