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"The PS3 is the best gaming system out there" on by chris_1129
Pros: It's so silent, no ring of Fire, the graphics are absolutely amazing, lovely Blu-Ray Playback, Wireless Controllers
Cons: Ships with only 1 Dual shock 3 controller, Doesn't come with HDMI cable, the games are a bit pricy
Summary: The PS3 is the most powerful gaming console out there and it comes with better graphics or reliability then the Wii or the XBOX 360
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"A true multimedia juggernaut." on by punkrockguy69
Pros: Built in Blu-Ray player, absolutely amazing graphics, online service is free, decent game collection, controllers are rechargeable right out of the box, tons of multimedia options, internet browser built-in, easy-to-navigate digital store.
Cons: Very few 'blockbuster' titles, online service can be shaky at times, have to purchase a bluetooth headset to chat online, most features can't be used in game, downloads take several hours to complete, generally terrible friend system.
Summary: The Playstation 3 seems to be more of a powerhouse of multimedianess than a game system, but it does still deliver a few ground-breaking games along with the cheapest format of Blu-Ray. A lot of good features make the PS3 a good buy. Check out my reviews of the Xbox 360 and the Wii to get a better idea of which to buy.
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"The best console this generation" on by heroprotagonist
Pros: Great exclusive games lineup, hardware reliability, easy to upgrade hard drive, excellent Blu-ray playback, tons of media features, nice design, plays PS1 and PS2 games (some models), nice DVD upconversion, free and robust online service.
Cons: A little more expensive than the other consoles.
Summary: I own both a PS3 and an Xbox 360 and I find the PS3 to be a better console all around. First of all, the PS3 is a reliable console and the value of that cannot be underestimated. I have had my 360 die on me 3 times and I am tired of worrying about it giving out on me at any time. I just want to play games and not have to worry too much about the console dying --the PS3 gives me that peace of mind.
The PS3 also has the best selection of exclusives for my taste. Games like Uncharted, MGS4, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Resistance 2, Heavenly Sword, Flower, Warhawk and many others, are simply unrivaled in my opinion.
I also love the fact that the online service is free. PSN gives me everything I really care about and the games run smooth and lag-free. It honestly makes me a little tired of paying for Xbox LIVE when both are providing essentially the same service.
It also happens to be a top-rated Blu-ray player and BD movies look beautiful on my HDTV.
I honestly love almost everything about this console. The price is a little bit higher than the other consoles, but it is worth every penny. -
"The best Computer like gaming experience yet..." on by MuhammadAli00701
Pros: A dream come true, Computer-Gaming all in one. :)
Cons: Great Product but missing out some details. :(
Summary: Dosent have the US type style (Crad readers, USB E.T.C)
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"It's great,but it's missing some things" on by SargentSamurai
Pros: there's to much to count
Cons: it's a watered down version of the original
Summary: this is a great gaming console/blu-ray player. However they're 5 things missing on it that the original ps3 had.
1. it is no longer backwards compatible(still plays ps1 games)
2. there's no flash card readers
3. there's no sacd support(which you really don't need)
4. there' only 2 usb ports
5. there's no chrome accents
don't get me wrong the new ps3s are amazing and I would recommend them in a heart beat. I'm just saying that if you need the features listed above it's not the best configuration for you. however if the missing features aren't a big deal to you go out and buy it, there are a ton of game, the graphics are awesome, and in my opinion it's better than the xbox 360.
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