|
PlayStation 3 (60GB) | 
| From: Sony
Buy Used: $524.95
New (11) Used (38) from $524.95
Rating:  711 reviews
Sales Rank: 969
Platform: Playstation 3
Color: black
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Graphics RAM: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 12.8 x 10.8 x 3.9
MPN: 98000
Model: 3
UPC: 410000233948
EAN: 0840356939759
ASIN: B0009VXAM0
Release Date: November 17, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Good Condition, Works Great. With: Controller, AV & Power cords- Fast, Reliable & Warranty
| |
| Features:
| • | Games use Blu-ray discs as media format | | • | Features a powerful Cell processor and a dynamic RSX graphics chip | | • | Completely backward compatible, all the way to the original Sony PlayStation | | • | Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to gaming services and the Internet |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Featuring the world's most powerful processor, PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you've never dreamed possible - a place where you can play beyond.
Amazon.com
As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the Sony PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a game console--a powerful one at that. Under the Hood
The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That's approximately 320 times more calculations per second than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. 
PlayStation 3: Tower of power |
A sleek new look | 
With the wireless, motion-sensitive controller |
Blu-Ray is the New Way
Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity--combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card--promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use.Sensational Controller
New gamers intuitively move the controller while playing, even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control into the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision six-axis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as three dimensions of movement, to control games. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example, you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel. While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors, it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support up to seven wireless controllers at a time. It's a hot-swappable system, so if your controller is running low on power, just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically. Plays All PlayStation Games
The PlayStation 3 will be backward compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, which means you'll be able to play all your favorite games without keeping all the old systems. The console will have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot. It comes with a pre-installed hard disc drive, which allows you to save games as well as download content from the Internet. 
Gran Turismo HD | 
Resistance: Fall of Man |
A Slew of New Games
A whole host of game publishers are already backing the PS3 and several have even confirmed games for the console. At the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), more than 30 titles were displayed for the system, including Gran Turismo HD, Resistance: Fall of Man, and Final Fantasy XIII. Previously announced titles include Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4 and Tekken 6. Online
Sony has stated that the PS3 will have similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," SCEI's chief technical officer Masa Chatani said the PS3 would be constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network "fundamentally based on community, communication commerce, and content." Technically, the infrastructure is there to make that connection. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 706 more reviews...
 Unbiased Review from an Owner of All Three November 18, 2006
Lisa Shea
2257 out of 2886 found this review helpful
We got our hands on an XBox 360, a PS3, and a Wii on launch day. Each is good at specific tasks. Here is a fully unbiased review of how the PS3 performs as a next generation console unit.
To start with, the PS3, like the XBox 360, supports full high definition. The Wii only supports a lower resolution. Since the Wii has a much lower price tag, that is a fair trade-off for people with a tighter budget. Gamers for whom a very high level of graphic detail is important will have to pony up for that ability.
Along the same lines, the XBox 360 supports the HD format of high definition DVDs for movies, while the PS3 supports the Blu-ray format. If you haven't been following the whole format war for high definition DVDs, I have several articles on the topic on my gaming site. In short it's like the VHS/Beta wars when the VCR first came out. Is one better than the other? Will one format win out as the sole survivor? There's no way to tell. People will argue vehemently that one is better than the other. From a gaming point of view, the PS3 has the Blu-ray BUILT IN meaning every game can have 50 GIGS worth of game information. Think MASSIVELY huge maps, types of characters, etc. The XBox 360 only uses "regular" DVDs as its base game holder, which is about 7 GIG. That is much smaller. You can buy an add-on HD DVD unit for about $100 (shop around - they're there at that price) but the storage is still smaller than Blu-ray - about 30 gig.
People will argue about graphics until they're blue :) A lot of this comes down to how a specific game company *uses* the ability of the system. Looking at graphics on a tetris-like game will be much different than viewing the graphics of Oblivion or Gears of War. I found 360 graphics amazing on Oblivion. I equally found the PS3 graphics quite impressive on Genji's cut scenes (no enemy crabs in sight). Since both are high definition, I think that both have the same potential in real life terms. Both really shine in terms of fluid motion, precise detail and realism. I've seen it on both systems, on certain games. I've also seen junky graphics on both systems. Both are much better than the Wii.
How about sound? All of these can plug into your stereo system. My boyfriend and I are both musicians. We have decibel meters and other sound-sensing tools. All three systems can create amazingly complex sounds, music, and in general a "gaming environment". Again I think it comes down to specific game makers, how they choose to use or not use that ability. It also comes down to how much you the gamer spent on your stereo system :)
Speaking of sound, I do have to comment that our 360 is quite loud when it runs, despite our many attempts to help it be quieter. The PS3 right out of the box is MUCH quieter. Score 1 point for the PS3.
