Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB) Images

By Randolph Ramsay on 22/03/2007

More Sony Computer Entertainment reviews , RRP: AU$999.95

The good:

  • 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

The bad:

  • 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

The bottomline:

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 only middling game aspirations), particularly at this price point. Hardcore gamers, however, may need to think twice. With few exclusive titles at launch and a dwindling list of PS3-only games slated for the future, the PlayStation 3 will surely have its hands full competing against the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii.

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Editors' rating:

8.2/10

Users' rating:

8.5/10

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