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Advantages slick piece of hardware, great games, so much to do!
Disadvantages not cheap!
Having just recently won a competition to spend a night with the PS3 I figured it would be a smart idea to do a personal review of the console which everyone will be talking about (in the UK) in a few weeks to come. Please bear in mind that I have only had a chance to test this baby out for a few hours and so my review will not be as in-depth as you might expect.
First ImpressionsThe PS3 is indeed a slick looking machine, about the size of it's older brother (PS2) 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 corner when it looks this good.
The PS3 Controller
The controllers which came with the particular PS3 I was playing are not the ones you see on the photo above. Imagine the very same controller for the PS2 but wireless! Halleluliah I hear you say! Having wireless controllers (something I have not experienced before) is such a breeze to use, I don't have to worry about tangling up four different wires and ending up with a mess at the end of the night. Also, the controllers can be connected to the PS3 via a USB port on the controller but it is much easier to use them wirelessly.Another thing I noticed about the PS3 controllers was the L2 and R2 buttons, they are very sensitive to the touch and act much like a trigger pad would when pressed on. This is a really innovative addition to the controller as it means that the L2 or R2 buttons can be used to simulate the pushing down of an accelerator during driving games.
The analog has remained much the same from the PS2 version although you can expect to use them more often in PS3 games, especially the highly impressive Fight Night Round 3 (but more on that later).Interface
The main menu (if you like) of the PS3 once you have turned it on is very similar to the interface found on the PSP. There are several menus including Internet capabilities, the choice of games to play as well as the ability to download certain games off the official PS3 site, such games as Sudoku or even the old classic Lemmings.Just because you put a disc into the PS3 does not mean that it will load up straight away, so you do have to choose to play it through the menu screen options.
You can not only play DVD's, CD's and games but you can also connect a camera to the PS3 and flick through your shots!
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dharma.roy 30/11/2007 09:39
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chocliteclair 19/06/2007 23:06
I won't be getting one until the price is a little more reasonable, though I'm sure it'll be a hit with the kids. Great review!
bluejules 09/06/2007 11:33
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Good review, thanks :)