On the general operating system for the units, all three consoles are going for more of a "general use entertainment system" presentation. The XBox has customizeable tabs that let you download new games, manage your environment and so on. The Wii also has channels that let you organize your gaming world. The PS3 has an interface almost exactly like that of the PSP, complete with cool drifting smoke waves in the background. You choose which area you want to work on - game, music, internet connection etc., and drop down to alter whatever feature you're interested in.
So on to the on-line aspect, which most gamers are now fully interested in. Where the XBox 360 makes you buy an external connector for wireless, the PS3 has that built-in on the 60 gig model. The 20 gig model still requires an external connector (these run about $100). All will let you plug in a cable if you're still running a wired household.
[UPDATED JUNE 2007] Back during launch, people thought 20 gig was great and that 60 gig was overkill for a gaming system. After all, the XBox 360 had 20 gig as their top end. Now, only a few months later, Sony has discontinued their 20 gig as "too small". XBox has the Elite model with 120 gig. The difference is as that gamers are converting their focus from audio storage to video storage, and high def video at that. People are downloading and enjoying movies and TV shows on their consoles. It's something to consider, if you will be doing that with your console.
How does the online world work on the PS3? The XBox definitely has the advantage here. Until this generation, *only* the XBox had a thriving community in their live world. The XBox 360 connected right into that XBox Live world, and they boast a *huge* community of gamers who actively gain points, play online and form virtual worlds. The PS3 and Wii both have to play catch-up at this point. Even if they have better interfaces, it's a matter of converting over all those players who have clans, familiarity and high point collections on the XBox world. Imagine if a new MMORPG came out right now that had fantastic graphics. Sure it might be wonderful - but will you really get all 800 trillion WOW players to drop their world and characters and friends to convert, especially if it costs more? It'll be a hard, slow sell.
My summary? I definitely think all three have great games and that all three are worth owning. Of course I'm in a position that I *can* afford all three, which many people are not in. For example, I *love* the Zelda series, and I *love* the Final Fantasy series. I would be hard put to tell a person "you need to get Zelda instead of Final Fantasy". I would want the person to have both, because both are great for different reasons. If you really truly can only save up for one of the three consoles, it isn't going to come down to which console is "best" for all players in some sort of a global way. It is going to come down to which console is best for YOU based on your specific gaming style.
If you're on a really tight budget and just want something better than the previous generation, go for a Wii. It's cheap, the graphics are better, and the remotes are great fun. It has Zelda :) If you have a larger budget and really want the high definition, you're now choosing between the 360 and the PS3. You really do have to look at the specifics of each, and think seriously about your gaming style, to see which matches you best. If I were to make a flip summarization, if you really love online gameplay, I'd go with the XBox 360. Its years of head-start really give it a robust environment here. If you are looking for more of a home-based one-machine media center for your MPs3, photos and huge world gameplay, I'd go with the PS3. It definitely has the advantage on large scale games.
Feel free to email me if you have more specific questions, or for screenshots, graphic descriptions, or interface information on any of the three systems.
 A huge leap in graphics. A small leap in gaming. November 17, 2006
Cliff Bauer (NY)
549 out of 705 found this review helpful
Having had the pleasure of using the PlayStation 3 for several days, I have come to appreciate what it is and what it isn't.
What it is not is a substantial leap in entertainment quality. PS3 games, for the most part, feel like PS2 games or even Xbox 360 games. In terms of the gaming experience, the new tilt sensor is the main innovation, and while it is interesting, I can't help but feel that it's mostly a gimmick. That's not to say that it's useless, but it's hardly a reason to rush out and buy a PS3.
That aside, the sheer processing power is remarkable; the 7-core Cell process is several times as powerful as most modern PC desktops, and the custom NVidia graphics chipset is roughly as capable as the best graphics cards you can buy today. While the PS3's price is expensive compared to other gaming consoles, considering what's stuffed into the sleek and attractive enclosure, it's actually something of a bargain.
Fortunately, the massive upgrade in computational horsepower is immediately obvious when viewed on a high-definition display. To get the most out of your PS3, you'll want a 1080P display. If you have one, you really will be blown away by the resolution and detail present in all of the new games. In fact, at 1080P, these computer-generated graphics contain much more detail than any over-the-air HD broadcast, and they're also considerably sharper than HD-DVD or Blu-ray movies, which even at 1080P suffer from various shortcomings (compression, transfer issues, focus errors, etc.)
