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Ps3 Console - A Bargain Audio/video Multitasker
I am not much of a gamer but my children play games quite a bit. I think the PS3 Console is a compelling buy because it is also a Blu Ray disc and CD player. It can also play music and videos stored on the internal hard drive. This means that if I only have DVDs, Music CDs or Blu Ray discs to play, I can couple the PS3 Console with a good home theater receiver and I have everything I need. It takes up less room than multiple components and eliminates a few cables. I use a single Hdmi Cable to take all video and audio output to an HDMI equipped Yamaha receiver and it works beautifully. Furthermore, the technical specs and actual performance of the CD/DVD/Blu Ray sections are very good. The oft lamented Bluetooth Dvd Remote also means that I can hide the PS3 in a cabinet since it does not need to be line of sight to work.
The software interface is visually pleasing and easy to navigate, Blu Ray discs spool up quickly and the hardware is attractive. The piano black finish, however, is a bit of a drag when it comes to getting dusty. The only other demerit I would note is that the version I have has only two USB ports on the front. Three or four would have been ideal. Mine has been in operation now for six months with no issues whatsoever. We have been generally happy with the games that are available since I limit the amount of gameplay that my children can have and therefore they have been happy with a few good titles (e.g. Motor Storm, Ghost Recon...)
PS3 Console - Great System; Lacks Featuers that Gamers Need
The system is a strong platform with great processors and some intuitive features, however, it does lack some features. The recharging cable for the six axis controller is too short. It should be somewhere closer to a ten foot cable, as opposed to the little three foot cable it comes with. As insignificant as this seems, when you're playing and your controller dies, you want to be able to play comfortably while still charging the controller. I have to sit leaning forward when I charge.
When you're playing online, you can't invite friends and have them just join your game, they have to go into the game, and try and join from there. The system does not come with a headset. For a platform that prides itself on online gaming, there is no headset included. As of to-day, the bluetooth headsets are having major issues on the platform, which means you have to use a USB headset.
The good things about the system, and there are many, are things like a 100/1000 speed card enabling gigabit ethernet. Xbox 360 is only 10/100. This system comes with wireless connectivity out of the box, which is something the xbox does not. The fact that it's the best blu ray player on the market is also a plus. The interface is very easy to navigate and I really do not look forward to the 'home' interface they are planning on rolling out. The picture viewer is really nice, it renders the images in unique ways. All the accessories are blue tooth, which is nice, but now I need a separate remote just for my PS3 Console. The HDMI interface allows you to use digital audio, unlike the Xbox 360.
If they could just tweek the os a little bit, this would be a better console for online playing, as it is now, the xbox is the better online gaming unit.
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