Reviews of the Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 60GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service; plays PS2 and PS1 games; backwards compatibility is hardware based.
The Bad: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
The Bottom Line: 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.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 26078 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: And the PS3 does, finally, have some big titles to unleash. The fantastic Haze is its riposte to Halo 3, and includes a great four-player co-op mode. Elsewhere, Indiana Jones-fest Uncharted: Drake�€™s Fortune, petrol-head favourite Gran Turismo
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: Expensive for a game console, but a great bargain for a console plus a Blu-ray Disc player, the PS3 is worth the wait.
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: The 80GB Sony PlayStation 3 is still the most expensive next-gen game console, but its swanky design and bevy of features make it great value even at S$799.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: 711719800002
General
- Name Sony PlayStation 3
- Type Game console
- Width 12.8 in
- Depth 10.8 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Weight 11 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Game Console
- Color Support Color
- Media Type BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Processor
- Type IBM Cell 3.2 GHz
- Instruction Set RISC
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 256 MB XDR DRAM - Integrated
- Storage BD-ROM
- Hard Disk Drive Yes
- HDD Capacity 60 GB
Video
- Video Output NVIDIA RSX
- Video Memory Installed ( Max ) Video adapter memory - 256 MB - GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated
- Max Resolution (external) 1920 x 1080
Communications
- Connectivity Features IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth
Input Device
- Type Game pad - External
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
Connections
- Connector Type 6 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A )
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory Stick, CompactFlash Card, SD Memory Card
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