If you have a standard definition television, you'll still see an improvement, because the PS3 doesn't just up the resolution, it ups the polygon detail and lighting complexity. In fact, on the standard definition display I hooked my PS3 up to just for fun, in some ways it looked closer to reality than it did on the HD display, simply because everything was smaller, and therefore less smooth/plasticy. It's hard to explain, but there are definitely times when you can almost forget that the PS3 output is fake -- and that's not something I've experienced on my PS2 or Xbox 360 (though it comes close). However, if you only have an SD display, you definitely want to get an HD display. At 720P, the PS3 looks great, but 1080P is where you can stop seeing pixelation from reasonable viewing distances. I'll refrain from mentioning the specific games in this review, but the five that I've tried have ranged from visually impressive to visually stunning.
Some other quick points:
1. The console is considerably quieter than I expected. It's hardly silent, but I was afraid it would be much louder given its internals. I'd say it's slightly quiter than my Xbox 360.
2. Audio quality is shockingly good. Hooked up to a 5.1 system with good speakers... WOW!
3. The fit and finish of the console is excellent.
4. The built-in BluRay player is fantastic, though the interface could be quicker. This is a "cheap" way to get a BluRay player, at least for now.
5. Love the HDMI port! Super easy to connect audio and video to the rest of my AV system.
6. I miss the vibrating controller of the Xbox; without it I feel somehow disconnected to the game.
7. Don't sit too close to your TV while playing... I tried it and felt sick!
Overall, this is a serious jump in visual and audio quality over the PS2, a noticeable jump over the Xbox 360, and a great buy if you're into high-quality gaming. Just don't expect the games themselves to be substantially more fun or shockingly different than what you're used to.
Don't believe the haters November 21, 2006
Thomas A. Puzio
307 out of 395 found this review helpful
Tired of reading "review" after "review" from either Xbox fanboys that are just jealous or guys that don't even own a PS3? Me too.
I actually OWN a PS3 and put it through it's paces for the past hour or so and decided to come on and write a review.
First off my system:
TV - Sony KDLXBR3 46" LCD 1080p
AVR - Harman Kardon AVR635
5.1 speakers - Definitive Techonology ProCinema 100 system with sub
PS3 - connected to TV via HDMI, connected to AVR via optical
So understand I am putting out the best this thing can offer. Also understand people that review this are basing their opinions off of their system setup. Perhaps they are looking at a 13" crt, you never know, and without the equivilent of the system I have you aren't doing justice to the PS3 when you review it.
My initial thoughts:
1. This is a great device with a quality game line up at launch. No there are no earth shattering games, but please tell me the last time a system launched with one? Nintendo 64? The games out now are fun to play, look better than anything on PS2 or xbox and are AT LEAST as good looking as the Xbox360 versions or those similar. So at the very least you are on an equal playing field in terms of games and variety of games at launch.
2. PS3 as an entertainment hub is a neat idea. I tested out the DVD playback and it's just as good as my sony upscaling (1080i) dvd player. I tested out Talladega Nights Blu-Ray movie that came with it, and my initial impression is that it looks slightly better than a good (video quality) dvd (Lord of the Rings, Terminator 2, etc.). I believe that as the technology becomes better used, movie studios will do better in the arena of mastering movies for blu-ray production and we'll see a clear gap between blu-ray and dvd performance. For now it is better but may dissappoint those that think the tv should explode with how good the picture should be.
3. Navigating and setup - It took a minute or so to update the firmware, no biggie. I use a wireless connection and it found it no problem. The speed is great, i'd recommend an 802.11n router. Account setup was a tad tiresome with the controller as the input device. I suppose i could have used a keyboard but i didn't want to take apart my computer for that. For non-tech people you may need to read the online help manual for better instructions on how to set it up. You can create multiple accounts so parents can restrict access to kids much like windows has administrator and general user accounts. After changing audio settings to optical output I was good to go. No other settings were necessary for me.
4. Game play - this depends upon a lot of variables. First is the game you have and the type of game you like. I play most games on my PC which I built myself and was top-of-the-line a year ago when i built it. So i have played Quake 4, Doom 3, etc. at the best visual settings and know what "pretty" graphics look like. I am not blown away by the quality of the game graphics because of this. HOWEVER, being able to play those same quality graphics on my 46" LCD TV makes a huge impression. My computer monitor is a 24" widescreen lcd so I am used to a big screen, but playing on such a huge screen is simply awesome. If you have an HDTV and don't play computer games and only have a PS2 I think you'll be blown away.
5. Buy or don't buy? I think if you have a setup like mine, buy it now. If you don't, wait until you do before you buy this because you won't see much improvement over your PS2 games.
