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Sony PLAYSTATION 3 Console (80 GB Model) | 
 enlarge | From: Sony
Category: Video Games
Buy New: £327.89 (On sale from £442.65)
You Save: £114.76 (26%)
New (8) Used (2) from £295.00
Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 357
Platform: Playstation 3
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.9
Dimensions (in): 17.2 x 13.8 x 7.1
UPC: 711719724759
EAN: 0711719934158
ASIN: B001DTETLS
Release Date: August 22, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
 PS3 - Not a Games Console! November 15, 2008
71 out of 72 found this review helpful
So I ummed and ahhed for some time about buying the PS3. Why?
1. Don't have enough time to play Games (full time teacher and Dad to be)
2. Heard it was very noisy (untrue!)
3. Did I really need it?
I have to say since owning it now for some time, it really is a truly remarkable piece of kit. Why?
1. The Blu Ray is fantastic. - Just make sure you buy the Blu Ray remote as it's difficult to convince your other half you haven't just bought a games console when operating the Blu Ray with a joystick! That's 200 saved on buying a decent Blu Ray player then (stand alone players don't upgrade themselves either unlike the PS3).
2. It has integrated wireless so no wires which is dead easy to set up. Make sure you have your WEP handy
3. There is a full media server inside so you can browse all your photos, music, videos via your router and which ever other computers you have in the house. Very important for justifying it to the wife when the wedding pics come up in all their glory on your flatscreen.
4. Use it as a DVD player and it automatically upscales the DVD to make them look even better.
5. It has a good Internet Browser built in and the BBC are shortly bringing the iPlayer to PS3.
6. It is constantly being updated and improved via tried and tested over the air updates.
7. It looks fantastic. All black and shiny like the monoliths from 2001 a Space Odyssey.
8. Noise? What noise?? A barely audible slight, very distant hum on occasion. The XBox360 Elite sounds like one of those small portable vacuum cleaners and is really annoying in comparison.
9. It offers full 1080p playback via my Panasonic flatscreen and looks incredible as a result.
10. The Play TV add on turns it into a full on Personal Video Recorder with upscaling. That's another 150 saved then.
11. Oh -the games. Fantastic. Little Big Planet is beautiful, FIFA '09 is better than watching Spurs (not really an endorsement to buy I suppose :-)) and who needs Lara when you've got Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
12. If 80GB isn't bug enough then... Google PS3 Hard Drive Upgrade. Undo 6 Philips screws, slide out the old Hard Drive and insert a 320GB Notebook one for 60 from Amazon. Now you can back up everything and all those dodgy 80's Student videos you ripped from VHS to DVD!
13. PlayStation Network is improving and is Free. The new Home is just round the corner... downloadable films etc.. social networking etc..etc..
So buy yourself a PS3 and watch it develop into your all in one entertainment centre!
Good for Films & Games. October 11, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Something people sometimes overlook is the fact that the PS3 not only has a top of the range Blu-Ray player (which has software updated regularly to keep up to date), it also upscales DVDs. This will give your DVD collection a boost and make them look, in some cases, not that far away from a Blu-Ray disc on a HD ready TV.
As for the games. The PS3 has a little while to go until developers really get to grips with optimising games for it. There are many great games just around the corner though, Far Cry 2, Killzone 2, New Call Of Duty, Little Big Planet, Fallout 3, Dead Space...
Never been a better time to buy a PS3 in my opinion.
Something you might not know. October 18, 2008
32 out of 35 found this review helpful
Sony supports an additional operating system (OS) on all of it's PS3 consoles.
Not only do you get the Sony OS to play games, surf the web, play video's and music but you can install a Linux OS so that you can use the console as a PC.
A lot of people had issues in the past installing a Linux OS and to be fair it was a little tricky. I've just installed Yellow Dog Linux (YDL) and not only is it easy to install but it's free to download and use. Yup, I did say free, as in free.
If you use a Windows PC or a Mac then getting round YDL is easy and you'll pick it up quickly.
Just remember when you're making your decision as to which console to buy, ask yourself, could you do with a free PC too.
I reckon you can't go wrong with the PS3, free online play and 2 OS's in one box. Is there any other choice.
Great all-round console October 22, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The PS3 is a 5 star console and has a whole load of new games coming out this christmas and in 2009 including LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2 and Killzone 2. However there is a very good selection of games that you can buy now, many of which are exclusive for the PS3.
The PS3 is advertised as a multi-media console which couldn't be more true. Not only can you play amazing games but you can also watch DVD movies and high definition Blu-ray games. Not only that but you can watch your own selection of videos and your favourite music tracks stored on your hard drive. Also in 2009 you will be able to download Movies, TV Shows and Music from the PlayStation Store just like you can right now with games.
Another aspect that sets this console apart from Micrsoft's offerings is that the PlayStation Network is free which enables you to add and chat to your friends, and play games online without having to think about an annual subscription.
If you are looking for a console that does everything you want including play lots of fantastic of games, and more, then the PlayStation 3 is the best console for you and I highly recommend it to anyone!
Awesome August 28, 2008
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Fantastic Product!
I was waiting to use my HDTV for ages, and the PS3 is amazing.
Amazon delivery is perfect - they gave bountiful information and very reliable!
wouldn't hesitate to buy from Amazon again!
but disappointed that it doesn't play PS2 games, but hopefully a Software update will come up that will remedy this problem!
But a MUST BUY for HD gaming
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