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February 2008
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The editors liked
Full 1080i output
Cheapest way to get Bluray
Potentially the better gaming console
Very sleek look to unit
Easy to navigate front end
Games are region free
Expandable hard drive
Excellent Blu-ray playback quality
More than a Bluray player
Load times
Better DVD upscaling
Decent Bluray picture
Excellent quality for DVD and HD video
Very quick to start up
Reads many formats (DivX
Xvid
WMV
H.264 ...)
Filesharing with PCs
Sheer oomph and myriad multimedia skills.
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 delivers glorious high definition movies thanks to its Blu-ray capabilities
And it’s...
Impressive smart features
Decent sound and picture
Lower price
Gaming is great
Blu-ray playback is almost flawless
Media hub is the best
Failure rate is very low
Cracking Blu-ray player. Built-in Wi-Fi. Games catalogue catching up with Xbox 360
Stunning 1080p games. Best Blu-ray player yet. Free online gaming. ...
Apple TV 2.2 Star rating
Apples TV project integrates into your home brilliantly
But is quite pricey
Plays games and Blu-rays
Tidier design
Ton of games out there
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 output with 1080p support
No external power supply
40GB hard drive
60GB hard drive
The editors didn't like
No media streaming abilities
Limited appeal with launch titles
Expensive (if you don’t want Bluray)
PlayStation Network poor compared to Xbox Live
Online play limited and unproven
More expensive than its rivals
Hi-def games performance
Sounds bright
Picture suffers from noise
No real remote control as standard
Using .srt files requires a reencoding
It's pricey and the choice of games can't match the Xbox 360's.
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 knocking around
Sony’s console still doesn’t have an exclusive “killer ap...
Feels cheap
Dedicated decks beat it on performance and match it for smart features
Still a bit pricey
PSN is second best to Xbox Live
Still more games on Xbox 360. Online arena not as good as Xbox Live
No hi-def upscaling for old DVDs and games. Controllers don’t have force feedback....
Apple TV 2.2
No HDMI cable in the box
New disc tray feels cheap and nasty
Games lineup is improving
But still lacks killer app
HDMI cable not included
Some PS2 games not supported
Games lineup is still unimpressive
PS2 games not supported
Pricey
First batch of games is unimpressive
No force feedback (rumble) support in controller
Not all PSOne and PS2 games supported You might also need
Great graphics, Included Blu-Ray Drive, Enjoyable games
Menu unintuitive in places, Cost The Final Word While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys Playstation 3 is definitely a powerful machine. Offering incredible graphics and the added bonus of a Blu-Ray drive, it is a great console to comple...
While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys Playstation 3 is definitely a powerful machine. Offering incredible graphics and the added bonus of a Blu-Ray drive, it is a great console to complete your high definition lounge room setup.
Viable entertainment hub. Blu-ray player. PlayStation Store. Upgradeable hard disk. Super-fast access to media
Expensive for a games console. No 1080p/24 video output for Blu-ray. Surround audio via optical or HDMI only. No WMA or WMV support. In box: only 1 SIXAXIS controller, and no AV-style remote.
The PS3 is a much better multi-purpose device than the Xbox 360, which claims similar functionality. Media management is better integrated, web browsing (while not fully standards-compliant) is more straightforward and the social elements of the device...
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Published: 2007-07-02, Author: Scott , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Game consoleIt took a while, but Sony finally shoved their highly sought-after next-generation gaming console out the door. We may have had to wait a little longer than other territories, but in a world filled with internet-connected consoles and firmw...
Abstract: At first glance the new Super Slim version of the PlayStation 3 is all good news: it's notably smaller than the most recent Slim iteration of Sony 's long-running console, and its 500GB hard-disk is the largest yet offered as a standard fitment. Compare i...
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Published: 2008-05-07, Author: David , review by: asia.cnet.com
Swanky design; all games in HD; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays Blu-ray and upscales DVDs to 1080p; built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; 80GB hard drive; wireless and optional force feedback controllers; backward-compatible with PS2 and PS1 titles; bu...
A USB port on the back wouldve been nice; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; runs hot and noisy; power guzzler.
The 80GB Sony PlayStation 3 is still the most expensive next-gen game console, but its swanky design and bevy of features make it great value even at S$799.
Abstract: Unveiled in front of the whole world for the first time at E3 2005—Sony’s next generation console has been through the entire gamut from delays, to re-designs, to price fluctuations to weird marketing campaigns (remember the crying baby ad?) a...
Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 60GB hard drive; Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and accessories is...
Pricey; first wave of games is somewhat anemic; doesnt upscale DVDs to HD resolution; no force feedback (rumble) support in controller; a USB port on the back wouldve been nice; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; HDMI cable not included.
Sonys PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen game console, and its launch titles are not all that impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist--even at US$600.
Abstract: SONY has launched the new PlayStation 3 console here with its internal memory doubled and no price hike.The 80GB PlayStation 3 console is at the same price as the previous 40GB model.The new set also comes with latest DualShock wireless controller whic...
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Published: 2013-01-25, Author: Leo , review by: fayerwayer.com
Al igual que con el Xbox 360, el PlayStation 3 es un centro multimedia de alta definición para tu sala de estar. Por lo tanto, para sacarle el máximo provecho, necesitas un par de cosas más. Tu televisor debe ser HDTV, al menos 720p, y ojalá 1080p. Un s...
Published: 2013-01-25, Author: Leo , review by: fayerwayer.com
Abstract: Compartido 0 Veces Mi primer encuentro personal con el PlayStation 3 sucedió a finales de Diciembre cuando un maldito querido amigo tuvo la suerte de conseguirse uno a precio de tienda en USA (sin ningún tipo de sobrecargo). Lamentablemente mi amigo tenia...
