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Video Games : Sony Playstation 3 Console (40GB Version)
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Rating: 
- THE GREAT ONE!!
Ok so the 40GB version...its had some bad press as it lost its backward capability and lets be honest, there is the obviously loss of 20GB! Well to be honest the 40GB version is so much better!! The new chip is more advanced, quieter and stays much cooler. The difference this makes is huge, you don't get distracted by the noise, you wont have any problems with overheating and you will get better performance.
One thing that amazes me every time is the fact that even if all you wanted was a blu ray player, this unit would be cheaper than half the other options on the market!! On top of that you have 2 usb ports, internet capability, the best games console on the market, you can also use it as an external hard drive for music and photos!!
I know 40GB isn't much, but, with almost no knowledge of technology you can take out the hard drive and replace it with a much larger drive. This will make your warranty invalid unfortunately but its helpful for everyone to know that this is possible without damaging your system!
The wireless controllers are second to none. They are light, the battery last for hours and they charge very quickly. I think this makes a huge difference to the console as it makes playing more enjoyable and easier. It also means you can turn your console off without leaving you seat...most useful when your playing in bed!!
The game choice is slightly limited at the moment, there are many games but I don't believe the full potential of the console has really been tapped yet but i'm sure this will be rectified over the next couple of years.
Another bonus of this console is that you can get it for a good price nowadays. Grab yourself a second hand one and you really can be playing for under 250 pounds....that really is a great price for such a huge system with such broad capabilities!!
Buy one and you wont be disappointed!!
Rating:
- If you want the best for online play go for the xbox
For the best part of 6 months, my friends have been bereting me to get a PS3 or xbox 360 and after around 4 days I am certain I have made the wrong decision.
PROS of this machine:
Graphics are pretty awesome.
Easy to use menus
Free online play
Built in wireless
CONS of this machine:
No included headset
No great PS3 exclusive games
Absolutely no sense of team spirit
Fast at loading
The biggest problem I have with this console is that when playing online with about 12 people 0-3 people will have headsets meaning they can't tell you where the enemy is for example and you can't have as much fun as you could have. I'd rather spend another £35 a year for better online play. Another problem is the only game at the moment that is great and only avalible for ps3 is MGS4 but with xbox there is Halo and Gears of War.
Rating: - AMAZING CONSOLE, BUT PLEASE JUST WAIT FOR THE 80gig model!
So as you may have guessed from the title a new ps3 will be released by the end of august...
Cosmeticly the same, the new ps3 will contain a 80gb hard drive, thats DOUBLE the memory of this model, it will only cost £299.
Now let me review the PS3 in general...
I bought my ps3 on march 23rd 2007 (release date :D) back then it was the 60gb model with a beautiful chrome strip where the silver paint is on the 40gig.
Playstation 3 is the multimedia hub of my house and can be of yours too!
It plays games, first of all. Beautiful looking games, that run at 1080p(thats very pretty for those not in the know ;))
I won't bore you with the facts about the two main graphics chips and SEVEN smaller graphical proccessors ;)
As you should know, many games have now been released on the ps3, but which ones are good? here is a list...(multi-plats included before i get flamed by xbox fanboys)
Metal Gear Solid 4
Grand Theft Auto 4
Burnout Paradise
Uncharted; Drakes Fortune
Call Of Duty 4
Warhawk
Siren Blood Curse
Motorstorm
This is only a small portion of the amazing games on the ps3, i just can't be bothered to list more ;)
Another important thing the ps3 has is its Blu-Ray drive, for those who have a HD tv, it means you can watch movies that are in High Definition.
Microsoft has(had) a similar system called HD-DVD, but these disc never sold and have since been discontinued. (woops!)
Online play is also very prominent for Sony now, with the release of the Playstation Network, a similar service to Xbox Live, but it won't set you back £40 a year. It's totally free! (unless you want to buy a game through the PS-Store)
The playstation store was also released on march 23rd and is an online interface that allows you to download free demos and videos, purchase small games (usually £4.99/£6.99) and join in on Beta testing.
The store should also be seeing the inclusion of full movie downloads in the next few months.
Two big things hitting the Ps3 soon:
1) LittleBigPlanet- rather hard to describe but i will try, its basically a sort of platformer game that comes with ALL the level design tools with the game (but more user friendly) and allows players t create levels and share them online.
For more information you put "LittleBigPlanet" into youtube! (do not miss out)
2) Playstation Home- A huge 3d online "hang out" space, you create an avatar and you can chat, play minigames, show off trophies earnt in games, create your own appartment (your "Home") and all sorts of other funky things.
