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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 507 reviews)
Sales Rank: 652
Category: Video Games
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Brand: Sony
Label: Sony
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Video Game
Age: 3 - 18 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.3
Dimensions (in): 17.2 x 13.9 x 6.9
UPC: 711719699750
EAN: 5050053013736
ASIN: B0007SV734
Release Date: March 23, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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 Great console, but whats the point? May 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Now, firstly I'd like to say that with any new technology, you are going to encounter a lot of teething problems. Updates and patches are being released all the time to help combat this. Not every scenario can be encountered when testing on continual usage. Windows can crash frequently too and you don't see people throwing a tantrum and refusing to use Windows again. You just install updates, reboot or reinstall, right? People can't expect such complex machines to be fault free on the first edition. Look at the PS2 - that took 3-4 models to perfect over the best part of 10 years, and they had much worse problems with a simpler machine. Just put things into perspective, be patient and you will be rewarded. This is a platform that will evolve and grow into better things over time, which the XBOX 360 won't - it has a limit of capability and therefore will be made obsolete very soon. Hence the launch of ANOTHER console. But that's Microsoft for you: monopolise the market with an unfinished, rushed product with countless faults. Why have I heard that before...?
My main point here is that I recently bought the new 40GB version which has all the new bells & whistles stuff: the cell chip, WiFi, graphics card etc. But as to why I would want to fork out another 100-200 for a few gig more has puzzled me. If you shop around you will find replacement 250GB/320GB laptop hard drives for 60-90, that takes minutes to replace
and giving more than enough space to get on with for a long while. These also run quieter and draw much less power than the one supplied (1.9W at full usage), making it a lot cooler in the process which will prolong the life of your PS3 in the long run.
OK, so you can play PS2 games on this model, but really, who cares? Why own a next gen console to play PS2 games on? That's what a PS2 is for, surely? I don't think I'll be playing any PS2 games again in hurry. They really started to suck compared to the XBOX towards the end anyway - with very few exceptions.
Also because it is Blu-Ray, along with the new marvellous movie format, this makes it future proof for the rumoured 10+ layered disc's, obviously increasing the capacity to 600GB+. So if you think the games are good now, imagine what they could be like in the not too distant future with a console that can handle it. Hopefully...
3 stars because of Sony's unashamed preying on the ignorant, not as a direct reflection on the console itself. Buy a 40GB version and upgrade to save your pennies. Don't be fooled that this is a better console.
 Excellent all-rounder April 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this (the 60GB) model from Amazon in October last year, just before Sony stopped making this version, and it has become my main piece of kit under the TV. I have not had any problems with it.
I use it to play games (been a gamer since the late 70s Atari days) and am currently going through GT5 Prologue while waiting for GTAIV and Metal Gear Solid 4. As this model is PS2-games compatible, I am also going through both God of War games again, and they look great on my standard TV. It is an excellent piece of kit, all weighty and shiny. As a Blu-Ray player, it is the cheapest out there - especially if you are interested in the 40GB version. The most recent firmware upgrades make Blu-Ray playback even better. The hard drive is a laptop-sized SATA and can be upgraded with standard laptop drives without voiding the warranty. I recently installed a 320GB hard drive in mine. Sony's PlayStation website even give instructions on how to change it.
With CF, SD, and Memory Stick card slots and 4 USB ports, it gives a lot of options for viewing photos and other media on your TV through the PS3. You can access the Internet wirelessly or by ethernet cable, and use Remote Play through PSP. With PlayTV coming soon, this makes the PS3 an all-round machine. Highly recommended - especially if you can get the 60GB model.
Unbelievable!! April 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a 42 year old, games weren't really my main reason for buying the 60GB PS3 - OK, it was a bonus - I've had a PS1 and a PS2 before, but I don't really get that much time to play games. However a friend told me to run out and buy one when the 40GB was launched - for all the reasons listed in other discussions, so I did. It sat under the stairs still in it's store bag for 4 months (Yep, real gamer me!!!) until our main DVD player broke! then out it came!
I can honestly say I have never been so singularly impressed with a piece of technology - I'm an IT consultant/programmer by trade and not a major fan of gadgets, I don't even own an ipod! Right from opening the box I was impressed with the lack of plastic and 'sellotape' - all the packaging was fully recyclable. So I started setting it up. I have both wired and wireless networking in my house along with a 42" HD LCD TV and a DTS/Theatre 'amp' that has about 12 inputs (for TV, VCR, DVD, Tape, Satellite, etc, etc) so, there's the fibre out to go to the amp. HDMI to go to the TV, wired and wireless connections for the network - it all just worked - perfectly. Configuration was unbelievably simple and intuitive.
I have never had any problems with overheating - it is now our primary DVD player and often plays continuously for over 10 hours!
The more I use this device the more I am convinced it is a full 'home entertainment system' than a games machine. It will stream audio and video directly from my PC (via the wireless!) - so when you set music playing first (pick a suitable playlist!) you can then set a photo slideshow running with the music playing - and the 'Portrait' mode is simple mesmerising!!
I really have never been so impressed with a piece of consumer hardware!
If Sony had only added a scart or other TV input that would have allowed recording to TV programs they would have had a device that could wipe the market in all sectors!
And yes, the games play pretty well too!!!
Blu Ray player and a gaming machine March 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The PS3 is a good console, and probably (in my opinion) the best one out there. The built in blu-ray player is an added bonus as the industry has now selected it over the HD-DVD format. The ps3 is also great for playing online, I connected it to my DLink wireless router in a matter of minutes. I can also view my photos from my computer on my TV (check my review Samsung 40" LCD TV). As for games there are so many for the PS3 and it can play PS2 games too and plenty of new ones are coming out. The graphics on the PS3 are better than the xbox, especially if you buy a HDMI cable and a 1080p TV as well. The wireless controls use bluetooth technology which is better then having cables restricting your movement, you do need the cable to charge them first though. There is also the play-station network which you sign up for free, it lets you download free demos and wallpapers, or full games. I wanted to get a BluRay player and my son wanted a gaming machine, so we are both happy with the PS3.
Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB) March 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Product summary
The 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 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 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
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