Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) > Reviews

Advantages: An amazing machine, expandable, some great features
Disadvantages: Expensive (but for a reason), almost internet reliant, no browser security

...can also fail miserably. Sony have tried to go completely wireless with this console and I must admit that having a wireless controller is a massive bonus, but the downside is they're so expensive at around £35 a shot. On the plus side, you don't have to pay for batteries as there is a USB cable that attaches to the controller and PS3 which charges the controller if it starts to run down. Also, if you'd rather stick with your old PS2 controllers, ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent multimedia package ahead of its time
Disadvantages: Backward compatability probs, and some minor glitches

Sony Playstation 3 (60 GB) At last the pinnacle of next generation gaming is finally upon us. Or is it? Maybe so, but have we not seen all this already? Sony's new games console the Playstation 3 or more commonly known as the PS3 was finally released across the European Union and Australia as well as the other PAL region 2 compatible countries on Friday 23rd March. With up to 300,000 units available at launch it was unlikely that the PS3, which ... Read review

Advantages: Has limitless potential - even the launch titles defy belief.
Disadvantages: Weighs more than the moon, everything costs a fortune.

...controllers. I cannot thank Sony enough for sticking with the tried and tested formula (especially after seeing the boomerang shaped prototype they were considering at the start). Playstation veterans will have had the bones in their hands evolve to use this controller, and I for one just wouldn't feel right having to adjust to another controller - it's like cheating. That, and I hate the Wii. I don't want to wave my arms around like an idiot playing ... Read review

Advantages: blu-ray player, HD player & console in one!
Disadvantages: cost

Having tried the xbox 360 for 5 months, finding it cr*p & getting my money back-due to numerous faults- I bought a ps3.... If the wii hadn't been out of stock everywhere within 35 miles of where I live, I would have got that- merely because I wanted a new console, I needed the excitement, and the ps3 was way out of my budget. Thank the lords the wii was out of stock! WOW! Yes, I was super excited- we hate to be out of the technology loop ... Read review

Advantages: Same Pads, versatile, Good looking!
Disadvantages: Cost (but it IS worth it) Big name Games not here just yet

...doubt the best part of Sony is the pads. Ergonomically they hit perfection with the PS2 pads so why would you change the way they look??? Of course on top of that we know they have made them wireless and six-axis controlled as well. *icing on the cake* If anyone is worried like i was, about the battery life of wireless pads, fear not. i charged the pads up by the USB cable on the day i got it and still havent had to recharge!! bonus! I cant ... Read review

Advantages: Quiet, powerful, Bluray, stylish
Disadvantages: No 'killer' PS3 only games yet, poor online play so far

...functionality. I have a 40" Sony LCD screen and the thing looks great through an HDMI lead, whether I am looking at photos, watching a game trailer or watching a film. I have also been impressed with the Bluray capabilities of the machine. I haven't seen the other HD format in action so can't compare - but the sound an picture are excellent, so much so that I always check whether a title is available on Bluray before renting/buying. Having said ... Read review

Advantages: Powerfull, Strong feauture, Big back cataloge.
Disadvantages: Expensive, big.

The Playstation 3 is the latest next generation console from Sony, and it certainly looks like one, its shiny black coating and silver writing give it an almost alien feeling, as if it has been left by some visiting spaceship. It is however big and heavy (over 7kg) yet you soon forget about that once it is its rightful place by your television as it fits in perfectly never looking out of place. After turning the Playstation on for the first time, ... Read review

Advantages: fully-functional media center & Blu-Ray player, and LINUX!!!
Disadvantages: expensive / limited number of available games

...interfere with this new feature, Sony disabled the old "rumble" feature on the controllers. This helped make the game feel a little more real, but I would rather be able to control certain moves with the controller than have it just shake in my hand, anyways. Response times were fantastic - you could switch weapons in the heat of combat, you could jump, roll, and move all over the place and the game doesn't slow down, even when there are quite ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing graphics and gaming capabilities, looks great
Disadvantages: quite a high price

...technical specification, from the US sony website, are at the bottom) The console looks superb, it is quite large but has a shiny black body and a sleek silver finish, the body is curved slightly and really looks good. However the body does easily attract dust and scratches so you will need to clean it regularly. The "PS" logo on the front (above the disk drive) can be rotated so that t is the right way up whether the console is horizontal or vertical. ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap Blu-Ray player, stunning visuals, free online gameplay, fun tilt controls, excellent multimedia playback.
Disadvantages: Expensive, lack of PS2 game playback.

...feel, it seems as though Sony may have pulled it all together very well indeed. The price remains an issue, but if you can afford one then I would certainly recommend this over all the next-gen consoles. ... Read review

Advantages: slick piece of hardware, great games, so much to do!
Disadvantages: not cheap!

...it seems as though finally Sony have caught on to the fact that the outer design of the console is as important to a gamer as the leather interior is to a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Gone is that ugly block-like design and in comes a smooth surfaced console with curved edges just begging you to caress them. Much like it's predecessor, the PS3 can be placed vertically or horizontally on a surface but it really shouldn't be tucked away into a ... Read review

Advantages: PS3 is more cost effective
Disadvantages: PS3 has less games at present, but this will change

Ok the playstation 3 is expensive weighing in at £425 however if you compare just the Basic Hardware with say XBox 360, you will be surprised how cost effective it is. For example the XBox 360 Premium console, has 20 GB hard drive, headset, wireless controller, AV cable. And costs around £279, if you can wait until 24th August 07 Microsoft have planned to release the Xbox 360 Elite The Xbox 360 Elite is an All new Super Sexy Black, with ... Read review