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- IBM Cell processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor
- Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- PlayStation 3 utilizes the Blu-ray disc media format
- The Dualshock 3 wireless controller(one controller) included with The PlayStation 3
- HDMI + Bravia Synch functionality
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With the PlayStation 3 160GB system, you get free PlayStation Network membership, built-in Wi-Fi and 160GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos. This system will come with firmware 3.6 or greater. You can easily upgrade to the latest firmware for free, simply by connecting the PS3 to the internet. And every PS3 system comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you pristine picture quality and the best high-definition viewing experience available. Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, experience it all with the PlayStation 3 system. All PlayStation 3 systems are already equipped with everything you need to play stereoscopic 3D games.
Platform: PlayStation 3
Input Device: Controller, Joystick
Connectivity Technology: Ethernet
Memory Storage Capacity: 160 GB
Wireless Communication Technology: WiFi
Resolution: 1080p
Software Update Supported to Date: unknown
Color: white
Brand Name: PlayStation
Model Name: Sony Vaio S Series 13P
Model Number: " or "
Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
UPC: 711719483502 711719842309 711719841807 027242263420
Item Weight: 230 g
Manufacturer Part Number: 98423
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Let me give a little bit of background before diving into a review. When the original NES came out, I was hooked. I didn't think anything could be better than Super Mario Bros. Then there was the Sega Genesis...and as I entered college, the original Playstation. Wow! After college I settled down, got married, had children, and stopped playing games for a while. Just 2 years ago I picked up a wii "for the family" and have enjoyed it since. Mario Galaxy 2 looks great and is a great deal of fun to play...and there are other great games on the wii as well. For the record, I'd never played a PS2, PS3 or Xbox. Don't get me wrong, the wii is great. There are a number of wii exclusives that I love. But I was still wanting something with some better graphics/games and thus began my research between xbox and ps3. Both are great systems! This was going to be harder than I thought. In the end, I felt like the game selection for the PS3 slightly outweighed that of the xbox for the family. The PS3 has LittleBigPlanet and Ratchet and Clank, as well as Uncharted/Metal Gear/etc. And while the xbox has some great exclusives as well, I was leaning toward the PS3. When I saw that the PS3 slim increased the hard drive from 120gb to 160gb I finally bit the bullet. I was wanting to get a blu-ray player sometime so I figured I'd just get the ps3. Just set it up last night. Set-up was a breeze and the graphics, wow, they truly are stunning. As I said, the wii is great and I'll continue to play and enjoy wii-exclusive games, but compared to xbox/ps3 graphics, there really is no comparison. I'm really looking forward to NHL 11 and Gran Turismo 5 (as the wii is lacking in these types of games). Overall, I'm thrilled with the PS3. I'm looking forward to getting my music and other media files loaded onto it and finally beginning the world of blu-ray movies and advanced gaming. While I do wish I could load files to it from a device formatted to something other than FAT, it's certainly not a deal-breaker. The PS3 works as it should, set-up is simple, has free online, great exclusive games, and so much more. Whether or not it's the right choice for you is up for you to decide. The Xbox is also a great system, but I'm happy with my final decision. Note: Extras you may need: - Extra controller, PS3 blu-ray remote control, and an hdmi or set of component cables depending on your video capabilities.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2010 by Maximus
I wanted to own a PS3 a long time. But I got is a Wii back in the day. (Played New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Kirby's Return to Dreamland) So then I got a Wii U in Feburuary 2013. (Black Deluxe Model with Nintendo Land and New Super Mario Bros. U, still working) So I wanted to play games in the Past in HD. I liked the Xbox 360, but lacked games like Atelier (Fan of the franchise because of the Cute Female Charactors) and Neptunia (I like them, even with mixed reviews). So I also have a PS4 Pro (2018 Model, used to have a Original Model, not slim) It does play PS3 games through PS Now but needs to connnect to Internet for Streaming, I chose the PS3 Slim Model over the Super Slim because the Modern Design with the New PS3 logo. I upgraded the HDD with the 500gb 7200rpm Hard Drive. It does get hot, but dosen't overheat on me. The Dualshock 3 Sixaxis Controller works pretty fine like it never been used. I came in the Box with short 3ft HDMI Amazonbasics Cord. It has two games Assassin's Creed II and Medieval Moves it requires a PSMove, so I might trade it at Gamestop. I played some JRPGs like Atelier Ayesha and Ar Tonelico Qoga. (My Favorite game Persona 5 is on PS3) I also played Sonic Generations (Greatest Hits Version) and Sonic Unleashed (I like the Graphics in Daytime Levels), I also Played Fallout 3 G.O.T.Y. Edition it runs pretty fine. (frame rate dips and minor crashes) Also Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax. (Black Swordsman Kirito vs. Otaku Girl Kirino) There are more games I want to get like Minecraft Story Mode, Resident Evil 5, Metal Gear Solid IV, Castelvania: Lords of Shadows, Record of Agarest War Zero, Neptunia Victory, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Skyrim is better but wanted for PS4 Version for better graphics), Fallout New Vegas, Sonic Racing games, Steins;Gate and more. I am satisfied with my PS3, it was like Brand New. I will sync my trophies when I sign in my PlayStation Account (I use it on my PS4 and PS Vita). Blu-Ray Movies work pretty fine (DVD and CD too), I play my Headphones through optical audio converter. So I will enjoy the Console how it revoloutionize the HD Feature that was the Big Deal in the Past. So Happy Gaming. Oh the PS3 games are Cheap at Amazon and Gamestop (like $20 to $40 dollars).
