Why I buy this one ?
- Includes PlayStation 3 80 GB system, Dualshock 3 wireless controller, and free PlayStaion Network membership
- Internet ready Wi-Fi
- 80 GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos
- Built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality
- Play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs

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What our customer's say!

"3 week Review", Not sure if I can add something which others have not stated already. I got my item in the time frame they mentioned. It was in good condition although I was a bit underwhelmed by the packaging(i.e. the retail , not speaking about amazon box) The console is heavier than it looks and is fairly wide at its highest curve.
I could not fix it in my pretty thin slot cabinet. Works perfectly well as of now, have been using it mostly for watching Blu-Ray movies, though did buy Heavenly Sword and Uncharted Drakes Fortune games(exclusive to PS3). I also own a 360 which gets most of my gaming time(gamerscore is the reason I go to it,almost exclusively). You also get Home with it(requires an Internet connection to download and use), though I am not a big fan tbh.
Since it uses bluetooth to connect to its controller and pretty much anything else(includes keyboard and mouse)your normal universal remotes wont work with it which is its biggest con I guess. Also, the on screen menu for watching movies is really bad(tiny icons & text describing them is not with the icon itself).

"Love this machine!", Can't express how much I love this machine.

For the past few months I've been eying all three systems, the Wii, Xbox 360 and yes the PS3. Finally, these past holiday season I just had to pull the trigger. Never looked back since. Now don't get me wrong each of the systems have their pros and cons, but my reasoning for choosing the PS3 was simply all the functionality it had to offer.

Whether I felt like being a rock-star on guitar hero world tour or crashing on the couch to watch a blu-ray movie with the family this system has it all and then some. Every movie and game I've played on this system has just blown me away. A definite must own all-in-one. You won't be disappointed.


"Wow", Well i got on of these and they are just superb - a must for all serious gamers and if you have a psp then you have hit the jackpot aswell.

A truly spectactular piece of kit - a must!!

"It just cannot compete.", I've always been a Sony fan, but the ps3 just cannot compete with the competition today. There are only two problems with the system, however, these two problems pretty much make up the entire reason a console is bought.

The first problem with this system is the pricing. At 400 dollars, this console dwarfs others in terms of price. I could easily buy two x-box 360s for the same price. The games must also be factored in; 60 dollars for new releases will add to the pile spent. You'll also be tempted to buy a larger hard-drive. Game demos easily reach 3 gigs in memory. Eventually, the avid gamer is going to have to buy a larger drive. You also have to remember the price of controllers (assuming you'll be wanting more than one).

The second real problem with the system has to be the game selection. With the Wii you get the motion sensing games and the standard Mario/Zelda stories. Xbox has it's Halo, Left4dead, and other really good titles. There are few games exclusive to the ps3 (MGS4 being the only good one coming to mind). Even Grand Theft Auto and Final Fantasy, which have long been Sony's backbone, have gone the way of the 360 and Nintendo. The announcement that Final Fantasy XIII would be ported to the 360 was perhaps the nail on the coffin for the ps3.

In all, what you're really buying is an expensive xbox 360 that may work a little better but has fewer games to choose from. As much as it pains me, I simply cannot bring myself to like this system.



"More than $1,100 and I still can't play", I have been playing video games for more than 20 years. My first gaming console was the Nintendo Entertainment System. Since then, I have owned SNES; N64; Game Cube; XBOX; XBOX 360; PS1; PS2; and now, a PS3. IAfter extensive gameplay on this generation's gaming consoles, I have to say that I am extremely disappointed with the leap off the cliff with the quality assurance of the consoles and games.
I purchased the whole HDTV/HDMI/PS3 package. The PS3 60 GB was working fine until I played Fallout 3. After hours of frustrating glitches; game freezes; unresponsive controllers; heavy audio static; system resets and crashes, my first PS3 wouldn't read Fallout 3. The problem became so bad the system will no longer read any disc. Since it's out of warranty, I am kind of screwed. I went ahead and purchased a newer model of the PS3 80 GB. I have also tried six copies of the game, all with the same painstaking results.
All Sony Technical Assistance could offer me was a replacement. I'm sorry, but that won't be enough. Why is it that I have to send in a brand new PS3, not even a week old, in to be replaced? The same thing happened with Microsoft and my XBOX 360. I had thought when I was purchasing a PS3, I was escaping the system freezes and substandard customer service. Well, I was dead wrong. I never had these issues with previous generation consoles.
Now I'll be out of a PS3 for another two weeks. What happens if Fallout 3 doesn't play, then? Neither Sony or Bethesda will claim responsibility for releasing bugged software/hardware.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"PLAYSTATION 3: A BOLD LEAP FORWARD IN HOME ENTERTAINMENT!", For gamers and movie buffs alike, Sony's Playstation 3 game console cannot be beat! Taking the successful elements of Playstation 2, and then running wild with it, PS3 is a bold leap forward for Sony and game consoles in general. For the gamer, the gameplay is fun, and with the new wireless controller, there's no more fumbling with those danged long chords. And the graphics are interstellar, and make it worth the price for gaming alone.
But the system also takes movie watching to the next level, incorporating Blu-ray High Definition, making for a clearer, sharper visual and audio experience. The system will also play regular DVD's and CD's, making it a good system to use for parties. The only drawback to the system is that it does not play PS2 games. But this is a small drawback to a fantastic gaming system. As one who loves games and movies, the PS3 gaming console from Sony is a definite must-have! I highly recommend it!
Grade: A+

