Sony PlayStation 3 User Reviews

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

Cool Machine great for gamingh and multimedia but not made very well.... Ive gone through 4 of them with the red light of death... fixing it isnt free either.... beware! Even after sending back I recieved machines that did not work. This machine has alot of potenial but lets face it.. for its price it should work consistantly

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

When these "Next Generation" consoles came out, i was a little hesitant to get one. The Xbox 360 came out before the PS3, but what really loomed over my head was the price. Why would i want to dish out over $400 for a console, when i could play Halo 2(Xbox) or Guitar Hero(PS2)? There was no need to get one because the only difference was that they put out a HD resolution. At that point in time it was really expensive to buy a HD tv. Now with "tube" television sets considered obsolete, what "Next Generation" console is the best? I had initially purchased an Xbox 360, but after getting the "Red Ring Of Doom" three times, it was time to try something else. After money thrown around, a pissed off wife, and peer pressure, i have come to the conclusion that the PS3 is by far the best piece of hardware that you can buy besides a tv. With 80gbs of memory, built in wi-fi, free online play, and a decent web browser, that its a no brainer.

Ownership period: less than 3 months.

lets put it simple...you must have it

with great titles like little big planet(LBP 2 coming soon) killzone 2 and uncharted you must have it....a great alternative if you want a blu ray and you can even buy/rent movies on the playstation net work whats not to love?

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

its is a great consul with a great gaming experience equipped with blue ray and other great features. plus with its new sleek designee makes it a must buy for everyone.i also use it to connect to Netflix and to download games that I love. I haven't touched any other system since i got this.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I was able to sell my girlfriend on the idea by focusing on it as a Blu-Ray Player, but I've also then used it to play through Uncharted 2 (phenomenal) and join an online dynasty of NCAA Football 2010 with my friends on the East Coast. I'm also using it to connect to Netflix (that UX still needs a lot of work) and to download old school games that I love. I haven't touched my Wii in months since I got my PS3.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

I remember being hesitant buying one PS3, but after making that move it was the best thing that I have ever bought! None of my friends had one, but after seeing it perform with all its great media and gaming features, all of them bought on and now we play online games and exchange movies and games between each other.

The PS3 has proven to be a great alternative for the all home media devices where you can get everything centralized into on place and put all your movies, music and pictures onto it or just plug in a large hard disk and just enjoy the ride as it can access all kinds of files that you are able to download or convert and just store them there.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

I've been Extremely happy with my PS3. From watching blue-ray and hd DVD to accessing video, pictures, and music right from my PC the overall experience is the best I've had from any gaming system. When you get right down to it the PS3 is simply the best of the best.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

i have to say for all of those reviews out there, that PS3 and xbox are indeed close. Graphics on the PS3 are a lil bit better and i say this on an unbised basis. however, the xbox online takes the slightest lead because of the sheer number of people that have it, otherwise the PS3 has all the advantage

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

I love my ps3...great graphics and great games! I am so pleased with everything about it!! Sony did such a great job with the ps3 and I would highly recommended it for anyone. It does so much the whole family can enjoy it! But I cant wait for the ps4 to release!

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

This review is probably totally biased, but i love the PS3. i love that it can be a media server i love the versatility of it i love the fact that you can pretty much make this a anything you want. You can place your own OS on it if you want

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

I have been with Sony since they came out with the original Playstation and have had each successive system since. This system when it came out had sooo much potential that developers just didn't know what to do with it all. It is slowly but surely climbing it's way up in the console race and I believe it will outlive the Xbox 360, it already tops it in capabilities and included features; now all it needs are some killer games.

That being said I think 2010 is the year for the PS3 with a ton of new titles coming to the system. Xbox watch yo' self!

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

I've always been a Sony guy as far as consoles. Love the comfortable feel of the controller, when games aren't ported they look amazing bar none. The future of this console is still so bright because the developers are still learning.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

This is a great device. No problems, it just takes a little bit to load games and updates take awhile. There is no easy was for a mic, you need a bluetooth headset, which isn't bad, it's just different, it's great if you have one for your phone, but if you don't...then you'll have to pay making this to be more expensive...It's a good quality system!

Ownership period: less than 3 months.

great device..it is one exceptional piece..though it has some cons...all in one gadget..carries a bluray disc..allows u to play online...wifi..bluetooth though only few devices get connected...also has 250 gb hdd..a must have equipment..

