Friday, February 26, 2010
by Migo
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I decided on the PS3 for myself because I like more variety in my gaming experience and because of the built-in Blu-Ray player. Movies REALLY do look better in Blu-Ray, and the PS3 even upconverts my current dvds to look practically HD, which means I don't need to re-purchase movies that I already have!
For me, this is a PERFECT system and just what I was waiting for. It was worth it just for the Blu-Ray player alone, or for the game system alone, but to have both in one package for under $400 is a sweet deal. Even my wife has been having fun playing it, and she's not a gamer at all. Plus 6 free Blu-Ray movies thrown in...how could I refuse? I'm really loving it so far and can't believe I worried so much about whether and when to buy one. There are so many great PS3 games out and coming soon that the library / availability isn't an issue at all for me.
I sat out the last console generation, and have 0 PS2 games. So for me, backwards compatibility wasn't an issue, and frankly I'd rather not pay for stuff I won't use anyway. 2 USB ports is all I need, since the controllers can be powered in any USB port (computer, etc). The 40GB hard drive is fine for me now since I don't use too many of the media features accept demo downloads. I can see needing to upgrade to a larger hd in the future, but then they'll be cheaper anyway. All of the supposed "cons" of this cheaper system didn't apply to me, so it was a great buy.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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just a heads up that this new 80GB system is not backwards compatible with PS2 games... Otherwise, this is a great deal on an awesome system -- worth it for the Blu-ray alone.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
by Migo
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This 80GB PS3 for $399 is a awesome value for the price.
The main downside to this newer 80GB PS3 is that it's not backwards compatible with PS2 games, but for some that's not a big issue because the majority of people that are interested in a PS3 purchase already have a PS2.
But with this 80GB PS3 you get Free Online Play, Built in Wifi, Bluetooth Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller, Web Browser, Blu-ray, and the most advanced gaming console avaliable.
For anyone that may be discouraged about spending $399 for a gaming console, I assure you that a PS3 purchase is a long term investment. Sony even said themselves that the Playstation 3 will have a 10 year lifecycle and the PS3 has a long road ahead and plenty to offer. Sony is still supporting the PS2 after 8+ years of being on the market and the Playstation 1 was on the market for nearly 10 years as well, so as you can see, Sony has a good track record of supporting it's gaming consoles for the long run, and this PS3 will get the same treatment. The Blu-ray alone in the PS3 is worth the purchase price.
I have a 60GB PS3 and have enjoyed it ever since I first got it in December 2006 and I know that anyone who picks up this 80GB PS3 will enjoy it as well. I invite anyone that's intersted in a PS3 purchase to just pick one up and "Play Beyond".Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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I've given 3 stars overall for this version of the PS3 because the lack of backward compatibility. The worst part of this is that there are no other versions of PS3 being produced anymore.
So you are forced to buy a dumbed down version of the console if you didn't buy the earlier versions (I got a 60GB when they were still available).
So what are you missing in this new 80GB version?
- No PS2 backward compatibility
- Only 2 USB ports (instead of 4)
- No memory card reader (you still can use a USB Card Reader instead)
What benefits does this version deliver?
- Awesome Price (even with some features removed)
- Less Power Consuption
- Less Noise from the fans
- 80GB hard drive
Anyways I still recommend the old 80GB version if you have the extra money and can find one. This is basically the same old 40GB PS3 with a bigger Hard Drive for the same price.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
by Migo
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A lot of people have written about the pros and cons of the PS3 vs. XBOX 360 vs. Wii. I'm not bothering with that, and assume you can find that information at elsewhere. I'm also assuming you can read all about why the PS3 would or would not fit your needs.
Instead, I'd like this review to explain what exactly this configuration is (there's a lot of confusion about that,) and why I think it hits the sweet spot. Basically, there are currently 2 versions of the PS3 on the market now. Ignoring the size of the drive for a second (because you can always swap the drive anyway, and it has no real bearing on the rest of the specs) think of them as Version A (currently available - or not as the case may be - in the PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack) and Version B (this one.)
The first thing that you need to understand is that there are three relevant differences between these two versions besides the included bundle and the price (the MGS one is $499 from amazon, more from third parties.)
Difference #1: Version A (MGS pack) is backward compatible with PS2 games while this one is NOT (they are both backward compatible with PS1 games however.)
Difference #2: Version A has 4 USB ports as well as memory card slots, while this version has only 2 USB ports and NO memory card slots.
Difference #3: AND THIS FOR ME IS BIG: Version A has the older and larger 90nm Cell processor, while this one has the smaller (and some say more reliable) 65nm Cell processor. Power consumption on this unit is lower as well, dropping from 200 Watts to 135 watts. The end result is a machine that runs cooler and, according to all reports as well as my personal experience, much quieter. An extremely relevant factor if you watch movies with it.
For those that have been looking for a while, this is basically the 40GB machine that was offered recently, with a larger hard drive and an upgraded controller - they replaced the basic sixaxis controller with the Dualshock 3 controller (which means it has rumble.)
Now Version A is packaged with Metal Gear Solid. It has an 80GB drive like this one, and the same controller. The big differences are listed above. Until this configuration was released, the larger hard drive and Dualshock controller were 2 of the 4 reasons many people felt the MGS pack was worth the additional $100. Those two factors are now eliminated. The remaining differences are the backward compatibility with PS2 games and the MGS game itself, which can of course be bought separately.
