Sony PlayStation 3 40 GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: So the PlayStation 3 is finally here - and it's not exactly flying off the shelves either. Of course, at £425 it was probably never going to, but is it worth all that money? We assess the PS3's credentials as both a games console and Blu-ray player...

Pros: Expandable hard drive, Excellent Blu-ray playback quality

Cons: More expensive than its rivals, Hi-def games performance

Verdict: A better Blu-ray player than Samsung's, although hi-def games look better on the Xbox 360

Review summary: Nick Haywood is a cynical bugger, so much so we thought of just battering him with the PlayStation3 rather than let him review it..

Pros: Full 1080i output, Cheapest way to get Blu-ray, Potentially, the better gaming console, Very sleek look to unit, Easy to navigate front end, Games are region free, Full 1080i output, Cheapest way to get Blu-ray, Potentially, the better gaming ...

Cons: No media streaming abilities, Limited appeal with launch titles, Expensive (if you don't want Blu-ray), PlayStation Network poor compared to Xbox Live, Online play limited and unproven, No media streaming abilities, Limited appeal with launch titles, ...

Verdict: Right, time to draw a few conclusions on the PlayStation 3 and see if I can line up my thoughts in a coherent manner

Review summary: Sony is pushing the PS3 as an all-round entertainment console, with a remit that goes well beyond the realm of gaming.

Verdict: The PS3 truly is technologically superior to both the Xbox 360 and the Wii, providing stunning graphics that will impress the most cynical of gamers. It's also a pleasure to use, with an intuitive, friendly interface. But this won't be a must-have ...

Review summary: The Sony PlayStation 3 is a revolutionary games console that also happens to be a Blu-ray player. But is it worth $1000?

Pros: Stunning design ; speedy ; stunning visuals

Cons: Expensive ; not as established as the 360

Verdict: An ideal introduction to the world of Blu-ray Page: 1 2 3 [4]

Pros: Excellent Blu-ray performance ; full' HD output ; motion sensor controllors ; Wifi-ready ; upgradeable hard disk

Cons: Expensive ; can't upscale games or DVDs ; no HD cable included ; underwhelming selection of launch software

Verdict: Sony's much-hyped third-generation games console is here at last, but is it actually any good?