Sony Playstation 3 (40 GB) Black Console

Pros: BluRay player, good game console (graphics), interface, account management, Wi-Fi, sixaxis controller
Cons: No PS2 compatibility, most games are still 720p (1080p is rare), no force feedback

One year after the release of the first version of Sony's delayed "Wunderwaffe" -- that was supposed to settle console wars once and for all -- the price cut and updated functionality finally allowed for one of those to land under my 2007 Christmas tree. ...

Pros: A Blu Ray Player that supports DTS HD Master Audio! and Plays GAMES!
Cons: The 40 Gig flavor isn't backwards compatible. Using PS3 controller as DVD remote is awkward

I finally did it! I used my last Epinions Income share checks to purchase the Blu Ray Game Machine I've wanted since last year. Yes, I am talking about the Play Station 3! When it was introduced it was a whopping $600.00 and that was if you could get ...

Pros: Everything
Cons: Can't play PS2 games

We decided to buy a Playstation 3 about 6 months ago.We bought the 40 GB version at Best Buy for $400. We are huge Final Fantasy fans. Even the guys at the video game store look at my husband and can’t believe that I play the ...

Pros: Great HD quality, graphics, nearly full home entertainment solution with standards-based interfaces.
Cons: PS2 backwards compatibility, no video in, no multi-tasking.

(Updated with additional information Feb. 11 2008) At the beginning of this review is a short story of how I got my Playstation 3. Feel free to skip right to the review under "The Review" if you'd like... Part 1: The Whim After a long ...

Pros: hardware quality and design, Blu Ray drive, built-in Wi-Fi, quiet, potential, free online play.
Cons: software quality, Bluetooth remote, multitasking, still in development.

I never considered myself a gamer, yet somehow I ended up trying all three of the current generation consoles. I absolutely hated the Wii, loved the 360, and now still experimenting with the PS3. I sold the Wii pretty much a week after I got it - ...

Pros: Technology packed game console also acts as a media center, great details, great graphics!
Cons: Software updates required to run many games, installation times.

I recently decided to replace my aging PlayStation 2 console with its new younger sibling, the PS3 40GB console. Several factors went into my purchase decision and since then I have been blown away by the technology of this little black box. Beyond being ...

Pros: Graphics and gameplay rock!
WI-FI and Bluetooth Technology!
Blueray Disc Player!
Cons: Expensive, and you need an advanced home theater system to fully enjoy.

The Playstation 3 is indeed the most advanced video game system currently on the market, but it may not meet your needs as well as some of the other platforms currently for sale.The Playstation 3 features full 1080P capable graphics, and the ...

Pros: Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray... and a growing library of games.  Free online gaming.
Cons: Less impressive game inventory than competitors, some streaming hiccups, less impressive online aspect.

Sony's shiny new living room center piece, the PS3.  Is it worth the price of admission?Little relevant background of myself (you may have already read from my Wii review): Born in the early 80s, I've been a gamer for over 20 years.  My ...

Pros: Graphics, Speed, Blue-Ray
Cons: Cost, Web browser out-of-date

I purchased my Playstation 3 for the holidays this past 2007. So far, at the price point I really do not have many regrets. I will spare you the technical details, as they can easily be found online. Overall, the machine is very powerful and is ...

Pros: Price, versatility, wireless, picture, Up conversion.
Cons: None! Well I do feel like I stole it at this price...

After days of searching reviews for a Blu-ray player, I stumbled internet stories about a game machine that is actually considered THE best format for also watching a High Def DVD'S! Digging deeper, I read about how so many machines, especially ANY High ...

Pros: Bluray, Great Gaming System, Internet Browsing
Cons: Small Game Selection, Noisy Fan, Cost, Sony

I'm not here to write about the PS3 vs Xbox vs Wii -- it has been done to death.  I just going to give you the positives and negatives of a PS3 after owning one for about a year.  And most all of this should hold true for any of the current PS3 ...

Pros: too many to list
Cons: no ps2 backward compatiblity

This system is amazing. It is hard to sum it up in a small review so here it goes. First up it looks great on my lcd 19 inch hdtv by sanyo.If your a gamer,or a movie fan or in most cases a combo of both this system will not let you down. It supports ...

Pros: its also a bluray player
Cons: not backward compatable

i bought a playstation 3 about 2 months after it first came out and i've beeen impressed ever since day one.  i would recommend it to anyone who wants to play mature type games.  the only draw back is that i didn't buy the 80gig one so i can't play my ps2 games on it.  it looks nice and works great.

Pros: Awesome quality, only way to watch action flicks.
Cons: Configuration can be challenging.  Not for the technically deficient.

Key benefit to this device for BluRay vs standard players is the upgradability.  I have had numerous software updates since I purchased the unit more than a year ago.  All of the BluRay discs play beautifully including all of the BD LIVE discs.
The quality of the playback is awesome.  
The only downside is that while I purchased the separate Bluetooth remote which originally worked beautifully, once I hooked up a soundbar with subwoofer surround sound system, the remote no longer works and the integration with other equipment has become a bit more complicated.  
However, in the end, despite the usage challenges, the quality is supreme, especially when played back on my Sony XBR Bravia 1080P LCD.

Pros: Awesome features and cool games.
Cons: Nothing really bad about it...

The Playstation 3 is the greatest invention right behind the PC and Electric Lamp. The Playstation 3 has all the games and every thing that you need. The Playstation 3 has all the really cool games, like, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and Call of Duty 4 and the upcoming Resistance 2, which should be the world. Resistance was also pretty good and don't forget Oblivion!.

The Playstation 3's really cool with the music and Blue-Ray. I love the idea of being allowed to play music on your Playstation 3. The Blue-Ray isn't half bad either, but I don't use it that much.

It wasn't that hard to get it started, but when getting a new game it takes about 10 minutes of downloading before you get to play it, but it's OK, I live with it, because there isn't a lot of games that I need to buy, but you know what I mean.

The PS3 is really good, so buy it if you have enough money!!!