So to sum it up, if you NEED PS2 compatibility, you might want to grab the MGS pack if you can get one - that or keep your old PS2. For new buyers though, and for all of the people that are going to just play PS3 games, as well as avid movie watchers, this particular configuration is fantastic. You get the big drive, the good controller, PLUS the cooler running chip, a quieter machine and a system that uses about 33% less power.
And ok - just to satisfy the basic requirements of a review, I'll list some other nice stuff: It includes a Blu-ray DVD player (one of those runs almost as much as, or more than, this entire box), the online play is FREE, wireless connectivity is built in (you don't have to buy an additional piece as with some others), reliability has been quite good (much better than some others), there are some great PS3-only titles, and you can stream media to it from your PC. There's more, but there are plenty of people outlining it.
As always, do your research and see what's best for you. Maybe the 360-only titles are must haves for you, or maybe your family fits a Wii. We have a Wii and I love it. But I also love my PS3, and in my opinion this configuration is the one to get (this month anyway.)Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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The reason why all of the sudden everyone criticize this SKU for not having backward compability it's simply because there's nothing else left to criticize.
Only reason why it would be very important would be if you have an extended ps2 library and your ps2 broke, then it is worth it for you to spend the extra $100 on BC.
This is my second ps3, i had a launch 60gb ps3 and i sold it 3 weeks ago cause i needed the money, and no lie here, i played a total of 3 ps2 games in the almost 2 years that i had it... and i played them in the first 6 months that i had bought the ps3... that's right back then there wasn't that many ps3 games, so i played mgs2, god of war and lotr battle for middle earth.
As of now, i barely had time to even watch movies since i was always playing cod4, mgs4, and yes still play resistance, i have played uncharted about 4 times along with guitar hero and singstar in my parties, ratchet and clank, and warhawk..
The Truth is that, with the great line up that the ps3 has for the rest of the year and the years to come, i would find it extremely hard to play ps2 games at all.. i want to play new games, HD games, great multiplayer, experience new things, if someone truly is so concerned to play a lot of ps2 games, well then buy a ps2.
There is a lot of comparison between the 360 and ps3, and bottom line is that you have to inform yourself VERY WELL on what games you think you'll enjoy more, imo there seems to be a wider variety for the ps3, that's why i chose it. If i eventually buy a 360 will be to play the new games, not to play the xbox1 games.
I really think that this bundle including a dualshock3 is a great deal, but i will have to install a bigger hdd, i already ordered a 320gb hdd from newegg for $99, since i have a lot of movies to install.
Something else that more people should take advantage of is Linux on ps3, it's free so there is no setback on that.. i had it installed in my ps3 and when i had family over and they wouldn't let me on my own computer i just restart my ps3 in Ubuntu and with my bluetooth keyboard and mouse i would browse in my big screen tv.
There is a lot of value to this console, free online play it's great as well, ps2 addition would be nice to some, but since i know i didn't use it, or will use it, it doesn't affect me at all and that is why this sku for that price is as good as it gets.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
by Migo
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PS3 does not output lossless bitstreams of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-MA. Sounds like a small thing, but I believe these new music formats are one of the most important and the most impressive add value to blue-ray disks. Bit rate of these formats are way above those of DVD and CD. You can search their details on the net. I feel that even the highest-end CD audio systems that cost more than 40k cannot compete with the latest BD with good quality contents. Unfortunately PS3 only outputs these formats after decoding lossless to PCM internally. If you have any future possibility to upgrade your AV amp that can handle these bit streams, PS3 is not the one you need to get.
PS3 can be recommended for those who are interested in playing video games. People who are looking mainly for a good BD player should think about if you will get interested in listening to the fantastic power of the most advanced lossless music formats in the future.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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I love this thing, get's used for everthing
games
movies
blu-ray
music
online
And at the new price it's an even better deal!Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Monday, February 22, 2010
by Migo
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Necessary disclosure: I do not own this model. I have what used to be a 60GB model, recently upgraded to 320GB - the gold standard.
As compared to the 60GB model:
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+ less expensive (I paid $599 for my 60GB PS3)
+ 33% more storage
+ needs less power
+ dual shock controller (rumble)
- no memory card interfaces
- 2 USB ports vs. 4 USB ports on the 60GB
- no PS2 compatibility
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This model comes with an 80GB drive. This is nice because, most would agree, 80GB is more than 60GB. If you feel that the extra 20GB is a big deal, maybe you should think again. I upgraded my 60GB to 320GB because I was about to run out of space, with only 10GB or so left. One month or so later, I'm using more than 80GB already - just downloaded the Ratchet and Clank minigame from PSN and it alone needs about 3GB. My advice is to buy this model and upgrade it yourself. It's (relatively) easy and you can find a lot of advice if you Google for it.
If you are on the upgrade path, $80 would buy you a 320GB drive. I used the Western Digital WD3200BEVT 320 GB Scorpio Sata 5400 Rpm 8MB 2.5 inch myself but that was back in June/July and I paid about $150 then; you could get much larger drives for less now. 500GB drives are available for less than $100 and you should try to get one of those if you are planning to store lots of videos. One that I tested would be the Western Digital 500GB Scorpio Blue SATAII 5400RPM 2.5IN 8MB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD5000BEVT which replaced my laptop's 60GB little drive and I helped a friend upgrade his own PS3 with. The nice thing about upgrading your disk is that you are also going to be left with a perfectly good 80GB or $160GB drive which you can place into a cheap enclosure, and the StarTech AT2510U2 InfoSafe 2.5-Inch USB/SATA Hard Drive Enclosure worked for me. I am using the free leftover drive as a backup device for family photos.