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019 by Rod-G
I’ve been playing games on this for a few days, so far so good. It’s unfortunate that some people got defective consoles.. not sure how that happened. Mine luckily got to me in working condition with a functional controller. Plays discs and digital copies with no issue. Delivery was fast for me. My only complaint rn is it does take a while to load things up in general. Maybe I’m just used to how fast modern consoles load, but you do have to be patient with it sometimes. The online store is still up as of May 2025 which is kinda crazy. You can still buy from a big catalog off the store, including a lot of old classics like the original RE games, Silent Hill games, GOW, etc. They might stop online services for the PS3 soon so I’d recommend getting some of these while you can, cause the disc version of a lot of these older games are super expensive. So yeah it’s great so far. I love old PS consoles so this thing is taking me on a huge nostalgia trip. If there’s any issues I run into later, I’ll come back to change this review.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025 by austin
I ordered one of these to replace my old launch-era 60GB PS3 that finally gave up the ghost (I fixed it, but a post "yellow light of death" PS3 is a ticking timebomb, so it's relegated to movies now). I chose the 160GB slim over the new 250GB super slim for several reasons: - It has a slot-loading Blu-Ray drive like the launch PS3s had. This helps keep dust out and is also nice from an aesthetic perspective. The new super-slim models use a sliding door mechanism where you manually insert the disc, and that door feels flimsy and cheap, and will be prone to letting in dust. - When reading discs, this model, like the originals, is nice and quiet. The new super-slims, due to the very thin door separating the disc from the outside, is relatively loud. - The new super slims are Sony's effort to increase their margins...i.e., they are overall cheaper to manufacture, but they are charging about the same price for them. Thus, with the original slims you are very likely getting higher-end build quality for the same price. This is just an assumption on my part, but the disc loader is one piece of hard evidence for this. - I just like the looks of it better Most would argue that the bigger hard drive on the 250GB super slim justifies the equal/slightly higher price point, but a little research indicates that 250GB notebook drives are the same cost as 160GB notebook drives due to the funky market forces of computer hardware. This further fuels my skepticism of the super-slim's build quality, because the only seeming justification for its price point goes away. As for the 160GB slim model here, the fan is whisper quiet compared to my old PS3, and it generates less heat. It lacks the myriad of card readers my old one had, and lacks the PS2 compatibility, but it's also hundreds of dollars cheaper, so it's a fair trade off. No complaints...it's a quality piece of hardware. If you want one, hurry...obviously, with the release of the super-slim models, these will be off the shelves soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2012 by Chitown Lurker
08/12/10 UPDATE: I started this review back in Oct 2010. The many complaints on the PS3 that I listed then were true at the times of their writing. Some have been fixed by the many PS3 mandatory software updates since then. Some issues remain & I have simply gotten used to them. So, as you read the very long review below or the many comments since, take notice when they were written. Some things have changed, some things haven't. But, all of these issues were issues at least at one time or another as was (is) my disappointment in the PS3. This review I wrote really is too long and too old. You can easily get lost in the details. My latest comment in the comments section of this review seems to sum it all up for me (as of today) and so here it is...again. And, as I wrote somewhere else here in this novel of a review, the PS3 is not a new system and has no good excuse for so many of the issues that were so prevalent in the 2 Slims I bought, albeit some of them now addressed. Here ya go: "Guys, even if I did not have the HDMI issue (or any of the issues I've had that the rest of you say never happens to you) there is still the download and install issues that is a real deal breaker for me. The PS3 requires so many downloads to be done NOT in the background. Even with my high-speed broadband that can still take over 10 minutes a game depending on the content. Then even after waiting for that download(s) the PS3 asks if you want to install the download. Really? I find that completely retarded. Why would I download something and then choose NOT to install? The PS3 should do the install and not make me wait through the download and then wait again through the install. There are very few downloads (and installs) that