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| From: Sony
List Price: $399.99
Buy Used: $289.99
You Save: $110.00 (28%)
New (12) Used (41) from $289.99
Rating:  353 reviews
Sales Rank: 796
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Video Game
Edition: 40 GB
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Graphics RAM: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.5
Dimensions (in): 17 x 13.6 x 6.9
MPN: 98006
Model: 98007
UPC: 711719800705
EAN: 4891582399981
ASIN: B000XGJH1O
Release Date: February 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Careful! The 40GB version NOT backward compatible December 25, 2007
Bruce E. Wampler (Glenwood Springs, CO USA)
59 out of 89 found this review helpful
If you look really hard in the descriptions and reviews, you can find that the 40GB version of the PS3 is NOT backward compatible with PS2 games. Neither Sony nor Amazon go out of their way to inform the casual buyer of this important fact. After more than a year of reading that the PS3 would play PS2 games, to introduce a version without compatibility, and then not inform customers with an OBVIOUS warning is pretty low, as far as I'm concerned. A normal person would assume that the price difference between the 80GB and the 40GB was primarily due to the different sized hard drive, and not removing major features.
Backward compatibility was a VERY important feature to me, and finding out that the 40B wasn't was a major disappointment on Christmas morning. At least Amazon will take this unit back for a full refund, but a more obvious warning about this issue in their product description would have saved a lot of grief.
The 80GB version has reasonable PS2 compatibility, although not as good as the original 20GB/60GB versions. Otherwise, the PS3 is very nice, as you can read in other reviews. I just wanted to try to help people be aware of this major difference in the 40GB version.
 Why I chose 40GB over 80GB. March 12, 2008
D. Hentze (Staten Island via NJ)
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
By now, everyone knows the details of the system. I had to chose between the 40GB and 80GB system. For me, it was easy. I don't need any of the extra features of the 80GB system. (limited PS2 compatibility, extra USB, card reader, Motostorm game etc.)I also didn't need the 80GB because I upgraded the 40GB HD with a faster 120GB HD, and it only cost me an extra $55. The 40GB system also has the 65nm Cell Processor. So for less than the 80GB system, I have a faster, quieter, cooler, and more energy efficient 120GB system.
40 GB - Best Version available! PS3 40GB. Highly Recommended! November 6, 2007
C. M. Pyles
29 out of 33 found this review helpful
I'm writing a review based on the 2 new PS3 versions available because I'm already convinced this is way better than Xbox 360 in play and value and plenty of other people will do that for you. Some of us just need advice on PS3 vs. PS3!
I think this new 40GB is the Best version available. Who cares if it cannot play PS2 games, like the 80GB version -- I didn't drop $400++ to play yesterday's technology. Save the $100 for a great game/bluray of your choice vs. the included Motorstorm included with the 80GB version which is only an okay game. Also, I don't really need the extra hard drive space and if I did, I would probably need much more space than the extra 40gb. For example, if in the future I decide to rip video to it -- I would need much more than the total 80gb and would be looking for an external hard drive solution anyway. What about 80gb having flash drive slots? I wouldn't use this and if I needed to there are usb to flash options for a few bucks. As to the old 60GB version, don't waste your time...noisy, bigger, and gets hot...this cannot be good for longevity.
If you buy a game with any PS3 version, I highly recommend getting one that was made in August of 2007 or later. These 2nd generation games make much better use of the PS3's awesome power and play. Many older games were rushed to the market. The good news is that a ton of new games are coming out now and in the next few months.
Very impressed by a current Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii owner December 22, 2007
Glenn Ware (Colorado USA)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have both the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. I never thought I would buy a PS 3 but after hanging out at the stores to long during the Holiday shopping I ended up buying one. I must say, so far I'm very impressed. Its easy to see why Sony was charging a lot for this when it first came out, this thing is loaded and the fit/finish seems top notch. Compared to the Xbox 360 the PS3 seems very well thought out. The Xbox some days seems like something I built in my basement. The Xbox is so loud when you are playing a game. I can't figure out why MS would think anyone would want to watch a movie through their HD-DVD player as you would have to turn the movie sound way up to block out the 360's fans.
The PS graphics are very very good, and the blu ray dvd is just an added bonus to a very good game system for the new lower prices. Also, its nice to have the on-line game play be free, compared to the Xbox $50 a year. It's not that the xbox is bad, the PS3 is just more refined. I also expect fewer problems with the PS3 than the Xbox. I have only had one issue with the xbox, the tv connector cable went bad, but I know several people who have had 2-3 360's just die on them.
The Wii shouldn't be compared to the PS3 or the Xbox. Its a great game system with the innovative controlers and the easy to play games. Its the only system my wife will play and she never played games before. That is the beauty of the Wii, it truly is a game system for everyone.
So far I see a lot of pro's for the PS3 and a couple of cons.
Pros
Graphics
Blu Ray DVD
Wireless internet connectin built in
Rechargeable wireless controler
Very quiet
Doesn't run very hot
build quality
free on-line game playing
Cons
Not many games yet
No hdmi cable included.
A Very Awesome System March 2, 2008
Patti N. Sweeney
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2J4LWYWJXVDUD A hands-on review, going over:
-What's included in the package and their purpose
-Actual PS3 performance and load-times
Note: This review was for the outdated 60-gig version, but the functionalities and features demonstrated in this video do not differ from those of the 40-gig version, except the extra USB ports and Memory card drives)
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