PS3 This system is a great system and I am a huge movie buff so watching them in blueray is ten times better. Blueray players themselves are [...] so might as well buy a Playstation 3.
Thinking of Getting a PS3? Let me start off by saying that this review is probably the most unbiased review you are going to find here on toys r us user reviews. Surely if you are a casual gamer or a mom/dad that is shopping for their sons or daughters you probably seen some people giving this great console a 1 out 5 stars. This is because they are fanboys. Jealous low-lifes that are so attached to their consoles that they will do anything to "hurt" the sales. In this review I will be talking about the whole
Lets start with the reviewshall we? Okay so you are deciding whether or not to buy a ps3, whether or not spending $400 for a console is a good decision. I was one of those "crazies" that bought a 60gb ps3 on launch back in 2006 for $600, and I haven't regretted it since. Sure back then there was only a few good games at the time, the online portion was feeling a little bit tacked on, and blu-ray format was battling HD-DVD to the death. Well things have changed. Now the PS3 has so games that one could not possibly have the time to play them or let alone purchase them at all at once. The Online is on par with xbox live's services ever since Sony introduced in-game XMB ( in-game cross media bar) and trophies to compete with Microsoft's achievements. And Blu-ray WON the format war! The best part of this is that PS3 is getting better and better by the moment.
Now I will be noting some important things that the ps3 offers.
-Games. Plain and simple. Playstation offers TONS of excellent exclusives like LittleBigPlanet, Metal Gear solid 4, Killzone 2, Resistance 2, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift, Uncharted, Ratchet & Clank, Warhawk, Heavenly Sword, etc etc. And notto metion the multiplatform games like Call of Duty 4, Fallout 3, Mirror's Edge, and many many more.
-Free Online. PSN (platstation network) is FREE. Thats right folks. FREE. All you need is to be connected to a cable modem and let the PS3 do the rest.
-Blu-ray. Ever since blu-ray won the format war, distributors have now been releasing hi-def blu-ray movies now as standardized format. Out with the old (DVD) and in with the new (Blu-ray).
-Diversity. A console that is for everyone. Young or Old. LittleBigPlanet isone of those games that can be admired by children AND also be admired by grown adults. There are games for everyone.
-Multi-media Lunchbox. Being able to play amazing games, store and listen to music, rent movies on the PSN video marketplace, upload photos and videos, create photo albums, and many other things is what makes the PS3 stand out from the other consoles. There is no other console that lets you do these kind of things. Since this is the 80gb ps3 you should never have to worry about storage space.
System Reliability. Remember whenI said i was one of those "crazies" that purchased a ps3 back in 2006? Well guess what. I still own and still game on that very same PS3. I dont know what kind of black magic sony casted upon the ps3, but the console is EXTREMELY RELIABLE. Microsoft needs to learn a few things from sony and how to make a console that is reliable. I have a Xbox 360 and so far im on my 4th console. Yes you heard correctly. 4th console. Its ridiculous.
Overall the games, Blu-ray, free online, system reliability, and multi-media functionalites should be the main reasons why you are purchasing this wonderful console.
5 out of 5 stars for me. Hopefully for you as well.
Games: Experience high-definition gaming with PlayStation 3 games!Cell BroadBand Engine: The PlayStation 3 is powered by the Cell Broadband Engine, a revolutionary microprocessor that leapfrogs the performance of existing processors, giving the PlayStation 3 system supercomputer-like power and performance that, until now, game developers have only dreamt about.Blu-ray Disc: The built-in Blu-ray Disc player means you can enjoy next-generation high-definition entertainment, including games and movies. It also plays standard DVD movies and CDs.Multimedia: Photos, Music, Videos, Internet: PlayStation 3 provides an endless array of multimedia activities, all without even inserting a game.Always On: PlayStation 3 delivers "always-on" online connectivity; offering a world of online possibilities including multiplayer gaming, text and video messaging, voice chatting, downloading content