Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The new stripped down PS3 costs the same as the Xbox 360 Elite - and still packs that fantastic Blu-ray player

Pros: Cracking Blu-ray player. Built-in Wi-Fi. Games catalogue catching up with Xbox 360

Cons: Still more games on Xbox 360. Online arena not as good as Xbox Live

Review summary: sony playstation 3 (40gb) review: 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: Impressive graphics capability, Looks swish, Cheapest Blu-ray player on the market, Plenty of multimedia features, Wireless controllers, plus recharge cable is included free, Robust online store.

Cons: Expensive for a games console, Few outstanding exclusive titles in launch line-up, Lack of backwards compatibility, Only comes with composite cables, Sixaxis capability needs to be better utilised.

Verdict: Sony set out to make a multimedia powerhouse with the PS3, and we're glad to say that it succeeded admirably. The inclusion of a Blu-ray player makes it almost a must-have for gamers looking to get into high definition video (or even a high-def buff ...

Review summary: Game console It took a while, but Sony finally shoved their highly sought-after next-generation gaming console out the door. We may have had to wait a little longer than other territories, but in a world filled with internet-connected consoles and ...

Pros: Excellent online gameplay, Lag Free, Playstation Store uses actual money, The service is free

Cons: Voice chat is not available across all games, No unified servers, Limited international multiplayer, Games must be exited in order to read messages, Sluggish online store interface

Verdict: The Playstation 3 online service pales in comparison to what is being offered on the rival Xbox 360 console with a wide range of shortcomings and only a handful of saving graces.

Review summary: As an interesting side effect of convergence and cross-promotion, Sony's next generation gaming console, the PlayStation 3 is one of the more advanced offerings in the Blu-ray Disc Player market, and also one of the least expensive. But can it really ...

Verdict: Overall, I was impressed with the performance of the PlayStation 3. It's the first videogame system I've purchased since buying a ColecoVision console in 1981 (OK, actually my parents bought that one). And although PS3 game titles look impressive, I'm ...