The PlayStation 3 has spectacular graphics and can play Blu-Ray high-definition DVDs. It comes in two versions. The $599 model has a 60GB hard disk; built-in 802.11b/g wireless networking; and Memory Stick, SD, and CompactFlash slots. The $499 unit omits Wi-Fi capability and the media card slots, and has a 20GB drive.
Want to know more? You can also read our head-to-head review of the Wii and the PlayStation 3 and a detailed review of all of the PlayStation 3's features.
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