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Category: Video Games
List Price: $399.99
Buy Used: $327.85
You Save: $72.14 (18%)
New (17) Used (31) from $327.85
Avg. Customer Rating:  349 reviews
Sales Rank: 446
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): 1
Dimensions (in): 17 x 13.6 x 6.9
MPN: 98006
Model: 98007
UPC: 711719800705
EAN: 0711719800606
ASIN: B000XGJH1O
Release Date: February 12, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Still best option for Blu-Ray player August 6, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought the PS3 as my exclusive Blu-Ray platform after judging it with the newest players that came out in July 2008. The PS3 does everything better than the stand alone players that I've seen and toyed with. What stands out with the PS3 to me is the fact that you have a powerful processer that is dedicated to the best 1080P picture posible while decoding the highest quality audio to send to your receiver instead of bitstreaming it to boot. I'll tell anyone that playing the PS3 signal on my Sony XBR4 with 120Hz motion flow and routing sound through my Onkyo TX-SR705 with 7.1 surround will make a beliver out of most audiophiles. what I find most attractive about the PS3 is the fact that it is upgradable to the latest Blu-ray profiles and it decodes the latest audio codecs out there. Sony says they will always support the PS3 with the latest Blu-ray profiles on the market. I own a XBOX 360 elite and a Wii and will tell you that I prefer gaming on my 360 by a thin margin due to the feeling that the 360 controller feels like a tank in my hands compared to the small PS3 controller. I also know that it's just my mind, but I like the quick cut access to the games on the 360 and straight-forwardness of the menus. Now don't get me wrong on this, but I have a higher opinion of the PS3 because of its versatility. I can surf the net, upgrade the hard drive, play HD movies seamlessly, have a million options I can change, and game at the same time. The thing that still bugs me about my 360 is that the HD-DVD player that was an add on never got the full number crunching power that the PS3 puts into its Blu-ray playback. The 360 always had judder because the 360 either didn't have enough juice to power the HD movies or it was taking breaks doing something else rather than dedicating all of its computing power to the movie. I always had studder in the playback of my HD-DVD drive, something that never happens in the PS3. My brother has a Blu-ray drive built into his Dell tower system with enough ram to make a pixar film and Windows Vista still gives you lazy playback and tons of studder which drives me up the wall. With the PS3 upscaling of my old DVD library, it is a complete system that in my opinion outguns anything out there. Way too many positives including reliability to not give the PS3 the edge over anything gaming or otherwise. So do yourself a favor, get a Sony XBR series LCD TV with a PS3 and don't look back or at anything else out there. You won't regret it.
A Serious Machine for Serious Gamers August 3, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Since blu-ray has obviously won the latest format wars, it made my decision pretty easy actually. With the 360 having monumental failure rate problems, and choosing the loosing format to support it was even easier.
I actually bought my ps3 at costco in a bundle pack that included a monster hdmi cable, an extra controller, and the bluetooth remote. Considering everything that the ps3 can do it's an amazing package.
Considering how much a blu-ray disk can actually hold, it's only a matter of time before the 360 gets swamped. The PS3 is the best current generation console. The graphics are amazing. The potential is amazing.
It's a true home entertainment hub, from being able to stream stuff from the net, the free online game play, it's actually an incredible bargain for everything that the ps3 is able to do.
Since I didn't have a ps2 I really didn't care that the ps3 40 gb version doesn't play ps2 games, but I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to play a few old ps1 games that I had laying around on my ps3. I finally finished ffvii 11 years later.
When the price of the ps3 was originally announced I remember how put off I was, but now that I actually own one I'm consistently amazed by what this machine is capable of and how much of a bargain it really is.
I have it in a well ventilated area and I barely hear a sound. It's well designed, ergonomic, and good looking. It's also a comfort to know that if I need to upgrade the hard drive to something larger I can do it myself instead of having to ship it in.
The wireless controllers are a great. A charged controller usually lasts around 24 hours of game play, and to recharge you simply plug into the usb cable. Not having a controller wire getting tangled up anymore is spectacular. Of course if you're not careful you just may forget where you left you controller. That's a lot better than having to untangle all those cords getting all clumped together, though.
If you're going to get the best of the current generation consoles make sure you have an hdtv to get the maximum benefit. The playstation 3 is a serious console for people who are looking for the best gaming and movie experience with the latest in hdtv. It's a serious investment that quickly proves its worth. While the initial investment may seem a little higher the return from Sony is a whole lot of bang for the buck by Sony including built in wifi, self installing firm ware updates, free online gaming, built in web browser, and the still developing playstation store. Sony has put together a total package that is going to be relevant for a long time to come.
