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- Platform: PlayStation 3
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Manufacturer's Description PlayStation 3 brings advanced next-generation technology to home console hardware, realised through the combination of Cell and RSX processors.
With the Giga-bit Ethernet and a pre-installed 80GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) as standard in PS3, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to download a variety of contents as well as access on-line games and services over the Playstation Network. Equipped with basic input/output ports, PlayStation 3 supports a broad range of displays from conventional NTSC/PAL standard TVs to the latest full HD (1080i/1080p) flat panel displays, offering PS3 owners the joy of the most advanced computer home entertainment content with the new DualShock 3 Controller as standard.
For use in living rooms, maximum heat and noise reduction has been achieved with a noise level equivalent to that of the current slim-line PlayStation 2. With the overwhelming computational power of the Cell processor, PlayStation 3 is capable of playing back content from Blu-ray (BD) disc at a bit rate of multiplex 48Mbps with ease, the maximum bit rate defined in BD standards.
With the Giga-bit Ethernet and a pre-installed 80GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) as standard in PS3, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to download a variety of contents as well as access on-line games and services over the Playstation Network. Equipped with basic input/output ports, PlayStation 3 supports a broad range of displays from conventional NTSC/PAL standard TVs to the latest full HD (1080i/1080p) flat panel displays, offering PS3 owners the joy of the most advanced computer home entertainment content with the new DualShock 3 Controller as standard.
For use in living rooms, maximum heat and noise reduction has been achieved with a noise level equivalent to that of the current slim-line PlayStation 2. With the overwhelming computational power of the Cell processor, PlayStation 3 is capable of playing back content from Blu-ray (BD) disc at a bit rate of multiplex 48Mbps with ease, the maximum bit rate defined in BD standards.
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525 of 548 people found the following review helpful
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Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So I ummed and ahhed for some time about buying the PS3. Why?
1. Don't have enough time to play Games (full time teacher and Dad to be)
2. Heard it was very noisy (untrue!)
3. Did I really need it?
I have to say since owning it now for some time, it really is a truly remarkable piece of kit. Why?
1. The Blu Ray is fantastic. - Just make sure you buy the Blu Ray remote as it's difficult to convince your other half you haven't just bought a games console when operating the Blu Ray with a joystick! That's £200 saved on buying a decent Blu Ray player then (stand alone players don't upgrade themselves either unlike the PS3).
2. It has integrated wireless so no wires which is dead easy to set up. Make sure you have your WEP handy
3. There is a full media server inside so you can browse all your photos, music, videos via your router and which ever other computers you have in the house. Very important for justifying it to the wife when the wedding pics come up in all their glory on your flatscreen.
4. Use it as a DVD player and it automatically upscales the DVD to make them look even better.
5. It has a good Internet Browser built in and the BBC are shortly bringing the iPlayer to PS3.
6. It is constantly being updated and improved via tried and tested over the air updates.
7. It looks fantastic. All black and shiny like the monoliths from 2001 a Space Odyssey.
8. Noise? What noise?? A barely audible slight, very distant hum on occasion. The XBox360 Elite sounds like one of those small portable vacuum cleaners and is really annoying in comparison.
9. It offers full 1080p playback via my Panasonic flatscreen and looks incredible as a result.
10.... Read more ›
1. Don't have enough time to play Games (full time teacher and Dad to be)
2. Heard it was very noisy (untrue!)
3. Did I really need it?
I have to say since owning it now for some time, it really is a truly remarkable piece of kit. Why?
1. The Blu Ray is fantastic. - Just make sure you buy the Blu Ray remote as it's difficult to convince your other half you haven't just bought a games console when operating the Blu Ray with a joystick! That's £200 saved on buying a decent Blu Ray player then (stand alone players don't upgrade themselves either unlike the PS3).
2. It has integrated wireless so no wires which is dead easy to set up. Make sure you have your WEP handy
3. There is a full media server inside so you can browse all your photos, music, videos via your router and which ever other computers you have in the house. Very important for justifying it to the wife when the wedding pics come up in all their glory on your flatscreen.
4. Use it as a DVD player and it automatically upscales the DVD to make them look even better.
5. It has a good Internet Browser built in and the BBC are shortly bringing the iPlayer to PS3.
6. It is constantly being updated and improved via tried and tested over the air updates.
7. It looks fantastic. All black and shiny like the monoliths from 2001 a Space Odyssey.
8. Noise? What noise?? A barely audible slight, very distant hum on occasion. The XBox360 Elite sounds like one of those small portable vacuum cleaners and is really annoying in comparison.
9. It offers full 1080p playback via my Panasonic flatscreen and looks incredible as a result.
10.... Read more ›
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By shaz17
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
I love this sleek expensive looking piece of hardware, at the side of the others out there this is the best. It is quieter than most and alot quieter than the xbox. The dvd's are awesome to play on here as well the games.
The wireless controller is a must, and have a few of these, they come in handy when you have a few people over and saves stepping over wires, so less dangerous.
For what it can do, I feel well worth the price.
Just a pity about the backwards technology that the superior 60gb version has and also the SD card slot, which this version doesn't have either and that is the only fault with this version...shame really
The wireless controller is a must, and have a few of these, they come in handy when you have a few people over and saves stepping over wires, so less dangerous.
For what it can do, I feel well worth the price.