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

The PS3 is a really amazing console. Straight out of the box it offers you free instant access to the Playstation Network. The graphics are pretty amazing and is very user friendly. I personally play with my 360 more, but I love my PS3 as well.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

its better than xbox 360 hands down. plays blu-ray, 1st gen ps3 backplays older games, free wi-fi, doesnt come with the "red eye, red ring of death", controls are simple, does not require batties for the controlers, six axis, games selection is much better than when it came out. price drop, affordable for what its worth. psp and pc connectability. i recommend this gaming system for the hardcore players or even to someone new to the playstation console.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

My son and I look forward to new games every month. As well as the blue ray player built in, nothing compares to the playstation3. Very good machine, one of the best in video gaming. great graphics. fast response you actually feel like you are there in the game.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

After purchasing a XBox 360 and Nintendo Wii, I felt I needed to also purchase a PS3 so that I can experience exclusive games that I have been missing. I highly recommend the Uncharted series and Metal Gear 4. The unit runs quiet and the graphics are awesome! The free "Home" and membership is great. I haven't had any problems in multiplayer games like COD5 and Killzone.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

The Playstation three is an incredible system. The display is amazing for both the video games and the blu rays. If there is one thing I'd like to see them do, is make more available in terms of games and things. I think that is the only area xbox has a little advantage

Ownership period: less than 3 months.

Have the 40GB system that came with Spiderman 3 on Bluray. WOW!!! This thing is my new alltime favorite gadget. Next generation gaming, built in Bluray player, built in Wi-Fi, bluetooth connectivity of peripherals, free access to the Playstation Network, web browser on the big screen, Netflix instant streaming (with free disc from Netflix with subscription)... all right out of the box. Let the brand "X" console make those claims.

Ownership period: less than 3 months.

i love it. i have a new slim system and i love it. game selection is good, graphics are excellent, and the online service is free. i cant play ps2 games and the online service can be buggy, altogether i am pleased with the system.

Ownership period: more than 1 year.

I've had a PS3 since launch, and it's held up very well.
The games are great, the system is ever-evolving, and the networking is free.
What's there not to like?
It's got free Blu-Ray capabilities, can upscale dvd's through HDMI, and has stunning audio capabilities not found on the other consoles.

Ownership period: less than 3 months.

just got it for christmas and LOVE IT!! i have compared a few games to the xbox and personally i feel the ps beats the visual quality in games (based on 720p) but what i realized is games dont go past 720p on ps,so assuming 1080p will outdo it for games, one thing i can say is i will never watch another dvd ever again BLURAY FOREVER!! down side about this device is i found it a little harder to use the menue part, x box is a little more straight forward, for example me and my friend for the life of us can not figure out how to play a 2 player game using both our gamer tags on 1 console which sux cuz we both want to improve our trophy collecting expierience

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I have the PS 3 Slim 120 GB version. For my needs, this is a great system. Blu-Ray capabilities, great graphics, and Netflix compatibility makes it very attractive to me. I also believe the Xbox is a decent system, however, Blu-Ray support sealed the deal for me.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

Lots of fun, I was skeptical about buying one at first, but it has provided a great gameplay experience, and the addition of bluray has been excellent

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

i love this PS3 because it has blueray disc also and the quality of this PS3 is just absolutely brilliant!!! but it's just too darn heavy and i wish it had Wifi like the new ps3 slim.... also, games are very expensive (i know y but still...)

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I've had my PS3 for over a year. I've never had a problem with it. I love the quality of the picture, especially on my new 50" Plasma. The PS3 is an awesome gaming system with some pretty cool games. The BD function of the PS3 is also incredible. That was one of the main resons that we bought it, was because the versatility of the systems is surpassed by none

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

This is by far the most amazing piece of machinery i have ever owned.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

If you are considering buying a 360 instead then you are wrong because the PS3 is best in every category especially multimedia

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

i positivity love owning this game system!!!!

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

PS3. I used to be a hater haha. I won't lie, I was. I bought an Xbox 360 first. Love it and I still play it to this day. Earlier of 2009, I gave in and decided to purchase a PS3. Now, for me personally, I'm an online gamer. Being an online gamer doesn't specifically mean I get to play online for free. This is where I find the PS3 to lack greatly.

People hear me out, what has really revolutionized everything we do today? The Internet. We use it for browsing, playing, downloading, watching, learning, listening, ect. We have the internet practically everywhere we go now in our computers, gaming systems, cell phones, GPS systems, ect. But, since we passed the breakthrough of the internet a long time ago, we are at a point where we base things on experience. With that said, the PS3 has poorly created an online experience, my opinion only (and I quite frankly don't care about anyone else's). I love that it is free, but the features (yes, I will refer to the Xbox 360 because it has it) like party chats, layout, and interface for communications, especially when playing a game, has advanced way beyond the PS3. It's been a few years now that the PS3 has been out. Let's not play dumb...they should have developed these great features at least within the first year of their release and realizing how people use the internet effectively through gaming. I dunno if it's because Xbox Live costs money and they are using their money the right way to bring a better experience, but I definitely would rather chat with my friends on the Xbox 360 rather than the PS3.

