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Testseek.com have collected 120 expert reviews of the Sony Playstation 3 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Playstation 3.
Award: Most Awarded February 2008
February 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Great graphics
  • Included Blu-Ray Drive
  • Enjoyable games
  • SSD storage option
  • Tiny dimensions
  • Great media capability
  • Perfect for newcomers
  • Impressive graphics capability
  • Looks swish
  • Cheapest Blu-ray player on the market
  • Plenty of multimedia features
  • Wireless controllers
  • Plus recharge cable is included free
  • Robust online store
  • Viable entertainment hub. Blu-ray player. PlayStation Store. Upgradeable hard disk. Super-fast access to media

The editors didn't like

  • Menu unintuitive in places
  • Cost The Final Word While it will take a swipe at your bank balance
  • Sonys 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 comple...
  • Flimsy exterior
  • Cheap drive mechanism
  • Tough price point
  • Expensive for a games console
  • Few outstanding exclusive titles in launch line-up
  • Limited backwards compatibility
  • Only comes with composite cables
  • Sixaxis capability needs to be better utilised
  • Expensive for a games console. No 1080p/24 video output for Blu-ray. Surround audio via optical or HDMI only. No WMA or WMV support. In box
  • Only 1 SIXAXIS controller
  • And no AV-style remote.

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  Published: 2014-04-03, Author: James , review by: techradar.com/au/

  • SSD storage option, Tiny dimensions, Great media capability, Perfect for newcomers
  • Flimsy exterior, Cheap drive mechanism, Tough price point
  • The merits of the PS3 super-slim are quite particular - Sony's really working the 'smaller, lighter' angle, but that's not really going to cut it for owners of either the PS3 Slim or original PS3. We liked You can't accuse the new super-slim PS3 of not li...

 
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  Published: 2008-03-05, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Abstract:  At $675, the PlayStation 3 is by far the most expensive device in this Labs. Of course, you’re not simply getting a video streamer for your money, though. The gaming capabilities are potentially Xbox 360-beating (but game choice is still incredi...

 
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  Published: 2007-03-22, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Impressive graphics capability, Looks swish, Cheapest Blu-ray player on the market, Plenty of multimedia features, Wireless controllers, plus recharge cable is included free, Robust online store
  • Expensive for a games console, Few outstanding exclusive titles in launch line-up, Limited backwards compatibility, Only comes with composite cables, Sixaxis capability needs to be better utilised
  • Sony set out to make a multimedia powerhouse with the PS3, and we?re glad to say that it succeeded admirably. The inclusion of a Blu-ray player makes it almost a must-have for gamers looking to get into high definition video (or even a high-def buff w...

 
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  Published: 2007-02-23, review by: smarthouse.com.au

  • Abstract:  The Sony PlayStation 3 is a revolutionary games console that also happens to be a Blu-ray player. But is it worth $1000? Sonys most ambitious video games machine is here, and with it comes the worlds cheapest Blu-ray player – the secret ingredient i...

 
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  Published: 2006-12-02, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Great graphics, Included Blu-Ray Drive, Enjoyable games
  • Menu unintuitive in places, Cost The Final Word While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys 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 comple...
  • While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys 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: 2006-01-01, review by: gadgetguy.com.au

  • Viable entertainment hub. Blu-ray player. PlayStation Store. Upgradeable hard disk. Super-fast access to media
  • Expensive for a games console. No 1080p/24 video output for Blu-ray. Surround audio via optical or HDMI only. No WMA or WMV support. In box: only 1 SIXAXIS controller, and no AV-style remote.
  • The PS3 is a much better multi-purpose device than the Xbox 360, which claims similar functionality. Media management is better integrated, web browsing (while not fully standards-compliant) is more straightforward and the social elements of the device...

 
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  Published: 2017-04-24, review by: cheatcc.com

  • Abstract:  The PS3 console takes center stage in the gaming arena. by Vaughn SmithMay 8, 2006 - Los Angeles, CA - Sony unveiled the final version of the PS3 at their E3 Press Conference today in Los Angeles, CA and to the delight of fans everywhere, answered...

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  Published: 2012-11-08, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com

  • Smaller size. Larger hard drive.
  • Overall, feels slightly flimsier than the previous PlayStation 3. Sliding-door optical drive doesn't feel sturdy, and it feels like a step backward
  • The new Sony PlayStation 3 packs the same excellent gaming and media features and almost double the storage capacity into an even smaller case....

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  Published: 2011-07-04, Author: Carl , review by: HardCOREware.net

  • Abstract:  One of the major advantages we write about in our PS3 vs XBOX 360 coverage that the Playstation 3 has over the XBOX 360 is that you can install just about any standard 2.5″ SATA hard drive into it. This means you can either buy a smaller capacity console ...

 
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  Published: 2010-06-01, review by: toptenreviews.com

  • The PS3 has BluRay and DVD capabilities,
  • The PS3 lacks a wireless networking adapter, extended battery pack and builtin microphone.
  • If you desire multimedia features in addition to gaming, the PS3 is your best option....

 
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