6. Blu-Ray player - This was my main reason for buying this system. As I said, i do most gaming on my PC, so that wasn't a big draw for me. I want to watch movies in full 1080p as my tv can display. I like watching movies so having the best picture quality possible is key for me. And as far as technology goes, there is no better picture quality than what blu-ray and HD-DVD are pumping out. The alternative to a PS3 would then had to have been a stand-alone player which would have cost MORE than the PS3. So it makes perfect sense to buy one for me. Remember though, that the blu-ray player is included moreso for gaming than movie watching. In the future, games will require the available space blu-ray disks offer and you won't get that with Xbox 360 which still uses regular DVD's. I imagine games will take much longer to develop because they will include more, better, bigger, badder content. That's all good and something not possible with a DVD disk as your storage media. Xbox 360 is another quality item, but for my money you just get more with the PS3 (considering the added cost of an extra HD to match 60GB and a HD-DVD player addon for xbox360).
Thank you for reading my review.
 I have had vicious problems December 18, 2006
Udolpho.com (EARTH)
175 out of 334 found this review helpful
I will only go into details in the comments, but this PS3 has caused me and particularly my daughter vicious problems due to the extreme heat this baby produces. I waited in line for three months and for what? A NIGHTMARE JOURNEY INTO CONSOLE HELL.
I am still attempting to get a new unit or some money after my old one experienced what Amazon will only allow me to call "overheating problems". It is a sad day for America when one of our fine companies produces such a product for the untutored masses like myself.
I did enjoy playing a game while the unit was still operable and because it has 60 jigs of space I could have used it to store all my personal data, that is if it still worked. But it broke the first day and I could not even save my game!
REVIEW CONTINUED IN COMMENTS
It's the games that will save PS3, not the hardware. November 18, 2006
J. DEATS (Houston, TX USA)
92 out of 167 found this review helpful
Fortunately for Sony, history tells us that a game consoles success is based largely on the games available for it. The PS3 has an excellent lineup of launch titles this year and plenty of good games to come next year, so on that alone you may want to buy one and there's nothing wrong with that.
My problems with PS3 and my reason for a two star rating has to do with the technology itself. Sony isn't withholding information, but there are details they aren't telling you. That truth can be found in what we've seen in these first run PS3 games and facts about consumer electronics in general. Perhaps the processing power has just met its threshold, or maybe game developers are just capped out, but looking at some of the racing and sports titles (both good examples of graphic/performance), last years XBox 360 and the PS3 seem neck and neck. This could be because game developers are using the same 3D models for both systems, the same "render engine" to produce the effects, etc. In short, it's the same story we've always had with the two leading consoles since the Genesis and SNES. The graphics are in the same ballpark, it comes down to the games.
So when comparing the PS3 with the XBox 360 (comparing both 20-GB hard drive models), the question becomes "are the PS3 games worth an extra $100"?
The XBox 360 is ahead of the game with their library of titles and on-line play options and Microsoft is doing some really innovative things like making the XBox 360 the first "open" console so that hobbyist game programmers can download all the development tools they need and run homebrew games on the system. If you're more the geek type, the XBox 360 is hands down your system.
If you compare the PS3 with the Nintendo Wii, right away you're looking at a very noticeable different in graphics quality between these systems. Nintendo opted for innovation (unique "3D" controller) over performance, if you think about it like cars. The PS3 is like a $140,000 Ferrari, the XBox 360 is like a $90,000 Dodge Viper and the Wii is like a $60,000 Hummer H3. Like a Hummer, the Wii doesn't fit the same niche as the PS3 and XBox, it's not a "high end" system it's a "fun for the family" kind of system and that's what makes it the dark horse to win back a large market share for Nintendo and that market share will probably be deducted from Playstation or XBox.
Regarding Blue-ray. It' mostly hype and here's why: The High Definition media format war is still new. Blueray and the other competing standard, HD-DVD just surfaced, the motion picture companies are split about down the middle. Sony owns the Blueray format so naturally they are pushing it. I'm completely against them forcing Blueray on PS3 customers. This sort of cross marketing has failed time and time again when applied to video game consoles (for history lesson see Phillips CDi and also the Panasonic 3D0, both horrible failures world wide.) Sony should know something about media format failure from their Betamax video tape technology) When we moved from video tape to DVD, there were a number of compelling reasons to do so: compact size of media, no rewiding, interactive menus, bounus features, 5.1 theater sound, greatly improved video quality. Notice video quality is only one attribute. The jump from DVD to HD-DVD and Blueray only benefits the consumer in one of these areas, video quality and... that benefit can only be enjoyed by High Definition television owners and.. (it gets better), that benefit is also difficult to even detect on many High Definition sets. You can see the difference on 1080p capable sets, but not much else and the question is is that incentive enough to start replacing your entire movie catalog? Based on economic principle, the answer is NO.
|
|
|
We'll be adding even more exciting features to assist you in the coming year.
Thank you for shopping at the Depot.com online shopping depot.
©2008 Depot.com | |
