Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB - Expert Reviews

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like easy-to-use interface ; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader ; 80GB hard drive ; ...

Cons: A USB port on the back would've been nice ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible ; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet ; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live

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 upscaling standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi ; 40GB hard drive ; online play is free ; HDMI output with ...

Cons: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between ; doesn't play PS2 games ; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008 ; a USB port on the back would've been nice ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes ...

Verdict: While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great package for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games and are willing to wait several months for the more ...

Review summary: There's general agreement that Sony stumbled out of the gate with the PlayStation 3. Months of intense hype were followed by a late launch (fully a year after the Xbox 360) and a staggering $600 price tag for the deluxe model. Even worse, the PS3 didn ...

Review summary: Exclusive UK review

Pros: Amazing graphical power; Multimedia

Cons: The pricetag

Verdict: A clear favourite in the next-gen race. The complete home entertainment solution

Review summary: Even with a $100 price cut in July 2007, Sony's deluxe console didn't gain much traction with gamers. Originally, its list of titles brought the phrase 'weak sauce' to mind. But the PS3 is a technical powerhouse with loads of untapped potential, ...