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List Price: $499.99
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Rating:  714 reviews
Sales Rank: 1106
Platform: Playstation 3
Color: black
Media: Video Game
Edition: 60 GB
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: 711719800002
EAN: 0711719810001
ASIN: B0009VXAM0
Release Date: November 17, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Comes with one Sony controller, AV cable, AC cable, USB cable. Case is used/some scratches. Also, cover for media card reader is missing, pictures available. Plays great! I do not ship systems to PO boxes or APO/FPO's. Shipped via FexEx ground, signature required. Check my store for other great games, DVD's, & CD's. Thanks!
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 Unbiased review from owner of both systems + games November 19, 2006
Thor
68 out of 76 found this review helpful
First off let me explain my setup.
I have a Samsung DLP 50'' that supports full 1080P.
xBox connected via HQ component cables with optical and PS3 via HDMI
I have had an xBox 360 for about 3 months (my first venture away from Sony) and a PS3 for 2 days.
I consider myself well versed on technology but by no means a savant like some of the posters at AVSforums.
The only thing I won't be able to compare right now (but will add it as soon as I get my hands on one) is the 360 HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray for video playback.
See Summary at end if you don't want a detailed review
****Overview*****
Both systems are solid next gen systems but both do come with their faults.
Overall I think the PS3 has greater potential given the undeniable advantage of built in Blu-Ray for games vs. the standard disc format the 360 is designed for. However that potential clearly hasn't been tapped yet. The fit and finish of the 360 is ahead of PS3 at this point.
Menus for 360 are much cleaner than the PSP-like PS3 menu screen.
From an actual physical appearance they are equally an eyesore.
Funny both systems want to be considered home entertainment hubs yet both deserve to be locked up in a closet. Microsoft why on Earth did you make a white box? How many people have white in their Home Theatre components? I suppose I could buy a face plate but don't feel I should have to pay extra to make something not look like a cheap piece of plastic. As for the PS3 I have to admit that I have this lying flat but this is by far the ugliest piece of my home entertainment setup. First off the base with the fan is both shorter an not as deep as the player itself giving it a very ugly boxy look which is only accentuated by the cheap silver material (everyone uses brushed chrome today).
But luckily looks are everything...
******Gameplay******
I'll start off with a review of games I have played on both systems since well that is why you buy a gaming console.
Games I have played for both would be Madden 07 and NHL 2k7
Games I have played just for PS3 Resistance.
Games I have played just for xBox Tiger Woods 07, GOW, Splinter Cell DA,
Dead Rising, Prey, WSOP, and I'm sure I'm missing a few.
I primarily play sports games and like as real to life gameplay as possible. I don't need the over the top hitting or ridiculous goal scoring. I prefer sports games that give you a true sim experience.
Madden 07 - Edge graphics and gameplay PS3 / PS3 has slightly better graphics (just more realistic) and much better gameplay. Granted this is something 360 can catchup to next yr but for now a simple thing like gang tackling which has been sorely missing in football games gives PS3 a big advantage in my book. The player physics are much smoother as well, no more catching a ball and going backwards 5yds which is a huge problem in 360. All the menus or lack thereof and sound is identical to 360 which is a bit dissapointing.
NHL2K7 - Graphics edge 360 gameplay big edge PS3 - The graphics on 360 vs. PS3 are more detailed and crisp (for instance you can really see the jersey threading on the 360 moreso than the PS3 although you won't complain about the graphics on either.
But gameplay is another story. The PS3 version has much more realistic gameplay. You can actually turn the hitting down to a realistic level and I actually lose to the CPU on a regualar basis which is great. They also tightened up the fighting physics so that you aren't facing the wrong way half the fight. And yes the Sabres have their new uniforms (something every other console missed)
As for Resistance of Man I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of the 1st person shooters but I thought it was OK, graphics were not as good as say Splinter Cell DA or GOW and the game didn't have that WoW factor I was expecting which GOW certainly delivers.
From what I have seen thus far I would give the graphical edge to 360 and gameplay to PS3.
***Ancillary benefits***********
Where 360 has a huge edge is what it does outside of playing games.
xBox live is great (you get what you pay for) and very easy to use.
The PS3 menus are very bland but also easy to use it only took about 10 min to get up and running but the online experience just isn't there yet. I love being able to download game demos with the 360 ( Superman looks great)
One key feature of the 360 that gets little to no pub is the Windows Media Center extender technology. Just the ability to stream video from my Windows XP Media Center PC to my TV via the 360 is worth the price of admission alone. Why no one is talking about this is beyond me.
I can store dozens of movies, on my PC and access them very easily directly from my 360.
As for the Blu-Ray player itself I did watch Talledega nights (or at least as much as I could handle) And am very dissapointed with what is suppose to be 1080P. This looked only slightly better than what my DVD upscaler can produce and not nearly as sharp as regular cable HDTV programming which is only broadcast in 1080i.
Granted this is a small sample size and hopefully will improve but lets just say this won't help quell the negative pub. Blu-Ray has been receiving.
*****Summary**************
As an owner of both let me preface by saying I am satisfied with both systems. What the PS3 lacks in look and feel it makes up for in brute technology ie. built in Blu-Ray.
Both systems are clearly next Gen. I feel the PS3 is probably set up better to be the system that can carry you for the next 5-7 yrs (lets face it the PS2 had a good run) Simply because of the built in Blu-Ray.
Whereas the 360's fit and finish combined with the Media Center Extender technology give it an advantage today not to mention far superior online experience. Still without the HD-DVD drive for games I don't think this has nearly as long a shelf life not to mention the lack of HDMI will eventually catch up to them.
If you don't care about Blu-Ray and are looking for the best system as of right now, go ahead with the 360 you won't be dissapointed.