Upgrading the disk is (relatively) easy and you can find a lot of advice on the Net. Search for "PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Upgrade (HOWTO)" for videos that should help you decide if you are comfortable with upgrading. If upgrading is the first thing you do (before installing games or uploading personal files), everything becomes very easy because you need not worry about backups or restores. I upgraded my box in a couple of hours WITH the backup/restore steps.
The lack of memory card interfaces is annoying but you can get around it. Copy your stuff to a USB drive or flash drive and... problem solved. You can then upload your things through the USB. It's somewhat inconvenient but it's no big deal.
My old (10 months) 60GB model has 4 USB slots and I am using all of them. One for the PS3 Eye (camera), a second has a wireless keyboard dongle, the third is where the racing wheel plugs in and the last one I use to charge controllers. Can you live with 2 slots? I suppose you can but there's going to be some plugging/unplugging if you begin adding peripherals. I suppose you could get one of those USB ports multiplexers. They're ugly but... it's doable.
PS2 compatibility... can't get it. Sorry. I don't play PS2 games but my kids do. In fact, they just bought some Sonic game a couple of days ago. I was surprised but... de gustibus. They're also playing Kingdom Hearts and Destroy All Humans.
This model comes with a couple of improvements over the gold standard. It burns less electricity, which is a good thing for the rain forests, keeping them cool and maybe you save a few dollars on your electric bill. And, of course you get the advanced controller.
Briefly:
- If you are planning to upgrade, the 80GB model is the way to go because it is selling for $100 less than the larger disk version and you can use the savings to pay for your disk upgrade
- Get yourself a USB port multiplexer if you need more than 2 ports
- Transfer your photos to flash drives to get around the missing memory card interfaces
- Or or, even better, to address both the USB and the memory card issues, get the Playstation 3 Media Hub+ for 2 extra USB ports AND a card reader
- Keep your PS2 if you have one and still wish to play PS2 games in the future.
- Enjoy your new PS3.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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This is by far the best choice for gaming, movie watching, and many other functions out there. A MUST BUYGet more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
by Migo
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I am going to make this short and simple, this is a great system. Although it does not have backwards compatability or flash card readers, i really don't mind. I do not play any ps2 games anymore and you can always load video and pictures through other devices. 80gb is a lot of storage and not to mention it comes with Dualshock 3. A great system for a great price. Oh yeah, did i mention it is an awesome blu ray player. :)Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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This system is truly "caveat emptor" as the ground rules have changed. Unfortunately for me, I should have done more research on this 80GB PS3. As many of the other folks have noted, this machine is NOT backward compatible with the PS2. I had been led to believe, in talking with the people that sold video games, etc., that all I needed to be backward compatible with the PS2 was the 80GB machine.
If you look at the box the machine comes in the Feature "80GB" is in huge type, whereas the non compatibility statement is in about 6-8 point type. It was only after my favorite PS2 games wouldn't load that I started looking into why the game wouldn't load that I discovered my assumptions were wrong.
The PS3 has great graphics and other features, but be sure compatibility with the PS2 is not a requirement as this machine can't deliver.
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
by Migo
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This has to be one of the best valued systems on the market today, you get a full gaming console, blu ray player and amazing storage and networking capabilities. all for just 399. I also own a 20 GB xbox360, and while the ps3 library is smaller because it came out to the market one year later, the ps3 has more all round value. Most of you are interested in gaming, and comparing to rivals, it had the best piece of hardware and in time its software will be as good as any other console.
Now that halo4 is not coming out for the 360 and only out in 2011 or 2012, i will be mostly playing games on the ps3 with improved graphics and physics game. i also noticed games like gear of wars are so small on xbox because it uses dvd . where as on ps3 it uses blu ray so games are 5 times on average longer. This is another plus point and shows that investment in ps3 is totally future proof. Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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Super sexy design. This console is sleek and looks very nice. I received this earlier than I had expected and got it all set up in a matter of minutes. I had one issue which I am not sure about yet- it needed an update when I first turned it on and while I was downloading the update the system froze. I did not receive any games yet, so I do not know if the freezing was limited to updating the system or if it is going to be a problem. So far I love the look and easy set-up. I will know more later and will report as appropriate.
12-23-08 UPDATE:
The issue I had updating the machine was a one off thing. However another problem has reared its ugly head- my system has been skipping from time to time. Not sure why this is- but it only happens when the game is starting which is fortunate- not when I am in the middle of one. All I do to fix it is quit and reload it. Here is a desciption of what happens- I load the game, and hear this choppy version of whatever sound the game is supposed to make, I quit and load it again- this always fixes the problem. I have not yet contacted Sony about this. Still love the system. Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Friday, February 19, 2010
by Migo
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People has very different ideas but as I search the web I see 2 things.
First, people who is using 80gb mgs bundle which release in july 2008 runs cooler,quieter and draw less power.Second the manual comes with mgs bundle are the old ones which sony used in july 2007 release. Here is a link to clear your mind "http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/tabulator-comparing-the-playstation-3-skus/" the chart in the link shows july 2007 mgs bundle uses the old processor but the july 2008 edition uses the new processor so if you want 2 editional usb port,sd card slots,ps2 backward compibility which is I think is imporant because mgs4 is difficult to understand if you havent play mgs1,2 and 3.So 59$ mgs4 and 40$ you are buying 2 usb slots and ps2 backward compibility.
