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Product Name Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)

Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)

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Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)

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Sony PlayStation 3 (160GB)

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Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)

Release Date 11/02/2007 08/01/2008 11/19/2006 11/22/2005
Price Range Check latest prices » $380 Check latest prices » $400-$526 Check latest prices » $220-$338
Review Summary While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great game console and Blu-ray player for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games. Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search. With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
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Basic Specs

Name Sony PlayStation 3 Sony PlayStation 3 Sony PlayStation 3 Sony PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
Type Game console Game console Game console Game console Game console
Width 12.8 in 12.8 in 12.8 in 12.8 in
Depth 10.8 in 10.8 in 10.8 in 10.8 in
Height 3.9 in 3.9 in 3.9 in 3.9 in 3.25 in
Weight 11 lbs 11 lbs 11 lbs 11 lbs 9.9 lbs
Enclosure Color Black Black Black
Compatibility MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
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