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Sony PlayStation 3

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User Score (3376)

8.9
Expert Score (36)

8.7
Design (57)

8.0
Value for money (166)

7.1
Features (29)

8.2
Ease of use (89)

7.9
Performance (69)

8.4
Graphics (278)

8.7
Sound (251)

8.5
Overall quality (3)

9.0
Playability (2)

9.0
Speed performance (251)

8.4

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graphics, blu-ray, design, games, blu-ray player

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Expert Reviews

Digitaltrends

8.5/10

15 November 2006
Sony's Playstation 3 is a technological marvel featuring integrated WiFi and a Blu-ray player. But how does it fair on games? Read on to find out! Read more
- Amazing audiovisual performance; Blu-ray drive; future-proof hardware; backwards compatible
- Price; no force-feedback; weak launch lineup; smudge-prone exterior; a few technical glitches
Elite Bastards

6 November 2009
Perttu's thoughts: I could have written so much more about this console. For example... Sony's vision, Home and Game 3.0? I don't want to market their promises about future content they should already be offering. Go watch Sony's GDC '07 keynote. I watched it at GameSpot, but you can find it elsewhere too. Stored media and CD playback functionality? Uh why bother when I already have the Xbox for that sort of thing? Read more
CNET

8.0/10

6 March 2009
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. Read more
- 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 upsc...
- 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 me...
Home Theater

9.4/10

29 March 2007
Have you been waiting to take the Blu-ray plunge? Are you worried that your library of PS1 and PS2 games will be obsolete? Dive fearlessly into the future with the PS3, an elegant conglomeration of the best entertainment technology. Read more
Electronics Made Easy

10/10

31 January 2009
If you have an original Playstation (some of its games are compatible with the Playstation 3 80 GB) or if you're changing platforms, you definitely want to give this unit a look. While lacking in some key features, it does provide a true HD gaming experience, the new controller is excellent and the Blu-ray disc player is just about thrown in for free. If you're coming from the PlayStation 2, you may have to think a little harder about this one. Read more
DigitalVersus

8.0/10

25 September 2008
The PS3 would be a perfect Blu-ray disc player for your home, if it wasn't for the fact that some dedicated players can now beat in on price. If you're in the market for any of its other features though--gaming or accessing multimedia from your PC--then it's a great choice as an all-round device that offers excellent quality audio and video. Read more
- Excellent quality for DVD and HD video, Very quick to start up, Reads many formats (DivX, Xvid, WMV, H.264 ...), File-sharing with PCs
- No real remote control as standard, Using *.srt files requires a re-encoding
fwd.channel5.com

8.0/10

17 September 2008
Die-hard gamers would be better suited to the Xbox 360 and its huge library of top titles, but there’s no denying that the PS3 is an impressive machine of many home entertainment talents, should you be more media minded. Read more
- The PS3 is a flexible multimedia maestro, capable of far more than just spitting out next-gen games with rapier-sharp graphics. This beautifully built console also del...
- On the flip side, the PS3 is a little lacking when it comes to top games, especially compared to the far cheaper Xbox 360. Whilst there are plenty of solid titles knoc...
Wired

21 October 2007
Even with a $100 price cut in July 2007, Sony’s deluxe console didn’t gain much traction with gamers. Originally, its list of titles brought the phrase ‘weak sauce’ to mind. But the PS3 is a technical powerhouse with loads of untapped potential, packing a 4.6 GHz multicore cell processor, a 550-MHz graphics chip, and 256 MB of RAM – better specs than some desktops. Read more
Macworld UK

10/10

6 November 2007
Arguably the most powerful gaming system, the PS3 is also the largest system on display here. It takes a sheer stint of effort to make the Xbox 360 look sleek and stylish, but next to the PS3 the Xbox doesn’t look so bad. Read more
- Easy to set up, most fully featured way of streaming, DivX and other formats supported, 80GB hard drive built in, Blu-ray disc drive
- Ugly, more expensive than the competition
CNET

8.0/10

20 October 2008
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its library of exclusive games isn't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist Read more
- Swanky design, Quiet operation, All games in high-definition, User-friendly interface, Plays Blu-ray movies, Built-in Wi-Fi, 80GB hard drive, Online play is free, HDMI...
- Games lineup is improving, but still lacks killer app, HDMI cable not included, Some PS2 games not supported

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3 is a seventh generation video game console produced and developed by Sony and co-developed by Foxconn and ASUSTeK for SCEI. It is the successor to the PlayStation 2 and the third model in the PlayStation series. It was released for retail on November 11, 2006.

