Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony PlayStation 3 with Built-in Blu-ray Disc drive for High Definition gaming, movies and entertainment. True 1080p High Definition support for unbeatable picture and sound quality. Motion sensitive SIXAXIS Wireless Controller compatibility. Built-in ...

Verdict: If you are looking for a PlayStation with great performance and durability then this one from Sony is an ideal choice with a true value for money.

Award: PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD!

Review summary: Still a capable machine, but some cheaper dedicated players offer superior performance

Pros: More than a Blu-ray player; load times; DVD upscaling and Blu-ray picture

Cons: Sounds bright; picture suffers from noise

Verdict: In the gaming world, being first to market has its advantages, but it also has some downsides. With its Xbox 360, Microsoft has staked itself a year lead over archrival Sony in the next-gen gaming wars and, just as importantly, the battle for living ...

Review summary: Here it is. The AV device everyone has been waiting for. The ultimate entertainment package, all things to all men (yes we're being gender specific), the little box that could, the only thing you'll ever need inside your entertainment hutch

Pros: Viable entertainment hub. Blu-ray player. PlayStation Store. Upgradeable hard disk. Super-fast access to media

Cons: Expensive for a games console. No 1080p/24 video output for Blu-ray. Surround audio via optical or HDMI only. No WMA or WMV support. In box: only 1 SIXAXIS controller, and no AV-style remote.

Verdict: The PS3 is a much better multi-purpose device than the Xbox 360, which claims similar functionality. Media management is better integrated, web browsing (while not fully standards-compliant) is more straightforward and the social elements of the ...