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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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.
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WirelessOG
Everything about the PS3 is complete awesomeness. I did not truly understand how awesome it was until we got an XBOX 360. I wanted the 360 because it seemed to have so many more games. Boy was that a bad assumption. The PS3 has a fantastic web browser that I can watch Youtube on which is a huge...
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canobeano
I was traditionally a Nintendo fan. Started with an Atari > gameboy > SNES > Nintendo 64 > PS2 > Wii > PS3. What's wrong with that evolution? The Wii in between playstations. Sure the Wii is fun for kids and old people, but the PS3 has everything a serious gaming system should: Basically all...
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spfxcrew
I have been thoroughly pleased with the functionality and content available on the PS3. I understand that the current dilemma faced by Sony will either stigmatize its current foray into the gaming market with calls of either ostentation or misdirection, but the product they have designed for this...
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gadgetkid
The PS3 is not only one of the best media hubs out there, but a strong competitor when it comes to gaming. When it first came out it has a small amount of games with that "wow" factor but as of late 2008, maybe even a little bit before, its been putting out some strong titles like Metal...
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nrencoret
PS3 is the best console out there period. Best looking, best game graphics, more technologies supported and the best exclusive games.
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ThomasVDP
what can i say, plays smooth but compared to high-end PC system its graphics or so-so.
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Mikefreak
A very powerful home console with a vast library of games. Plus a Blu-ray player built in.
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