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Category: Video Games
List Price: $399.99
Buy Used: $323.73
You Save: $76.26 (19%)
New (12) Used (28) from $323.73
Avg. Customer Rating:  354 reviews
Sales Rank: 1499
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: 98007
Model: 98007
UPC: 711719800705
EAN: 0711719800606
ASIN: B000XGJH1O
Release Date: February 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Unbelivable!! High end user's console comes out cheaper than 360! December 25, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I must admit that previously before owning a PS3, I very skeptical due to the hype and me being a devoted Xbox 360 Fanboy, but after receiving this console as a gift from my lovely wife, I realize what this system is capable of.
The PS3 may lack the quantity and quality of games compared to the Wii and especially the 360, but overall it is a powerful home entertainment system with it's ability to play high def movies courtesy of the Blue Ray drive (the 360 HD-DVD add on is $179.00)it has a built in Wi-Fi for playing online as well as an internet browser (360's adapter costs $99.99 and the Xbox live subscription is $50 per year!!!) and the ability to not just stream videos from your PC, but copy them straight to the hard drive disk and the photo slide show is very user friendly with the option of using your favorite pics as a theme/main page. (360 is uncapable of doing those.)and the friggin thing runs quiet unlike the jet engine sounds of th xbox 360..no red lights of eath to worry about either.
If there are any gripes regarding the PS3, it would have to be the lack of exclusive games and killer apps compared to MS' 360's Halo 3,Bioshock and Gears of War. But Uncharted, Ratchet & Clank, and of course Metal Gear Solid 4 are signs of good things to come. I still love 360's ability to play custom soundtracks and the vibration feature which Sony sorely lacks. wuth the amount of storage data from the Blu-ray disc, the potentual is limitless as developers are starting to utilize the most of this format.
All in all you can't go wrong with this purchase which is more cost effective than Xbox's 360 Elite. (more storage and the system is black.WHOOPIEEE!!)Do the math kiddies.
A gift for my bro December 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this for my brother as a Christmas present. Since I wasn't sure if I would see him on Christmas, I decided to give it to him early. I have to say even though I knew all of the specs before it was powered up I was still blown away by the whole package. Also very impressive was the ease of which we had connected to the internet. Within a few seconds we were watching "Chocolate Rain" on youtube, watching videos streamed off of the home pc, and watching a slideshow of Christmas pictures from last year. My brother has very strict videogame tastes so I didn't bother to buy him a game, for fear of getting him something he wouldn't like. No problem, we just connected to the Playstation Network (after establishing an account) and downloaded free demos for Skate, NCAA Football 2008, Heavenly Sword, The Simpsons, Conan, and Stranglehold, and others. Honestly, the downloads took a little longer than I hoped they would, but it's not a deal breaker. We took turns trying out the games with the SIXAXIS controller. The controller is lightweight, maybe even too much so, but it is very easy on the wrists. The tilting aspect on certain games is fun for some, but others kind of tedious (I feel the same way about the Wii).
In conclusion, the Playstation 3 40G model is a great buy for anybody. I plan on getting a 80G for myself in the future, but you really can't go wrong with either one. In fact, I like it so much, I have asked for a 80G version for myself for Christmas!!!
PS3 Shipping December 23, 2007
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
This product came in faster than we expected. I'm sure our kids will love it - it's a Christmas present.
Very impressed by a current Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii owner December 22, 2007
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
I have both the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. I never thought I would buy a PS 3 but after hanging out at the stores to long during the Holiday shopping I ended up buying one. I must say, so far I'm very impressed. Its easy to see why Sony was charging a lot for this when it first came out, this thing is loaded and the fit/finish seems top notch. Compared to the Xbox 360 the PS3 seems very well thought out. The Xbox some days seems like something I built in my basement. The Xbox is so loud when you are playing a game. I can't figure out why MS would think anyone would want to watch a movie through their HD-DVD player as you would have to turn the movie sound way up to block out the 360's fans.
The PS graphics are very very good, and the blu ray dvd is just an added bonus to a very good game system for the new lower prices. Also, its nice to have the on-line game play be free, compared to the Xbox $50 a year. It's not that the xbox is bad, the PS3 is just more refined. I also expect fewer problems with the PS3 than the Xbox. I have only had one issue with the xbox, the tv connector cable went bad, but I know several people who have had 2-3 360's just die on them.
The Wii shouldn't be compared to the PS3 or the Xbox. Its a great game system with the innovative controlers and the easy to play games. Its the only system my wife will play and she never played games before. That is the beauty of the Wii, it truly is a game system for everyone.
So far I see a lot of pro's for the PS3 and a couple of cons.
Pros
Graphics
Blu Ray DVD
Wireless internet connectin built in
Rechargeable wireless controler
Very quiet
Doesn't run very hot
build quality
free on-line game playing
Cons
Not many games yet
No hdmi cable included.
Excellent in every way! December 21, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
As many before me have stated, this is one of Sony's finest creations. However, I had to return my first unit because of the jet engine, um, system fan.
As with anything Amazon related, returning it was a non-issue. You can't beat Amazon's stellar customer service!
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