can be done in the background on the PS3. Most require you to wait and be able to do nothing else on your PS3 during this time. Perhaps for many of you that is just fine. I find it annoying and complete bs given that it is extremely rare for the 360 to require such. I can download games and game updates on my 360 and continue to play other games while the download is happening. Rarely ever does the 360 lock you out while it does downloads and installs. I had quit posting about the PS3 here because it became obvious that this is like debating religion. There are people who love their PS3 and those that love their 360 and there is little to nothing you can do to enlighten them. I never knew this until I posted my negative review of the PS3. I really don't care what any of you buy. It means nothing to me. And I don't even LOVE the 360. I just find it a much better system than the PS3. If my PS3 were to die, I would buy a new Blu-ray player. If my Elite 360 were to die I would buy another. I find the PS3 to be a real let down after having had a no-problem 360 (Elite) for the last couple of years. That's it. You do not have to agree. These are all opinions (reviews) and as such, there is no "right" or "wrong". Oh and as far as my 360 Elite being 100% problem free - it has been. What can I say? I just played an old Splinter Cell on my old white 360 and the console froze up where I had to do a power off reset. I took the game to my other tv with the black Elite 360 (w/ the 20 feet of HDMI) and as usual, not one single hiccup. I HAVE NEVER HAD A SINGLE ISSUE WITH MY BLACK 360 ELITE - NOT ONE. It has been 100% flawless. Not true of the old white 360 crap or either of the two PS3 Slims reviewed here. Believe me or not, I don't care. But those are the facts..." ----and with that, will someone please turn out the lights. CHAPTER ONE- Oct. 26, 2010: The PS3 is more "glitchy" than I would like (hence the 4 and not 5 stars) and the graphics during game play are just slightly less brilliant than what I get from my Elite 360. It is the fastest Blu-ray player I've had, but has some issues maintaining a good connection. If you wanna know more, read on... I have an older model 360, a newer model 360, a Wii and this newest version PS3. Everything is hooked up in the best possible way that the device will allow - (HDMI, Toslink, Digital audio cable and / or component cables) - all depending on what the individual device will allow. Everything is running into my 5.1 Dolby Digital / DTS stereo and into my 1080p HD projector throwing a 12 foot image. Cables are the shortest runs possible in this set up, which happens to be about 20 feet. I consider the Wii in a totally different category than the 360 or the PS3. The Wii is a family friendly, let's-all-get-in-to-the-action type console. Fun for the entire family, but hardly a serious gamer's console. And, with only component cables for video, it cannot be a serious contender for movies. So, the following will be about the Elite 360 and this PS3. My favorite for gaming is hands down the newer 360. I have the Elite 360 from about 2 - 3 years ago. Like the PS3, it is hooked up with HDMI and Toslink outs. The 360 has a slightly more saturated picture. Yes, I have attempted multiple calibrations on both the 360 and the PS3 to try to get the most desirable image. The 360 looks slightly better at times. The sound is the same on both - excellent. The real problem, if it really is one, is the the glitchiness of the PS3. It has frozen up more than a couple of times, both on games and simply on the home menu screen. The Elite 360 - never. However, my older 360 (2004 model, I think) is crap. It has locked up many times and was actually one of those that had the 3 rings of death and leaves marks on the discs. But, it would appear that with the Elite, Microsoft finally got it right. That's not to say that the PS3 sucks. No, it has some really nice features that are lacking on the 360. Namely, a web browser, Blu-ray player and FREE on line gaming. But, it also has some shortcomings that irritate. They are: glitchy graphics and operation that causes freeze-up or image artifacts, low power from the HDMI port that causes digital drop out know as sparklies, no infrared to make using a universal remote simple and easy and a controller that renders itself pretty much useless when the battery dies since you can't simply replace the batteries - you have to plug it in to recharge and now you either wait or continue playing tethered to the console via the charge cord - stupid. Do know that in my set up I have made every attempt to hook up everything the exact same so as to make the comparison apples to apples. I do like the PS3 for it's Blu-ray and browser capability. It's gaming ability is great and had I not a flawless 360 to compare it to on this 12 foot HD screen, I wouldn't think twice about it. I am, however, dissatisfied with the poor power from the HDMI that plagues the PS3 on