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Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black

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Long product name Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black :
The short editorial description of Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black

500GB HDD, BD-R, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet + Sports Champions 2/Gran Turismo 5
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Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black:
The official marketing text of Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black as supplied by the manufacturer

Your entertainment, your way
Breathtaking games, incredible High Definition Blu-ray Disc movies, easy access to your favourite music, photos and the Internet - all under your control. Welcome to entertainment on the next level.

Remote Play
Stay connected with your entertainment enjoyment – link PlayStation®3 and PSP™ and share content across the devices, as well as being able to access PlayTV™ and VidZone™ on the move.

Cross-platform features
Now the fun never has to stop. Start playing a game on your PlayStation 3 system, pause it, then pick it up on PS Vita right where you left off with cross-platform play. You can even join in multiplayer games on your PS Vita and play against players on their PS3 systems.

Games
From fearsome firefights to family fun, PlayStation 3 has it all: High Definition visuals, eye-popping stereoscopic 3D and free online gaming. The perfect game for you is mere moments away.

Blu-ray Disc Movies
Expect only the sharpest picture quality with Blu-ray Disc movies, where film comes to life in glorious High Definition, and marvel at the wonders of stereoscopic 3D with Blu-ray 3D discs.

PlayStation®Network
Play the best games online for free and dip into the cutting-edge world of PlayStation®Store.

Internet
Stay in touch with friends and family, and access your favourite sites from the comfort of your own sofa.

Television
TV on demand – pause, rewind and record your favourite programmes with PlayTV and a variety of invaluable catch-up TV services.

PlayStation®Eye
Enter a world of innovative games and free voice and video chat thanks to the PlayStation®Eye Camera.

Photos
Keep your friends and family close - your most cherished photos are easily stored and viewed on PS3™.

Video Store of PlayStation®Store
Immerse yourself in thousands of movies on demand, to rent or buy, without ever leaving your sofa.

Music
Store your music collection in one place, play CDs and watch the latest music videos for free using VidZone.

Short summary description Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black:
This short summary of the Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black data-sheet is auto-generated and uses the product title and the first six key specs.

Sony Playstation 3 500GB, PlayStation 3, Black, 256 MB, XDR, IBM Cell Broadband Engine, RSX

Long summary description Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black:
This is an auto-generated long summary of Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

Sony Playstation 3 500GB. Platform: PlayStation 3, Product colour: Black, Internal memory: 256 MB. Storage media: HDD, Internal storage capacity: 500 GB, Optical drive type: Blu-Ray/DVD. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth version: 2.0+EDR. Power supply: 190 W, AC input voltage: 220-240 V, AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz. Width: 290 mm, Depth: 230 mm, Height: 60 mm

