Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB - Expert Reviews

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Pros: Swanky design ; quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like user-friendly interface ; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi ; 60GB hard drive ; Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and ...

Cons: Pricey ; first batch of games is unimpressive ; doesn't upscale DVDs to hi-def resolution ; no force feedback (rumble) support in controller ; a USB port on the back would've been nice ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't ...

Verdict: Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its launch titles aren't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist -- even at this price

Review summary: The long-awaited arrival of the PlayStation 3 marks Sony's entry into the next-generation console market. Does the PS3 live up to Sony's high hopes for it?

Pros: The hardware looks great, and runs nearly silently and very cool, Wireless controller is light and feels great, Great-looking Blu-ray movie playback, Price is low for a Bluy-ray player, A lot of multimedia options, Solid backwards compatibility

Cons: Terrible online store, Slow, unintuitive browser, No background downloading, Games continue to play even if you eject the disc ; you have to manually restart the UI via the controller, Messy UI, HD scaler doesn't work right, Price is high for a video ...

Review summary: Sony packs more features into its PlayStation 3, but the Wii may have an edge on game play.

Pros: Graphics, Blu-ray player, memory card reader, quiet compared to the Xbox 360

Cons: Games aren't as innovative as the Nintendo offering, HDMI setup annoying

Verdict: A very impressive machine, if only the games and the movie selection were at the same level as the console this would be a no brainer. Hopefully for UK readers, by the time the console launches here both issues will be resolved

Review summary: Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation, All games in high-definition, PSP-like user-friendly interface, Plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to standard DVDs, Built-in Wi-Fi, 60GB hard drive, Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and Accessories ...

Cons: Pricey, First wave of games is somewhat anemic, Doesn't upscale DVDs to HD resolution, No force feedback (rumble) support in controller, A USB port on the back would've been nice, No infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't ...

Verdict: Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen game console, and its launch titles are not all that impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist -- even at AU$999.95.