longer cable runs. That is not an issue with the 360. And the lack of an ir (for simple universal remote use) and no removable battery pack is just simply stupid. Yes, the lithium batteries do last a long time in the PS3, but they still die and need charging. In my 360 I use removable rechargeable AA NiMH batteries. There's always a set charging and thus always a set ready to go. I switch them out and continue to keep gaming - wireless. The PS3 non-removable batteries means you can't. CONCLUSION: If you do not currently own a PS3 or Elite 360 and are trying to decide to buy just one, ask yourself what is most important. If it's having the ability to play Blu-rays and game on-line for free and maybe surf now and again then I suggest the PS3. If it's all about serious gaming, then it's the Elite 360. Note that I do not know when Microsoft got the 360 working correctly. All I know is that I have a white one from 2004 (I think) and it's crap. And I have a black one from 2008 (I think) called the Elite and it rocks! Don't take my word for it about the poor HDMI power of the PS3. Google it for yourself. I have created several theater set ups like my own and each time it is a chore to get the PS3 to communicate continually well with other devices. The average viewer may never notice, but audiovideo geeks like me do. On an all black image, if you are having digital drop off like the PS3 often does, you will see speckles of white like in old films. It's called sparklies and the PS3 is known for them. Again, we're talking HDMI runs over 6 feet. Not a concern in a typical home set up, but definitely a concern for large home theaters. FINAL WORDS: These are not my opinions. I have no love of Microsoft. Actually, I hate Microsoft for several reasons. These are my observations based on my set up and my desires. Yours may be different. I'm simply wishing to inform others of my personal experience... and I hope this helps. UPDATE 11/14/2010 (dropped to 3 stars): Way too many freeze ups / glitches. The PS3 is not a new system and has no good excuse for this! I cannot recommend to anyone to buy a PS3 UNLESS you absolutely want a great Blu-ray player in addition to a gaming system with free on-line play. My Xbox 360 Elite still reigns supreme as the best gaming system...and I hate Microsoft, so that's a tough statement to make, but I call 'em as I see 'em. ANOTHER UPDATE Feb 2011 & loses another star rating: I absolutely hate how it seems like every game update stops all play on the PS3. Unlike game updates on the 360, when the PS3 needs to update a game it CANNOT be done in the background, but rather stops all other activities on the PS3 while it does the game update. Most (if not all) 360 game updates can be done in the background while you are free to perform other activities with your 360. Not so on the PS3. Just another annoying thing about the PS3. Pop in an older game or even a newer one that hasn't been in the machine in awhile and get ready to go do something else for awhile while your PS3 does nothing else but the update (sometimes for 30 minutes or more). I am disappointed in the PS3. While the 360 in general has had several problems in it's past, it is easily argued that it has finally been pleasantly refined to near perfection. The PS3? Nope, not even close. 02/18/2011: I'm done. I've had it. I promise this is the last comment/post I will make about the PS3. Use it as you will. The PS3 sux compared to the newest 360. Quantum Solace just froze up AGAIN and ANOTHER software update consumed the PS3 for over 10 minutes and I'm just sick of it. My Elite 360 NEVER gives me one single issue like this. Hey SONY, ever heard of BACKGROUND downloads? Anyone who recommends the PS3 over the 360 has NOT used the newer 360. It is flawless, but simply lacks Blu-ray. The latest PS3 is so full of shortcomings (as mentioned) that I have grown to despise it. Were it not for the Blu-ray feature, I wouldn't keep it. But hey, you don't have to take my word for it. Buy a new 360 and a new PS3 and judge for yourself.............I'm done!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2010 by MP06011999
Well if you've been paying attention to the latest game console wars, you know it's not just about games anymore. The current gen of consoles have many features that should make them the center of your home entertainment system, so there is a lot to compare when deciding which console is best for your needs. I've owned both a PS3 and a Wii for several years, and I have played with friends on an Xbox360. HARDWARE The PS3 hardware is phenomenal for the price. I believe Sony is still losing money on every PS3 it sells (in the hope of profiting on game sales). You get a lot for your money: a great blu-ray player, built-in wi-fi (Wireless G), wired ethernet, HDMI, USB(2), and internal bluetooth. It features a fast cell processor, and 512MB of specialized, extra-fast RAM that lets the PS3 play high-def games up to 