Summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 4754 reviews of Sony Playstation 3 from international magazines and websites.
Verdict: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 33875 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 40GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support;
Cons: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; doesn't play PS2 games; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't com
Verdict: While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great package for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games and are willing to wait several months for the more promi

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like easy-to-use interface; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 80GB hard drive; online play
Cons: A USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 60GB hard drive; Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and accessories is
Cons: Pricey; first wave of games is somewhat anemic; doesn't upscale DVDs to HD resolution; no force feedback (rumble) support in controller; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; g
Verdict: Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen game console, and its launch titles are not all that impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist--even at $600.

Verdict: The next-generation Sony PlayStation 3 is a graphical powerhouse and Blu-ray movie player with an impressive array of extra features.

Summary: Still the best value Blu-ray player on the market, the PlayStation has had a hard-drive upgrade to 80GB -- plenty of space to store downloaded games, demos and media. With rapidly improving online services and exclusive games line-up, the PS3 is better th
Pros: Swanky design; quiet operation; all games in high-definition; user-friendly interface; plays Blu-ray movies; built-in Wi-Fi; 80GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply
Cons: Games lineup is improving, but still lacks killer app; HDMI cable not included; some PS2 games not supported
Verdict: Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its library of exclusive games isn't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist

Pros: Swanky design; quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 60GB hard drive; Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and accessories is comi
Cons: Pricey; first batch of games is unimpressive; doesn't upscale DVDs to hi-def resolution; no force feedback (rumble) support in controller; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible;
Verdict: Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its launch titles aren't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist -- even at this price

Summary: The cut-down PS3 costs the same as the Xbox Elite, has lost of its key features and still has that cracking Blu-ray player
Pros: Cracking Blu-ray player. Built-in Wi-Fi. Games catalogue catching up with Xbox 360
Cons: Still more games on Xbox 360. Online arena not as good as Xbox Live
Verdict: And the PS3 does, finally, have some big titles to unleash. The fantastic Haze is its riposte to Halo 3, and includes a great four-player co-op mode. Elsewhere, Indiana Jones-fest Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, petrol-head favourite Gran Turismo 5, Wipeout H

Summary: Expensive for a game console, but a great bargain for a console plus a Blu-ray Disc player, the PS3 is worth the wait.

Summary: The next-gen Sony PlayStation 3 is a graphical powerhouse and Blu-ray movie player with an impressive array of extra features.
Pros:  Swanky design; all games in HD; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays Blu-ray and upscales DVDs to 1080p; built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; 80GB hard drive; wireless and optional force feedback controllers; backward-compatible with PS2 and PS1 titles;
Cons:  A USB port on the back would've been nice; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; runs hot and noisy; power guzzler.
Verdict:  The 80GB Sony PlayStation 3 is still the most expensive next-gen game console, but its swanky design and bevy of features make it great value even at S$799.

Summary: Game console system doubles as a great Blu-ray Disc player, too.
Pros: Inexpensive Blu-ray player
Cons: Image quality falls flat, Remote costs extra
Verdict: Nevertheless, the PS3 remains quite a deal if you want to play high-def Blu-ray movies and aren't wedded to getting a stand-alone home-theater-style device. Even factoring in the cost of the remote, you're getting a versatile, reasonably priced Blu-ray Di

Summary: Expensive for a game console, but a great bargain for a console plus a Blu-ray Disc player, the PS3 is worth the wait.
Pros: Integrated Blu-ray slot drive, Stunning graphics and HDMI output
Cons: Pricey if Blu-ray movie playback not needed, HDMI or component cables not included

Summary: The Sony PlayStation 3 - A Complete Media Centre The Sony PlayStation 3 console is much more than a games [...]
Verdict: The PlayStation 3 measures 325 x 98 x 274 mm and weighs 5 kg.

Summary: Video support isn't the best, but the PS3 remains a superb piece of kit
Verdict: Inside is a 40GB hard disk (twice the capacity of the Xbox's and easily upgradeable) and you can use this to store game data, music, photos and videos. Format support is wider than the Xbox, with MPEG1, 2 and 4 (H.264 and AVCHD) on the menu

Summary: Sony has opted for an understated look for the PS3
Pros: Expandable hard drive; Excellent Blu-ray playback quality
Cons: More expensive than its rivals; Hi-def games performance
Verdict: Overall, PlayStation's third incarnation has a great deal of top-end functionality and its price is very competitive with its arch gaming hi-def rival Xbox. When the dust settles, choosing between the two is likely to be less about which is the better pro

Summary: There's general agreement that Sony stumbled out of the gate with the PlayStation 3. Months of intense hype were followed by a late launch (fully a year after the Xbox 360) and a staggering $600 price tag for the deluxe model. Even worse, the PS3 didn't h
Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like easy-to-use interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 80GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI outpu
Cons: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; backwards compatibility is software-based; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal
Verdict: The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play older PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves.