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PlayStation 3

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The PlayStation 3 is built with 3.2 GHz Cell Broadband Engine with 1 PPE and 7 SPE and geared with XrossMediaBar version 2.53 that utilizing seven of the eight "synergistic processing elements". Besides that, it is also built with 2.5" SATA hard drive with storage capacity of 20 GB, 40 GB, 60 GB, 80 GB, or 160 GB depending on the model. The PlayStation 3 has 256 MB of XDR main memory and 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory for the RSX. In addition, it utilizes 550 MHz NVIDIA/SCEI RSX ‘Reality Synthesizer’ for high graphic performance hich can output resolutions from 480i/576i SD up to 1080p HD. Also, numerous accessories for the console have been developed including the wireless Sixaxis and DualShock 3 controllers, the BD Remote, the PlayStation Eye camera and the PlayTV DVB-T tuner/digital video recorder accessory. The system has Bluetooth 2.0, gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 and HDMI 1.3a built in .Furthermore, it features PlayStation Network that enables online play. It also features robust multimedia capabilities, connectivity with the PlayStation Portable, and uses high-definition optical disc format, Blu-ray Disc, as its primary storage medium. The PlayStation 3 features a slot-loading 2x speed Blu-ray Disc drive for games, Blu-ray movies, DVDs, CDs, and other optical media.

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Manufacturer's Description

Play B3YOND™ your wildest dreams with the unparalleled PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Featuring blistering processing speeds, eye-popping graphics and up to 7.1 channels of digital surround sound, the future of gaming has arrived. Powered by the revolutionary Cell Broadband Engine™ and featuring a built-in Blu-ray Disc™ drive, you’ll experience a whole new generation in high definition gaming and digital media. Enjoy the pristine picture quality of Blu-r…

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CPU

Cell Broadband Engine™
I/O

USB 2.0 X 2
GPU

RSX
Power Consumption

Approximately 250 watts
Weight

Approximately 7.055 lbs (3.2 kg)
Hard Drive

2.5' Serial ATA (320GB)
Outputs

Analog: AV MULTI OUT x 1
Outputs

HDMI™: HDMI out - (x1 / HDMI)
Outputs

Digital audio: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) x 1

Release Date

First seen

20 November 2006

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2008 model. are there problems with reading disks

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-12-19
Getting a PS3 to work on a LCD monitor

What PC monitors work with playstation 3? I have an Acer V233H that is HDCP compliant and an Asus VW222U and it wont work with either

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-09-06
My Sound doesn't work at all.

This happened after i pressed start on a UBISOFT commercial before i came to the game menu ( By the way the Game this happened on is Prince of Persia). Coming to the Menu the sound was glitchy and it got worse when i started the game. A few moments in, the sounds off completly. I restarted the Playstation and found that not even the little tune that plays when you turn the ps3 on worked. I even tried to play PoP agian - though there was no sound. I'm clueless as to what has happened. Any ideas?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-08-27
hard drives

What's the largest capacity hard drive I can put in a PS3?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2008-09-27

Compare the Samsung BD-P3600 with Sony PS-3

Am considering purchasing a Blu Ray disc player with Netflix capability. Am considering the Samsung BD-p3600 and the Sony PS-3. Can anyone comment on a comparison of those 2 devices? Am not sure if the PS-3 can stream Netflix video.

Answered by Ethan 2009-12-07:

I would say the Sony PS-3. It has good performance and features.

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