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Sony PlayStation 3 Console (60GB Premium Version)
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10 new or used available from £399.99
Average customer review:
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #418 in Computer & Video Games
- Brand: Sony
- Released on: 2007-03-23
- Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Editorial Reviews
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Review
More than just a games console, the PS3 delivers glorious 1080p/24fps video from Blu-ray discs, and even upscales regular DVDs.
Manufacturer's Description
The PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience with its Cell Broadband Engine that delivers a gaming experience that is beyond what you know today. Its built-in Blu-ray Disc drive delivers a whole new generation in high-definition gaming and unmatched digital media storage. Whether it's gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 will change your digital life.
 PlayStation 3: Tower of power |
Under the hood: The PlayStation 3 system's Cell Broadband Engine is the very thing that game developers have always dreamt about. Its unique multi-processing unit design represents a tour de force in parallel processing. The ability to do more of everything at the same time means more enemies, more AI, more explosions, and more realistic gameplay. Amazing gameplay elements such as ragdoll physics and keyframe animation, enemy AI behaving unpredictably, glass cracking based on the size of the object that impacted it, and individual flecks of dust in a beam of sunlight are all possible with the PlayStation 3. The Cell Broadband Engine has the muscle and horsepower to move beyond artificial intelligence. Blu-ray:
SIXAXIS wireless controller:
Multimedia support:
|  A sleek new look |
 With the wireless, motion-sensitive controller | ||
 Resistance: Fall of Man |
Customer Reviews
Great console, but whats the point?
Now, firstly I'd like to say that with any new technology, you are going to encounter a lot of teething problems. Updates and patches are being released all the time to help combat this. Not every scenario can be encountered when testing on continual usage. Windows can crash frequently too and you don't see people throwing a tantrum and refusing to use Windows again. You just install updates, reboot or reinstall, right? People can't expect such complex machines to be fault free on the first edition. Look at the PS2 - that took 3-4 models to perfect over the best part of 10 years, and they had much worse problems with a simpler machine. Just put things into perspective, be patient and you will be rewarded. This is a platform that will evolve and grow into better things over time, which the XBOX 360 won't - it has a limit of capability and therefore will be made obsolete very soon. Hence the launch of ANOTHER console. But that's Microsoft for you: monopolise the market with an unfinished, rushed product with countless faults. Why have I heard that before...?
My main point here is that I recently bought the new 40GB version which has all the new bells & whistles stuff: the cell chip, WiFi, graphics card etc. But as to why I would want to fork out another £100-200 for a few gig more has puzzled me. If you shop around you will find replacement 250GB/320GB laptop hard drives for £60-90, that takes minutes to replace
and giving more than enough space to get on with for a long while. These also run quieter and draw much less power than the one supplied (1.9W at full usage), making it a lot cooler in the process which will prolong the life of your PS3 in the long run.
OK, so you can play PS2 games on this model, but really, who cares? Why own a next gen console to play PS2 games on? That's what a PS2 is for, surely? I don't think I'll be playing any PS2 games again in hurry. They really started to suck compared to the XBOX towards the end anyway - with very few exceptions.
Also because it is Blu-Ray, along with the new marvellous movie format, this makes it future proof for the rumoured 10+ layered disc's, obviously increasing the capacity to 600GB+. So if you think the games are good now, imagine what they could be like in the not too distant future with a console that can handle it. Hopefully...
3 stars because of Sony's unashamed preying on the ignorant, not as a direct reflection on the console itself. Buy a 40GB version and upgrade to save your pennies. Don't be fooled that this is a better console.
Excellent all-rounder
I bought this (the 60GB) model from Amazon in October last year, just before Sony stopped making this version, and it has become my main piece of kit under the TV. I have not had any problems with it.
I use it to play games (been a gamer since the late 70s Atari days) and am currently going through GT5 Prologue while waiting for GTAIV and Metal Gear Solid 4. As this model is PS2-games compatible, I am also going through both God of War games again, and they look great on my standard TV. It is an excellent piece of kit, all weighty and shiny. As a Blu-Ray player, it is the cheapest out there - especially if you are interested in the 40GB version. The most recent firmware upgrades make Blu-Ray playback even better. The hard drive is a laptop-sized SATA and can be upgraded with standard laptop drives without voiding the warranty. I recently installed a 320GB hard drive in mine. Sony's PlayStation website even give instructions on how to change it.
With CF, SD, and Memory Stick card slots and 4 USB ports, it gives a lot of options for viewing photos and other media on your TV through the PS3. You can access the Internet wirelessly or by ethernet cable, and use Remote Play through PSP. With PlayTV coming soon, this makes the PS3 an all-round machine. Highly recommended - especially if you can get the 60GB model.
Unbelievable!!
As a 42 year old, games weren't really my main reason for buying the 60GB PS3 - OK, it was a bonus - I've had a PS1 and a PS2 before, but I don't really get that much time to play games. However a friend told me to run out and buy one when the 40GB was launched - for all the reasons listed in other discussions, so I did. It sat under the stairs still in it's store bag for 4 months (Yep, real gamer me!!!) until our main DVD player broke! then out it came!
I can honestly say I have never been so singularly impressed with a piece of technology - I'm an IT consultant/programmer by trade and not a major fan of gadgets, I don't even own an ipod! Right from opening the box I was impressed with the lack of plastic and 'sellotape' - all the packaging was fully recyclable. So I started setting it up. I have both wired and wireless networking in my house along with a 42" HD LCD TV and a DTS/Theatre 'amp' that has about 12 inputs (for TV, VCR, DVD, Tape, Satellite, etc, etc) so, there's the fibre out to go to the amp. HDMI to go to the TV, wired and wireless connections for the network - it all just worked - perfectly. Configuration was unbelievably simple and intuitive.
I have never had any problems with overheating - it is now our primary DVD player and often plays continuously for over 10 hours!
The more I use this device the more I am convinced it is a full 'home entertainment system' than a games machine. It will stream audio and video directly from my PC (via the wireless!) - so when you set music playing first (pick a suitable playlist!) you can then set a photo slideshow running with the music playing - and the 'Portrait' mode is simple mesmerising!!
I really have never been so impressed with a piece of consumer hardware!
If Sony had only added a scart or other TV input that would have allowed recording to TV programs they would have had a device that could wipe the market in all sectors!
And yes, the games play pretty well too!!!
