Sony Playstation 3

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...

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

Games lineup is improving, but still lacks killer app; HDMI cable not included; some PS2 games not supported

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

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...

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;...

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

The Sony PlayStation 3 - A Complete Media Centre The Sony PlayStation 3 console is much more than a games [...]

The PlayStation 3 measures 325 x 98 x 274 mm and weighs 5 kg.

Sony has opted for an understated look for the PS3

Expandable hard drive; Excellent Blu-ray playback quality

More expensive than its rivals; Hi-def games performance

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...

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A clear favourite in the next-gen race. The complete home entertainment solution

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

Stylish, Produces great images, The cheapest Blu-ray player around

No supplied remote, Choice of games needs to improve

This games console is much more than an RSI incident waiting to happen - it's a blinding Blu-ray disc player too

Sony's new gaming hardware has arrived, but are the games themselves any good?

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.

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...

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...

Expandable hard drive, Excellent Blu-ray playback quality

More expensive than its rivals, Hi-def games performance

A better Blu-ray player than Samsung's, although hi-def games look better on the Xbox 360

Sony is pushing the PS3 as an all-round entertainment console, with a remit that goes well beyond the realm of gaming.

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...