Typical price: £300
What is it: High-definition games console with integrated Blu-ray player
What we think: The new PS3 upgrades the hard drive, and is still the best value Blu-ray player on the market
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 October 2008
Tags: sony, connecting, sensitivity, iv
We like:
Swanky design; quiet operation; all games in high-definition; user-friendly interface; plays Blu-ray movies; built-in Wi-Fi; 80GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply
We don't like:
Games lineup is improving, but still lacks killer app; HDMI cable not included; some PS2 games not supported
You might also need:
HDMI cable, 1080p television
CNET UK judgement:
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its library of exclusive games isn't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist
Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB) History
22 Jun 2009 in Crave
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The Guitar Hero maker's CEO, Bobby Kotick, went on the record to berate Sony's lacklustre sales performance and said he got better value for money making games for the Xbox
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June 6, 2009
Posted by: AmazingDan96
"Best thing ever"
May 31, 2009
Posted by: crisz
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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