Why I buy this one ?
- Games will use Blu-ray discs as media format
- Features a powerful Cell processor and a dynamic RSX graphics chip
- Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to gaming services and the Internet

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What our customer's say!

"Awesome", PS3 is worth it for the blue ray alone. The game is ok, but the system is tremendous. We've had it one yr. with nothing but joy.

"PS3 Great game system", I give this 5 stars! We bought this in Jan 08.Today is 11/19/08 and it still works great,no console flaws to date. The only glich we have experienced is on ps2 games it looks for a shock controller that doen't exist. All you have to do though is hit o.k.(x) a couple times. We use our ps3 numerous times a week. Game time 8-20 hrs a week. Dvd and BlueRay time 20 hrs a week. As far as the compatibility issues all of our ps1 and ps2 games have worked fine. I have to admit though I am a casual gamer and media person. So I can't tell you about online gaming.

"Never buy a video game system again", This product is very fun. I have had this system working for a year and 2 days. Warranty is only good for a year. This system won't read any discs and it would cost 150 dollars plus shipping to fix it. Nice going Sony.I guess they are just like microsoft. I don't know. I think I might just get out of this business because it's pissing me off.

"Good, upgradeable BD Player/ intro to BD", I must confess that it was a good Black Friday deal (this came with 15 total free BD's at Walmart), that tempted me into this purchase. I am not a gamer. I purchased this after I purcased my first A2 HD DVD player, because I wanted to have even more variety as a hi-def enthusiast. Updates take a while, but run seemlessly. As of 9/2008 it decodes all sound codecs with the new firmware, and playback has been flawless so far. I was, as was reported by many, disappointed by its upscaling capabilities of SD's, but I use my Toshiba A35 and Onkyo 805 HD DVD player for these, as they are both known to be more proficient in this area. The remote is Blue-Tooth, so I can't use it with my 880 Logitech Harmony,but I have a separate remote for the PS3, so it's fine. I've played probably 2 dozen movies out of 200 I own, and I've not experienced any problems. Although I care more about the actual movies, and special features that don't require BD Live, the PS3 does allow me to access those features if I want to see them, so that was a nice addition. Caution: It does run pretty hot!

If you don't mind a gaming machine amidst your other components (and that it may need to stand upright), this machine may be for you, given its upgradeability and value.

"bargain of the year", Bargain, bargain.... This PS3 was a new, never used, not even a open box console. I can't be more satisfied with my purchase. I was about to buy one 40gb for $399.99 @ best buy until I saw this at Amazon!!!!! $383.64 with s&h included..... for a 80GB.... After Sony mark down the PS3... still my console was cheaper..... Thanks Amazon!

Read this reviews before You buy...

"ps3", this is the best buy ever! (after buying a 37 inch bravia) also it got home exactly the day it was suppossed to. never had prob since i got it in march.

"The best overall Gaming console/Blu-ray player!", Sony has manufactured a gaming console that is above and beyond more advanced than any other gaming console out there. This is more than "just a gaming console". Every one here has pretty much raved about the gaming aspects of it. Sony recently improved it's online experience and has plans for another online experience with the long awaited Sony "Home". What makes this system excellent (aside from it's gaming qualities) for gamers is the ability to easily upgrade the hard drive if you feel the need for a larger one and update the system via ethernet, wireless or flash media. The four usb ports makes adding accessories (like a keyboard or camera) easy.

The Blu-ray player still is rated as the best value. Even more expensive players do not have the full functionality that the PS3 offers. BD-Live and internet capabilities stand it above most existing players. Many current Blu-ray movies are going to be re-released with the extra BD-Live features. An internet connection is required as the PS3 connects to a BD-Live site via the Blu-ray disc and one can do things from playing games to viewing movie previews to whatever else the developers can think of. Sony Pictures, Disney and Fox are the most enthusiastic about adding this feature.

The other thing that Sony is great about is unifying their devices. The PS3 and PSP can link to share content. The PS3 can also link to your pc to share content.

One thing that is still undecided of coming to the US but already expected to release in Europe is PlayTV. It is an accessory that will make your PS3 a DVR. I personally hope this feature comes to the US even though I am a current owner of two Tivo HD with lifetime subscriptions.

These are just a few of the extra features that make the PS3 an incredible home entertainment device. Easy upgrades will make this system good for as many years or longer as the PS2.

"Best gaming console hands down.", Everyone already knows the basic features of this system. I'm posting to say don't worry about the backwards compatibility for PS1 and PS2 games. I am a game collector and have a library appraised at over $7800. None of the PS1 or PS2 games in my library have any trouble running on the PS3 80gb on the emulation software.

Another awesome feature that not a lot of people are taking advantage of is the media server compatibility. Simplecenter (google it) is a really good FREE easy-to-run media server program you can run on your computer, and as long as the PS3 is connected to your home network you can access any files you tell Simplecenter to share.

Some must have games for this system include:

Ninja Gaiden Sigma (not graphically amazing but it has a nice old school challenge for once... nice to see a game that's not just a cinematic walkthrough.

GTA4 - looks and runs the best on the PS3 hands down. Read any professional game review site and they will say the same. So... when the best game in the past 4 years comes out in its best incarnation for your system... it's hard not to be happy.

Drake's Fortune - looks amazing and plays great. A few annoying sequences but not enough to bring the entire game down... and the camera blur when you readjust the view... man... that alone is worth throwing it up on a big screen and just looking at it. Very pretty game.

Burnout Paradise - by far the best looking most fun to play racing game on the system, and the open ended mission style of the game is definitely something fresh in the genre. So far, of all the games I've played, this one looks the best in 1080p on the 50" TV than any other. Any car nuts or street racing fans will get a kick out of this game.

Assassin's Creed - another interesting very fun game. Somewhat repetitive but short enough you won't mind.

Motorstorm - (the game that comes with this bundle) - pretty decent racing game but very little challenge for someone that plays a lot of racing games. Looks nice, but lacks visually when compared to Burnout Paradise.

So, on a scale of 1-10, this system is definitely a 9.9 - the only reason it lacks 0.1 on the score is because it can not cook me dinner, service me sexually or fetch beverages... and that would be the only perfect gaming system... but then again that's why I have a wife right? lol. She and I had to stagger our work schedules slightly so we weren't wrestling over the controller when we came home at the end of the day. It's that good, so stop thinking about it and order it already.

p.s. Blu-ray movies are awesome, and HD-DVD lost the format war so... yeah... another major plus.

"Works Great - Much Fun!", I bought the playstation 3 just before Xmas 2007 after 2 monthes of exhaustive searching to see what model to buy or whether or not to go the Xbox road. We are very happy with this purchase. We have not had an issue yet with backwards compatability (we have about 30 PS2 games), nor any problems with the machine itself (getting hot or any other issues). We have ours playing on a rear projection HD set and the games & movies (both Blue-Ray & regular) are outstanding visually. Don't let the Xboxer's scare you away from purchasing, PS3 is coming out with a lot of new titles and you still have use of your old PS2's not to mention free online content, movie player, etc. (all free - XBox you pay for).

"We couldn't be happier.", My son got this from Santa for Christmas. So we have had it for going on six months. Everything is still running great. The Blu Ray player was the selling point. The stand alone Blu Ray player unit cost the same as a PS3. We got the 80gb because we have lots of PS2 games we still play. This was well worth the extra $100 not to mention the extra hard drive space. The free online gamming is great. You have to get the extra controller and if still playing the PS2 games, the adapter to transfer your PS2 saves to PS3. Hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do.