PlayStation 3 320GB System
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- New slimmer, lighter PS3 system
- 320GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos
- Streams thousands of movies and TV shows instantly from Netflix
- Built-in Blu-ray player with 3D capabilities. HDMI output for 1080p resolution.
- Free* PlayStation Network membership
PlayStation 3
The PS3 system is now slimmer and lighter than ever before. While the form factor may have changed, the PS3 system still comes with free access to the PlayStation Network, built-in Wi-Fi, and hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos, and photos. Plus, the PS3 system is the only gaming console with a Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience on your television. With five times the capacity of standard DVDs, Blu-ray discs gives you more realistic and immersive
PlayStation 3 320GB System
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PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Black)
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- Pressure sensors that rumble with each action making every impact feel like you’re right in the game
- Sixaxis highly sensitive motion technology senses your every move
- Features Bluetooth technology for wireless game play
- The PlayStation 3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time
- To Connect or Charge the Controller use the USB Cable (Type A – Mini-B) supplied with the PS3 system
PlayStation 3
PS3 DualShock 3 Wireless Controller – BlackThe Dualshock 3 wireless controller for the PlayStation 3 system provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive SIXAXIS™ motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is more realistic when the user feels the rumble right in the palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural
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PS3 Slim, large disk, no Move,
UPDATE: Aug. 16, 2011
Only wanted to note that the PS3 keeps adding value to itself. Granted, the competition are not sitting on their hands either. The latest system update added Hulu Plus, MLB.TV and Vudu HD Movies to Netflix as ‘video’ services and Qriocity for ‘music’.
As for its versatility, I recently paired a Bluetooth keyboard that Logitech claims it’s for iPad only with our PS3. It took about 10 seconds.
And, yes, I am probably going to get the next generation when it’s released but, until then I am very happy with our 2 PS3s. One of which is the original 60GB console, still as good as new.
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PS3 VS. OTHERS
Ever since the launch of Slim, the PS3 has been undertaking a quiet revolution or… could it be the console’s midlife rebound?
Here’s what happened recently – and I will only note the more important developments going 12 months back (writing this in Oct., 2010):
- NetFLIX streaming, now disc-less, 1080p, 5.1 surround sound
- Much larger disk (this one is triple the size of the original Slim)
- Move
- 3D gaming
- Blu-ray 3D
This is a lot of new ‘stuff’ for a 4 year old console. I am not going to go into bean-counting mode and compare the PS3 improvements with what we see at the other guys but, clearly there is a lot of life in the PS3 and, with the 320GB models, the PS3 continues to maintain the largest disk advantage over the competition, is the only Blu-ray console and, when you consider the services and the array of Sony-made and third party peripherals built around it, the PS3 is a well built, well rounded entertainment hub.
THE 320GB MODEL
Over the past year or so, Sony added to the original 120GB ‘Slim’ model, itself a greatly optimized and streamlined PS3, several submodels sporting larger disks: 160GB, 250GB and, with the Move launch, the 360GB version. You can view this model as the original Slim with a three times larger disk or, if you want to take a more recent point of reference, the PS3 Move bundle without the Move.
DECIDING WHICH MODEL TO BUY
I happen to own the PlayStation 3 320GB System with PlayStation Move Bundle model myself in addition to an upgraded 60GB ‘classic’ model – our current Blu-ray/DVD player and overall media center – and the Move bundle. We also owned the original 120GB Slim at one time and, before each purchase the main decision wasn’t whether to buy a PS3 but rather which model was best suited to our needs.
At the time I’m writing this (November 2010) there are 4 basic models to choose from but, since the 250GB sells for the same price as the 320GB, it’s safe not to discuss it so the 3 basic options are:
A – 160GB model: the original Slim with a slightly larger disk, lowest price, same as the original launch Slim
B – 320GB model: sells for $50 more than the 160GB, offers double the storage (this model)
C – 320GB Move bundle: for an extra $50 it adds the basic Move peripherals, plus a Move game, same large disk
Depending on what your needs are, one of the 3 should make more sense than the other.
OPTION A
If ‘price’ is an issue go for this one. The good thing about the PS3 is that it’s possible to upgrade the initial disk to a larger one later. I’m not going to go into detailed accounting but, if you can reuse or maybe sell the original 160GB disk, upgrading this model to 500GB can be done at very little cost. Some basic technical skills will be needed.
This is the choice for anyone who absolutely NEEDS 500GB (rather than 320GB).
OPTION B
Those who can use the extra storage – intense gamers or anyone planning to keep thousands of songs and photos on their PS3, are okay with 320GB and therefore don’t want to go through the disk upgrade process should go with THIS MODEL. $50 for double the disk capacity is a fair deal in my view.
