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Based on 8 expert reviews, the average rating for Sony Playstation 3 (80GB) is 4.4/5. Expert Reviews for Game Consoles are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Sony Playstation 3

(11/19/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 26006 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
100.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Sony Playstation 3 (80GB)

(11/14/08)
Summary: 22 experts have reviewed the Sony Playstation 3 (80GB), giving it an average score of 85 out of 100 and a total of 5 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
85.0 / 100.0
CNET.com Title:

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)

(10/8/08)
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Verdict: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.
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; 80GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service.
Cons: ; Lacks full backward support for PS2 games; only comes with two USB ports; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; no flash card or memory reader; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
Country: US
8.7 / 10.0
digitaltrends.com Title:

Sony Playstation 3

(11/15/06)
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Verdict: ...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
Country: US
8.5 / 10.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB) review


Summary: : The new PS3 upgrades the hard drive, and is still the best value Blu-ray player on the market... Read the full review
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; 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
Country: UK
8.7 / 10.0
Techradar Title:

Sony PlayStation 3 80GB


Summary: When the Sony PS3 launched way back in November 2006 (March 2007 in the UK), even the harshest of critics couldn't have predicted the hostile greeting it would get. It was a baptism in a fiery nuclear inferno - and it goes without saying that it wasn't exactly the reception Sony was expecting.When Sony finally gave birth to the finished... Read the full review
Pros: ; >Gaming is great> Blu-ray playback is almost flawless> Media hub is the best> Failure rate is very low
Cons: ; >Still a bit pricey> PSN is second best to Xbox Live
Country: UK
4.5 / 5.0

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