and browsing the internet.Sixaxis Wireless Controller: The new Sixaxis wireless controller enables you to harness the powerful potential of the PlayStation 3 system.Key Features:Internal 40GB HDD for storing your games, music and photos Built-in Blu-ray, DVD, and CD player SIXAXIS wireless controller HDMI output for 1080p resolution Internet ready with built-in Wi-Fi Free PLAYSTATION Network access 2 USB portsSpecifications: CPU: Cell Broadband Engine GPU: RSX MEMORY: 256MB XDR Main RAM 256MB GDDR3 VRAM HDD: 2.5' Serial ATA (40GB) I/O: USB 2.0 x 2 COMMUNICATION: Ethernet: (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi Bluetooth: 2.0 (EDR) Wireless Controller Bluetooth (up to 7) Video Output: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p HDMI: HDMI out - (x1 / HDMI) Analog: AV MULTI OUT x 1 Digital audio: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) x 1 Blu-ray/DVD/CD DRIVE "read only" Dimensions: Approximately 325mm (W) x 98mm (H) x 274mm (D)Games: Experience high-definition gaming with PlayStation 3 games!Cell BroadBand Engine: The PlayStation 3 is powered by the Cell Broadband Engine, a revolutionary microprocessor t
CPU: Cell processor at 3.2 GHz / GPU: RSX "Reality Synthesizer" with 128bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution. Memory: 256MB XDR main RAM at 3.2GHz, 256MB of GDDR VRAM at 700MHz Media: supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, formats Backwards compatible with PlayStation 1 & 2 software 7 BlueTooth Wireless ports for Controllers (Boomerang shaped) 6 USB Ports forperipherals; Wi-Fi connectivity with PSP Slots for Memory Stick Duo, Compact Flash Cards, SD Media and for a detachable 2.5-inch HDD Multimedia features: video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video. 2 HD outputs for Cinemascope-like and double-screen experience.Note: This item is Japanese Version, cannot read DVD(except Japanese one) or Blu-ray disc.
Brand new and sealed ps3 40gb bundle, every thing is brand new, but couple of games are new but open, everything else is sealed, the second sixaxis controller is made by TYPE6 BRAND, HDMI cable is twice as thick with filters on both sides and is 15 feetGAME LIST1. BAD COMPANY2. BOURNE CONSPIRACY3. CALL OF DUTY 44. CONAN5. DARK SECTOR6. DEVIL MAY CRY 47. ENEMY TERRITORY8. GRAND THEFT AUTO IV9. GRID10. GUTAR HERO 3 (add $20 more AND get the guitar)11. HAZE12. HULK13. IRON MAN14. KUNG FU PANDA15. LEGO INDIANA JONES16. LOST17. METAL GEAR SOLID 418. MLB 2K819. MX VS ATV20. NARNIA21. NASCAR 0922. NBA BALLERS: THE CHOSEN ONE23. NCAA 08: MARCH MADNESS24. NCAA FOOTBALL 0925. QUAKE WARS26. RAINBOW SIX: VEGAS 227. RIDGE RACER 728. SEGA SUPERSTARS TENNIS29. SMACK DOWN VS. RAW 2008: FEATURING ECW30. SPIDER-MAN 3: COLLECTORS EDITION31. THE CLUB32. TONY HAWKS PROVING GROUND33. TOP SPIN 334. TURNING POINT : FALL OF LIBERTY35. TUROK36. VIKING : BATTLE FOR ASCARD
Brand new and sealed ps3 40gb bundle, every thing is brand new, but couple of games are new but open, everything else is sealed, the second sixaxis controller is made by TYPE6 BRAND, HDMI cable is twice as thick with filters on both sides and is 15 feetGAME LIST1. BAD COMPANY2. BOURNE CONSPIRACY3. CALL OF DUTY 44. CONAN5. DARK SECTOR6. DEVIL MAY CRY 47. ENEMY TERRITORY8. GRAND THEFT AUTO IV9. GRID10. GUTAR HERO 3 (add $20 more AND get the guitar)11. HAZE12. HULK13. IRON MAN14. KUNG FU PANDA15. LEGO INDIANA JONES16. LOST17. METAL GEAR SOLID 418. MLB 2K819. MX VS ATV20. NARNIA21. NASCAR 0922. NBA BALLERS: THE CHOSEN ONE23. NCAA 08: MARCH MADNESS24. NCAA FOOTBALL 0925. QUAKE WARS26. RAINBOW SIX: VEGAS 227. RIDGE RACER 728. SEGA SUPERSTARS TENNIS29. SMACK DOWN VS. RAW 2008: FEATURING ECW30. SPIDER-MAN 3: COLLECTORS EDITION31. THE CLUB32. TONY HAWKS PROVING GROUND33. TOP SPIN 334. TURNING POINT : FALL OF LIBERTY35. TUROK36. VIKING : BATTLE FOR ASCARD
Playstation 3's Blu-Ray Disc Remote is an elegant, sleekly designed controller for enjoying Blu-Ray discs on your PS3. The ergonomic design feels good in your hand and the Bluetooth connection lets you operate with no lag time. Features all the standard DVD remote functions: Chapter display/select A-B Repeat One-Touch Menu Control
REVIEW
Does the job I'm not sure why this review form is referring to this as a "game" and asking me how much fun it is, but the remote does what it's supposed to do. It's easier than using the onscreen controls with the regular PlayStation controller, but I wouldn't recommend gaming with it (if it's possible).