1080p. However, an upgrade of the wi-fi to wireless-N would have been nice, to match the new Xbox360. -BLU-RAY Blu-Ray is the next gen physical media format (and probably the last) that stores several DVDs worth of data on one disc. It allows output of full 1920x1080p HD resolution via HDMI. By comparison, standard DVDs in NTSC format can only store a resolution of 720x480. Doing the math, a 1080p image has 6 times as many pixels as a 480p image. So if your video monitor can display all those pixels the difference is striking, especially on a large screen (40" plus). -BLUETOOTH Bluetooth controllers are great as they work at long range - advertised at up to 30 feet. The official remote Sony Blu-Ray Disk Remote for Sony Playstation 3 works great for controlling video playback. I also have a bluetooth keyboard (Logitech PlayStation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Pro) that works fine with the PS3. But due to the horrible PS3 web browser, I rarely bother to use the keyboard with the PS3 (I have a home theater PC also). I also have a bluetooth mouse, but only a handful of PS3 games support it. This has led to a company called SplitFish creating a mouse that emulates a PS3 controller. Dual SFX Frag Pro - Wireless for PS3 & PC V3.4 SOFTWARE The PS3 software leaves a lot to be desired. Sony has removed the ability to install a different operating system, so we are stuck with the Sony OS and approved programs. -HORRIBLE PS3 WEB BROWSER Sony's PS3 web browser is simply TERRIBLE. Don't even bother trying to use it for the web until Sony wakes up and upgrades the browser (or, hopefully, makes Google Chrome an option). Sony has billed this as the only device you need in the living room, so you would think that the browser would be at least functional. But it isn't. This is a serious flaw and means that you will likely need a home theater PC in addition to (or instead of) a PS3. The horrible PS3 browser does seem to work OK with Youtube XL and a few other select sites with hard-coded support. But many sites do not display correctly. For example, I was unable to watch southpark episodes at the southparkstudios website. -FEATURES Leaving the awful PS3 browser aside, the PS3 does offer quite a few features for your money. It plays blu-ray, DVD, Netflix, Vudu (a PPV movie streaming service), and you can purchase media content from PSN (prices are very high). Also can play audio/video from a DLNA media server over network, or from attached USB drive. There are several software products for streaming content from a PC to a PS3, such as Playon, Tversity, and Vuze (allows streaming of iTunes content). And, of course, there are the games. The quality of the game library versus the other game consoles is a whole can of worms I won't get into, but I personally think the PS3's library is the best. PS3 FEATURE SUMMARY: Blu-Ray player w/ HDMI out Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Netflix and VuDu streaming Digital media player Powerful game system Horrible web browser Relative to the old (fat) model PS3, the slim is quieter and purpotedly has a slightly better CPU. But it does not run Linux and it has no backward-compatibility for PS2 games. COMPARISON TO WII AND XBOX360 -Relative to the new Xbox360: *HDMI: Both have HDMI at max 1080p. *Wi-Fi: PS3 has built-in 802.11G, new Xbox360 has built-in 802.11N (better). *PS3 plays Blu-Ray, Xbox360 doesn't. *Online: PS3 has Playstation Network (PSN) for downloading games and movies. Xbox has Xbox Live (XBL), which is much better for online multiplayer gaming. *PS3 streams Netflix free, Xbox requires XBL Gold level ($50/year). *PS3 lets you replace the hard drive with any 2.5" SATA drive. Xbox360 is limited to expensive proprietary MS drives - although I believe you can now attach an external USB drive to an Xbox360 after recent firmware update. *Xbox 360 lets you replace controller batteries. PS3 you apparently have to buy a new controller when the battery dies. But PS3 controllers can be recharged conveniently via USB cord. Purely compared as gaming machines, the PS3 and XBOX360 are (arguably) neck-and-neck. Graphics quality and framerate in games depends on the programming much more than the hardware - if a studio does things right on both systems, a game will look virtually identical. Some games look better on the PS3, some look better on Xbox360. The Xbox Live service (while requiring a fee) is clearly superior to PSN for multiplayer gaming, which is a big deal. Bottom line: If you want Blu-Ray get a PS3. If you want online multiplayer get an Xbox360. -Relative to the Wii: *HDMI: PS3 has HDMI output (1080p), Wii's best output is component (480p) *WiFi: Both have built-in 802.11G Wi-Fi. *PS3 plays Blu-Ray, Wii doesn't. *Both stream Netflix for free (but Wii is obviously at much lower max resolution) *PS3 has a built-in 2.5" hard drive, Wii can only use a SDHC card. *Wii controller can use any AA rechargeable batteries, which is nice, but the