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Sony Playstation 3 Console (40GB Version)
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| List Price: | £299.99 |
| Price: | £284.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £15. Details |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #11 in Computer & Video Games
- Colour: Berry Blue
- Brand: Sony
- Released on: 2007-10-10
- Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
- Dimensions: 11.02 pounds
Editorial Reviews
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As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a powerful gaming console.
Under the Hood
The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That makes the PlayStation 3 40 times faster than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. This console also provides for a sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. A pre-installed 40 GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from the internet. Unlike the other models of the PlayStation 3, the 40GB does not offer backwards compatibility.
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Blu-Ray Is the New Way
Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity, combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card, promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats.
Sensational Controller
New gamers intuitively move the controller while playing, even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control to the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision sixaxis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as three dimensions of movement. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example, you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel.
While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors, it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support wireless controllers. It's a hot-swappable system, so if your controller is running low on power, just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically.
A Slew of New Games
A whole host of game publishers back the PS3. Current and future titles for the system, include The Eye of Judgment, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Final Fantasy XIII, Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Tekken 6, and Heavenly Sword.
Online
Sony has stated that the PS3 will have similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," SCEI's chief technical officer Masa Chatani said the PS3 would be constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network "fundamentally based on community, communication commerce, and content." Technically, the infrastructure is there to make that connection. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.
What's in the Box?
- Game system
- Sixaxis wireless controller
- AC power cord
- Audio/Video cable (HDMI or Component cable sold separately)
- USB cable
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Manufacturer's Description
This Product Does NOT Feature :
-> Memory Stick Card Readers
-> Backwards Compatibility with PS2 Games
-> SACD Playback
-> An Ethernet Cable.
Customer Reviews
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As for the PS3; outstanding.
I was at first slightly sceptical and regretting not purchasing an xbox 360. However i had researched thouroughly and the PS3, on paper, fitted my needs better. It has not disappointed. Only time will tell how well it fairs for reliablity, but for now, i couldn't be happier.
Recommended Games (download the demo from (free) PS Store and try them, I love them: SKATE, Burnout Paradise, NFL Madden 2008, GTAIV, Smackdown vs. Raw 2008.
outstanding
The PS3 is excellent such an improvement on the PS2. It is more expensive than the others but you get Blueray included and I think it is well worth the money. I can't compare it to the 360 as I have never played on one, but rest assurred you will not be disappointed if you purchase a PS3. Would recommend getting a HDMI lead but dont spend more than £20 unless you have more money than sence.
PS3-The cold hard truth
I have owned this for 6 months now and this is what I think about it and how it stands up to its competitors, hope you find something useful.
On Quality and Reliability:
The machine is reliable, quiet and cool. Rumours about widespread problems are simply wishful thinking from its detractors. On the other hand games such as Assassins Creed have been buggy at release and early online problems for new games are common place. GTA IV also had problems on the original machines - but not the newer ones. On the brightish side these issues do get fixed, eventually.
On Games:
The library is really starting to fill up with good stuff but the 360 still has a much stronger library of existing games. However Sony is in a far stronger position on exlusives for the lifetime of the console. Sony owns about 20 software studios and Microsoft has 3. Microsoft doesn't look like it will manage to keep buying major exclusives from 3rd party devs. GeOW is unlikely to remain soley on the 360 after GeOW2 and GTAIV downloadable content looks like it will reach the PS3 eventually. Sony has a major advantage on Microsoft here unless you really want the 360 back catalogue, don't mind missing out on an ever increasing number of exclusives and can't wait for the PS3 equivalent of achievements.
On Performance:
Differences in game performance for major recent titles like COD4, DMC4 and GTAIV are tiny, not enough for anyone but the most hardened fanboy to care about. Even games like The Orange Box are still excellent on the PS3. If you are looking for the best performing console then there is currently nothing between them.
On Price:
Depends what you want. If you don't want wireless, online gameplay or a harddrive then the 360 is cheap and great value. Add these in and things don't look so good vs the PS3. Its an extra £45 for wireless and £35 per year on top of £190 for the 20GB premium console. For an extra £15 the PS3 gives you 20GB more hard drive, a blu-ray player and free online play. But to be fair Xbox Live is more reliable and you do get a rumble controller in the box which you don't yet with the PS3. If you want to upgrade to a 120GB drive on the 360 then you are looking at a corking £130 (on Amazon anyway). This is vs about £35 for 160GB on the PS3. You could get the 360 Elite which would give you 120GB and but on a feature by feature basis the PS3 is comfortably better value.
On Sony:
They are full of promises that never seem to appear: Home, In-Game XMB, Blu-ray portable copy for PSP, Play TV and entitlements, the equiv of achievements. It looks like many of their major projects are out of control, really disappointing. This is why I am giving it 4 stars, I want these features and I am sick of the delays. They are also definitely brewing up a cheaper and probably smaller model for release sometime in the future. Will it cause compatibility problems? I'll be surprised if the current models don't need regular patches to fix.
Vs the Wii.
I own this as well and you might as well compare apples to oranges. Owning one is simply not a replacement for owning the other. Like Sony, Nintendo own a lot of software development companies which keeps the experience unique. It also has a motion control system that neither Sony or Microsoft are going to be able to catch up with this generation. On the other hand the console doesn't have the power to produce the graphics and other gameplay enhancements such as realistic physics and destructable environments. The Wii won't ever be able to provide the kind of gaming experience the 360 and PS3 can to the user and vice versa.
The PS3 is a fantastic machine and I am delighted with but it is not yet fully realised. It has had so many problems in getting to where it is now and the delays really test my patience.
