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| Playstation 3 40GB | 
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| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $360.00
You Save: $39.99 (10%)
Buy New/Used from $339.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  (233 reviews)
Sales Rank: 9
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Graphics RAM: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30
Dimensions (in): 17.2 x 13.8 x 6.8
MPN: 98006
Model: 98007
UPC: 711719800705
EAN: 4891582399981
ASIN: B000XGJH1O
Release Date: February 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Internal 40GB HDD for storing your games, music, and photos | | • | Built-in Blu-ray player | | • | Cell Broadband Engine advanced microprocessor | | • | SIXAXIS wireless controller |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 228 more reviews...
 Advantage: Sony May 15, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
First off, I should say that I am a total novice gamer. My son brought over his X-Box 360 and hooked it up to my Hi-Def Panasonic projector and we played "Grand Theft Auto IV" on my 106" diagonal Da-Lite HDTV screen. Let's just say I was hooked. We were up until 4AM. Must've been all the time we spent in that strip bar...
So, with that experience fresh in mind -- but with it also constituting my entire gaming career -- I ventured forth into the mall.
I quickly decided on the Sony PS3 for one BIG reason: It has a built-in Blu-Ray player. So, what you get for $399 is an awesome Blu-Ray player (my unit also came bundled with the 'Spiderman 3' Blu-Ray disc!) and a state-of-the-art gaming system with free online access to Sony's gaming website and store, where you can download Blu-Ray movie trailers and PS3 game demos. I've only scratched the surface there. Plus, you can download system and game updates direct from Sony. I'm on a freebie Wi-Fi connection (thanks, mysterious neighbor!) and this unit pulls it in just fine.
My son tells me that, strictly gaming-wise, X-Box is far ahead of Sony (at this time) in terms of the number of titles available and the online gaming aspect of things. But, for me, this is not too important, since I'm still trying to figure out which button to push on the controller to make the car move forward :) . I am also certain that any gaps will eventually be filled as game designers begin to take advantage of the PS3 engine, and that Sony will come up to speed with the online gaming stuff.
So, for me, the PS3 is just a huge bargain. Where else can you get even a Blu-Ray player this nice so cheaply? I have it hooked up to my Panasonic PT-AE900U (720P) projector via Sony's proprietary component video cables* and to my 5.1 Denon preamp via optical digital output (where I'm running two NAD THX amps and my beloved Dynaudio speakers :) - OH YEAH!). Add to it the gaming aspect and it's a steal, really.
One more thing: I have been using an Oppo upscaling DVD player. The PS3, when combined with my Panasonic PT-AE900U, puts out a very fine upscaled picture when using standard definition DVDs. However, after extensive A/B testing on numerous discs, the Oppo is still clearly superior in this regard, so I will continue to use it for watching all standard definition DVDs.
What more can I say, except that I am bleary-eyed as I write this from having stayed up last night until the wee hours, watching Spiderman on Blu-Ray and learning how to to drive with cousin Roman. ;)
* There is NO difference using component video inputs vs. HDMI insofar as Hi-Def picture quality, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If they do (usually salesmen of expensive HDMI cables), ask them to show you the double-blind test data that proves it. Hi-Def is Hi-Def, period. HDMI is required, however, if you want to use the PS3 to output a 1080P signal to a 1080P monitor. Otherwise, component video cables work equally well. (Audio-wise, I don't need to feed the signal through an HDMI cable).
Great System! May 15, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really love my PS3. I originally bought it to watch Blu-ray movies but once I started playing games on it I realized how great of a value it is. I haven't touched my xbox 360 in two weeks now. The only reason I still have it is for Gears of War 2. I really don't have one complaint about my PS3. If I could change one thing though, I would add the backwards compatibility feature. Not a critical function I need but I just miss playing the old ratchet and clank games. Hopefully, Sony will offer them on the PSN. It was a rough start for the PS3 but it seems like 2008 will be a great year for it and 2009 will be even better.
 Fair Blu-ray player May 15, 2008
1 out of 12 found this review helpful
Why in the world would they put the only power button on the rear of this unit?? A real pain to reach in the back of this player to turn it on & off.
Very happy with the purchase! May 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this more for the the blu-ray and streaming video capabilities (which upscales divx & xvid files beautifully to 1080p over HDMI). In terms of quality, the machine does what I expected and more. While it might not be as elegant an interface for blu-ray as other players out there, you get great quality at a great price. Combined with the media playing capabilities over a wireless network as well as the ability to play GTA4, the PS3 is really a no-brainer if you want more than just a gaming machine.
PS 3---GREAT buy! May 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Love the PS3
3 in one....bluray player, gaming player and can access the internet!
Great value and quality...would highly reco
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