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by Migo
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My friend purchased this 80 gb version from best buy and I examined it, it looks to be the same thing as the 40 gb edition but twice the hard drive room, if you have been thinking about getting the 40 gb version you'r in luck with this modle. To review the ps3 you really need to play the next gen games, watch blu ray movies, get yourself a psn account and play online, also test it's accesory features like the 1.3 hdmi output, it's wi fi and compatibility withother products - I am very pleased in EVERY category. If you really take in everything your getting ikt is insane sony can give this all to you at this price, and I am very happy with sony for this. I never had the ps1, but I LOVE the ps2 and still play it! Also I have a psp and I am able to turn on my ps3, put my ps3 to work, then turn it off all from work or home using wi fi. Thats an example of compatibility with there other products it's really outstanding the detail they put into there products.
The games are second to none with hours and hours of fun and the most detailed next gen visuals around, i'm truly impressed. There have been problems at first programming on the ps3, programmers like rockstar noted they had a very very hard time with the ps3 on gta 4 becuase of the cell chip, gta 4 doesn't run in 720p because of this but overpowers in other areas essentially getting it a better score then on the 360's version. Rockstar and most devs now praise the ps3's power and rockstars ps3 exclusive title should be announced soon, and this time they understand how to harness the ps3's cell chip.
There are some other cool features about the ps3 I will mention - one is the fact you can use any laptop had drive in the ps3, also you can surf the web on your t.v. through the ps3, these are ps3 exclusive features that I really like, infact I have a 320 gb hdd in mine.
Backwards compatibility for ps2 is not in this modle and many people love that feature, but I have an 80 gb that can play ps2 games, and I still use my ps2 to play them, it's cool to have the ps2 sitting next to his big brother.
I have had my ps3 for about a year and a half and it's such a smooth running, tough machine that just won't break down no matter how crappy I treat it, I would buy one again in a heartbeat and sony has a life long fan. I hope I helped all who are looking for info on the ps3.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
by Migo
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A year ago, the PlayStation 3 might not have been worth buying. Boy have things changed. The system now is home to a great library of games, with a ton of promising titles left in 2008. The PlayStation Network has shifted from a decent first attempt to a worthy competitor to XBOX Live. With the new trophy support and the promise of even more to come with Home, PSN has truly become an impressive service. However, the PS3 has more than a solid online service. The Blu Ray playback is magnificent, the system's multimedia capabilities are astonishing. It is a shame that the 80GB system has no backwards compatibility, although it remains to be seen whether Sony will add the feature through emulation later on.
It remains up to you which system that you choose. I enjoy all of them. I do not own a 360, as I feel that the systems are similar enough to warrant the other as an unnecessary purchase, but the PS3 does get a lot more use than my Wii (although I enjoy the Wii as well.) It definitely has a lot to offer to the hardcore gamer, but new titles like LittleBigPlanet may elevate the PS3's family appeal to the level that was achieved with the PS2. All in all, the PS3 is a great purchase.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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I already have the 60Gb model, and I was in the market for a blu-ray player for my bedroom. Since I have been very happy with the PS3 that I currently have, I decided to get this one. Price is right, and as far as the features that is lacking, I don't miss it. I think the kids have played maybe 1-2 PS2 games(just to see how it plays) when we first got the 60Gb one. We use a bluetooth keyboard and the only thing that we use the usb slots other than charging the controllers is a camera...which is seldom used.
We have yet to use the memory slot on the original PS3...we have one PC set up as a media server and stream all the pics, music and videos to the PS3 from our network.
As far as reliability goes...so far we have not had any issues. As far as our XBOX 360(s) goes(notice the plural...and we only have one running system)....that's another story.
So, overall a very good buy for the features that you get.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
by Migo
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WARNING!! This listing states the console is backwards compatible with both PS1 & PS2 games. Not so! This is the newest version of the console sporting an 80GB HD, DualShock 3 controller and does indeed feature PS1 emulation, however there is NO PS2 backwards compatibility just as there is none in the 40GB version.
I had heard rumors to that effect and was able to verify them as fact recently when I was finally able to examine the console up close and personal. No more PS2 compatibility, I'm afraid. Sony's reasoning makes no sense. They wish to discontinue the software emulation for from what I've read is to save time & money as each PS2 game requires attention to ensure it's compatibility. As of June 2008, the previous version of the console was approximately 90% PS2 game compatible. My question is if Sony spent all that time and money and managed to get the PS3 to play 90% of the existing catalog of PS2 titles, why drop it? Saving money I can understand. Fine, don't pay anyone to emulate any more titles, but why dump the existing emulation software? I mean you know it's...SOFTWARE!!! I can't believe it would take up a whole lot of room on the HD and it's not like it takes up any room inside the console itself or costs a lot relatively speaking since it's not any kind of hardware component. It's SOFTWARE...yes, you might have the occasional individual who would like to play the latest PS2 game on his PS3 and can't, but I would think that would be tolerable so long as everyone understood the fact that not all of the titles work. But, Sony has rendered that point moot.
