PS3by Sony
PROS
- The PS3 with 12GB of flash memory is the least expensive way to dip your toes into Sony's venerable (and still thriving) game console franchise.
- The built-in Blu-ray Disc player is a great bonus that arch-rival XBox 360 lacks.
- In addition to the large PS3 game library, recent models afford access to popular streaming media services such as Netflix.
CONS
- The 12GB SSD, while fast, is skimpy on storage space--and you can't play games off an attached USB drive.
- Some reviewers say the plastic casing looks cheap.
- You don't get a Blu-ray remote.
- LIST PRICE$200
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| Name | PS3 | Xbox 360 S | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | Wii U |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Microsoft | Microsoft | Sony | Nintendo |
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| List Price | $200 | $180 | $450 | $400 | $300 |
It’s a shame there are a couple of little flaws, but the PS3 remains a supreme all-purpose console and it’s now slimmer and lighter than eve…
It’s a shame there are a couple of little flaws, but the PS3 remains a supreme all-purpose console and it’s now slimmer and lighter than ever.
It's not perfect, but for video, music and streaming from services such as Netflix, it's utterly brilliant. Add to that an amazing Blu-ray p…
It's not perfect, but for video, music and streaming from services such as Netflix, it's utterly brilliant. Add to that an amazing Blu-ray player and games console and you have what we would argue is bargain of the century.
The new PS3's Blu-ray player and upscaling capability makes it a no-brainer.
The new PS3's Blu-ray player and upscaling capability makes it a no-brainer.
Combine Blu-ray playback with PlayStation Network, a service that lets you play multiplayer games online without an additional subscription,…
Combine Blu-ray playback with PlayStation Network, a service that lets you play multiplayer games online without an additional subscription, and the PS3 continues to edge out the Xbox 360.
Of course, the one thing PS3 has that Xbox 360 can't touch is a great built-in Blu-ray player.
Of course, the one thing PS3 has that Xbox 360 can't touch is a great built-in Blu-ray player.
For me, when I purchased this system, the price of adding a hard drive was cheaper than buying one of the systems with greater capacity bund…
For me, when I purchased this system, the price of adding a hard drive was cheaper than buying one of the systems with greater capacity bundled with games I was unlikely to play.
While I like the look of the new PS3, it feels like Sony’s still reaching here. It’s not the slam dunk you’d expect from a company that near…
While I like the look of the new PS3, it feels like Sony’s still reaching here. It’s not the slam dunk you’d expect from a company that nearly had one with the prior redesign.