Performance
Platform *
PlayStation 3
Internal memory
256 MB
Internal memory type
XDR
Processor
IBM Cell Broadband Engine
Graphics processor
RSX
Graphics card memory type
GDDR3
Product colour *
Black
Storage
Storage media *
HDD
Internal storage capacity *
500 GB
Card reader integrated
Yes
Optical drive type
Blu-Ray/DVD
Network
Ethernet LAN connection *
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi *
Yes
Wi-Fi standards
802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth *
Yes
Bluetooth version
2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces
HDMI ports quantity *
1
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
2
Digital audio optical out *
1
Display
Built-in display
No
Energy Management
Power supply
190 W
AC input voltage
220-240 V
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Weight & Dimensions
Width
290 mm
Depth
230 mm
Height
60 mm
Weight
2.1 kg
Packaging Content
Number of gamepads included *
1
Video game included *
Yes
Games included
Sports Champions 2/Gran Turismo 5
Game controllers included
Motion controller
Other features
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity
1
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Uk has collected 120 expert reviews for Sony Playstation 3 500GB Wi-Fi Black and the average expert rating is 85 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
85%
Source Review comments Score
uk.askmen.com
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
The biggest thing that the PlayStation 3 has going for it right now is the unique built-in Blu-ray player. As more people upgrade to HDTV, the prospect of adding Blu-ray to your entertainment unit becomes very enticing. The PlayStation 3 offers a very goo...
79%
techradar.com/au/
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Sony may have taken the next-gen console battle by storm with the release of the PS4 last year, but that doesn't mean that it's neglecting its legacy. The most recent release of the PS3 - a 'super slim' model - makes even the last iteration of the console...
Good SSD storage option, Tiny dimensions, Great media capability, Perfect for newcomers...
Bad Flimsy exterior, Cheap drive mechanism, Tough price point...
Bottom line The merits of the PS3 super-slim are quite particular - Sony's really working the 'smaller, lighter' angle, but that's not really going to cut it for owners of either the PS3 Slim or original PS3. We liked You can't accuse the new super-slim PS3 of not li...
90%
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
PS3 vs PS4: price Here's why we're comparing the PlayStation 3 with the all-new PlayStation 4: you can still buy the former. You can still buy games for it and, as we'll find out later, it remains a great Blu-ray and media player. And here's the kicker...
0%
itreviews.com
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Sony has given the PlayStation 3 its second makeover since the game system first debuted in 2006. This new version is smaller than the “Slim” update from 2009 and sports an even bigger hard drive, offering 250GB and 500GB versions that put the original 20...
Bottom line The new Sony PlayStation 3 packs the same excellent gaming and media features and almost double the storage capacity into an even smaller case...
80%
whathifi.com
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
When the original PlayStation 3 was launched back in 2006, besides being a serious gaming machine, it was a bit of a bloaterIt looked a premium product, but in terms of size it could give some home cinema amps a run for their money.A launched in 2009...
Good Impressive smart features, decent sound and picture, lower price...
Bad Feels cheap, dedicated decks beat it on performance and match it for smart features...
Bottom line The new PS3 Super Slim feels like a stop-gap until the next generation of the console is launched – the rumour is June 2013 – and those that already own the console don't have a huge incentive to upgrade.But if you haven't considered a PS3 before, then no...
80%
stuff.tv
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Stuff magazine Wed, Oct 10 2012, 6:06PM At first glance the new Super Slim version of the PlayStation 3 is all good news: it’s notably smaller than the most recent Slim iteration of Sony’s long-running console, and its 500GB hard-disk is the larg...
Good Plays games and Blu-rays, Tidier design, Ton of games out there...
Bad No HDMI cable in the box, New disc tray feels cheap and nasty...
Bottom line It’s a shame there are a couple of little flaws, but the PS3 remains a supreme all-purpose console and it’s now slimmer and lighter than ever...
100%
electricpig.co.uk
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
The Sony PlayStation 3, on paper at least, should be able to give the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii’s shins and knees a firm and deeply unpleasant kicking. Unfortunately the Xbox 360’s monumental back catalogue of games and the Wii’s inimitable, innovative...
Good Sheer oomph and myriad multimedia skills.
Bad It's pricey and the choice of games can't match the Xbox 360's.
Bottom line erociously powerful, the PlayStation 3 combines cutting-edge Hi-Def gaming with enormous multimedia potential. Shame about the high price and comparatively small games catalogue!The Sony PlayStation 3, on paper at least, should be able to give the Xbox...
80%
macworld.co.uk
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Arguably the most powerful gaming system, the PS3 is also the largest system on display here. It takes a sheer stint of effort to make the Xbox 360 look sleek and stylish, but next to the PS3 the Xbox doesn’t look so bad. The PS3 is mercifully quiet...
Good Apple TV 2.2 Star rating: Apples TV project integrates into your home brilliantly, but is quite pricey...
Bad Apple TV 2.2...
100%
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