I'm still getting a PS3. I'll just have to hope and pray my PS2 will live long enough to provide many more years of fun. I happen to believe that classic games are like classic films...good, solid entertainment that deserves to be revisited now and then.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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The PS3 is easily the best system out of the recent releases. It is like a 360 but without the Red Ring of Death + a Bluray DVD player! It is just a great as it sounds. I have been nothing but satisfied with my PS3, which also plays PS and PS2 games as well. This also has a wireless internet connection which I actually use with ease. Overall, this is the best thing to buy if you are looking into buying the latest game systemGet more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
by Migo
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I just ordered the $399 80GB Playstation 3 from Amazon. The product description indicates the unit will play Playstation 2 and Playstation games, but some review comments posted by other buyers indicate the unit is not backwards compatible with older games. Email and telephone inquiry to Amazon has not settled this question. I guess I'll have to wait until I receive the unit and give it a try. Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
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This is the best ps3 version ever, you can save on the HD a lot of videos, music and games. The dualshock control is awesomeGet more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Monday, February 15, 2010
by Migo
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Now think of me as a gamer from the nintendo era, Ive owned nintendo, super nes, n64, playstation, gameboy, ds psp, dreamcast, playstation 2, xbox, gamecube, xbox 360, wii, and ps3. Right now i only own ps3, let me explain why and i own the 40 gb pack with an upgraded 320 gb drive perfect to put all seasons of always sunny, boondocks, the office, entourage, with enough room for all my games and everything, plus the capability to stream all my movies from my pc. I owned the 360 in 2005 and after 2 rrod I said no more!, I owned all those systems i mentioned not one failed and twice once during gears of war then second during mass effect, thats enough to switch me forever. This pack is amazing lets compare the ps3 to the 60gb xbox 360
Ps3
$400
blu-ray drive
80gb
cell 7cores
free psn forever
sixaxis play warhawk and see
with dualshock 3 support
new trophy support
built in wifi
updates each month future proof
the first blu-ray player on market to have 2.0 profile with java games in pip
exclusives this year til next march socom, siren,littlebigplanet, wipeout hd,
motorstorm 2, singstar, resistance 2, afrika, aquanauts holiday
siren, metal gear solid 4, gran turismo5, home, nba 09 early 2009 infamous, god of war 3, killzone 2, late 2009 mag, eight days, getaway 3, and eyepet
now 360
$300
60gb
xbox live ($50 a year est. 4 years til xbox 3 =$200)
3 cores
all games have achievements
to get wifi ( $100 )
exclusives fable 2, infinite undiscovery, gears 2, tales of vesperia,too human
early 2009 alan wake, halo wars
So for $500 dollars you would get 4 years of xbox live, a wifi adapter and 20 less gbs in storage, no hd upconversion of dvds, and no hd playback of blu-ray and with ironman blu-ray coming out im sure youll want that version. So thats 100 dollars more for a lot less. I will admit achievements in every game is good, xbox live usually has better support, and their netflix deal and avatar system looks good, but in place of reliability, no hd movies, paying for online, non replaceable harddrives, buying the 20 dollar battery pack, and how quickly ps3 has caught up and EA publicly mentioning how there games sell better on ps3 even with less of an install base, as they developed burnout first on ps3 and has exclusive dlc for mirrors edge. You quickly see Ps3 may not beat the wii it will definitely beat the 360.
Even at the reduced price point you get 1/3 the exclusive games and ill admit im more pumped for resistance 2, home, littlebigplanet, wipeout hd, mgs4 and siren were awesome and infamous, gow3, and killzone 2 are going to kill anything next year its like a triple threat. Sony has the largest amount of internal studios in the world and it shows even more than nintendo. And really the only thing i see in xboxs lineup is Gears 2 which will be great im sure, but in retrospect even compared to resistance2 i think it shows the power, gears 2 multiplayer is 10 people, Resistance 2 is 64 players yet PS3 is supposed to have the weaker online environment and that online is free.
And comparing the wii ill admit wii sports, zelda, re4, mario kart, metroid 3 and smash were all good, but that whole list is almost completely gamecube games redone almost literally. Then you go to the 3rd parties and you have very weak games, and their 2 exclusives this xmas wii music and animal crossing are not even real games a rhythm game and free ware game to me dont quite match an experience like gears or resistance. And that lineup compared to littlebigplanet, infamous, afrika, siren or gears 2,alan wake, all those in 1080i resolution just make the wii look like what it is an enhanced gamecube with the same old games.
Im not a biased im just speaking objectively the $200 xbox is a great deal especially thinking of playing gears 2 for only 200 makes me consider, but the reliability makes me question, when they finally say the problem is fixed, offer live for free like they just did on the pc, offer cheap harddrives and wifi, not 20gbs or wifi adapters for 100 each, built in batteries, then they have a deal i would get, at least theyre going to cache games onto hdd and avatar system soon in fall update. That 60gb drive isnt going to go far when cloverfield hd rental is over 5 gbs thats 11 movies and your done. Also xbox1 was supported 2001 to 2005y so xbox 360 prolly be supported 2005 to 2009 with that same timeline, in comparison ps1 was supported 1995 to 2004, ps2 2000 to 2009, ps3 2006 to 2015 with those same timelines.
Either way I see why many groups like each all ages like wii for instant accessiblity that girls and elders would enjoy like i would.