PS3 controllers are convenient because their internal battery can be charged via USB. *The Wii's Opera browser isn't great, but it's still better than the PS3's piece of garbage. Wii games are generally lower-resolution and tailored to "family-friendly fun" whereas PS3 games (like Xbox 360 games) tend to be more adult-oriented, more about cool graphics, and more for the true "gamer" crowd. The Wii's low resolution limits its appeal to use with a small TV. CONCLUSION: The PS3 does offer a lot, but currently cannot replace a home-theater PC (HTPC) due to the PS3's terrible web browser. So if you don't care about the PS3 game library, a HTPC with a blu-ray drive may be more cost-effective. If you just want a Blu-Ray player (and don't care about web browsing) the PS3 is probably the best value in a blu-ray player available, even if you don't care about games at all.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2010 by AmazonUser
This is my favorite version of the ps3. It's the one Sony released after the release build (nicknamed "the phatty"), and the 3rd(?) build, which I like to call the "cheese-grater." This version is notable for its reliability, compared to the release build (I had two of those fail, within 1.5 years each; finally took advantage of the Microsoft trade-in program to buy an Xbox One, if only to not deal with the headaches of another potential phatty yellow-light-of-death failure). The cheese-grater ps3 is the cheapest and most current build, but it's noisy AF. I'd steer clear of it, if at all possible. I'm surprised they still make this version. I'm in the market for getting a relative a gift, and was looking for cheap, multi-function blu-ray players. You gotta love the ps3 too for its FREE access to online multiplayer for its library of games. That is a one-time gift from Sony. I only wish they had continued on with that program for the ps4, and not borrowed a page from Microsoft (you now have to buy PS Plus in order to have access to most online MP games, except for F2P titles). I mean, alot of adults don't have buckets of free time to play, so I feel like it's a bit of a scam, even if they're giving out free games with the purchase of PS Plus per month. Anyhow, I digress. The ps3 doesn't have as huge a library as the ps2, but...there's no lack of fun things to play. Hell, you could buy COD4, and as hacked as the lobbies are these days probably, at least you can play that endlessly. There's still plenty of joy to be had in Demon's Souls or Dark Souls...The Last of Us has excellent SP + MP as well. This *is* the definitive console with which I had my first experiences with online MP, and COD4 is like a first love. The ps3 is a multimedia, game-playing beast with free online MP. That's all you really need to know. Enjoy!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016 by kentuckyfried
With the XBOX 360 and PS3 both floating at about the price point it gets a bit easier to put the two head to head. I went with the PS3 because... - Built in BluRay Player. An awesome built in BluRay player that is easily kept up to date by Sony via web updates. - The PS3 is a more powerful machine, not by leaps and bounds but measurably faster max. processing makes for a system that will remain current longer. - EASILY upgraded Hard Drive. The PS3 uses the same standardized drives as your laptop, any brand will do. The Xbox requires a custom drive made just for the XBOX. Your options will always be limited by what Microsoft decides to offer unless you are somewhat tech savvy and feel comfortable doing some complicated do it yourself "hacking". - Better HDMI audio(5.1 & 7.1 over HDMI) - Resolution. More PS3 games in 1080 vs 720 - The XBOX 360 is the ONLY system which touts Netflix streaming but MAKES you pay extra to do it. Im already paying netflix, but Microsoft goes out of its way to cripple this function unless you pay for their monthly "LIVE" service. If you already know youll be a "LIVE" subscriber than this isnt an issue. I was already perturbed at being forced to pay for the "LIVE" service if i wanted to do any online multiplayer gaming. This doesnt seem to bother some folks but Im a PC gamer, for the most part, and paying for online multiplayer just doesnt fly for me. Ive got a ton the most popular XBOX games on my PC and Im playing online FOR FREE. In defense of the "LIVE" service i have some friends who swear by it. According to them its a perfect integration of an online social community with every single game thats offered on the platform.also, microsoft occasionally offers deals on the service which can get the monthly cost under $4/month. Thats a powerful argument for some people. The FREE playstation network is just fine for me. - Lastly, i went to my local game shop and strolled through the used section of both systems and found that i found a lot more cheap games i really wanted to play for the PS3.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2010 by Liz H