You can also attach the Playstation Eye (HD eyetoy) and any bluetooth headset for your online games.
The playstation 3, despite criticism from early xbox buyers that are now slightly jealous, is clearly the best console on the market (not being a "fanboy")
It has so much technology packed inside it, lightyears ahead of its rivals.
And for 250-300 quid, you can't go wrong, if you still haven't made your gaming choice, this is the one to go for.
And I have also heard people saying it is unreliable, these people clearly haven't played a 360, we had one in our house everyime we wanted to play, something would go wrong. You hear of people on their fourth 360!
The ps3 is unbelievably reliable, and within the next year, wll do the same as the ps2 it will be in everybodies homes.
Just make sue you don't miss out on a brilliant console!
Rating: - A "non-geek" review
Lets cut to the chase for you non-geeks out there!! First some facts:
1. This is the first games console that I've ever owned. I'm 39.
2. I bought it 'cos I wanted a "media-server" for all my music in the living room and a Blu-Ray/Upscaling DVD player.
3. I bought my first game yesterday. Gran Turismo, so I can give you no advice on techie, geekie stuff that most people dont understand.
So
Its a fabulous DVD player.
Its easy to set up.
It makes a great server for your music...listening (and watching) my music will never be the same again.
Its quiet.
It looks fabulous in the right setting.
The game I have is brilliant and I may even buy another one!!
It isnt a PC replacement. You want to access the internet in your living room then get a laptop.
Its excellent value.
Its a Sony!
Go buy. You know you want one but dont tell your children!!
Rating:
- Second PS3 crashed
I bought a playstation 3 six months ago which crashed 2 months later (wouldn't read any DVDs or gamediscs anymore; apparently due to a hardware problem), wherefore i gave it back and received a new one which crashed again yesterday (same problem). The problem is widespread (as read in internet-forums). For a console this expensive you would expect a solid hardware. And what's disappointing too is, that internet-support is inexistant (just FAQs which presuppose it's a software-problem, which isn't the case; no E-Mail address as well, so you can call yourself lucky if there's a Sony-shop near to where you live). I was a Playstation 2 fan, but am very disappointed in the PS3. Wait at least one more year before you buy one (almost no interesting games around yet anyway).
- THE GREAT ONE!!Ok so the 40GB version...its had some bad press as it lost its backward capability and lets be honest, there is the obviously loss of 20GB! Well to be honest the 40GB version is so much better!! The new chip is more advanced, quieter and stays much cooler. The difference this makes is huge, you don't get distracted by the noise, you wont have any problems with overheating and you will get better performance.
One thing that amazes me every time is the fact that even if all you wanted was a blu ray player, this unit would be cheaper than half the other options on the market!! On top of that you have 2 usb ports, internet capability, the best games console on the market, you can also use it as an external hard drive for music and photos!!
I know 40GB isn't much, but, with almost no knowledge of technology you can take out the hard drive and replace it with a much larger drive. This will make your warranty invalid unfortunately but its helpful for everyone to know that this is possible without damaging your system!
The wireless controllers are second to none. They are light, the battery last for hours and they charge very quickly. I think this makes a huge difference to the console as it makes playing more enjoyable and easier. It also means you can turn your console off without leaving you seat...most useful when your playing in bed!!
The game choice is slightly limited at the moment, there are many games but I don't believe the full potential of the console has really been tapped yet but i'm sure this will be rectified over the next couple of years.
Another bonus of this console is that you can get it for a good price nowadays. Grab yourself a second hand one and you really can be playing for under 250 pounds....that really is a great price for such a huge system with such broad capabilities!!
Buy one and you wont be disappointed!!
Rating:
- If you want the best for online play go for the xboxFor the best part of 6 months, my friends have been bereting me to get a PS3 or xbox 360 and after around 4 days I am certain I have made the wrong decision.
PROS of this machine:
Graphics are pretty awesome.
Easy to use menus
Free online play
Built in wireless
CONS of this machine:
No included headset
No great PS3 exclusive games
Absolutely no sense of team spirit
Fast at loading
The biggest problem I have with this console is that when playing online with about 12 people 0-3 people will have headsets meaning they can't tell you where the enemy is for example and you can't have as much fun as you could have. I'd rather spend another £35 a year for better online play. Another problem is the only game at the moment that is great and only avalible for ps3 is MGS4 but with xbox there is Halo and Gears of War.
