PS3 Reviews, Specs, and Game Information, $500 Version Vs $600 Version

The PS3 was released 2 days before the Wii but the Wii has sold more systems. Will the PS3 catch up? Should you buy one? The Wii is only $250, the Xbox 360 is $299 and $399. The Playstation 3 costs $499 and $599! What do you get for your money? Read this and find out.

Does the PS3 have high definition?
It has HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) which means you can use your PS3 with High-Definition displays as well as conventional or standard TVs.

How big is the hard drive?
20 gig for the cheaper version and 60 gig for the more expensive version
Both are removable.

Can I play PS One and PS2 games on the PS3?
Yes, although the PS3 does not support the vibration controller.

Can I play CDs and DVDs?
Yes.

Do I need Blu-Ray?
It depends. I think DVDs are great and see no reason to invest my hard earned dollars in Blu-Ray. At least not now, if ever.
If you dont have a high-def tv and a bunch of speakers it's pretty much worthless anyway.

What is Blu-Ray?
Features of Blu-Ray Discs
- High-Definition
- Vast storage capacity (50 GB BD vs. 5 GB DVD)
- Theater-quality Audio
- seven of the eight major movie studios have already announced titles for Blu-ray, including Warner, Paramount, Fox, Disney, Sony, MGM and Lionsgate.
- Recordable Media

What is the Cell Broadband Engine?
It has a unique Multi-Core Design and True Parallel Processing.
It is 40 times faster than the chip that runs PlayStation2

What is different about the SIXAXIS controller?
Motion Sensing System
Bluetooth for wireless gameplay the PS3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time.
The SIXAXIS(TM) controller can be easily switched from wireless to wired.
The tilting angle of the analog joy sticks have been slightly broadened
The shape of the L2/R2 buttons has been altered
USB Charging

Will there be a charge for the PLAYSTATION®3 online service*?
Things such as playing online games, accessing downloadable content, and staying connected with your friends online will be offered to PS3 users at no charge.

~$499 system vs. $599 version~

The PLAYSTATION3 20GB HDD includes:
Cell Broadband Engine(TM) advanced microprocessor
Blu-ray Disc(TM) drive
Bluetooth technology
Four USB ports
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
SIXAXIS(TM) wireless controller
Pre-installed removable 20GB hard disk drive (HDD)

The PLAYSTATION3 60GB HDD includes:
All the features included in the 20GB HDD configuration
CompactFlash®, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo(TM) card slots
Wireless network connectivity (Wi-Fi)
Pre-installed removable 60GB hard disk drive (HDD)

What are other people saying about the PS3 games?
"Visuals are generally unimpressive; online component is a ramshackle mess; characters never change weapons; combat gets boring before game is over."- Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom, Gamepsot
"...downplays the role of the police chases, introduces some simple team-racing mechanics, and occasionally takes the action off the city streets and into the outlying canyons. ...doesn't always improve the experience, but the racing can still be quite intense and still has a pronounced sense of style."- Need for Speed Carbon, Gamespot
"huge, eclectic cast of Marvel heroes and villains; deep yet largely optional character customization system; great variety of environments; seamless local and online co-op play."- Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Gamespot
"Feature-for-feature, this version of Madden 07 takes after the Xbox 360 version from earlier in the year, so if you already bought the game on the 360, there isn't anything here to draw you in. ...lead-blocker controls are useful gameplay additions"- Madden NFL 07, Gamespot
"Great frame rate leads to a fast sense of speed; team-based online racing modes are neat and innovative; car customization and slipstreaming add new depth to the series...gameplay won't be intuitive to those unfamiliar with the series."- Ridge Racer 7, Gamespot
"Gorgeous visuals; amazing sound; 24-player online play; story isn't particularly engaging; inconsistent frame rate."- Call of Duty 3, Gamespot

In my opinion, if you want a Playstation, get the PS2. It is still a great system with a huge amount of games. If you want a new system, try the Wii or Xbox360. The PS3 is so expensive and I just dont think the few improvements are worth the extra cash. The Xbox360 is the next thing I will be buying, the $399 version. And if you are looking for HD, Xbox has a drive you can purchase for $199. I haven't played the Wii yet but I think its very innovative and they are one their way to a great library of games. If I play it and like it, I will probably buy one next Christmas since I'm getting a Xbox360 this year.