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Sony PlayStation 3

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Best Price: £329

  • User Score (633)
    8.9 8.9 from 633 reviewers
  • Expert Score (23)
    8.1 8.1 from 23 reviewers
  • Value for money (179)
    5.0 5.0 from 179 reviewers

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The playstation features a blu-ray drive, between 2 and 4 USB 2.0 ports and the more expensive versions have Flash card readers and Wi-Fi support.

The user can use the PlayStation Network to download games to the playstation and to play multiplayer games.

It has 256 MB of XDR main memory and 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory for the RSX. The Processor is a Cell with a PowerPC-base Core operating at 3.2GHz.

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  1. Sony Playstation 3 Review

    Reviewer: gadgetheaven.co.uk
    25 April 2008

    Dimensions The PlayStation 3 measures 325 x 98 x 274 mm and weighs 5 kg. For a selection of headsets, see the range of Gaming Headsets at Nicomm . Read more

  2. Sony PlayStation 3

    Reviewer: T3
    26 October 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    A clear favourite in the next-gen race. The complete home entertainment solution Read more

  3. Sony PlayStation 3

    Reviewer: reghardware.co.uk
    04 October 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    With a 60GB hard drive supported by one of the best graphics processors ever put into a games console, the battle with the Xbox 360 and Wii for domination of the living room has begun. Although some, it seems, have other plans for their PS3... Read more

  4. 09 July 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Overall, PlayStation's third incarnation has a great deal of top-end functionality and its price is very competitive with its arch gaming hi-def rival Xbox. When the dust settles, choosing between the two is likely to be less about which is the better product and more about subjective preference and whether Blu-ray or HD DVD wins the format war. Read more

  5. Sony PLAYSTATION 3

    Reviewer: eisa-awards.org
    14 June 2007

    Sony’s PS3 is a wonderful example of a powerful media centre, thanks to its inclusion of an audio-video-photo player as well as a web browser to navigate, download, play and chat on the Internet. In addition there’s a 60GB hard disk for content storage, plus Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and four USB interfaces allowing connection of external hard-disk storage and USB accessories such as keyboards. However, the most important function of the PS3 is the b... Read more

  1. Sony Playstation 3: PS3 is Amazing

    Reviewer: chazmania, dooyoo.co.uk
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I brought a PS3 when it first came out, for a large amount of money, over £400. Once i had brought it, i thought o myself have i wasted a lot of money here. The answer was definately no. Even when i saw the price drop to £300 only a few months later i was very happy with my early purchase. The product has so many advantages which have never been seen before. My favourtie feature is the wireless internet, it works extremely well and i think it is a brilliant feature. A... Read more

  2. Currently Best PS3 Available

    Reviewer: zmonkay, pricegrabber.co.uk
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is the best deal you can currently get on a PS3. It is the 80GB version, which unlike the 40GB version, is backwards compatible with most PS2 games (some games run better than others). You also get MGS4, a $60.00 value, along with the Dual Shock 3, which is wireless, motion sensing, and rumbles. If you are looking to get a PS3, this is the one to get. Read more

  3. Reviewer: shabam, afterdawn.com
    31 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 6
    6.0
     

    The only prob i hav had with the ps3 is playing GTA4 but now ive downloaded the updates it's sorted yay!! for all you xbox lovers sort it out, playstation for life!! Read more

  4. Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)

    Reviewer: Nick Hide, CNET
    22 October 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    "Pricey but worth every penny" Read more

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  4. Xbox 360 outsells PlayStation 3 in Japan

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  5. PS3 Pre-order talk

    Just got an email off play.com Dear Customer, We are thrilled to confirm that Play.com will supply your pre-ordered Sony PlayStation 3 Console with 60GB HDD & 3 Games at launch If you no longer wish to keep your pre-order with Play.com please login to your account and remove the item from your Outstanding Orders To avoid any delays, please check that your payment details on your account ar...

    forum.thereviewer.co.uk: 01 February 2007 Read more

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