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Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB) comparison

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Product name	Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)	Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB)	Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)	Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite	Microsoft Xbox 360 (60GB, HDMI)
Price	$259.99	$299.97 to $299.99	$349.99	$299.95 to $440.43	$249.99 to $333.93
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	August 01, 2008		November 19, 2006	April 29, 2007
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.	With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.	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.	While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.	Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience.
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Max resolution (external)	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video RAM installed	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	10 MB	10 MB
Processor type	Cell Broadband Engine	Cell Broadband Engine	Cell	PowerPC	PowerPC
Graphics Processor	NVIDIA RSX	NVIDIA RSX	NVIDIA RSX	ATI Xbox 360	ATI Xbox 360
Media Type	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	DVD-ROM	DVD-ROM
RAM installed size	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	512 MB	512 MB
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Prices from 0 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $299.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $299.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Prices from 0 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $399.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $299.99 In stock: Yes PC Connection $299.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $249.99 In stock: Yes PCNation.com $333.93 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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