Summary: sony playstation 3 (40gb) review: Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?
Pros: 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.
Cons: Expensive for a games console, Few outstanding exclusive titles in launch line-up, Lack of backwards compatibility, Only comes with composite cables, Sixaxis capability needs to be better utilised.
Verdict: 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 with

Summary: Exclusive UK review
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Cons: The pricetag
Verdict: A clear favourite in the next-gen race. The complete home entertainment solution

Summary: Even with a $100 price cut in July 2007, Sony's deluxe console didn't gain much traction with gamers. Originally, its list of titles brought the phrase 'weak sauce' to mind. But the PS3 is a technical powerhouse with loads of untapped potential, packing a

Summary: There's general agreement that Sony stumbled out of the gate with the PlayStation 3. Months of intense hype were followed by a late launch (fully a year after the Xbox 360) and a staggering $600 price tag for the deluxe model. Even worse, the PS3 didn't h
Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 40GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support;
Cons: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; doesn't play PS2 games; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't com
Verdict: While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great package for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games and are willing to wait several months for the more promising

Summary: As an interesting side effect of convergence and cross-promotion, Sony's next generation gaming console, the PlayStation 3 is one of the more advanced offerings in the Blu-ray Disc Player market, and also one of the least expensive. But can it really perf
Verdict: Overall, I was impressed with the performance of the PlayStation 3. It's the first videogame system I've purchased since buying a ColecoVision console in 1981 (OK, actually my parents bought that one). And although PS3 game titles look impressive, I'm res

Summary: Sonys PS3 is a wonderful example of a powerful media centre, thanks to its inclusion of an audio-video-photo player as well as a web browser to navigate, download, play and chat on the Internet. In addition theres a 60GB hard disk for content storage, plu

Summary: Priced at £425, the PlayStation 3 has the dubious honour of being the most expensive games machine around. However, calling this glossy black box a games console is doing it a disservice
Pros: Stylish, Produces great images, The cheapest Blu-ray player around
Cons: No supplied remote, Choice of games needs to improve
Verdict: This games console is much more than an RSI incident waiting to happen - it's a blinding Blu-ray disc player too

Summary: Having taken a look at the offerings of both Microsoft and Nintendo in the battle for next-generation console supremacy, it's only natural to also let you know our opinion on Sony's latest platform - Thus what you're going to be reading today is nothing l
Verdict: I could have written so much more about this console.  For example..

Summary: Sony's new gaming hardware has arrived, but are the games themselves any good?
Verdict: A general lack of invention marks a rocky start for the new console, software-wise though the downloadable content proves that there's potential for some solid HD fun without breaking the bank.

Summary: This really is so much more than just a games console, and it really could be that digital entertainment hub that Sony would have you believe it is. And it really does have the potential to be a truly great gaming platform. As things stand though, Sony ha

Summary: So the PlayStation 3 is finally here - and it's not exactly flying off the shelves either. Of course, at £425 it was probably never going to, but is it worth all that money? We assess the PS3's credentials as both a games console and Blu-ray player...
Pros: Expandable hard drive, Excellent Blu-ray playback quality
Cons: More expensive than its rivals, Hi-def games performance
Verdict: A better Blu-ray player than Samsung's, although hi-def games look better on the Xbox 360

Summary: Sony is pushing the PS3 as an all-round entertainment console, with a remit that goes well beyond the realm of gaming.
Verdict: The PS3 truly is technologically superior to both the Xbox 360 and the Wii, providing stunning graphics that will impress the most cynical of gamers. It's also a pleasure to use, with an intuitive, friendly interface. But this won't be a must-have console

Summary: No one could have missed the recent mass of media attention surrounding the impending UK, European and Australian launch of Sony's PlayStation 3.

Summary: The PlayStation 3 has finally arrived in the UK, but was it worth the wait?
Verdict: It's a real shame that Sony has managed to mess up the European launch of the PlayStation 3 so badly. We're getting the console late, we're paying through the nose for it and we're not even getting the same hardware as Japan and America ? with that in min

Summary: Nick Haywood is a cynical bugger, so much so we thought of just battering him with the PlayStation3 rather than let him review it..
Pros: Full 1080i output, Cheapest way to get Blu-ray, Potentially, the better gaming console, Very sleek look to unit, Easy to navigate front end, Games are region free, Full 1080i output, Cheapest way to get Blu-ray, Potentially, the better gaming console, V
Cons: No media streaming abilities, Limited appeal with launch titles, Expensive (if you don't want Blu-ray), PlayStation Network poor compared to Xbox Live, Online play limited and unproven, No media streaming abilities, Limited appeal with launch titles, Expe
Verdict: Right, time to draw a few conclusions on the PlayStation 3 and see if I can line up my thoughts in a coherent manner

Summary: immensely powerful and hugely expensive new games console
Verdict: A terrific games console, but you'd be mad to pay this much for it unless you're also in the market for a decent Blu-ray player.