Xbox has the hardcore with halo 3, gears, command and conquers, fable, too human
Ps3 has hardcore and all ages as resistance 2, socom, gran turismo5 will bring hardcore, while littlebigplanet, afrika, singstar, and eyepet will bring all the other ages, and has motion sensors like wii, and the online play of xbox live yet free, so it truly is the best of both worlds Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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Review for Playstation 3 80GB
The PS3 is a system has everything I could want, a great media server, fully updateable Blu-Ray playback (considered the best Blu-Ray player out there at the moment), wireless access to the Playstation Network (Free) that easily rivals subscription services (I believe Xbox LIVE costs 50USD/year), a plethora of once sought-after features such as in-game XMB and trophies, and of course a collection of games from in-house and third-party developers that is ever growing, and contains many AAA titles.
The PS3 has so many things on the horizon to look forward to its not difficult to see where most of your hard-earned cash will be spent, with exclusive AAA titles such as Resistance 2, Little Big Planet, Motorstorm 2, SOCOM: Confrontation and Killzone 2 all set for the next 6 months, SONY will be having a killer Christmas. Not to mention the FREE exclusive content that every Playstation owner would give their left spud to get their hands on such as HOME, Life with Playstation, and those ever enticing firmware updates.
PS3 game remote play with PSP, Live recording of activity direct to the HDD, more games in full 1080p, a Folding@Home breakthrough, a firmware update that vastly improves CELL performance in ALL games past and present, and a chunk of features, games, and PSN downloads that we just can't wait to be added to the Playstation experience.
In addition, the PS3 itself has proven to be extremely reliable, Blu-Ray discs are coated with scratch-resistant layer, console runs with minimal (next to un-noticeable) noise and heat. From what I have heard, the Xbox360 is the polar opposite: Having a failure rate of ~33% (something called the Red Ring of Death, RROD), over heats often and makes quite a bit of noise.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
by Migo
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The system is a strong platform with great processors and some intuitive features, however, it does lack some features. The recharging cable for the six axis controller is too short. It should be somewhere closer to a ten foot cable, as opposed to the little three foot cable it comes with. As insignificant as this seems, when you're playing and your controller dies, you want to be able to play comfortably while still charging the controller. I have to sit leaning forward when I charge.
When you're playing online, you can't invite friends and have them just join your game, they have to go into the game, and try and join from there. The system does not come with a headset. For a platform that prides itself on online gaming, there is no headset included. As of to-day, the bluetooth headsets are having major issues on the platform, which means you have to use a USB headset.
The good things about the system, and there are many, are things like a 100/1000 speed card enabling gigabit ethernet. Xbox 360 is only 10/100. This system comes with wireless connectivity out of the box, which is something the xbox does not. The fact that it's the best blu ray player on the market is also a plus. The interface is very easy to navigate and I really do not look forward to the 'home' interface they are planning on rolling out. The picture viewer is really nice, it renders the images in unique ways. All the accessories are blue tooth, which is nice, but now I need a separate remote just for my ps3. The HDMI interface allows you to use digital audio, unlike the Xbox 360.
If they could just tweek the os a little bit, this would be a better console for online playing, as it is now, the xbox is the better online gaming unit. I still prefer the ps3, though :PGet more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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The Playstation 3 is an incredible Blue Ray Player, that has features NOT available in any other Blue Ray Player. I am not a game player - and simply bought this unit as a Blue Ray and DVD player. However - on comparison, there are so many benefits compared to other Blue Ray players.
Here are the surprise benefits you get from this INCREDIBLE technology vs. a regular Blue Ray Player:
1. Picture Quality - SUPERB (Easily compares to most expensive Blue Ray Players)
2. REGULAR DVD's PLAY IN A HIGHER RESOLUTION - Incredible difference to a regular DVD player.
3. Wireless INTERNET Connection - Surf web on your TV. (NO WIRES REQUIRED)
4. Automatic BLUE RAY format Updates (FREE and AUTOMATIC) - Upgrades as technology changes.
5. HARD Drive (80 GB) - Store movies, music, etc.
6. Beautiful Black Console - Doesn't look like a game player on shelf.
7. EASY to set-up (Ready in a few minutes)
8. LOWER PRICED - All these unique features, at a lower price than the other Blue Ray players
I have no idea why anyone would ever consider a standard BLUE RAY or DVD player once you have had a chance to try out the features of the PS3. Having the internet on our TV allows us full access to news, weather, radio, music video's, etc.
I was told that low price BLUE RAY players cannot play many movies and DVD's because the BLUE RAY format is constantly changing - and the Playstation 3 is the ONLY BLUE RAY unit to have automatic updates that will correct for new Blue Ray formats in the future.
NO COMPARISON - Hands down BEST BLUE RAY Player with the most features on the market!
