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Category: Video Games
List Price: $399.99
Buy Used: $249.99
You Save: $150.00 (38%)
New (12) Used (42) from $249.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  353 reviews
Sales Rank: 824
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Video Game
Edition: 40 GB
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Graphics RAM: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.5
Dimensions (in): 17 x 13.6 x 6.9
MPN: 98006
Model: 98007
UPC: 711719800705
EAN: 4891582399981
ASIN: B000XGJH1O
Release Date: February 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 PS3 40 GB: Great Price, Great Console. Great Fun. November 7, 2007
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I just bought a PS3 40 GB, admittingly from a different outlet, but I think its worth reviewing here on Amazon. First of all, I had the luxury of "testing" my brother-in-law's PS3 60 GB, which had backwards compatibility with PS2 games. After experiencing Hi-Def PS3 games like MLB 07 The Show, and Resistance: Fall of Man, I can say without a doubt that the clarity of hi-def gaming surpasses the feature of being able to play PS2 games. I just don't see it as being THE sole reason for purchasing a backwards-compatible model. And, you will not miss PS2 games all that much because after playing hi-def, PS2 games look blurry and distorted (because the frame-rate is 300 times slower!).
With that said, I bought a 40 GB because of its low price and its built-in features compared to an Xbox 360 such as wireless gaming and free network access. The wireless feature is so cool because you can download system updates automatically. And, for the ultimate portability, you can save your game on a flash usb stick and then plug it in your friend's PS3 and pick up where you left off.
As for the hard drive space, 40 GB should be plenty for the casual gamer who plays in spurts 3 times a week (on weekends or days off from work). If you are a hardcore gamer who is online for hours on end and plans to download wallpaper, skins, and music to their system, then sure, 80 GB might be the way to go.
And, there is really no need for an intercooler. My brother-in-law has one, and the only benefit I would say is that it can speed your gaming experience up a bit if you are playing for more than 5 hours at a time. Otherwise, it just makes a ton of noise.
Recommended games for PS3:
Rainbow Six Vegas
MLB 07 The Show
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Heavenly Sword
Resistance: Fall of Man
40 GB - Best Version available! PS3 40GB. Highly Recommended! November 6, 2007
29 out of 33 found this review helpful
I'm writing a review based on the 2 new PS3 versions available because I'm already convinced this is way better than Xbox 360 in play and value and plenty of other people will do that for you. Some of us just need advice on PS3 vs. PS3!
I think this new 40GB is the Best version available. Who cares if it cannot play PS2 games, like the 80GB version -- I didn't drop $400++ to play yesterday's technology. Save the $100 for a great game/bluray of your choice vs. the included Motorstorm included with the 80GB version which is only an okay game. Also, I don't really need the extra hard drive space and if I did, I would probably need much more space than the extra 40gb. For example, if in the future I decide to rip video to it -- I would need much more than the total 80gb and would be looking for an external hard drive solution anyway. What about 80gb having flash drive slots? I wouldn't use this and if I needed to there are usb to flash options for a few bucks. As to the old 60GB version, don't waste your time...noisy, bigger, and gets hot...this cannot be good for longevity.
If you buy a game with any PS3 version, I highly recommend getting one that was made in August of 2007 or later. These 2nd generation games make much better use of the PS3's awesome power and play. Many older games were rushed to the market. The good news is that a ton of new games are coming out now and in the next few months.
SONY'S KNOCKOUT, IS IT WORTH IT? November 4, 2007
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
The answer is a certified, yes. i own an x box 360, a nintendo wii, and now i have added the sony ps3 to my arsenal of next gen power houses. I'll start off by saying this to all the fan boys out there, please do us all a favor and shut the hell up! You will never prove that one system is better than the others and your pointless belly aching will never stop the production of any one system, they will all be around for ever, the councel war will never cease and that's just the way it is, so stop bi#$#ing! Well, now that i got that off my chest, i'll start with the review. The playstation 3 is a visual power house, the amount of things that can be going on at once during a given action is just plain overwhelming, i was playing ratchet and clank and you could swear that your playing a pixar movie, it looks just that good! I do have to say though, for anyone with an hd tv, make sure you buy the hdmi cable with it, the visual difference is ridiculous. I just got the ps3 so i haven't had a big chance to test the waters yet, but i do know that there are at least 6 different titles that i can't wait to try out. Amongst these there are folklore, warhawk, lair, time shift, uncharted and ofcourse grand theft auto IV. Now the big question, does the ps3 have stronger visuals than the 360, i don't know the specs of either system and i don't care, all i care about is what looks better to my eyes, the answer is simple, neither. It all depends on the game your playing, each game uses different levels of detail and so it is impossible to compare them, in my opinion, each councel has games that bring new levels of power to the next gen war. Halo 3 looks absolutely amazing, and oblivion launched the x box with epic environments and stunning effects, and for the ps3 you have heavenly sword which looks absolutely stunning, the way the protagonists hair waves and the epic feel of the wind rustling her clothes with the trees bristling lightly in the distance, or what about about warhawk, with so many players on at once that it feels as if your in an actual war!
400 bucks! An increddible system with blue ray capabilities for 400 bucks!? Pinch me i'm dreaming, the only downside to this system is that it lacks backwords compatability, but i'm keeping my ps2 and if i ever feel like playing a ps2 game on it all i'll have to do is reconnect it to my tv, so who cares!
