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| From: Sony
Category: Video Games
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $395.00
You Save: $4.99 (1%)
New (34) Used (12) Collectible (1) from $359.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  102 reviews
Sales Rank: 33
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: 80 GB
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Graphics RAM: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 17.3 x 13.8 x 7.2
MPN: 711719801504
Model: 711719801504
UPC: 711719801108
EAN: 0711719801504
ASIN: B001COU9I6
Release Date: August 20, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes PlayStation 3 80 GB system, Dualshock 3 wireless controller, and free PlayStaion Network membership | | • | Internet ready Wi-Fi | | • | 80 GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos | | • | Built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality | | • | Play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 97 more reviews...
 Thank you Sony November 16, 2008
If you want a Blu-Ray - this is still the unit to buy. I tried the Samsung 2550 - but took it back after watching only half a movie.
This unit lives up to expectations from easy set up - to online upgrades to BD Live (a really cool feature you've got to try out) to load times.
Not sure about the future of Blu-Ray -- but this unit is a good bet for now.
Don't settle for less.
 PS3 vs Xbox 360 November 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have owned an Xbox 360 Xbox 360 Elite System Console Includes 120GB Hard Drive for over a year and a PS3 Playstation 3 80GB for several months. This review is a short comparison. I prefer playing games on either console over my PC.
Xbox 360
Pros:
- more games available
- prefer the controller (not a major difference)
Cons:
- unable to play Blu-ray movies
- concerned about red ring of death
- produces so much heat that I cannot use it in summer (it is like a space-heater)
- the loud fan is annoying
- there is a fee for multi-player
PS3
Pros:
- plays Blu-ray HD movies
- produces much less heat
- quiet
- free multi-player
Cons:
- not as many games available yet
- prefer the Xbox controller
I generally prefer the PS3 by a wide margin. Unfortunately, at this time, one almost needs both to play the best games.
My suggestion to Microsoft is to include a Blu-ray player, fix the red ring of death, improve the hardware so that it uses less energy & is quiet, and make multi-player free.
My suggestion to Sony is to improve the design of the controller and make more games available.
An all around entertainment device November 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have owned a PS3 for about 10 months now and have gotten every cent's worth from it. It's the keystone to my entertainment center now. Here are its highlights:
1. I use free TVersity media server running on my network and the PS3 will stream my movies, music, and images from any computer.
2. I can watch DivX movies in the PS3 and it will upscale the picture just as well as my Oppo DVD player.
3. It's a great Blu-Ray player and has the ability to update its version because Sony releases patches often. Also, if you have a Logitech Harmony remote: You can buy a Nyko Remote and use the USB dongle with the Harmony to control the PS3. Unfortunately, you just can't power the PS3 on.
4. Of course the games are great. The PS3 is relatively new, so once third party developers figure out how to fully utilize the hardware, then even better games will come out.
There is a drawback to my PS3. I have the 40GB version and am quickly running out of space. Grand Theft Auto 4 takes 3GB+, Metal Gear takes 4GB+, Rock Band takes 1GB+(with downloaded songs). I heard you can swap the hard drive yourself, but don't feel like investing an extra $60 until necessary. But I guess I should have considered that when deciding on the 40GB version over the 80GB version.
Other than that, this is a great device for entertainment. Hopefully, retailers will further drop the price or add incentive bundles for the holidays so this system is more attractive for buyers. A tough thing to ask for from a system that is already in the red, but it's gotta compete with the Wii and Xbox somehow.
It's OKAY for now... November 13, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I just got this today... I was impressed by the graphics on this monster. However, I was disappointed when the game started to lag. You heard me, it LAGGED! A Sony system an old veteran. Well, what do you expect? I was also disappointed at the PS3 library... come on SONY. I wish they had something like Halo or something. I'm over myself aren't I? lol well, PS3 80GIG is nonetheless great.
Details:
Graphics: 10/10
Audio: 10/10
Game library: 6/10
Dualshock 3 controller battery life: 6/10
Fun play: 8/10
My very first Playstation, and I love it! November 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my very first playstation I ever bought and its so amazing on what you can do on this system. Besides the obvious things you can do such as playing PS3 games and watching Blu-rays or DVDs, you can do much more with it. You can browse the internet. I watch youtube videos on there and other websites. (Though, you can't listen to music from myspace). You can also hook up a USB flash drive to it and look at pictures or listen to mp3 and some videos. Just think of it as a powerful portable computer.
It is also able to connect to a wireless router. Make things more convenient if you have a wireless router (which I don't).
Anyway, I bought this PS3 in October 2008 and been using it almost every day. So far, no problems. By the way, you may want to keep the system in a well ventilated area. If you put it inside a TV shelf, make sure you keep the doors open when you are using it. Like all other electronics, they do generate heat.
Some fine prints you may want to know about this particular PS3 80gb system: IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH PS2 GAMES. I think it is compatible with ps1 games, but it cleary states its not compatible with PS2. I don't own any previous PS games, so it doesn't matter to me.
By the way, I've been watching many blu-rays in the past few weeks, and I'm a bit disappointed. With a DVD, the picture takes up the whole screen. With blu-ray, there's a top and bottom black bar, similar to a Widescreen DVD. I own a Sony Bravia KDL46W3000 and I expected blu-ray movies to take up the whole screen.
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