Summary: PS3 will grapple you, engross you and then make you beg for more

Summary: With the PlayStation 3 hitting the streets yesterday, Riyad looks at a few of the launch titles.
Verdict: With the PlayStation 3 officially on sale in the UK and my mammoth review of the hardware done and dusted, I thought I'd put together a small roundup of some of the key launch titles that you may tempt you. Many of the PS3 launch titles have already been

Summary: Sony's much-hyped third-generation games console is here at last, but is it actually any good?
Verdict: It has been a long wait - especially for those of us in Europe - but the Playstation 3 (PS3) is finally set to arrive in the UK on 23 March 2007, almost a year after it was first scheduled for release and more than four months after its Japanese and US la

Pros: Excellent Blu-ray performance; 'full' HD output; motion sensor controllors; Wifi-ready; upgradeable hard disk
Cons: Expensive; can't upscale games or DVDs; no HD cable included; underwhelming selection of launch software
Verdict: Sony's much-hyped third-generation games console is here at last, but is it actually any good?

Summary: Aside from the lack of DVD conversion and automatic disc-format detection, I could find little to fault in the PS3's performance as a Blu-ray player. Picture and sound quality were first-rate (with a few caveats on DVD playback), and the console was far m

Summary: It's here. At last. How can the PS3 possibly live up to our ridiculously high expectations? By being the best games console and media hub ever...
Pros: Stunning 1080p games. Best Blu-ray player yet. Free online gaming.
Cons: No hi-def upscaling for old DVDs and games. Controllers don't have force feedback.

Summary: In the years I've been covering consumer electronics I haven't seen anything like the introduction of Sony's PlayStation3 game console. The thing is a bonafide rock star. At the PS3's gala introduction in San Francisco gamers who had been camping out on t

Summary: Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?
Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation, All games in high-definition, PSP-like user-friendly interface, Plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to standard DVDs, Built-in Wi-Fi, 60GB hard drive, Bluetooth support for wireless controllers and Accessories is
Cons: Pricey, First wave of games is somewhat anemic, Doesn't upscale DVDs to HD resolution, No force feedback (rumble) support in controller, A USB port on the back would've been nice, No infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible, G
Verdict: Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen game console, and its launch titles are not all that impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist -- even at AU$999.95.

Summary: ...it's wholly feasible that this will be the true player's sole console companion of choice..
Pros: Amazing audiovisual performance; Blu-ray drive; future-proof hardware; backwards compatible
Cons: Price; no force-feedback; weak launch lineup; smudge-prone exterior; a few technical glitches

Pros: Graphics, Blu-ray player, memory card reader, quiet compared to the Xbox 360
Cons: Games aren't as innovative as the Nintendo offering, HDMI setup annoying
Verdict: A very impressive machine, if only the games and the movie selection were at the same level as the console this would be a no brainer. Hopefully for UK readers, by the time the console launches here both issues will be resolved

Summary: There have been a lot of people working on this console for a long time, and it's finally ready for the public. It's an amazing machine with only one major downfall: the price. It is the most expensive video game console out there, but if you can afford i
Verdict: So is $600 - $1500 worth the system? In most cases, yes, but it's a matter of how much you will enjoy the system. There are other cheaper systems out there if the price tag is too much. Putting the price aside, this is the best machine on the market. The

Summary: In the gaming world, being first to market has its advantages, but it also has some downsides. With its Xbox 360, Microsoft has staked itself a year lead over archrival Sony in the next-gen gaming wars and, just as importantly, the battle for living-room
Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 60GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI out
Cons: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black fi
Verdict: The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If bac

Summary: The long-awaited arrival of the PlayStation 3 marks Sony's entry into the next-generation console market. Does the PS3 live up to Sony's high hopes for it?
Pros: The hardware looks great, and runs nearly silently and very cool, Wireless controller is light and feels great, Great-looking Blu-ray movie playback, Price is low for a Bluy-ray player, A lot of multimedia options, Solid backwards compatibility
Cons: Terrible online store, Slow, unintuitive browser, No background downloading, Games continue to play even if you eject the disc; you have to manually restart the UI via the controller, Messy UI, HD scaler doesn't work right, Price is high for a video game

Summary: Sony packs more features into its PlayStation 3, but the Wii may have an edge on game play.

