Advantages: As stated: awesome graphics and sound, more than just a games console.
Disadvantages: Steep price.

...of its graphical capabilities have not even been touched. Couple this with the fully supported surround sound options available, the PS3 offers the most realistic and immersing entertainment experience ever. The PS3 and its user interface is clearly displayed and easy to use. (It is almost identical to that of the PSP interface, which can easily be linked to the PS3 system to enhance and combine your gaming experience by the way.) All of your games, movies, music and lots more can be found easily. The console’s online features are just as easy to use and navigate as the offline ones. The online side of things offers Internet browsing, the online Playstation store where trailers, demos, game content and full games can be downloaded for free or a small charge, friend lists and chat, and most importantly online gaming. The PS3 currently holds... Read review

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Advantages: Gameplay, Wi-Fi
Disadvantages: Graphics

...I got my Wii as part of a free mobile phone upgrade as it wasn't my intention to buy one as I already own a PS3. However, I wich I had bought one earlier. Let's be honest, the graphics aren't a comparison to the PS3 or XBox360 but the gameplay on the Wii is very addictive. So much so, the Mrs also plays on it and she's never played on the PS3. The Wii can also produce HD quality pictures which is within the Wii option menu. Since owning the Wii I have also bought the Wii Fit which is a great addition to the Wii console. I find the gameplay and general addictiveness with the Wii outshines the PS3 and XBox360. If you have an HD TV I recommend you upgrading the connecting wire to a component cable as this improves the picture quality no end. I can't recommend this console enough. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't give up my PS3 but the Wii... Read review

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Advantages: Great Graphics, Nice Looking Machine, Games, New Controller
Disadvantages: Pointless Blu Ray, Price Tag

...a USB port on the back for connectivity, which is useful if you have a PSP or a computer to hook the controller up to. The Actual Console: The machine is black and shiny making it look very attractive. It is compaible with most types of memory card and the PSP. The PS3 can be positioned in an upright way if you don't have much space or want the PS3 to have better ventilation but it is just fine laying flat. There is 4 USB slots on the PS3 meaning that you can hook up a mouse and keyboard to the PS3 if you want to type information in rather than using the controller. This is actually very handy because you can now browse the internet from your PS3 so you can use the keyboard to type in web addresses and other things which is very useful as it takes a long time to type with a game controller. The PS3 doesn't have a disk tray like other... Read review

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Advantages: A great console, got some good technology in there, great online!
Disadvantages: Overheats, creates too much sound, online costs too much!

...I think that the Xbox 360 is a very good console. It doesn't have the power like the PS3, but more people do own it, meaning more options online, although this will probably change in a few months/years time. But it is still a very good console!! Enjoy my review on the console!!! Looks I think that the 360 is a very good-looking console. I think that the dip in the middle of the console makes it look very cool! The console is made of dull white plastic, which is quite a good thing because it means that dust will not show up like it does on the PS3, although overall I believe that the PS3 is a better looking console! It is also quite a bulky console, but then again, so is the PS3, so you cannot really say that it is better or worse than the PS3 going on bulky-ness. But there is definitely one thing that is different from the PS3... Read review

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Advantages: Six-axis, light, wireless
Disadvantages: no rumble pack

...When you think of a games console you think heavy, uncomfortable and always getting tangled in wires. Well not the PS3 sixaxis controller. The first point of interest is the wireless cabability of the controller. The controller uses bluetooth which allows a constant stream of information from the controller to the PS3 with no lag time. The second is because it is bluetooth the range of the controller is about 20m, you will never need this much length but it means there will be no-where in the room that you can't use it. The last point about bluetooth is that it does not need a direct connection therefore the contoller doesn't have to be in direct vie of the PS3. The next point is that the controller is incredibly light but also very strong and will not break under any pressure from high stress games. The only bad thing about being... Read review

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Advantages: Keeps £300+ console cooler.
Disadvantages: Collects Dust

...The main reason why you would want a fan attached to the PS3 is to cool it down. Everyone I have spoken to that has one finds that if they use it for long periods of game play (let's face it who doesn't), then the console gets very hot. This is very bad for it because all the components do not perform to their best, which may mean reduced performance while playing, or more crucially, a shorter life span. With the components inside getting overheated many times, it means that they will not last as long, and there have been some reports where PS3 get very slow or just stop. Sony have indicated that it does get hot sometimes, and have put LED lights on it to tell you to switch it off so it can cool down. This fan uses the top USB port on the PS3, and sits on the side where there is an air intake. The fans draw in cool air, and push out... Read review

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Advantages: Graphics, playability, blu-ray player!
Disadvantages: None

...you are getting a high definition games console added in too .... bargainI think! So for these reasons, I bought the PS3, and since then have not been dissapointed at all. The console has excellent graphics, excellent playability, and the blu-ray player is out of this world!... Read review

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Advantages: Built-in Bluray Player, Wireless Remotes as Standard, Quiter than XBox 360.
Disadvantages: Are there any? Don't think so.

...I recently sold my XBox 360 as I desprately wanted to try a PS3. Having owned the previous Playstations I was not disappointed with my purchase. I was also looking for a Bluray player which at the time cost more than the PS3. This made my purchase even more worthwhile. My initial thoughts was that the PS3 is bigger than the XBox 360 but a lot more quiter. In fact, you barely know it's on. A bought the basic 40GB pack which I find more than sufficient. Some of the other benefits the PS3 has above the XBox 360 include: * Free Wireless Controllers as standard * Bluray Player Built-in. Cheaper than buying a stand alone player * Free online gaming compared to Microsoft's monthly/annual subscriptions * Built-in Hard-Drive * Nicer looking machince * Ability to switch console off as opposed to stand-by mode feature on XBox360 (Thinking... Read review

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Advantages: HD, free controller, built in blu-ray and wi-fi, free online play
Disadvantages: doesnt play PS2 games

...The Sony Playstation 3 is really amazing! Don't believe what other people say about how cheap an xbox 360 is compared to a PS3. With the xbox, you have to buy almost everything as extras, for example, the HD-DVD drive is an 'optional extra' costing you £110, and you have to BUY a wireless controller AND charger! And the biggest disadvantage of all is that is isnt even HD on the normal models! The PS3 comes free with a wireless controller, a built in blu-ray drive, built in Wi-Fi (xbox extra plug in thing) and it's free to go online and play your multiplayer games. Every PS3 console has a HDMI socket on the back for you to plug into a HD TV, and if you dont have wireless internet at your house you can plug your PS3 into the internet with a standard network cable! The PS3 games have got amazing graphics. Everything looks so clear... Read review

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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 120GB Harddrive and a HDMI output + HDMI lead all for an estimated price of £320. However there are some bits missing from the XBox 360: If you want to connect wyour Xbox 360 wirelessly to the internet your going to need the official 'Wireless Bridge" this will set you back around £60. The PS3 has built in wireless capabilities, and is enabled from the PS 3 Menu The Xbox 360 & PS3 both support... Read review

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