"Unit failed completely immediately after warranty expired", The optical drive failed less than a month after the warranty expired. There are a large number of these consoles failing now, so it seems that Sony has some quality control issues with their optical drives. Hopefully they will eventually do a warranty extension like MS.

"Fun but not a 360", he 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 badThe 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 lineThe 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.

Specifications: Product Description: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console ; Media Type: BD-ROM , CD-ROM , DVD-ROM ; Processor: IBM Cell 3.2 GHz ; See full specs

"Sony PS3 80GB : A great entertainment system ", This console is amazing, simply put this is the ultimate entertainment system so far.
I was skeptical when I bought it, but only now I realize how great it is and the capabilities it has. It's huge !!!
Great games are starting to come out, and you really feel that the PS3 has lots of room for development.
The Blu-ray is great, DVD and Divx compatibility rocks, even though some Xvid (different from Divx) aren't supported.
You can connect an external hard drive and play video and music from there , you can also connect the PS3 to your wifi and surf the web on your TV.
As for PS2 games compatibility, come on, who buys a new console to play old games ??? If you want to play your old games use your PS2 and stop complaining.
Anyways my advice is buy this system you won't regret it.

"This is the system to own, no doubt about it", This version of the PS3 as of right now is the cheapest, and also the best. At $[...], you get a PS3 with 80gb of storage, which is more than plenty for the average user. Not to be overlooked is the blu-ray player, which has been said to be one of the best blu-ray players on the market. That is saying something, as the PS3 is primarily a video game console, and stand alone blu-ray players are still inferior to the PS3's. This also comes with a Dualshock 3 controller, which is now the only version that they sell, but is much better then the older Sixaxis that Sony bundled with the console.

While $[...] may seem like a very high price for a gaming console (which it would be if that is all you were getting), the value is unmatched. The PlayStation 3 has been out for 2 years now, and developers are just starting to dig into the power of this machine. The life of the PS3 will far exceed beyond the Wii and Xbox 360. With blu-ray built in, storage on game discs will never be a problem. Also, Sony has a great reputation of building long-lasting video game consoles (can't speak for other Sony electronics though...walkmans). I have owned the 360 since launch, and have gone through at least 5 during the 3 years it has been out.

The games are beginning to catch up to the Xbox 360. They look just as good, and the exclusive games on the console look even better. Nothing can be said about blu-ray except AMAZING. The only downside to the PS3 is that it comes with no form of HD cables, not even component. That is a very minor problem, as you can buy an HDMI cable on ebay for under $[...], but it would be nice to be able to hook it up to and HDTV with it right in the box.

Parents who can't decide to get an Xbox or PS3 - Go with a PS3. I love both of the systems, but for kids the PS3 will last longer, has free online service, and has almost as many games. Also, I have been a long time subscriber of Xbox Live (Xbox online service), and while it is worth the money, it is $[...] a year to play online. Xbox Live has started to be a cuss-fest, as every game you play there is always an annoying kid swearing on the game for no apparent reason. I tend to blame that problem on the fact that most 360s come with a microphone and there are more people on Xbox Live, which also means more idiots. If you don't want your kids exposed to that online, then don't buy them a mic and there really aren't as many trash talkers on the PlayStation Network.

This system gets a 9.0, could be a 9.5 if it lives up to its potential.
I give the Xbox 360 a 8.5 at this time in it's life cycle, as no one knows how much longer it will be around. The biggest downside for me about PlayStation 3 is that almost all of my friends are on 360.