This model makes a lot of sense if you don’t care about the Move.
OPTION C
This is the model I picked because we wanted to have the Move option. It’s the best way to enter the Move world at this time. The extra $50 will buy you:
* Move motion controller, of course
* PlayStation Eye camera (must have one for the Move to work)
* Sports Champions (Ping Pong is simply awesome, some of the games play much better with a second controller)
* A demo disc so you can see what Move can do for you (most of the demos can be downloaded from the PSN)
Given that the price difference over the ‘plain vanilla’ 320GB model is the price you pay for the Move controller, you basically get the PS3 Eye camera and the Sports Champions game…
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|NOT Playstation 2 Game compatible!,
There’s lots to like about the Playstation 3… What’s NOT to like is total lack of backwards compatibility with PS2 games. We found that out rather abruptly today. Perhaps a more prominent warning would set correct expectations. We’d likely still have purchased it, but the joy of opening and installing this sleek and powerful unit wouldn’t be sullied by finding out our large library of PS2 games were now unusable.
If you’re looking to continue enjoying your favorite PS2 games… Hang on to your PS2!
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|Tested on Playstation 1, 2, and 3 games – it works GREAT on all of them!,
Well folks, now that the dust has settled from the Sony vs. Immersion lawsuit, Playstation 3 owners are finally able to feel the vibe again!
I purchased this controller today and I knew the only way to properly road-test it was on the game that made the Dualshock famous, Metal Gear Solid. After booting up the game, I walked down the hallway and got spotted by a guard. As he shouted, “WHO’S THAT?” the controller jumped in my hand – and I knew this was a smart purchase. As the guards shot at me, I felt the feedback of the bullets, just as I had 10 years ago on my Sony Playstation.
I picked out another old school Playstation game, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. From Ayame’s blades to Rikimaru’s sword, each sword swipe and jump had excellent feedback.
Okay, so my Playstation games worked out. But what about my Playstation 2 library?
I popped in God of War, knowing I had to feel the swing of the Blades of Chaos. The controller vibrations felt a little lighter here, but the vibrations still occurred at the appropriate times.
Then I chose Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction. Who better to test a vibration controller than the Sultan of Smash? All the power jumps and smashes had the vibrations intact, but they still felt a little on the light side.
All right, so far I was two for two with my Playstation and Playstation 2 test subjects. But what about my Playstation 3 games? Could I possibly hit a trifecta?
I put in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and I decided to jump right into a heated firefight. The controller gave me feedback while shooting weapons and getting hit by enemy fire, but I knew my purchase was justified when Drake was near death: I FELT THE DUALSHOCK 3 PULSING IN SYNCH WITH DRAKE’S HEARTBEAT. It’s one thing to hear that noise and know he’s near death, it’s quite another to feel the pulse in my own hands.
Okay, so the feedback on the older games was there, but a little lighter than I remember. The reason? Well, when I decided to go wireless on my Playstation 2 system, I bought a Logitec Dualshock controller. It turns out, that controller takes two “AA” batteries, and the vibration motors inside the controller handles are slightly larger than the ones in the Dualshock 3. That’s where I felt the difference.
The Dualshock 3 vibrations may be slightly less than the Logitec controller, but it doesn’t require the purchase of batteries.
The Dualshock 3 may be slightly heavier than the SixAxis, but it doesn’t take up any extra space at all.
Sure, the price is about $15 more than the SixAxis, but it’s a worthy upgrade for the Playstation 3 gamer who kicks it old school as well as new school. The only other drawback is the lack of an additional USB cable – but we can use the one that came with the system itself.
So what’s the final verdict?
Order it, plug it in, charge it up, and get ready for the inevitable downloads from the Playstation Store to make the older PS3 games Dualshock 3 compatible.
I wouldn’t recommend a feedback peripheral without providing my own feedback…
Enjoy!
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|Get ready to rumble, even with PS 2 games!,
I was already extremely happy with the Sixaxis controller, but I could not resist getting the DualShock 3. Not only do you get the rumble, but also, it feels much better in your hands, even for those games that do not use this feature. The rumble function is fun, but on top of that, it helps with gameplay, because “feeling” what is happening provides a lot more feedback than just watching how your character or car reacts to the environment.
The biggest surprise of all was that the rumble works with PS 2 games in the PS 3 system. I am currently playing through “God of War”, a game which had the rumble capability in PS 2. I thought that it was unlikely that I was going to get this feature with this new controller in the PS 3, but it worked perfectly.
I know that having to buy a new controller and basically discard the one that came with the system is not the ideal situation, but I have to say this product is really worth shedding the extra bucks.
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