HIGEST POSSIBLE RATING.........Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
by Migo
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I have owned the PS3 for about a year now along with the Wii and Xbox360 and consider it a very good purchase. I originaly bought it for Blu-Ray and also purchased a Samsung 40" 1080p LCD for the PS3. I have noticed since watching alot of Bu-Ray movies over the last 4 months that majority of the movies I watch look more like upscale DVD's. I also noticed from certian production companys like Disney for example tend to make good Blu-Ray movies.Also from news I have heard from multiple sites is that Blu-Ray is expected to last till 2012. For the gaming aspect everything is great. The Online gaming capibilities tend to get better as time goes on. The controller's battery life does not last that long. Also I thought I would note this down, my boss at work also has the 80g PS3 and has had issues such as frezzing and not recongizing discs to where he was not able to play games. He had to send it in twice and had a horrible time with customer service. I had my PS3 freeze once but it has been good to me since. I still consider the PS3 a good buy.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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If your looking for backward compatability this is not the system for you,as stated in all the other reviews about this playstation it WILL NOT play ps2 games, It says so right on the box,yet amazon says it will, they should definatly change that. However if your just looking to play ps3 games and ps1 games this is a great system. I tossed around getting the metal gear solid pack for months, Then like an idiot i realized i could just hook the ps3 up to the rca jacks on the front of my tv and not even have to touch my ps2, All i have to do is change the channel on my tv when i wanna play the ps2, So the way i see it i saved about 200 bucks on a ps3. This system is so cool for me, and it has the duelshock controller. Not really sure if i'll wanna play ps2 anymore, this ps3 is so great i might just stick with it, But if not my ps2 is hooked up and ready to go. So glad i chose this system.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Friday, February 12, 2010
by Migo
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THIS UNIT WILL NOT PLAY PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES! Model # is CECHK01 and you need model # CECHE01 to be able to play playstation 2 games! Please check out www.us.playstation.com/support before buying this system!Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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I've been a fan of the Playstation series since the beginning, and I proudly own a PS1, PS2, PSP and now a PS3. I'd have to say that this system is wonderful! I like everything about it. It's sleek, runs quiet, and pumps out an amazing picture (I"m only using a 26" LCD that supports 720p Picture resolution.) I'm a little disappointed that it won't play PS2 games, but I still have that system laying around. No complaints so far!
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
by Migo
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CAN SOMEONE LET ME KNOW IF THIS PS3 COMES WITH A USB CABLE FOR CHARGIN THE CONTROLLERGet more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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I'll make it short and sweet.. theres no fun games, no backwards compatibility, laggy online, most people don't have a mic and don't speak, Sony's customer service sucks, most of the games lack visually compared to another console (x**x), I experienced a YLOD (or yellow light of death, which is hardware failure) and Sony tried to get me to pay almost $200 because they said it was plugged into a surge protector (I guess it should be plugged directly into the wall or you void your warranty), Sony's team of customer service reps are anti-consumer scam artist or con artist whichever you wanna say, developers have been having delopmental issues with this system which is why games are extensively delayed or flatout canceled. Sony has lost allot of exclusive developer support that it had with the PS2 days and it's really showing with the lack of games for this console. Best bet is to keep your money in you pocket or invest in a competitors console that I won't name that has amazing online, fun games and people that acutally talk online!! Pass the PS3 up and DONT LOOK BACK!!!Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
by Migo
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The PS3 itself is great, but unlike the PS3 80GB+MGS4 bundle and other bundles, this one is not backward compatible with PS2, and Sony hasn't mentioned it until after I buy it. Also, this version has only 2 USB ports and no card reader. I think this is the same as the 40GB version but with a larger HD and that Sony is not making a PS3 backward compatible to PS2 anymore.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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The PS3 for me is the best console out there today. I enjoy FREE online play, Blu-ray movies, and great game line up (Metal Gear Solid 4) To me it's no big deal that it doesnt have PS2 compatibility. If I wanted to play PS2 games I would just buy or hookup my PS2. I love the PSN Store and can't wait for Home and Life to come out next month.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
by Migo
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THE PS3 WAS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION. IT ARRIVED IN A SPEEDY MANNER AND THE PRICE WAS BETTER THAN BUYING A BLUE RAY DVD PLAYER. NO COMPLAINTS.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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This is an excellent game system at a great price. The $400 set up I bought from Amazon.com arrived in two days and worked great out of the box. It was easy to set up and the video output is tremendous. I bought Resistance: Fall of Man along with the system and while the output on that particular game is 720p it still looked amazing on my 42" LCD. The inclusion of a blu-ray player in this system makes it a steal compared to the XBOX. A decent blu-ray player costs $300; if you're going to make the jump that means you're only paying $100 for a killer system. I found the menus easy to understand and navigate and the sixaxis controller is wonderful. I can't say how pleasantly surprised I am with this system. Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Monday, February 8, 2010
by Migo
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The PS3 is great Blueray player, an excellent DVD upscaler, and can also (through streaming or a usb harddrive) can do photos, mp3s, or movies in divx or mp4 format.
If you have a PSP there is tons of surprising cross functionality through a feature called "remote play"
The console is sturdy, slick looking, and incredibly powerful. It doesn't get hot, and this new sku uses less power than the launch skus. It does not have any know reliability issues, unlike the XBOX 360.
The major downside, its game library, is a lot better now than it was a year ago. It has great exclusives like Litte Big Planet, Resistance 1 and 2, and Metal Gear Solid 4, and a ton of the big games this fall that are on XBOX are also on PS3 (Dead Space, Fallout 3, Rock Band 2, etc.)
I've had mine (which is this new sku) for several weeks now and I am very pleased with my purchased.
Just to note, this model (and all PS3s going forward) do not play PS2 games (they do play PS1 games), but it wasn't a big deal for me. Most people (over 100 million sold) already have a PS2, so I just kept mine hooked up, and bought component cables to hook it up to my hdtv.
By the way, if you don't have an hdtv, there isn't a lot of reason to have this, unless there is a game you really want to play.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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Upon opening the box, I was shocked to find out that this version of the PS3 does not come with any high definition cables. I suppose I should have done a little more homework before I bought, but given how much Sony has billed the PS3 as a high def machine (and that the Xbox 360 at $100 less came with high def cables), it's hard to imagine that I'm not the only person who has been surprised by this.