Another problem I'm starting to notice is the exclusivity the PS3 is losing. I'm starting to notice more things are getting ported to the Xbox 360 as well. That is starting to make me lose faith in Sony. I'm an RPG fan, and hearing that Final Fantasy is going on the PS3 also makes me start to think poorly of what the future holds for the PS3. I loved the competition and, even though spending money in this economy sucks, I liked being able to rotate though my systems. Now, I hope my review in the future can change, but from the looks of it, I really am not seeing anything outstanding from the PS3 that I can't find from an Xbox 360 other than, of course, Blu-Ray (but they aren't in my taste right now...I'm still a regular DVD guy, assuming many are also, since they are cheaper. Plus I rent movies and blu-ray hasn't really advanced yet. I'm sure it will in the future, but as of now, it hasn't).

I might be a bit biased towards the PS3, but I feel it must be because I became an early fan on the first Xbox with Xbox Live. Moving my experience from their to the 360 made me love it and expect more from it. My gaming experience now doesn't only result from the gameplay, but also the way it can be used through the online areas.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I had the xbox 360 and dont get me wrong, it is a very good system (when it is not crashing and you are not sending it into Microsoft). Now for those of you who have it and have not had issues, wonderful, but that was not me and MANY others. So I took the switch to the PS3. Best move I have done in a long time. It has all the games the xbox has that I played anyway (sports and COD, etc), plus it has many exclusives that are amazing games. Must play games that the xbox wishes they had. The only thing I miss from the xbox is the online chat ability. The PS3 is a little behind in that department. It will get there though. But it is also a Blu-Ray player which works great too. Best system for the money.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I love my ps3, plays games, blurays, it does almost everything. Yes the ads lie, it wont do my homework, jerk. But it does all of my multimedia, and better yet, free online multiplayer, suck it xbox live.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I really think this is the best system ever, Ive played X-box before and it wasn't as fun as the PS3. The graphics are awesome, and the games are BA so ya. I hope you get one!!!

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

i kept this system to myself for the longest. the kids had their handhelds and their wii, but with the Netfix option my family uses it as a movie hub. unlimited downloads it has been a blessing and budget friendly in these economic times. and with the blueray/dvd player, how can you argue with the value.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

My playstation 3 stopped working after having it for 4 months because of a faulty disk reader. I never sent it back until recently and it's out of warrenty, so i have to pay 150 dollars to get it fixed and/or replaced. Not my favorite game console anymore.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I like the PlayStation 3, but to be honest I liked the Microsoft Xbox 360 better.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

Had my PS3 for 2 years now, and love it very much. We love to watch HD movies, so having a Blu-Ray player adds to the whole experience of owning a PS3. Free online membership Good array of games for the console.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

My friends kept buying the 360 and always kept getting the red ring of death, so i decided to not take any chances and get the PS3, Haven't had any problems with it my biggest like about it is that playing online doesn't cost anything a year.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

I've had my PS3 for almost a year now and I haven't had any problems with it. I love how it plays Blu-Ray movies and can also play DVDs. The free online play also is a great feature unlike the Xbox 360 that you have to pay for. The controllers seem small to most but after using and getting used to them, you won't notice it. A great buy for anyone!

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

This machine is overlooked, and its the best one on the market right now. Sure the Wii has motion but the PS3 will soon have complete motion as well with better graphics and specs that demolish the Nitendo Wii. This system surpasses the others with more specs and a better value.

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

Can anybody recommend a great keyboard/mouse to connect to it?

Ownership period: less than 3 months.

The ps3 is a huge upgrade to the ps3. It not only plays game faster and clearer, but has music, video, internet, wifi, a store, and much more!

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

Don't take this review in the wrong way I'm extremely happy with my PS3 it is by far the best gaming council that i have owned. I however am not at all very pleased that it cannot play any old games and I don't own the slim, with which I can understand why it doesn't play old games not enough room for the hardware.
So what's the problem Sony why no backwards comp hardware in the larger PS3?

Ownership period: less than 1 year.

The PS3 is by far the best gaming system I have ever owned! It allows for the user to do everything and anything they could ever want/hope to accomplish with a gaming system. It really has the ability to be a home's entire media center! Get one! Not to mention, it doesn't crap out, and make horrible noises when running, like the Xbox 360 does!