The games that are out right now aren't the best but there are still some great titles out there and the controls seem as leniar as any other councel, I don't think there is any system who delivers the fun factor that the wii has to offer but how well will the ps3 make use of its censored controller? Well that remains to be seen.
There is one thing that kinda bugs me about the ps3 though, and that would be it's online network, The x box 360 does have the clear edge in terms of online playability, however, the ps3 is still young with its online network, so we will just have to give it time.
Over all the Ps3 delivers the solid package, breath taking visuals, Blue ray and dvd compatability, fun action packed titles, good internet network, and a very competative price tag, it does seem that there's no limit to this councels potential.
fun factor: 4.5/5
Graphics: 5/5
Price: 5/5
Functions: 5/5
Internet: 3.5/5
Overall: 4.8/5
Happy gaming!!!
Just like the 80GB with these differences November 4, 2007
321 out of 391 found this review helpful
See my 80GB review for a full and detailed look atht ePS3, it's capabilities and games. The 40GB was a very smart move for Sony. Let's first address what detracters will say is a problem. Lack of backward compatibility with PS2 titles. First, almost all people who own PS2 games currently, own a PS2. The disadvantage is they can't sell it off and have to support running two consoles. Of course, selling it won't net you the $100 price drop this PS3 gives you so financially it's still advantages. Some XBox owners will use this as a point to detract people from going with the PS3. They fail to mention that the XBox core edition also has no backward compatibility. In fact, it doesn't even have a hard drive. The XBox premium edition has somewhat poor backward compatibility as well.
Really, people are buying PS3s to play PS3 games and watch high definition Blu-ray movies. For $399 you get two in one. Back to that in a second. What else in the 40GB missing? It's missing memory card readers. Rarely to people use these. Most people use USB and/or already have a USB memory card reader for their PC which will work fine for the PS3.
It also has 2 USB slots instead for 4 but USB hubs are dirt cheap. Lastly, it uses a 65nm process instead of a 90nm meaning the chips are smaller and use less power. This is good.
It has all the same movie and gaming capability, built in wireless internet, Blu-ray, HDMI 1.3, etc...
So for $399 you get a high definition player and a next-gen console with wireless internet. The cost of this for the 360 would be:
1. $349 for premium (20GB) 360
2. $179 for HD-DVD player
3. $100 for wireless internet
Total: $628
That's expensive! If you don't need wireless internet you're still paying $528! You might as well go get a cheaper HD-DVD drive on Ebay but of course now you probably have multiple consoles and movie players.
Of course the PS3 upscales regular DVDs to 1080p as well so you can get rid of your old DVD player.
Some people will argue the games aren't there yet. See my 80GB review for details on that. Here's some quick examples of great games for the PS3 in stores now or released before the end of 2007:
I've rated each game from 1-5. I've excluded many games and tried to focus on the games I like.
1. Heavenly Sword (Exclusive to PS3) 4/5, incredible game, just too short.
2. Warhawk (Exclusive to PS3) 5/5
3. Folklore (Exclusive to PS3) 4/5
4. Guitar Hero III 4/5
5. Eye of Judgement (Exclusive to PS3) 5/5 - Niche audience
6. Haze (Exclusive to PS3) Not out yet
7. Ratchet & Clank Future (Exclusive to PS3) 5/5
8. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (Exclusive to PS3) Not out yet
9. UT3 (Maybe for this year) (Timed exclusive to PS3) - only console version that supports PC mods, and mouse/keyboard
10. Ghost Recon ADW2 5/5
11. Rainbow Vegas Six 5/5
12. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 5/5
13. Fight Night Round 3 5/5
14. Super Stardust HD 5/5 (Exclusive to PS3, downloadable under $10)
15. Everyday Shooter 5/5 (Exclusive to PS3, downloadable under $10)
16. Calling all Cars 4/5 (Exclusive to PS3, downloadable under $6)
17. Super Puzzle Fighter HD Remix 4/5
18. Madden 08 4/5
19. NHL 2K8 4/5
20. NBA 2K8 5/5
21. MLB 07: The Show 4/5
And there's a lot more to come. For instance Gran Turismo 5 Proglogue is free this year, with Gran Turismo 5 coming out next year. Little Big Planet may be the biggest and most innovative title since Mario and will be out in January/February time frame. And of course there's Metal Gear Solid 4. This game looks incredible and will undoubtly be the biggest game of 2008.
Good luck with your purchases!
Great System for a Great Price November 2, 2007
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
My family bought a playstation 3 and we love it. My wife and I like watching Blu Ray movies on it, and only blu ray has disney movies from what the empolyee at best buy told me(for those that have children). We own Meet the Robinsons, The Wild, and Chicken Little. We plan on getting Cars, Ratatoulle, and The Simpsons Movie on blu ray when they come out. DVDs look suprisingly great, especially the Office. I dont have time to play a bunch of games, but I bought Warhawk, Ratchet and Clank, and Oblivion and all 3 are fun and look great. We definately expect to get alot of use out of our ps3. I would shop around to find the best deal on the 40gb ps3. Some places offer free movies or games with the purchase, so I would shop around.
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