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: Powerful - Good Looking - Easy to setup - Loads of games
Disadvantages: Quite heavy and bulky - Slow install and download times

Pretty much all of the versions are the same - but this is for the 80GB version. This is my opinion but after having the 40GB version - I do feel that this system stays cooler than the 40GB version. The console is very heavy - and it is quite bulky - but it doesn't really matter. It looks very stylish - but it is basically a fingerprint magnet - the marks can be wiped off - but it is a bit annoying. Setup - When you first attempt to setup the ... 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: Almost as good as a PC
Disadvantages: Quite a few features still need adding

...possibility. Alas, I don't think Sony would ever agree to opening up a pandora's box by permitting files which could be corrupted, infected, or just plain garbage to be copied across willy nilly. Anyway the PS3 is still a useful backup tool for photos, video and music. Playstation Home Once I had completed all the mundane work of copying and arranging my media I was now free to start gaming. Sure you can just load up a DVD or blu ray disc ... Read review

Advantages: Really good graphics, Blue Ray player built in, wireless internet for free
Disadvantages: High price, loud fan when playing games

...up from the PS2. Although Sony was late in releasing the PS3, it was worth the wait in the end, although I did consider getting an Xbox 360 instead. The Xbox 360 came out much earlier and allowed microsoft the oppurtunity to get more Xbox 360's out there before the PS3 was even out. However there have been many reported problems with the Xbox 360, such as the console freezing, so I thought I best play it safe and instead get the PS3 when I had some ... Read review

Advantages: Good looking, Entertaining, Easy to use, lots of features.
Disadvantages: on the expensive side, not as many 'exclusive' games as other consoles

Almost two years ago Sony brought out two more versions of the PS3 because simply they weren't selling enough of the 80GB version, so out came the 40GB and 60GB; two consoles cheaper than the first model with lots of useless features removed. Some time later and this has done Sony no good at all, the PS3 is still the worst selling console. And I have no idea why.... Gaming - If you have a HD TV I would suggest you buy a HDMI cable ... Read review

Advantages: Useful, Multimedia Functions, Entertaining, Internet
Disadvantages: Does have the odd problems mostly HDMI issues.

The Sony Playstation 3 is a great console, due to the fact it has alot exciting new features from the previous sucessors. One of the main reasons the PS3 has done well in the war against other consoles is that the games available on the this platform are much vast. The also have a quite alot of games which are exlusive to PS3. Some buyers only buy the ps3 because a certain game is availiable on this platform. Thats one of the main purposes i purchased ... Read review

Advantages: Nice Classy Design, Great Graphics, and a Good Online
Disadvantages: Small Gamelist Thus Far and Some Games Suffer From Framerate and Graphical Pop-Up Issues

...to access the regular internet. Sony just recently came out with Home, which is pretty much their family friendly version of the program Second Life. The only real problems i've experienced with this online is that it isn't as fast as Xbox Live and is also slow on downloads. The Playstation Network does suffer from a great deal of slowdown moments at times and you'll find that you're connection will jump up and down on some occasions but that's really ... Read review