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February 2008
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The editors liked
The hardware looks great
And runs nearly silently and very cool
Wireless controller is light and feels great
Great-looking Blu-ray movie playback
Price is low for a Bluy-ray player
A lot of multimedia options
Solid backwards compatibility
Inexpensive Bluray player
The PS3 has BluRay and DVD capabilities
Extremely powerful
Blu-Ray DVD player built in
Terrific gaming performance. Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth. Free networked gaming. Integrates a high-quality Blu-ray player. Supports Blu-ray Profile 2.0.
Smaller size. Larger hard drive.
Killer gaming performance. Blu-ray player. Media card reader. HDMI out with 1080p. Works with PS1/PS2 titles.
Smaller and lighter
Quieter and more energyefficient
The PS3 has excellent picture quality
Comparable to and sometimes better than that of standalone players
Sony's PS3 is an unbelievable bargain
Considering you get a gaming console
Media hub and Bluray player all in one box for less than $400
The unit is proving to be somewhat futureproof
Thanks to an Ethernet port and insightful firmware upgrades from a motivated Sony
Which wants to de
Blu Ray player
Graphics
Card reader
Quiet
Awesome sound/video output
Built-in Blu-ray drive
Wireless networking
Tilt-sensing capability
Online shopping features
All games HD-ready
Multimedia functionality
Free online multiplayer
60 GB hard drive
Swanky design with quiet operation
All games in high-definition
PSP-like easy-to-use interface
Plays high-def Profile 2.0 Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs
Built-in Wi-Fi
40GB hard drive
Online play is free
HDMI output with 1...
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
Online pl...
The editors didn't like
Terrible online store
Slow
Unintuitive browser
No background downloading
Games continue to play even if you eject the disc
You have to manually restart the UI via the controller
Messy UI
HD scaler doesnt work right
Price is high for a video game con...
Remote costs extra
Image quality falls flat
The PS3 lacks a wireless networking adapter
Extended battery pack and builtin microphone.
Expensive
Costs more than competing consoles. Sony has removed memory card slots. Online features lag behind Microsofts Xbox LIVE. No dedicated Blu-ray remote.
Overall
Feels slightly flimsier than the previous PlayStation 3. Sliding-door optical drive doesn't feel sturdy
And it feels like a step backward
Expensive. HDMI cable sold separately. No more vibrating controller. Hard to find on store shelves.
Only two USB ports instead of four
Backward compatibility is limited to PS1 games
The included remote is cumbersome and it is sometimes hard to find the appropriate buttons
Especially for the nongamer
While the audio performance is pretty strong
The PS3 doesn't have the cult following that the PS2 has developed among audiophiles. It is altogether possible that the reason why the audiophiles like the PS2 is because it isn't the newest thing (they always like the old stuff
Power hungry
HDMI set up is frustrating
No DualShock feature in controller
Ole is better". Well first off all the consoles are great in different ways. However
If you are talking about performance and graphic wise the PS3 comes out on top. Yes
The launch titles werent great for the PS3 but this fall you have Assassins Cre...
No flash media reader
Cant play PS2 games
Doesnt include rumble controller
A USB port on the back wouldve been nice
No infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes arent compatible
Glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet
Online gam...
Online gaming
Media
And commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
Abstract: At $675, the PlayStation 3 is by far the most expensive device in this Labs. Of course, you’re not simply getting a video streamer for your money, though. The gaming capabilities are potentially Xbox 360-beating (but game choice is still incredi...
Impressive graphics capability, Looks swish, Cheapest Blu-ray player on the market, Plenty of multimedia features, Wireless controllers, plus recharge cable is included free, Robust online store
Expensive for a games console, Few outstanding exclusive titles in launch line-up, Limited backwards compatibility, Only comes with composite cables, Sixaxis capability needs to be better utilised
Sony set out to make a multimedia powerhouse with the PS3, and we?re glad to say that it succeeded admirably. The inclusion of a Blu-ray player makes it almost a must-have for gamers looking to get into high definition video (or even a high-def buff w...
Abstract: The Sony PlayStation 3 is a revolutionary games console that also happens to be a Blu-ray player. But is it worth $1000? Sonys most ambitious video games machine is here, and with it comes the worlds cheapest Blu-ray player – the secret ingredient i...
Great graphics, Included Blu-Ray Drive, Enjoyable games
Menu unintuitive in places, Cost The Final Word While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys Playstation 3 is definitely a powerful machine. Offering incredible graphics and the added bonus of a Blu-Ray drive, it is a great console to comple...
While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys Playstation 3 is definitely a powerful machine. Offering incredible graphics and the added bonus of a Blu-Ray drive, it is a great console to complete your high definition lounge room setup.
Viable entertainment hub. Blu-ray player. PlayStation Store. Upgradeable hard disk. Super-fast access to media
Expensive for a games console. No 1080p/24 video output for Blu-ray. Surround audio via optical or HDMI only. No WMA or WMV support. In box: only 1 SIXAXIS controller, and no AV-style remote.
The PS3 is a much better multi-purpose device than the Xbox 360, which claims similar functionality. Media management is better integrated, web browsing (while not fully standards-compliant) is more straightforward and the social elements of the device...
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Published: 2007-07-02, Author: Scott , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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Impressive smart features, decent sound and picture, lower price
Feels cheap, dedicated decks beat it on performance and match it for smart features
The new PS3 Super Slim feels like a stop-gap until the next generation of the console is launched – the rumour is June 2013 – and those that already own the console don't have a huge incentive to upgrade.But if you haven't considered a PS3 before, then no...