Amazon.com As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the Sony PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a game console--and a powerful one at that.
Under the Hood The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That'sapproximately 320 times more calculations per second than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience.
PlayStation 3 is a powerful gaming and home entertainment machine.
Blu-Ray is the New Way Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity, combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card, promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats.
Use a variety of hand-to-hand combat moves to neutralize enemies. View larger.
Explore an exotic locale to find the hidden treasure. View larger.
In addition, PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is included with this Sony PlayStation 3 bundle pack. The game begins with a 400-year-old clue found in the coffin of famed explorer, Sir Francis Drake. The clue sends modern-day fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, on a quest to find the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a long forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The expedition turns deadly when Drake's party becomes stranded on an island and hunted by modern day pirates. Outnumbered and outgunned, Nathan must fight to survive and unravel the terrible secrets of the mysterious island.
Adventure, Mystery, and Exploration Abound Using maps and ancient artifacts you'll uncover clues and unravel mysteries that will reveal a forgotten island a lost treasure. This uncharted world is alive with intrigue and mystery, and you'll revel in the amazing graphics as you explore exotic locations and traverse through living jungles and 400-year-old ruins. Drake's not all on his own -- his companions and allies play an important role in the adventure through cooperative gameplay mechanics, gun play, and exploration.
Action-Packed gameplay Your abilities will be tested, challenge after challenge, as you struggle to stay alive by any means necessary. Thrilling high-speed chases over land and water and terrifying gunfire will keep you on the edge of your seat. And if that's not enough, you'll need to employ an array of hand-to-hand combat moves to keep your enemies off balance with haymaker punches and running drop-kicks.
Charming, exciting, and adventure-packed, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is an excellent addition to this Sony PlayStation 3 game console bundle.
What's in the Box
Game system with 160 GB HD, Internet-ready built-in Wi-Fi, and 2 USB ports
Dualshock 3 wireless controller
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune game
Voucher for downloadable PAIN game
Free PlayStation Network membership
REVIEW
Solid bundle, not the best choice if you are planning a disk upgrade Necessary disclosure: I do not own this model but do I own the 60GB model, recently upgraded to 320GB. I am also very familiar with the latest 80GB model (which is basically this one with a larger disk) because one of my neighbors has one and I am the neighborhood's unofficial and unpaid 'computer' consultant :). I did some research in anticipation of us purchasing a second unit because I promised the kids 'their own' if their grades were going to meet a certain standard.
As compared to the 60GB model (see this model's pluses and minuses and what all PS3s have in common):
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+ Less expensive (I paid $599 for my 60GB PS3)
+ 266% more storage
+ Improved power efficiency
+ Dual shock controller (rumble)
+ Bundled Drake's Fortune and Pain voucher for a PSN download
+ Amazon Blu-ray movies promotion (buy 4 movies from list and get $100 off through end of 2008)
= Wireless Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet network connections
= Bluetooth for controllers, keyboards, earpieces, etc.
= Controllers charged via USB wires
= Free, unlimited access to the PSN network, including online play
= Full PSOne compatibility
< >= Blu-ray player
= DVD player
= CD player
= HDMI, component video (component wire included but no HDMI cable)
= Surround sound
= Internet browser
= Allows for installation of third-party operating systems such as Linux
= Disk is easily upgradeable without voiding warranty
= Quiet operation
- No memory card interfaces
- 2 USB ports vs. 4 USB ports on the 60GB
- No PS2 compatibility
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STORAGE and STORAGE UPGRADE:
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This model comes with an 160GB drive. This is nice because, based on my own experience, 160GB should be sufficient for a few years of use for as long as you don't plan to purchase lots of movies from the PSN store or download to many full games - if you are thiking about storing movies on your PS3 disk, consider upgrading to larger storage. However, unless you believe that Uncharted + Pain are worth the extra $100, you may be slightly better off buying the 80GB model for $100 less and then upgrading.
