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Release date August 6, 2007  November 19, 2006     November 22, 2005  November 2, 2007 






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Review summary A handful of notable upgrades from the entry-level model, the 80GB PS3 is superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search. It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great game console and Blu-ray player for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games.






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Product name Compare Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)
Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)
Compare Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)
Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)
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Nintendo Wii
Compare Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
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Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)






Type Game console
Game console
Game console
Game console
Game console






Media Type BD-ROM , CD-ROM , DVD-ROM
BD-ROM , CD-ROM , DVD-ROM
Nintendo GAMECUBE disc , Nintendo Wii disc
DVD-ROM
BD-ROM , CD-ROM , DVD-ROM






Processor type Cell Broadband Engine
Cell
PowerPC
PowerPC
Cell Broadband Engine






RAM installed size 256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
512 MB
256 MB






Video RAM installed 256 MB
256 MB
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10 MB
256 MB






Max resolution (external) 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
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1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080






Weight 11 lbs
11 lbs
3.84 lbs
9.9 lbs
11 lbs






Games Included MotorStorm
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$399-$499
from 2 stores
 
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$299
from 1 store
 
  Check latest prices
$349
from 1 store
 






 
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