Summary: Our reviewer takes the PS3 out for an extended test drive and says the wait for the game console was worth it.

Summary: Well, it's a PlayStation 3 coming out a box, just not that box -- but we'll take what we can get 'till we actually get our own hands on one. These latest beauty shots come courtesy of the good folks at IGN who, undeterred by the plain cardboard box packag

Summary: The Playstation 3 flagship: $600 will buy a console with a 60 GB hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, an HDMI interface and ...

Summary: Even by the considerable standards of past next-generation consoles, the Sony PlayStation 3 has been subject to almost ludicrous levels of prerelease hype and hyperbole. The system was unveiled at E3 2005, where it faced derision for having a glut of unsu

Summary: Pretty bold move, Hirai, to admit that you're less than three months out from the global launch of what could be one of the most expensive propositions Sony has ever undertaken -- and you haven't even started manufacturing. According to Kaz, who recently

Summary: The Sony PlayStation 3 is an amazing piece of engineering, but you can't really expect anything new other than more realistic graphics. Even with the extra development time, the graphics churned out by Sony seem to be on par with the current batch of Xbox

Summary: Sony introduced the Playstation 3 today...and wow
Verdict: Sony's approach is a bit different; they've been extremely quiet about the new platform and their marketing has been kept to a minimum. But don't confuse Sony's quiet demeanor with a lack of things to talk about, in fact, Sony actually had a lot more to t

Pros: Great graphics, Included Blu-Ray Drive, Enjoyable games
Cons: Menu unintuitive in places, Cost
Verdict: While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sony's 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.

Summary: By now most of America has a general understanding of the PlayStation 3, most likely from the mania surrounding its holiday season launch to the many comparisons to its competitors, the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii (I still can't get over that name). Readers
Verdict: Overall, I think the PS3 is a wonder of a machine, and a compelling addition to anyone's home theater system. Gaming, of course is its first order, but it's an excellent high definition movie player, a very good music and picture server and a great way to

Pros: Excellent online gameplay, Lag Free, Playstation Store uses actual money, The service is free
Cons: Voice chat is not available across all games, No unified servers, Limited international multiplayer, Games must be exited in order to read messages, Sluggish online store interface
Verdict: The Playstation 3 online service pales in comparison to what is being offered on the rival Xbox 360 console with a wide range of shortcomings and only a handful of saving graces.

Summary: The Apple TV seems the obvious choice when it comes to streaming iTunes to your telly, but games consoles provide an alternative. We put the main contenders through their paces.

Summary: It's been two years since Sony launched the PlayStation 3, and although the box itself looks the same today, a lot has changed. The price has dropped; developers have released dozens of cool new titles; and Blu-ray has triumphed as the high-definition vid
Pros: Terrific gaming performance. Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Free networked gaming. Integrates a high-quality Blu-ray player. Supports Blu-ray Profile 2.0.
Cons: Costs more than competing consoles. Sony has removed memory card slots. Online features lag behind Microsoft's Xbox LIVE. No dedicated Blu-ray remote.
Verdict: It may cost more, but as a high-definition gaming system and a high-quality Blu-ray player, the PlayStation 3 slays the competition.

Summary: The PS3 is still a capable machine, but some of the cheaper stand-alone players offer more
Pros: Sounds bright; picture suffers from noise; an average DVD upscaler
Cons: More than just a Blu-ray player; quick load times; ridiculously easy to use; decent all-round ability

Summary: The PS3 is still a capable machine, but some of the cheaper stand-alone players offer more
Pros: More than just a Blu-ray player; quick load times; ridiculously easy to use; decent all-round ability
Cons: Sounds bright; picture suffers from noise; an average DVD upscaler

Verdict: In the gaming world, being first to market has its advantages, but it also has some downsides. With its Xbox 360, Microsoft has staked itself a year lead over archrival Sony in the next-gen gaming wars and, just as importantly, the battle for living-room

Summary: Here it is. The AV device everyone has been waiting for. The ultimate entertainment package, all things to all men (yes we're being gender specific), the little box that could, the only thing you'll ever need inside your entertainment hutch
Pros: Viable entertainment hub. Blu-ray player. PlayStation Store. Upgradeable hard disk. Super-fast access to media
Cons: 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.
Verdict: 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 me

Summary: High-definition, we�€™re repeatedly told, is the future of home entertainment. But for those who want to grasp that future now, the formidably powerful, catwalk-cool PlayStation 3 delivers a peerless gaming and multimedia experience for the discerning tec
Verdict: But for the connoisseur, PS3�€™s native 1080p output (the highest resolution currently supported by HD TVs), an HDMI port for optimum image quality and built-in next-generation movie player puts the Sony system firmly at the cutting edge of ent