Other complaints I have are that the controllers don't seem to charge unless the system is turned on, and the process of updating the machine to the most recent firmware is painfully slow. Also, older games don't seem to recognize that I have the most recent firmware and always prompt me to revert back to older versions.
Besides that though, I'm rather satisfied with the PS3. Sony has made great efforts to improve the interface and online experience to what it should have been like when they first launched the system. Compared to both my 360 and Wii, it seems to be the quietest of the 3 systems, and it does a great job as both a DVD upscaler and Bluray player. The game library is finally robust enough to satisfy me and I find the downloadable games particularly good compared to the offerings of the 360 and the Wii.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
by Migo
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excellent system for price. the only drawback is that it is not backwards compatible with ps2 games but there are lots of good games available for ps3. also love the fact that we can play online.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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Well the PS3 is awesome. I mean In War games you feel like you're there. Same with sports games, you name it, you're there. Ever really want a demo or game Maybe you're snowed in or you just can't get out. Well with the PS3's hard drive you can down load them from the PS3's online store. The PS3's advances are just so amazing. Also the graphics are amazing I mean elders think its T.V. Well where can you get one not Best Buy their to over priced but Target is great. Well I hope you make the right decision based on this review.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
by Migo
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I purchased the PS3 so we could play the new games and have a blue-ray player. I am very happy with the PS3.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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Like most I needed to find a way to stream music and video to my PS3. There is away to do this. Now it's the best gaming systm out.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Friday, February 5, 2010
by Migo
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I owned 40GB PS3 and upgraded to the 80. I am very happy with the new unit. It seems to load faster and the extra memory is a great bonus. Would recommend to just buy the 80GB instead of the 40. Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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What hasn't already been said about this console? If the Criterion Collection use this as a reference Blu Ray player, then enough said. Just as a Blu Ray player alone, as it is more and more supported and additional features released, Sony releases firmware updates keeping it up to date for free.
As a gaming console, picture slideshow, music and video player, the ability to download and view movie trailers (Sony of course) for the theater and home, skinnable, IM, web broswer... that's a lot of bang for buck as compared to the next Blu Ray player alone. Forget Xbox... this is the one to get.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
by Migo
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I've been due for a new game system for a while now. The last one I had was the ps2 when it was new. So yes this was not a hard decision because I was very happy with my ps2 and expected no less with the ps3. But some other factors that played into the decision to buy a ps3 over a 360 or a wii.
One was that sony took their time and made the system right unlike the 360 which was rushed and the red ring of death became a nation wide epidemic. Another reason was that blu ray recently became the next generation in disc storage and blu ray is supported by the ps3 unlike the 360 which uses dvds for the games and had a optional attachment for hd dvd which aren't going to be produced anymore. So with blu ray I saw a longeer life for the ps3 over the 360 or the wii. Another reason was that the 360 uses xbox live which is a subscription based online game support where as the ps3's online play is free. Although I do think that the xbox live is a little more organized with online game play then the free servers of the playstation network it still isn't worth a subscription. These are just a couple of reasons that I found relevant to buying a ps3 over the other systems.
The ps3 looks slick, its really powerful and there are a bunch of great games for it. You'll be really happy with this purchase.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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I bought this a few weeks ago. It's my second PS3. I have the older 40GB equivalent of this unit also.
Why 2 ps3's? I have two TV's that I would like my kids to play games, watch my home movies, go to YouTube and watch blu-ray movies. There isn't anything else that can all these things (Outside of a pc with a blu-ray drive that would cost much more and take a long time to setup).
I converted all my home videos to mpeg, put them in the shared video folder on my vista pc and the ps3 will play them on my tv's. It works great. I have newer high definition home videos and older standard definition ones and they all play fine. Except the HD videos sometimes stutter when using a wifi connection. I ran an ethernet cable from one of my ps3's to the router for faster speed.
The ps3 is a fantastic flexible device that should cost about twice what it does. It's a fantastic bargain.
As far as only having 2 usb ports. Is it possible to buy a 4 port usb device for $20 or so and plug it into one of the ports? Like I did on an old pc of mine.
The lack of a card reader isn't a big deal. I bought a transcend 8GB SDHC card that comes with a usb reader/writer. I just plug the card in that and plug the device in the usb port. Works fine. The reader added like $2 to the cost.
My only real gripe is the unit doesn't stream DTS-MA and TrueHD. It decodes the formats internally though, so it still works. I would like the option of letting my stereo receiver decode them. Hopefully Sony will offer a firmware upgrade that allows this.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
by Migo
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Watching Blu-ray movies on this system is an experience that leaves you in awe. The games look awesome and the wireless controllers very cool.
Great price. Just remember you can't play Playstation 2 games on this system.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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Awesome...great video game system and great blu-ray player. I thought long and hard between the PS3 and a 360, and I am so glad I chose the PS3, as the games and the DVD/blu-rays look awesome. All in all, the perfect choice for me.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
by Migo
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Everything was great. The product is brand new and excactly what I expected. I totally recommend this people.Get more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.
by Migo
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life without HDMI is a wasted life...w/o it yur wasting your time...with it your in a whole new world!...this system is def the best, free online capabilities, wifi, downloadable movies and games...limitless...dont buy xbox 360!!!!!...i have that too.....not worth itGet more detail about PlayStation 3 80GB.