Playstation 3 80GB

Playstation 3 80GB

Features:

• Includes PlayStation 3 80 GB system, Dualshock 3 wireless controller, and free PlayStaion Network membership
• Internet ready Wi-Fi
• 80 GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos
• Built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality
• Play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs

Customer Reviews

A very high quality piece of equipment (2008-11-02)
I own both a 360 and a PS3. I have no preference towards MS or Sony in general (i.e. I'm not a "fanboy" of either). I've seen enough evidence of games for both systems so far that the 360 does have a noticeable edge on graphics for games that are released for both systems. But PS3-only titles like Uncharted, GT5, and MGS are stunning. I'm sure in time dual-system titles will look equally good on the PS3. I mainly bought the PS3 for its Blu-Ray capabilities and for the PS3-only titles. Cannot wait for God of War!!!

This unit is very quiet and despite temporary graphic shortcomings (game developer's faults though) this is very cool. No slide-out tray for discs, eject and power buttons are sleek and sense pressure instead of clicking up and down. Blu-Rays look good to me, but I haven't owned any other BR player so I can't compare.

I'm not sure what else to say about it that hasn't already been said. It's a very high quality piece of equipment and has/will have some great exclusive titles.

Do yourself a favor. Don't agonize over which system to get (360 or PS3). Get them both!

Best Console On the Market (2008-11-01)
If some one were to ask me what my favorite video console was I would reply ,the PS3. You get an internet browser, a Blu-ray player, game console, and DVD upscaler all in one machine. Buy and you wont regret.

PS3/360 Objective Comparison (2008-10-30)
Reliability:
I own a video game store. One of the services that we provide is various repairs on most game consoles. In the last year, I have performed around 60 individual XBOX 360 repairs compared to 0 (zero) PS3 repairs. PS3 Wins Hands Down

Compatability:
The 60GB version of the PS3 is FULLY backwards compatible with PS2 and most PS 1 games. The new 80GB version has some limited backwards compatability. The 40GB version has no backwards compatability. All versions of the 360 (Arcade, Pro and Elite) have the same limited backwards compatability. At least PS3 has a version that is fully backwards compatable. PS3 WINS

Value:
The new 80GB version of the PS3 retails for $399.00. This includes an 80GB hard drive (obviously), built in Bluetooth, and built in WIFI. Oh and lets not forget that the DVD player in the PS3 will play all of your regular AND Blu-Ray DVDs. The lowest cost 360 is the Arcade version that retails for around $199. This version does not come with a hard drive which will cost you around $100 for 60GB, nor does it have built in WIFI. The WIFI adapter retails for around $100 also. So for $399 you essentially get 20GB less storage...oh and NO BLU RAY!!! PS3 WINS

Game Selection:
Let's say that most games nowadays are released on both PS3 and 360, but there are some titles that are exclusive to each. Some of the hotest exclusive titles are:

PS3 - Metal Gear Solid, SOCOM, Little Big Planet, Resistance 2
360 - Fable II, Gears of War 2 and of course Halo 3

Overall, since the 360 has been around for a few more years, there are more titles available, but some of the most popular like BioShock have been ported over now to the PS3...most of the others will follow suit (except Halo which will probably always be a 360 only title). 360 WINS (but not for very much longer)

So of the 3 main decision points as to which console to purchase. PS3 scored 3 out of 4 to the 360's score of 1 out of 4.

Let me also say that I make more money selling the 360 because of all of the periphery that you have to buy along with it (more margin in accessories) so I hope people continue to go in that direction. However, when viewed objectively, the PS3 is clearly the way to go.

Such a great purchase (2008-10-30)
I was a bit reluctant to purchase the new PS3 after hearing of some issues people were having with it, but I am extremely glad that I decided to get it. The interface is extremely easy to use and is very versatile. The wi-fi is fantastic and holds the connection perfectly. The graphics on the game play is spectacular in comparison to the PS2 and in my opinion compares and sometimes even beats alot of PC games that I have played.

I read alot of the reviews from people who have one and their positive opinions are part of what made me go ahead with the purchase.

If you are a platform gamer (playstation, xbox, etc.) you most certainly need to get this system. You will not regret it in any way.

Quality System, exclusives coming (2008-10-29)
The PS3 is a system still creating its identity, it's a really good system with great capabilities, and this year great exclusives are coming out in Resistance 2, LittleBigPlanet, and MGS4 is already out. Next year also has plenty of goodies, as well as the multiplatform games you could want.