Just a pity about the backwards technology that the superior 60gb version has and also the SD card slot, which this version doesn't have either and that is the only fault with this version...shame really
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Have I made a mistake..This is what I asked myself after parting with no small amount of hard earned for a "games machine". I really wanted a Blu-Ray player but my Son promised this would be all i need, yeah!. Well, i have never played a game in my life so i ask the question.
Okay, the answer is I'm blown away, this is the best all round piece of kit that i have ever purchased. The PS3 plays my existing DVD's with better results than my £500 Denon and the quality of Blu-Ray on my Panasonic flat screen is awsome. Looks great, oozes quality, and the wireless, internet, audio and video capabilities are second to none and i'm only just scratching the surface of this machines capabilities, oh and I just might start to play games. Sometimes it's worth listening to the kids.
Okay, the answer is I'm blown away, this is the best all round piece of kit that i have ever purchased. The PS3 plays my existing DVD's with better results than my £500 Denon and the quality of Blu-Ray on my Panasonic flat screen is awsome. Looks great, oozes quality, and the wireless, internet, audio and video capabilities are second to none and i'm only just scratching the surface of this machines capabilities, oh and I just might start to play games. Sometimes it's worth listening to the kids.
176 of 197 people found the following review helpful
By A. S. Rai
Games I Recommend:
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
- Grand Theft Auto IV
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Game of the Year Edition)
- Uncharted: Drakes Fortune - Platinum
- Resistance: Fall of Man - Platinum
Good:
- The most powerful games console out. I would even say best but that's my opinion
- Blu-ray (Profile 2.0) movie player, for low price, and possibly expandable to future profile versions
- Compared to XBOX 360 Games not limited to ~8.54GB of DVD, but rather 50GB on Blu-ray disk, but these disks may get even bigger.
- Has Adobe Flash Player support, e.g. you can watch videos on YouTube
- Use the PlayStation Store to buy games, add-ons, demo, trailers and even classic PS1 games
- Comes with the DualShock3 PS3 controller which features rumble, rather than the older SixAxis
- Uses less power than the other PS3 models, especially the 60GB PS3s, saving you money on electricity bills
- Free online gaming network, compared to XBOX 360's network
- Supports streaming music, video, photos, etc.
- Very long production life cycle, about 10 years (Sony states) like the PS2 which you can still buy now
- Divx certified player, also plays Xvid video files because they are similar.... Read more ›
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
- Grand Theft Auto IV
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Game of the Year Edition)
- Uncharted: Drakes Fortune - Platinum
- Resistance: Fall of Man - Platinum
Good:
- The most powerful games console out. I would even say best but that's my opinion
- Blu-ray (Profile 2.0) movie player, for low price, and possibly expandable to future profile versions
- Compared to XBOX 360 Games not limited to ~8.54GB of DVD, but rather 50GB on Blu-ray disk, but these disks may get even bigger.
- Has Adobe Flash Player support, e.g. you can watch videos on YouTube
- Use the PlayStation Store to buy games, add-ons, demo, trailers and even classic PS1 games
- Comes with the DualShock3 PS3 controller which features rumble, rather than the older SixAxis
- Uses less power than the other PS3 models, especially the 60GB PS3s, saving you money on electricity bills
- Free online gaming network, compared to XBOX 360's network
- Supports streaming music, video, photos, etc.
- Very long production life cycle, about 10 years (Sony states) like the PS2 which you can still buy now
- Divx certified player, also plays Xvid video files because they are similar.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Kennedy
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Already had a 360. Never wanted a PS3 until Sony released Wipeout HD, the swines. Splashed out. Quick capsule review: Sony's machine is simple, elegant, quiet, and was worth every penny. Haven't plugged my 360 in since I put the hdmi cable into this one - there's no comparison. Now, if I could just play gears of war on it, everything would be perfect...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME
i really like it and i'll play so much i love it. it's really cool. i recomend everybody to buy.
Published 7 days ago by N'Zoge Victor
5.0 out of 5 stars
great console
This console is amazing.
After few years of owning one it still works perfectly and run all the brand new games in HD. Read more
After few years of owning one it still works perfectly and run all the brand new games in HD. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tomer Nahum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Personal Purchase Review
Now, I'm not normally one to purchase second hand electrical goods, however in this case I'm very pleased with the result; well packaged with no travel damage, the controller... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr S Mayers
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great, Untill....
had this ps3 for about three years now so thought i would write a review on it. for the first two and a half years it worked great, couldn't say a bad word against it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mathew
4.0 out of 5 stars
ps3 firmware
does anyone know what firmware these are because never had problems till i got newest update ps3 it would be great if firmware was 3.55 or lower
Published 3 months ago by colin
5.0 out of 5 stars
ps3!
I have no problems at all with the ps3, It is in good condition, works great and was worth every penny.
Published 4 months ago by Danny Walley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good deal
As described, very good, Bought this like 4 yrs ago and needed to clear out my reviews so there you go, I bought it as a pack with Killlzone for £180 or something and it arrived... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. J. R. Coxon
1.0 out of 5 stars
PS3 not working properly.
The PS3 was bought in the middle of December for Xmas, so was not used til Xmas day when found the HDMI lead did not work so had to wait a couple of days to buy new lead. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Freewayuk2k
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbeatable console from Sony
Bought as a present 80GB plenty for the vast majority and good value.Every home should and probably does have one.
Published 5 months ago by ipag67
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best things I ever bought.
I've been using a ps3 since 2008, mine is the 80GB "fat" model, which I later upgraded by swapping the HDD for a 620GB one, which was really easy to do and I have yet to run out of... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Miss AL Holloway
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