Rating:
- AMAZING CONSOLE, BUT PLEASE JUST WAIT FOR THE 80gig model!So as you may have guessed from the title a new ps3 will be released by the end of august...
Cosmeticly the same, the new ps3 will contain a 80gb hard drive, thats DOUBLE the memory of this model, it will only cost £299.
Now let me review the PS3 in general...
I bought my ps3 on march 23rd 2007 (release date :D) back then it was the 60gb model with a beautiful chrome strip where the silver paint is on the 40gig.
Playstation 3 is the multimedia hub of my house and can be of yours too!
It plays games, first of all. Beautiful looking games, that run at 1080p(thats very pretty for those not in the know ;))
I won't bore you with the facts about the two main graphics chips and SEVEN smaller graphical proccessors ;)
As you should know, many games have now been released on the ps3, but which ones are good? here is a list...(multi-plats included before i get flamed by xbox fanboys)
Metal Gear Solid 4
Grand Theft Auto 4
Burnout Paradise
Uncharted; Drakes Fortune
Call Of Duty 4
Warhawk
Siren Blood Curse
Motorstorm
This is only a small portion of the amazing games on the ps3, i just can't be bothered to list more ;)
Another important thing the ps3 has is its Blu-Ray drive, for those who have a HD tv, it means you can watch movies that are in High Definition.
Microsoft has(had) a similar system called HD-DVD, but these disc never sold and have since been discontinued. (woops!)
Online play is also very prominent for Sony now, with the release of the Playstation Network, a similar service to Xbox Live, but it won't set you back £40 a year. It's totally free! (unless you want to buy a game through the PS-Store)
The playstation store was also released on march 23rd and is an online interface that allows you to download free demos and videos, purchase small games (usually £4.99/£6.99) and join in on Beta testing.
The store should also be seeing the inclusion of full movie downloads in the next few months.
Two big things hitting the Ps3 soon:
1) LittleBigPlanet- rather hard to describe but i will try, its basically a sort of platformer game that comes with ALL the level design tools with the game (but more user friendly) and allows players t create levels and share them online.
For more information you put "LittleBigPlanet" into youtube! (do not miss out)
2) Playstation Home- A huge 3d online "hang out" space, you create an avatar and you can chat, play minigames, show off trophies earnt in games, create your own appartment (your "Home") and all sorts of other funky things.
You can also attach the Playstation Eye (HD eyetoy) and any bluetooth headset for your online games.
The playstation 3, despite criticism from early xbox buyers that are now slightly jealous, is clearly the best console on the market (not being a "fanboy")
It has so much technology packed inside it, lightyears ahead of its rivals.
And for 250-300 quid, you can't go wrong, if you still haven't made your gaming choice, this is the one to go for.
And I have also heard people saying it is unreliable, these people clearly haven't played a 360, we had one in our house everyime we wanted to play, something would go wrong. You hear of people on their fourth 360!
The ps3 is unbelievably reliable, and within the next year, wll do the same as the ps2 it will be in everybodies homes.
Just make sue you don't miss out on a brilliant console!
Rating:
- A "non-geek" reviewLets cut to the chase for you non-geeks out there!! First some facts:
1. This is the first games console that I've ever owned. I'm 39.
2. I bought it 'cos I wanted a "media-server" for all my music in the living room and a Blu-Ray/Upscaling DVD player.
3. I bought my first game yesterday. Gran Turismo, so I can give you no advice on techie, geekie stuff that most people dont understand.
So
Its a fabulous DVD player.
Its easy to set up.
It makes a great server for your music...listening (and watching) my music will never be the same again.
Its quiet.
It looks fabulous in the right setting.
The game I have is brilliant and I may even buy another one!!
It isnt a PC replacement. You want to access the internet in your living room then get a laptop.
Its excellent value.
Its a Sony!
Go buy. You know you want one but dont tell your children!!
Rating:
- Second PS3 crashedI bought a playstation 3 six months ago which crashed 2 months later (wouldn't read any DVDs or gamediscs anymore; apparently due to a hardware problem), wherefore i gave it back and received a new one which crashed again yesterday (same problem). The problem is widespread (as read in internet-forums). For a console this expensive you would expect a solid hardware. And what's disappointing too is, that internet-support is inexistant (just FAQs which presuppose it's a software-problem, which isn't the case; no E-Mail address as well, so you can call yourself lucky if there's a Sony-shop near to where you live). I was a Playstation 2 fan, but am very disappointed in the PS3. Wait at least one more year before you buy one (almost no interesting games around yet anyway).