If you are looking at this as a long term solution )ie. you don't want to buy another system in 2-3 yrs. The PS3 is probably your better bet.
Now could someone kindly design a next-Gen system that physically looks next GEN!!!!!
Hope you found this review helpful, I tried to be truly unbiased in my review.
 STOP THE HATE!!! November 19, 2006
Spirited Away
61 out of 106 found this review helpful
Hey people stop taking sides. everyone knows that all three new consoles PS3, XBox360 and the Wii are great consoles. So why do we get people here bashing any of those consoles because they just hate it or don't own it. Come on the PS3 beats all in 1080P we have to give it that, the 360 beats the rest with games like Halo, and the Wii captures hearts with Zelda and fun with mario multiplayer games. We have to sit and addmit that all of these companies have done good for us, and for us they compete to make us all happy, so kudos to them and people enjoy :)
Sony Playstation 3: Creating The Next Generation of Video Game System Today!! November 17, 2006
Roy Chan (Long Beach, CA USA)
53 out of 113 found this review helpful
UPDATED: Fixed the errors...sorry guys!!
I was one of the few lucky person to purchase a Sony Playstation 3 at Best Buy today. I camped outside of Best Buy...and made some really cool friends while being able to get my hands on the Sony Playstation 3.
After playing and using the system for an hour, what I notice is that Sony designed the PlayStation 3 to be more than just a video game console. I must admit that it supports all kinds of digital entertainment and is basically a home-entertainment computer. This computer sports a specially designed CPU called the Cell processor. For those who didnt' know, Sony, Toshiba and IBM worked together to develop the Cell processor. It's their answer to the growing trend toward multi-core processing, in which manufacturers place as many processors as possible onto one chip. I think it's amazing how the setup of the Cell processor is basically like having a team of processors all working together on one chip to handle the large computational workload needed to run next-generation video games.
Because graphics are so important to computers (and especially computers designed to play video games), I also notice that there are microprocessors dedicated only to creating and displaying computer graphics. This processor is called the Graphic Processing Unit (GPU). One of the most anticipated aspects of the PlayStation 3 is the new GPU that was created for it -- the RSX "Reality Synthesizer." This helps the Playstation 3 power to create the realistic environments of the upcoming PS3 game, such as, "The Getaway 3."
With one HDMI output, it is soo cool how the PlayStation 3 supports all 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. In addition to that, it contains a front-loading, Blu-ray optical disc drive, and PlayStation 3 games will be distributed on Blu-ray discs. Even though it has a Blu-ray disc drive, I find it interesting that gamers can still play older PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 3. The disc drive can support: CR-ROM , CDR+W , DVD , DVD-ROM , DVD-R , DVD+R , and SACD
One thing that I find dissapointing was that it was Made in China. The PS2 was made in japan, but this system was made in china....enough said?? I also find dissapointing was how the design of the PlayStation 3 controller has remained basically the same since the release of the original console in 1994. In 2005, Sony had decided to part ways with that classic design for the PS3 and introduced the new Dual Shock 3. However, possibly in response to overwhelmingly negative feedback, Sony ditched that design and returned to something more familiar, but with a twist -- it's motion sensitive! The new controller (sans external sensor, no less) is called the "SIXAXIS" because it has "six degrees of freedom". But I still like the controller a lot...and it's nothing that we should complain about. What I think is cool is how the controller can be switched between wireless (up to seven can be supported via Bluetooth) and wired, and you can easily charge it by plugging in a USB cable. It might not sound as cool, but it's cool to me.
In addition to this system, I kind of find it interesting how many games are actually already out for the Playstation 3. I remember purchasing an XBOX 360 during my first day, and there were only like 5 different games to purchase. But for the Playstation 3, there are well over 20+ games to choose from today. That's something we all should thank Sony about. So far, I only purchased The Getaway 3...and I must say that the graphics are by far 10 times as better than the PS2.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE FOR CHRISTMAS!!!
 Not worth the wait or money November 19, 2006
Adam Petrone (New York)
41 out of 108 found this review helpful
Well after waiting 13 hours in line I finally got the system. First let me say the graphics are no better the the x-box 360, second this box gets hot, I mean fry an egg on it hot. I don't know if there's something wrong with it or this is normal but you can't touch the unit after playing for an hour or so. I'm very disapointed. It doesn't play my playstation 2 games, the graphics still look cartoonish and it does freeze up from time to time. The only plus is the blue ray drive which can play hi-def movies. My take on this is save your money and either go with the XBOX -360 or wait for the prices to come down. It's not worth the money at all.
Blu Ray is not just for movies November 18, 2006
Jerry B. Golez (San Diego)
39 out of 64 found this review helpful
Uhh.. whoever said blu ray is for movies is pretty retarded... Reason Why Sony went with Blu-Ray is it hold upto 50 Gigs of memory, which means game developers are not limited to 8.5 Gig that the current DVD players are on, even the X360. It gives game developers more memory to work with. They are no longer confined to just 8.5 Gigs. I know the first gen games suck, they always do... So did the x360 titles... But it takes about a year before game developers tap into the systems potential. Sony may have not promised what most of you wanted... But bottom line is you get whole lot for how much you pay for. If you want an HD DVD for your X360 you'll have to fork out $200 bones... Making it just as equal to how much you'd pay for a 360. PS3 already includes WIFI, Blu Ray, HDMI out puts, Blue Ray not to mention Blue tooth technology as well. Did X360 include the wireless connecter No... You had to Fork out $100.00 bucks for that too. Which brings x 360 total cost to $700. So don't tell me that PS3 is not worth the price... Even if you buy an extra contoller and a Head set its still much lower... Take that Xbox....
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