Reviews of the Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like, easy-to-use interface; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 80GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service.
The Bad: Lacks full backward support for PS2 games; only comes with two USB ports; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; no flash card or memory reader; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
The Bottom Line: 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.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 43394 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: The PS3's movie playback experience is best if you start from scratch, inserting a disc into the front-loading slot as soon as you power up the unit. It took just 3 seconds for a test disc to physically load into the unit itself, followed almost ...
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: The PS3's movie playback experience is best if you start from scratch, inserting a disc into the front-loading slot as soon as you power up the unit. It took just 3 seconds for a test disc to physically load into the unit itself, followed almost ...
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: Sony's PlayStation 3 (80 GB) is the latest addition with 1080p...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: PS398004
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
- Games Included Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
- Media Type BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Processor
- Type Cell Broadband Engine
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 256 MB - Integrated
- Storage BD-ROM
- Hard Disk Drive Yes
- HDD Capacity 80 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 Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11
Input Device
- Type Game pad - External
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
Connections
- Connector Type 4 x USB, 1 x Network, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x PlayStation 3 AV output, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK )
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash Card
Product Photos
Buying Choices
PlayStation 3 w/80GB HDD from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $399.99
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Newegg.com
$399.99 |
In stock: yes
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Buy.com
$399.99 |
In stock: yes
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