I almost forgot, so I'm adding this late, you can install another Operating System on PS3. So if the ps3 OS just isn't enough for you, you install linux as well. Like I said, the more I figure out what this console can do the better bargain it becomes.
 Well worth the money! July 31, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is well worth the money! I have a 720p HDTV, so I had to buy an HDMI cable also. The Blu-ray Player is awesome! If you're looking around at game consoles and are considering a PS3, get this one (and the HDMI cable I mentioned before, if you have an HDTV (you don't need an HDTV to play Playstation 3). It has a 40GB hard drive so you don't need a memory card, and most movie studios are releasing Blu-ray Disc.
I bought the following items to go with my Playstation 3:
- PlayStation 3 Wireless Sixaxis Controller
- HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
- Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote
- Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition (1st PS3 game)
- Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [Blu-ray] (1st Blu-ray Disc "movie")
Gaming Plus Bluray DVD Equals A Great Value July 30, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased the Playstation 3 primarily as a replacement for my HD-DVD player. I already owned an Xbox 360, but there was no question that the PS3 was a great deal when you look at buying a Bluray player. It's like buying a DVD player and getting a gaming system for free! So, being a gamer I also bought a few used games to try out as well. I have been very happy with the system, and I do like some of the features Sony has built in such as the wireless connectivity right out of the box. I went ahead and updated the system to the newest firmware as soon as it was hooked up. That is a HUGE benefit for any device, but especially a Bluray Player since they will continue to add features, etc... I was never a "fanboy" of the 360, but I had owned an original Xbox (no issues for me!) and then bought an Xbox 360 (RROD on the first one - replaced free). I have noticed now that I am buying new games on the PS3 platform instead of the 360. I am now thinking that since most games come out on both systems, I can get rid of my 360 and save some space and make few hundred dollars as well. So, I have found the Playstation3 makes me happy as both a movie buff and a gamer, and I can't ask for much more than, so if you are looking for a bluray player, the PS3 is a great buy, and if you are looking for a gaming system, the PS3 is a great buy. I think that about sums it up :-)
Great, but not the best July 30, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Because I have owned both a PS3 and an Xbox 360, this review will mainly focus on those two systems. The Wii is somewhat in its own category as it targets an entirely different audience.
GRAPHICS:
The PS3 is obviously a powerful graphics machine, but the 360 seems to do just as well in this category despite its less powerful hardware. I don't see a noticeable difference even on a HDTV, especially now that both systems come with HDMI.
HARDWARE & RELIABILITY:
The PS3 definitely wins here. The 360 is notorious for its hardware failures, although the new version is much improved. Despite this, nothing can compete with Sony's hardware.
VALUE:
The PS3 wins on this as well. As of writing this, the PS3 40 GB is $399 and the Xbox 360 20 GB is $299. For $100 more, you get a larger hard drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a Blu-ray player.
BLU-RAY:
The PS3 does have Blu-ray, which has won the format war with HD DVD. However, I don't think disc media is going to be around much longer anyway. I believe the real future in high-definition video is larger hard drives and the ability to download movies and videos directly to your console, which the 360 seems to be focusing on. It is worth noting that Netflix is going to make streaming videos available on the 360 in the fall of 2008.
MEDIA MANAGEMENT:
I think both systems are equally well-equipped. I don't consider Blu-ray to be a huge selling point because I don't believe it has as much of a future as online video streaming and downloading. Considering that both systems' hard drives are expandable, there are endless possibilities with this.
GAMES:
This is one area where the PS3 is lacking. Yes, there are plenty of good games on the PS3, but few of them are exclusives. I wasn't particularly impressed with Metal Gear Solid 4. The 360 does have some excellent exclusives and definitely is the winner in the games category.
CONTROLLER:
The 360 controller is quite a bit more ergonomic than the PS3 controller. The PS3 controller's triggers are not positioned as well for use with the index fingers, and the two analog sticks are too close together for people with large hands.
ONLINE PLAY:
The PS3's online service cannot compare with Xbox Live. However, it is free, so it is better for those who are not as focused on online gameplay.
OVERALL:
Yes, the PS3 is a great system and a great value, but all things considered, I like my 360 better. The games are more fun, the online experience is unmatched, and the controller design is great. I believe Sony focused a little too much on the PS3's capabilities and not quite enough on the overall gaming experience.
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