To give you an idea of the amount of storage you may need on your PS3, I recently checked the status of my 320GB disk and I found that I had 198GB free. That means that, one year after purchasing my (then) 60GB box I was using 122GB already. The space is taken by family pictures, a little music, lots of demos, many 'disk' games that dump gigabytes of data to the disk to improve performance, many videos the kids are making with the 'Eye' camera, game saves. I suspect that 'Home', when it becomes available, may require a few more GB's for its own use so 320GB may be what you need if you don't want to constantly worry about deleting old stuff before you run out of space.
If you are on the upgrade path, $80 would buy you a 320GB drive. I used the Western Digital WD3200BEVT 320 GB Scorpio Sata 5400 Rpm 8MB 2.5 inch myself but that was back in June/July and I paid about $150 then; you could get much larger drives for less now. 1TB drives are available for a few $$ more and you should try to get one of those if you are planning to store lots of videos. The nice thing about upgrading your disk is that you are also going to be left with a perfectly good 80GB or $160GB drive which you can place into a cheap enclosure, and the StarTech AT2510U2 InfoSafe 2.5-Inch USB/SATA Hard Drive Enclosure worked for me. I am using the free leftover drive as a backup device for family photos.
Upgrading the disk is (relatively) easy and you can find a lot of advice on the Net. Search for "PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Upgrade (HOWTO)" for videos that should help you decide if you are comfortable with upgrading. If upgrading is the first thing you do (before installing games or uploading personal files), everything becomes very easy because you need not worry about backups or restores. I upgraded my box in a couple of hours WITH the backup/restore steps.
MEMORY CARD INTERFACES:
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The lack of memory card interfaces is annoying but you can get around it. Copy your stuff to a USB drive or flash drive and... problem solved. You can then upload your things through the USB. It's somewhat inconvenient but it's no big deal.
USB PORTS:
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My old 60GB model has 4 USB ports and I am using all of them. One for the PS3 Eye (camera), a second has a wireless keyboard dongle, the third is where the racing wheel plugs in and the last one I use to charge controllers. Of course, you can and you WILL be able to live with 2 slots but it is likely that you will be doing some plugging/unplugging if you begin adding peripherals. One way around it is to get a USB port multiplexer. Another solution is seek Bluetooth peripherals (wireless) if you can find them. Bluetooth keyboards, for example, are available.
PS2 COMPATIBILITY:
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This model does not support PS2 software. Since the original PS2-compatible PS3's are hard to get, this has to be accepted as reality. I assume that Sony, after polling existing and future PS3 users, found that most users don't need PS2 compatibility. Soon after we upgraded to a PS3 my kids were playing Kingdom Hearts and Destroy All Humans but I haven't seen them doing so in quite a while. It is nice to have PS2 compatibility but its lacking would not stop me from buying a PS3.
PSOne GAMES:
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The PS3 has full PSOne compatilibity. Lots of them are available for download at the PSN store. They are quite inexpensive and some of them are still fun to play.
SUMMARY:
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- If you like Drake's and you do not consider upgrading, buy THIS model. In fact, you should buy this model regardless of Drake's because you are likely to be unhappy with an unupgraded 80GB model - like I mentioned above, I am already using over 120GB and this is BEFORE Home.
- If you are planning to upgrade, you're better off with an 80GB model selling for $100 less because you can use the $100 you save to buy yourself Drake's for about $40 and use the balance to help pay for your disk upgrade.
- Get yourself a USB port multiplexer if you need more than 2 ports.
- Transfer your photos to flash drives to get around the missing memory card interfaces.
- Keep your PS2 if you have one and still wish to play PS2 games in the future.
- Enjoy your new PS3.
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Note: I am not taking off one star for the lack of PS2 compatibility. I understand that Sony must compete on price and make a profit and times are tough. However, I simply can't see why Sony cut the number of USB ports from 4 down to 2 and this explains why this unit gets 4 stars instead of 5. This is a relatively significant inconvenience and I can't see how it would cost Sony more than a dollar or 2 if it provided 4 ports instead of 2.
INTEC G7722 PS3(R) HDMI CABLE SUPERIOR, UNRESTRICTED DIGITAL AUDIO and VIDEO QUALITY ;FEATURES A USER-FRIENDLY 8-FT LONG CABLE THAT REPLACES THE HASSLE OF CABLING BEHIND TV, GAMING CONSOLE, DVD PLAYER, ETC.;ENABLES THE TRANSMISSION OF HIGH-DEFINITION CONTENT, FOR A HIGH, CRISP IMAGE QUALITY PS3(R) HDMI CABLE
REVIEW
Waste of money I have used this cable on multiple HD Tv's & anyone who says they can see a difference is a LIAR! On paper this is better, but I have compared side by side w/ the PS3 standard cables & cannot tell a difference/ I have also done this on multiple different HD TV's
As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the Sony PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a game console--a powerful one at that. Now you can own this powerful console and start playing the most anticipated game of the year, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, right out of the box!
