The PS3 has grown into a capable system that does almost everything the Xbox 360 can do, and many things even better. As a home theater box it's impeccable, and it's getting better with every update. As a gaming machine the lineup of exclusives is impressive.
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Ars Technica says:
The PS3 has grown into a capable system that does almost everything the Xbox 360 can do, and many things even better. As a home theater box it's impeccable, and it's getting better with every update. As a gaming machine the lineup of exclusives is impressive, and more are on the way. quote
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Overall, I am impressed with the system's potential. The graphics power is there and once developers have had the time to tap into it, things should change a bit. In fact, I think we'll see great things from the second generation of games from the PS3.
Read the full review →A solid, reliable and user friendly gaming and entertainment console. Not only you can play games in HD resolution, but you can also watch Netflix, browse the web and listen to Internet radio.
Read the full review →The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play 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 shelves.
Read the full review →It may cost more, but as a high-definition gaming system and a high-quality Blu-ray player, the PlayStation 3 slays the competition.
Read the full review →The PS3 looks like an expensive box at first, but seems less so when you compare its cost to the cost of a stand-alone Blu-ray player, a high-end PC graphics card, the Xbox 360 with its HD-DVD add-on, or even a Media Center PC.
Read the full review →A very impressive machine, if only the games and the movie selection were at the same level as the console this would be a no brainer. Hopefully for UK readers, by the time the console launches here both issues will be resolved.
Read the full review →I purchased a ps3 after a year with the wii. i had become more interested in more hardcore games and the ps3 followed through. Great games and good value for its high price point. There are barely any games that come don't come out for the ps3 that are worth getting so, thats not something...
Read the full review →First of all, the Playstation is a fantastic game system, with a great library of games, of which my favorites are first party exclusives such as Uncharted, Eden & Flower. But it is also a very capable Blu-ray player, with deep, rich multimedia capabilities. Despite being a gamer, my system...
Read the full review →With its strong media capabilities and robust game library, the PlayStation 3 has quickly climbed on my list of "great purchases" and is, as of now, my favorite gaming console on the market. Hardware-wise, the machine has proved over the past two years to be a very reliable piece of...
Read the full review →I'd really like to truly love the PS3. I really would. But in typical Sony style, the system has been hampered by the system's firmware. With each release, it gets better and better, but it still does not support NetFlix streaming. It still does not support the number of video...
Read the full review →The PS3 is a great gaming console, with specs that have only now started to be fully tapped. On top of the multiplatform games and the amazing exclusives (go get Killzone 2 now!), there are very good downloadable games, some very different to what you may be used to see (Flower, Noby Noby Boy...
Read the full review →I bought my PS3 the year they came out in june, since then my original ps3 has had no problems, except for user related problems ^^ , i have since upgraded the harddrive to 250 gb, i can't get enough of the demos, this system has had my back for a long time, abd whith the model i have ps2...
Read the full review →I received my first PS3 as a birthday present nearly 3 years ago. Because of the library of PS2 games I have it needed to be the compatible player. I truly have never looked back. While I have only a 50" Toshiba DLP 720p rear projection TV I have calibrated it to proper spec so the picture...
Read the full review →The PS3 is the hub of my entertainment center. I use it as a Blu-Ray player, I play awesome games such as LittleBIGPlanet, Metal Gear Solid 4, Killzone 2, Infamous, Guitar Hero, and Call of Duty. They also have a great lineup of smaller downloadable games on their Playstation Network like Flower,...
Read the full review →ok, the ps3 has the "looks", power, the functionality and therefore being the most important part of any home entertainment room, but come on Sony all improvements and additions the the ps3's online services are all in the US, i dont see why its necessary to have different content...
Read the full review →Okay, first off: the game library. I've never understood people who moan about there being no games on the PS3 worth playing. Outside of multiplatform stuff, there's still the many in-house studio productions and I've only run across one or two that has disappointed. I look at the...
Read the full review →Sony's Playstation 3 has many great features, but the one main one that stands out is the fact that it is equipped with the best Blu-Ray player that money can buy. The reason it is the best, is because Blu-Ray technology will continue to progress as time goes by. And the PS3 has the ability...
Read the full review →I got my PS3 in early 2007 and it was such a pleasure. Even though I bought it for my personal use, when I walked down the street of Prague with PS3 - Czech guys and even tourists were looking at my PS3 and were whispering about it. That's my first Experience to have this great machine. (I...
Read the full review →The Playstation 3 (PS3) brings a slew of exclusive gaming titles, groundbreaking technologies, jaw-dropping visuals, and a free online service making it the must-have for any owner looking for the hi-def experience of a lifetime. Exclusive titles: With games such as LittleBigPlanet, Metal Gear...
Read the full review →Let me get this straight from the get go, Playstation 3 is not your typical gaming console. It is more than gaming. 1. Movies Starting with Playstation 2, Sony has shown their desire to infiltrate your living room in many ways possible. Playstation 2 was one of the best DVD player back then. I...
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