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Sony PlayStation 3

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User ratings:
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52 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
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3 stars
19 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Sixaxis tilt functionality is certainly a cool addition as well
  • PSN allows all gamers to play online in multiplayer matches for free
  • The interface is polished and generally easy to use

Cons

  • mediocre to slightly better than mediocre products
  • the browser-powered navigation feels sloppy and slow
  • only Cash Guns Chaos was an original IP

Key specs

  • 8
  • 512MB
  • yes

Sony PlayStation 3 - Variants

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Storage:
  • 20GB
PlayStation 3 40GB
Storage:
  • 40GB
PlayStation 3 160GB
Storage:
  • 160GB
PlayStation 3 60GB
Storage:
  • 60GB
PlayStation 3 80GB
Storage:
  • 80GB
PlayStation 3 320GB
Storage:
  • 320GB

Sony PlayStation 3 - Pros & Cons

Sony PlayStation 3

Pros

  • Sixaxis tilt functionality is certainly a cool addition as well
  • PSN allows all gamers to play online in multiplayer matches for free
  • The interface is polished and generally easy to use
  • Clean and the PS3 has everything you need
  • PlayStation Plus subscriber service is getting better and better
  • quality of the games is excellent
  • tilt sensitivity are better than others
  • perfectly fine and in most cases
  • colours are nicely judged and motion is handled well enough
  • Easy setup and great sound
  • the Slim and the Super Slim follows suit

Cons

  • mediocre to slightly better than mediocre products
  • the browser-powered navigation feels sloppy and slow
  • only Cash Guns Chaos was an original IP
  • lack of originality and straight-up title porting
  • the speeds right now are on the sluggish side
  • there's still no HDMI cable included in the box
  • Blu-ray drive has a comparatively slow transfer time
  • lack backward compatibility with PS2 games and do not come with flash card
  • Sony does not ship the console HD-ready out-of-the-box
  • PS3 also now lack multiple flash card readers
  • It cannot play back music from attached iPods

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Sony PlayStation 3 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Storage
  • 160GB
  • 20GB
  • 320GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB
  • 80GB
CPU cores8
GPU Clock Speed550.0 MHz
CPU speed3.2 GHz
CPU model8 Core 3.2 GHz POWER-based PPE with seven 3.2 GHz SPEs
GPU nameRSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
RAM memory512MB
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Controller
Number of controllers included1
Motion Detection
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
Connection MethodBluetooth
Number of joysticksDual
Triggers4
Weight8.78 oz
Number of buttons8
Number of supported wireless controllers7
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Features
Accessories included
  • Game
  • Additional gamepad
Type of media supportedBlu-ray
Remote control supportyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yes
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Connectivity
Ethernet connection speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Number of USB Inputs4
Number of USB 2.0 ports4
Number of HDMI outputs1
HDMI version1.3a
Number of connection ports4
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Screen
3D Supportyes
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 720p
  • 576p
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Audio properties
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES
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Dimensions
Depth10.79 in
Width12.8 in
Height3.86 in
Weight176.37 oz
Colour of productBlack
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Network
Online servicePlaystation Network
App StorePlayStation Store

Sony PlayStation 3 - Q&A (1)

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    hal
    about 2 years ago
    How much is Sony PlayStation 3?
    richard.kulas
    about 2 years ago
    You can get a PS3 for around $50 in the US.
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Sony PlayStation 3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (15)

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Sony PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 Launch Review -- An IGN Editorial - IGN
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Published: 23.11.2006
PlayStation 3 Launch Review -- An IGN Editorial - IGN
3.5

We've been through two E3s filled with promises, a summer powered by anticipation, and an autumn fueled by hype, doubts, claims, and revelations. But now that Sony's PlayStation 3 has launched in North America and Japan, how did the console really turn out? Was the wait truly worth it? Does the PlayStation 3 take gaming to a level not attainable by the Wii or the Xbox 360? Obviously, it's far too early to answer those questions responsibly. How valuable any one of these systems ultimately becomes can't and won't be answered for years. But what we can comment on is the PlayStation 3 launch itself. We can evaluate the system's potential, its current software library, its online capabilities, and the overall marketing behind the machine. In other words, we can tell you what we think.

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Sony PlayStation 3
4.0

While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sony's Playstation 3 is definitely a powerful machine. Offering incredible graphics and the added bonus of a Blu-Ray drive, it is a great console to complete your high definition lounge room setup.

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Published: 04.12.2006
Sony PlayStation 3
3.5

Expensive for a game console, but a great bargain for a console plus a Blu-ray Disc player, the PS3 is worth the wait.

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CNET
Published: 06.03.2009
Sony PlayStation 3

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Sony PlayStation 3 Sony PS3 Super Slim review
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T3
Published: 15.10.2012
Sony PS3 Super Slim review
4.0

The Sony PS3 Super Slim games console is slimmer and cheaper than its predecessors

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TechRadar
Published: 28.09.2012
Sony PS3 review
4.5

It may be six years old, but the PS3 is still going strong

Sony PlayStation 3 Sony Playstation 3 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 15.11.2006
Sony Playstation 3 Review | Digital Trends

Sony's Playstation 3 is a technological marvel featuring integrated WiFi and a Blu-ray player. But how does it fair on games? Read on to find out!

Sony PlayStation 3 Sony PlayStation 3: the Ars Technica review
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Sony PlayStation 3: the Ars Technica review

The long-awaited arrival of the PlayStation 3 marks Sony's entry into the next …

Sony PlayStation 3 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 30.10.2012
Home review
4.0

New, slimmer PS3 feels less special, but it's still a multi-talented media hub

Sony PlayStation 3 Review: Sony Playstation 3 Slim
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WIRED
Published: 08.09.2009
Review: Sony Playstation 3 Slim
3.5

The PS3 slim cuts its price, its heft, and even its size. But its abilities? Still wicked strong.

Sony PlayStation 3 The Last of Us (PlayStation 3) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.06.2013
The Last of Us (PlayStation 3) Review
4.5

The Last of Us is a horror masterpiece that proves that the aging PlayStation 3 still has the potential to produce jaw-dropping AAA games.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 08.12.2019
Sony PlayStation 3

Sony PlayStation 3: 4.2 out of 5 stars from 81 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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PC World
Sony Playstation 3 120GB (PS3 Slim)
4.5

Priced right, the PS3 Slim bundles the top-notch features of its predecessor into a smarter, sleeker package.

Sony PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 12GB Super Slim review
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 03.02.2013
PlayStation 3 12GB Super Slim review

Can Sony's entry-level PS3 load games faster than the hard drive models? Digital Foundry presents its in-depth review.

Sony PlayStation 3 The Video Game Critic's Playstation 3 Console Review
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The Video Game Critic's Playstation 3 Console Review

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