Under the Hood of the PS3 The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That's approximately 320 times more calculations per second than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience.
Bundled Playstation 3 Includes
80GB Hard Drive
Voucher for a free download of the Pain minigame from the PlayStation Store
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game included
Dualshock 3 Rumble Wireless Controller
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Continued Engrossing Storyline View Image
Playstation 3 Features
Blu-Ray is the New Way Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity--combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card--promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use.
The Dualshock 3 Rumble Wireless Controller The Dualshock 3 Rumble wireless controller for the PlayStation 3 system provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive SIXAXIS motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is more realistic when the user feels the rumble right in the palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of the user’s body. Dualshock 3 wireless controller utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and the controller’s USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the PlayStation 3 system at anytime.
Plays All PlayStation Games The PlayStation 3 will be backward compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, which means you'll be able to play all your favorite games without keeping all the old systems. The console will have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot. It comes with a pre-installed hard disc drive, which allows you to save games as well as download content from the Internet.
Included in this bundle Metal Gear Solid 4! Metal Gear Solid4: Guns of the Patriots, is a next-gen experience complete with top-of-the-line graphics and surround sound designed for the Sony PlayStation 3. Featuring the most revealing display of Kojima Production's premier title, MSG4 details the world where Snake must under go his final mission. In a world overrun by private military companies (PMCs), wars are no longer fought over nations or ideologies. Instead, the wars of the future are micro-managed by overarching PMCs, right down to the bullet. New gadgets and abilities fuel Snake's journey deep into the enemy domains of the Middle East, South America, and beyond. New gear includes "Metal Gear Mk. II," the ultimate reconnaissance tool, and "Solid Eye," which gives Snake real-time information on enemies and his surroundings. Joined by a familiar cast of characters, Snake must once again return to the battlefield to confront his lifelong rival, Liquid Ocelot, who is manipulating the world's wars from the one world where soldiers will always have a place. But Liquid Ocelot is not the only one who will be able to manipulate the world's wars--Snake can destabilize opposing forces by working behind the scenes, supporting the local militia as they fight PMCs, creating a smokescreen that allows Snake to move freely within the war-zone.
Online Sony has stated that the PS3 will have similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," SCEI's chief technical officer Masa Chatani said the PS3 would be constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network "fundamentally based on community, communication commerce, and content." Technically, the infrastructure is there to make that connection. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.
REVIEW
The Last Great PS3 Bundle This is truely the last greatest PS3 bundle because 1) it comes with MGS4 and 2) It's the last PS3 80GB being actively sold that's backwards compatible. Though i put PS2 behind me, there were many games that I still have not played yet on that console that i really didn't want to switch between game systems to do, so getting this last PS3 with backwards compatibility was greatly essential.
Pros:
Great look
Nice sleek UI
Options to upload data, pics, music from flash drives (even PS3 update data)
Great game line up
Simple HDMI auto detect settings
Blue Ray .... nuff said
Able to Import your old PS2 game saves (need a memory card adapter but that part cost $12 bucks)
PS2 games are upscaled to 1080p making them look great
Playstation Home (when released will be totally unreal)
Bluetooth technology makes controls really responsive
Free Online play
Built in Wireless, no need to buy extra parts
Cons:
The Price (the inflamed prices not the real cost of this system)
Current gen no longer backwards compatible (not this one though)
Depending on how far away you play from your console the USB charge cable could be too short at times
The nice looking glossy finish looks good but it's a dust magnent
Doesn't allow more that one PSN master account and deleting a master account seems to be missing from the options
Doesnt come with mic to communicate with players when playing online
Playing this console has been a great experience. I also own a 360 Elite and i must say i pretty much enjoy playing on my PS3. One thing Xbox has over Sony is the online aspect. I think PS3 Home will change that, allowing players to be more social and interact on a much larger scale. This is a really great bundle to get. One thing I really do not agree with is the inflamed prices that this particular console is being sold for. When it was first released the bundle costed $500. Because this bundle is rare retailers are tacking onan additional $100 - $120 just for kicks and i think that's truley just done out of pure greed. If you cannot find a descent retailer setting this bundle for the "real" price, make getting it at this "adjusted" prices your last ditch desperate effort because the $120 bucks you'd be saving could be spent on games and accessories.
