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| Description PRODUCT FEATURES: Best-selling PLAYSTATION 3 exclusive game MotorStorm Internal 80GB HDD for storing your games, music, and photos Built-in Blu-ray player Cell Broadband Engine advanced microprocessor SIXAXIS wireless controller High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) out for 1080p resolution Internet ready with built-in wireless network connectivity (Wi-Fi) CompactFlash, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo card slots Four USB ports Free access to the PLAYSTATION Network
Connections 4 x USB, 1 x network, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x PlayStation 3 AV output, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOS Link ), 4 x USB, 1 x network, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x PlayStation 3 AV output, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||
Top Reviews Review created: 02/21/08(updated 03/15/08) by: 33 of 33 people found this review helpful. I recently bought a PS3 after spending a lot of time researching the PS3 vs the XBOX and the Wii. The PS3 is the best of the 3 in my opinion. Our family already owns a GameCube and the Wii (other than the controller) really isn't that much of an improvement over the GameCube. The Blu-ray capability in the PS3 makes it a better system than the XBOX. OK if you have already decided on the PS3, the next choice is which one to get. Do not buy the 40 GB version it is NOT backward compatible, meaning you can not play Playstation or Playstation 2 games on it. You can with the 80 GB version. Plus, with all the things you can do you are going to want the extra storage space. The 40 GB player ships with the Spider-Man 3 movie. Nice but you can pick this movie up for around $10 on eBay. The 80 GB player ships with the MotorStorm game which goes for around $45 on eBay and is a GREAT game. MotorStorm uses the 6-axis feature in the controler - you move your hands to increase your turns when you drive your motorcycle thru the mud. Yep, Wii isn't the only one with sensors in their controller. Sony's useage of the 6-axis technology is just more subtle. Sony has a nice line-up of games to choose from and allows you to play on line at no extra charge. It is fun to be able to challenge my little brother in Guitar Hero 3, we live in different states, and easy to access. Oh and the guitar for the PS# is wireless, just like the controllers, using bluetooth technology so I can dance all over the room if I want to and not worry about getting tangled up and tripping over unsightly wires. The best part is the Blu-ray DVD player (which plays the old DVDs as well) oh my! the TV never looked so good. You won't want to watch regular DVDs after you hear and see how good Blu-ray movies are. Many Blu-ray DVDs ship with an insert that is a disclaimer that reads something like this: this Blu-ray is made with the highest and latest industry standard if it won't play on your player you made need to upgrade your hardware etc... YIKES! If you spent $500 on a Blu-ray player it can get quickly get passed by with the every changing and updated technology. Not to worry if you have a PS3 - it easily connects to the internet and Sony will push software updates to your system, so you will always have the most up to date version of software - that is another reason to get the 80 gig bundle. You will have plenty of room for your game files and for your software update files. Sony released software version 2.17 on 13 March 2008. This update includes Blu-Ray 1.1 I feel bad for folks who shelled out the bucks for a Blu-ray player and will have trouble watching the latest discs. Sony makes it possible to download updates on to a USB device and then let the PS3 system read it from your device if you don't have it connected to the internet or wi-fi. See their website for details. Sound and Picture also depened on your TV set, Sound System, and which method you connect your player to both. Highest marks for this system! If my review helps you to decide please select [YES] below. Thanks!! Review ID: 10000000005753447 Was this review helpful? Report this review 9 of 12 people found this review helpful. I just bought a PS3, after the HD Format war has finally been decided, and Blu Ray is the winner I figured if I were to get a Blu Ray player mind as well be a PS3 then I can play some games on it to. Mind you I have a Xbox 360 and have had one since launch. comparing the 2 systems they both have their Pro's and Con's. They both do High definition with their games. I have yet to be wow'd with the graphics in their games over the Xbox 360, but I hear in time it will be a difference. Now in terms on their online there is no comparison. 360 has this down pat. PS3 is good, but nowhere near the calibur of the 360, and well worth the $50 a yr for xbox live. Now I have to say setting up your Gamertag for 360 was way more annoying than PS3, Luckily I just Migrated mine from my old Xbox and wasn't an issue, but I helped my friend with his and was annoying the process you had to go through. Ok now with the menu system. I found the PS3 menu system to be very annoying and cumbersome to navigate through compared to the 360. Trying to setup the PS3 for HD and chating and stuff was much more involed than what the 360 entailed. All in all it is a good system and worth picking up even if you just get it as a Blu Ray player, the games are not leaps and bounds over the 360 like Sony promised and a lot of the PS3 games only run in 720p while 360 games run in 1080i or 1080p. Definitely worth checking into. Review ID: 10000000005894468 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews Review created: 07/08/08 by: cod4infinity00 ( 0 ) Just take 2 minutes and read this. This is very EASY to do! It literally takes 10 minutes to setup. Simply follow the steps below. I promise you, this is 100% real. Here is what you do. Click on the link below, register, pick an account type (referral is the easiest) and complete just 1 offer (Very important that you complete the 1 offer otherwise your account will sit in limbo until you do). The best offer to do is STAMPS.com. Its free, all you need to do is register and follow the instructions. And you’re on your way There are plenty of cool offers to choose from such as Blockbuster online, Stamp.com, Netflix, Gamefly which are services you would regularly sign up for anyways and their all secure networks, why not use them to get a free Xbox 360 Elite or cash (I did the Stamps.com for a 4 week free trial and it is free!). Look at the offers and choose the one that works for you. After signing up and completing your one offer, simply refer 5-13 people or friends (depending on the FREE prize you choose) to do the same under your link (just post the same thing as I have on eBay or any other message board, and you'll get your referrals before the auction even ends.) Then they will ship your Xbox 360 Elite or your selected item for free, I chose the Cash. No Joke, 100% REAL!!! The reason these companies make money, is because most people don't bother getting all the referrals. All you have to do is post it on EBAY! They use us as advertisement by word of mouth which saves them tons of money which goes toward yours and my free gift. These are legit companies such as Blockbuster, Netflix, Gamefly etc... You can copy my listing if you want. You must use your own authentic link though. You will get your own personal link after your orders placed. Step 1: Click my link: http://www.360Elite4free.com/i Step 2: Sign up and chose an account type (Referral is the easiest and best). Step 3: Complete just 1 offer (like Blockbuster or Stamps.com) and refer up to 13 people to do the same (use eBay! Do what I did, copy my ad). Step 4: Receive your Xbox 360 Elite or Cash for FREE!!!!!!!!!! (Even The Shipping Is Free!!!) For proof that this is for real, click on the link below. It's the company that is behind everything. http://www.trainn.org/rev Please take advantage of this offer!!! Check it out now: http://www.360Elite4free.com/i Review ID: 10000000007897045 Was this review helpful? Report this review Review created: 07/08/08 by: Great Seller,Great communication,item as described except wireless controller...but still a great deal.....would definitely buy from seller again... Review ID: 10000000007892285 Was this review helpful? Report this review Review created: 07/08/08 by: I never resived any thing or heard from the seller. I will never bay from this seller agin. Not a` good Ebayer. Review ID: 10000000007884276 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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