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Sony PlayStation 3 (2006)

Sony PlayStation 3 (2006)

85 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (19)
design (9)
price (9)
reliability (3)
game selection (2)

Negative
portability (11)
size (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 85 reviews of Sony PlayStation 3 (2006). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Game Consoles for all reviews. Reviews about the game selection and reliability are on the whole positive. The design and price are also mentioned favorably. The size and portability get critical views.

usability, price, design, reliability, game selection

portability, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the Sony PlayStation 3 (2006) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Siebenaler (geardiary.com)

PlayStation 3 Game Review: NCAA Football 12

EA Sports blends the college football experience with several new feature, high quality graphics, and individual role-playing elements in NCAA Football 12.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Bryan Dailey (avrev.com)

Sony Premium 60 GB Playstation 3

It was surreal on Friday November 17, 2006 a day that will live in infamy for gamers across the USA, to actually lay my hands on a virgin Sony Playstation 3 system. Eager customers waited as long as an entire week, camping outside of stores nationwide...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Byron Hinson (activewin.com)

Playstation 3 20GB (PAL)

As you all know by now, the design of the Playstation 3 is shiny black, yes it does pick up your finger prints if you are moving it around a lot, but personally I'm not and I think it is better looking in many ways compared to the Xbox 360. I also feel...

Excellent Design ; Runs cool ; Free Online

Lack of good games ; Mediocre online

So overall it is a mixed bag, the hardware behind the Playstation 3 is excellent there is no doubt about that and over time I am sure that developers will get used to the Cell processor and produce some really great stuff with it, but a year since its...

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PLAYSTATION(r)3

The PLAYSTATION(r)3 computer entertainment system is a platform to enjoy next-generation video game and entertainment content in the home through the combined Cell processor and Blu-ray Disc (BD) technology

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Expert review by : Avinash Bali (tech.firstpost.com)

PlayStation 3

We get our hands on Sony's next-gen console and live to tell the tale.

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Can't ask for a better deal!

320 Gigs comes down to about 270 or so, so keep that mind!

Now and day, we all wanna save money, trust me, I totally understand, which why I usually look to bundles for some good savings. And you really cant do much better than this when it comes down to it. You are getting the highest end console for the PS3...

At the very least, and this is a legitimate compliant with the PS3 as silly as it sounds, its the L2/R2 Buttons, I have since the day I bought this console have found them to be a complete fail. TRIGGERS ONLY WORK WHEN THE BUTTON IS BIGGER ; Else wise...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best in Game

Sony Ps3 is the game systems in game industry

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Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Sony Playstation 3 Infamous 2 320GB Bundle Black

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Nov, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Its a PS3

Well the world is obsessed with being skinny and that finally spilled over to the ps3, the "fat" ps3 is out and the "slim" is in....what next "slim" jets? "slim" wrecking balls? I don't know only time will tell haha

slim design enables console to fit into many more compact spaces ; the no shine exterior eliminates fingerprint smudges ; no more accidentally touching the eject sensor with my toes while playing before a save haha ; much larger hdd already in it so no...

the gloss is gone which made it look nice ; attracts way to much attention from my daughters (ages 3 and 5) who say it looks cute and they want to touch it

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great deal, get it while it lasts (or until the UC3 bundle comes out)

If you're looking for a PS3 and are on the fence about getting the 160GB version or this bundle, I would recommend the bundle. For only $50 more, you're getting an extra game and twice the space. You may think you don't need all that extra room on your...

It's a PS3, so it plays blu-ray discs, games, netflix, and is just a good all-around media center. This version comes with a 320gb hard drive and Infamous 2, which makes it a great value, considering the 160 GB version is only $50 less. This version...

The disc drive is loud when it loads discs. Not really a deal breaker. It runs silently otherwise

Sep, 2011

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