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Far Better Value than Xbox 360, maybe also the Nintendo Wii
Fun: I was debating which game console to get, the Wii, Xbox 360 or the Playstation 3(PS3). As a male with family of two kids, overall the PS3 was the best value for the money. Since PS3 and Xbox 360 are aiming for the same market, I was comparing the PS3 more to the 360:
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-Most powerful system among 3 consoles.
-Blu Ray player included, also it can be upgraded via the internet. It is full functioning Blu Ray player, not watered down, the picture qu...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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95%
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PS3/360 Objective Comparison
Fun: Reliability:
I own a video game store. One of the services that we provide is various repairs on most game consoles. In the last year, I have performed around 60 individual XBOX 360 repairs compared to 0 (zero) PS3 repairs. PS3 Wins Hands Down
Compatability:
The 60GB version of the PS3 is FULLY backwards compatible with PS2 and most PS 1 games. The new 80GB version has some limited backwards compatability. The 40GB version has no backwards c...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/30/2008
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93%
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PS3 - the Ultimate System
Fun: Review for Playstation 3 80GB
The PS3 is a system has everything I could want, a great media server, fully updateable Blu-Ray playback (considered the best Blu-Ray player out there at the moment), wireless access to the Playstation Network (Free) that easily rivals subscription services (I believe Xbox LIVE costs 50USD/year), a plethora of once sought-after features such as in-game XMB and trophies, and of course a collection of games from in-house and third-...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review by Andy T. Tran can be read at Amazon.com]
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Andy T. Tran
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09/10/2008
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Los Angeles, CA
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91%
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Excellent Console
Fun: I am an owner of a Wii, one XBOX 360, one XBOX 360 Elite and now the PS3. As a machine the PS3 is a very capable machine. I play it on a Panasonic 50" Plasma and it's also connected to an Onkyo 7.1 with Polk Speakers.
The PS3 graphics & sound are on par with the 360 and much better than the Wii. My console never heats up and I have left it on for over 40 hours and it is super quiet. I don't even hear it. On the other hand the 360 heats up and it is LOUD! I p...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/19/2008
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88%
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How to make it near-complete
Fun: Necessary disclosure: I do not own this model. I have what used to be a 60GB model, recently upgraded to 320GB - the gold standard.
As compared to the 60GB model:
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+ less expensive (I paid $599 for my 60GB PS3)
+ 33% more storage
+ needs less power
+ dual shock controller (rumble)
- no memory card interfaces
- 2 USB ports vs. 4 USB ports on the 60GB
- no PS2 compatibility
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review by Arthur Dent "Aragorn" can be read at Amazon.com]
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Arthur Dent "Aragorn"
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08/23/2008
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USA
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88%
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Great Value
Fun: This 80GB PS3 for $399 is a awesome value for the price.
The main downside to this newer 80GB PS3 is that it's not backwards compatible with PS2 games, but for some that's not a big issue because the majority of people that are interested in a PS3 purchase already have a PS2.
But with this 80GB PS3 you get Free Online Play, Built in Wifi, Bluetooth Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller, Web Browser, Blu-ray, and the most advanced gaming console avaliable...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review by Adrian Clay can be read at Amazon.com]
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Adrian Clay
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08/21/2008
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88%
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A (long) comprehensive assessment: The PS3 as an unfortunately underrated console
Fun: Just for reference, a word about the reviewer: I'm a 26 year old male making claims based on what I've thought and what I've heard said by my female and male peers.
What most amazes me about the PS3s reception is how often i see talk about its price (i.e. how expensive it is). So let me frame this review in light of this:
1- The competition: the PS3s main competitor is the Xbox360. Another competitor is the Wii. At the time of this review, th...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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88%
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Versatility, Customizability - BUT IS IT RELIABLE?
Fun: The PS3 is in the middle of its third year on the market. It had a rocky launch and has suffered from various forms of bad press since. It was expensive, the initial slate of games was uninspiring, and people just didn't seem to want them.
I bought mine (a 60gb launch model) in mid-2007, for $the original launch price. About a month thereafter, Sony dropped the price by. D'oh! Then, Sony discontinued the 60 and 20gb models and put out a slate of various ...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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88%
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An Honest Review
Fun: The reason why all of the sudden everyone criticize this SKU for not having backward compability it's simply because there's nothing else left to criticize.
Only reason why it would be very important would be if you have an extended ps2 library and your ps2 broke, then it is worth it for you to spend the extra $100 on BC.
This is my second ps3, i had a launch 60gb ps3 and i sold it 3 weeks ago cause i needed the money, and no lie here, i played a...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review by Edie Lopez "BulletToothTony" can be read at Amazon.com]
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Edie Lopez "BulletToothTony"
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08/21/2008
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87%
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Why PS3 was by far the best value for us, and arguably the best choice now available
Fun: I had sat on the sidelines of the next gen video games up until a couple of weeks ago. I had tried Wii almost as soon as it came out and was captivated by the motion sensors but the limited availability and sameness to the games as well as limited graphics was frustrating.
Xbox 360 the $50 a year subscription and more importantly it lost the Blu-ray/HD battle were big no points for me. I enjoy games, my wife does not. She does enjoy movies and the intern...
[PS3 80GB Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/09/2008
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87%
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