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Sony PlayStation 3 Console (PS3) with 80GB Hard Drive and Motorstorm

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Sony PlayStation 3 Console (PS3) with 80GB Hard Drive and Motorstorm

The Playstation 3 computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience. Featuring the powerful Cell Broadband Engine, Playstation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built-in Blu-Ray Disc drive, Playstation 3 system invites you to high-definition graphics and digital entertainment. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online service, Playstation 3 invites you to Play Beyond.

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Sony PlayStation 3 Console (PS3) with 80GB Hard Drive and Motorstorm

General
Release Date	2007-8-6
URL	http://www.us.playstation.com/

Most recent User Reviews for

Sony PlayStation 3 Console (PS3) with 80GB Hard Drive and Motorstorm

Reviewed by: ninjaxz750

02-28-08

Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Design, menu settings, bluetooth, wireless internet connectivity, extra USB Ports, Blu Ray

Weaknesses:Load times, short USB cable, No HDMI

Overall Evaluation: With the exception of load times for some games, and a strangely short USB Cable, the PS3 is the console to go. Better than the 40GB model for all the extra features and the fact that it is backwards compatible. It has no where near the failure rate of the Xbox. The Price is almost right on in comparison to the Xbox 360 Elite which costs $450.00 and doesn't come with, wireless ethernet, a game or Blu Ray player. The Xbox only has 3 USB ports, but one of them is in back. It seems like alot of money (and it is), but people should look at the overall picture. Even better, the games library is finally picking up and the game producers are making the PS3 the lead console in development.
Reviewed by: Amiroo

08-25-08

Duration of ownership: 40 Days

Strengths: Blu-Ray Video

Weaknesses:loud fan noise when hot

Overall Evaluation: I was looking for a Blu-Ray movie player and this seems to be the smarter buy than the dedicated Blu-Ray players. You get a whole multi-media systems as well as the movie player.It involves a few extra clicks and you need to buy the Remote control or have to put up with the gaming remote control that comes with it, but it's worth it for what extra's you get.
Reviewed by: sharideadfish

11-02-07

Duration of ownership: 3 Days

Strengths: The PS3 system was easy to set up and easy to play. Having a wireless game controller is amazingly great. The kids and pets aren't tripping over the game as with other systems.

Weaknesses:The Motorsport game is hard to enjoy thouroughly on my 26 inch screen non HD TV. It is difficult to read the race info and hints at the start of each track, because of color contrast on the screen.

Overall Evaluation: Overall, this is a great system with all the possibilities of online gaming without using my PC. My husband loves the off roading of Motorsport. Wireless game controls are the way to go.
Reviewed by: edleonstgo

11-01-07

Duration of ownership: 7 Days

Strengths: 80GB Hard Disk, PS2 games compatible, Motorstorm game included, Bluray tecnology, stylist and great design, wireless control, & good price compare with 60 & 40GB -double capacity with PS3 game include

Weaknesses:Not included HDMI cable & extra wireless controller, price high compare with other systems.

Overall Evaluation: With the 80GB PS3 can play PS2 games - new 40GB PS3 version doesn't play PS2 games. At the same time with Bluray technology movies has a great resolution in my lcd tv. All in one - play games, movies, and view digital photos using SD card. I'm satisfied 95% with this system, 5% unsatisfied because of the price.
Reviewed by: cobber

10-31-07

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Lots of features, Bluray, wireless controller, backward compatible, internet access

Weaknesses:Cost, expensive games, no Hdmi cable

Overall Evaluation: I bought this mainly as a Blu ray player. Compared to other players, it's a good value. It is quite a bit more compared to other next gen consoles though. The games look awesome with a HD tv. I wish I could figure out a way to use this with a universal remote instead of using the controller. I like the interface and it's easy to use. The online access seems cumbersome though. It will upconvert standard def dvd's too. I'm a little worried about the price drops lately and different models be discontinued, but I jumped anyway.