The Blu-ray format owes much of its success to the fact that Blu-ray playback is built into the PlayStation 3 console. Until recently, a PS3 was cheaper than any set-top Blu-ray player, and its still very competitive, especially if you also want a...
80%
gadgetshow.channel5.com
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Nothing beats gaming with Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3). It is the third version of PlayStation, which is Sony Computer Entertainment's home video console. It has varying memory capacities: 20 GB, 40 GB, 60 GB and up to 160 GB. It comes in Piano Black, Cera...
Good The PS3 is a flexible multimedia maestro, capable of far more than just spitting out next-gen games with rapier-sharp graphics. This beautifully built console also delivers glorious high definition movies thanks to its Blu-ray capabilities, and it’s...
Bad On the flip side, the PS3 is a little lacking when it comes to top games, especially compared to the far cheaper Xbox 360. Whilst there are plenty of solid titles knocking around, Sony’s console still doesn’t have an exclusive “killer ap...
Bottom line Die-hard gamers would be better suited to the Xbox 360 and its huge library of top titles, but there’s no denying that the PS3 is an impressive machine of many home entertainment talents, should you be more media minded.Best offers for the Sony Play...
80%
techradar.com
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
The PlayStation 3 has been around in the US and Japan for a few months now. But midnight heralded its long-awaited arrival on UK stores - and by all accounts you wont have any trouble finding one either .Geared for high-definition playback of games, m...
Good Expandable hard drive, Excellent Blu-ray playback quality...
Bad More expensive than its rivals, Hi-def games performance...
Bottom line The PlayStation 3 has been around in the US and Japan for a few months now. But midnight heralded its long-awaited arrival on UK stores - and by all accounts you wont have any trouble finding one either .Geared for high-definition playback of games, m...
80%
pcworld.co.nz
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Game consoleIt took a while, but Sony finally shoved their highly sought-after next-generation gaming console out the door. We may have had to wait a little longer than other territories, but in a world filled with internet-connected consoles and firmw...
0%
letsgomobile.org/en
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
T hose who grew up in the time of the Sinclair, Atari and Commodore gaming consoles, where games were the order of the day, or those who entered the gaming world solo or online with their PC, but who chose digital photography as a ‘serious and respo...
0%
EISA.eu
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Sonys PS3 is a wonderful example of a powerful media centre, thanks to its inclusion of an audio-video-photo player as well as a web browser to navigate, download, play and chat on the Internet. In addition theres a 60GB hard disk for content storag...
0%
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Sony has always pushed the PS3 (PlayStation 3) as an all-round entertainment console, with a remit that goes well beyond the realm of gaming. And its striking design certainly makes it look at home in the living room - even if it is larger than the P...
Bottom line The PS3 truly is technologically superior to both the Xbox 360 and the Wii, providing stunning graphics that will impress the most cynical of gamers. Its also a pleasure to use, with an intuitive, friendly interface. But this wont be a must-have con...
80%
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
The newest addition to the games console arena is a no-nonsense piece of hardware: big, black and looking like it means business. The PS3 weighs in at a whopping 5kg - substantially heavier than either the Xbox 360 or the Wii, which respectively regi...
Bottom line With a 60GB hard drive supported by one of the best graphics processors ever put into a games console, the battle with the Xbox 360 and Wii for domination of the living room has begun. Although some, it seems, have other plans for their PS3...
95%
smarthouse.com.au
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
The Sony PlayStation 3 is a revolutionary games console that also happens to be a Blu-ray player. But is it worth $1000? Sonys most ambitious video games machine is here, and with it comes the worlds cheapest Blu-ray player – the secret ingredient i...
80%
novo.press
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
Sonys Playstation 3 video gaming console was among the most anticipated electronics products of 2006. Video game addicts camped out in front of stores days prior to the launch date. Some paid ridiculous amounts of money for a PS3 on Ebay. Chances lo...
0%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
As the long wait for the much-anticipated PlayStation 3 game console dragged on, gamers started to joke that Sony stood for Soon, Only Not Yet. The next-generation console finally went on sale in the US on November 17, although there probably wont be...
Good Great graphics, Included Blu-Ray Drive, Enjoyable games...
Bad Menu unintuitive in places, Cost The Final Word While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys Playstation 3 is definitely a powerful machine. Offering incredible graphics and the added bonus of a Blu-Ray drive, it is a great console to comple...
Bottom line While it will take a swipe at your bank balance, Sonys Playstation 3 is definitely a powerful machine. Offering incredible graphics and the added bonus of a Blu-Ray drive, it is a great console to complete your high definition lounge room setup.
80%
gadgetguy.com.au
Updated:
2014-09-20 01:49:47
The PS3 is a much better multi-purpose device than the Xbox 360, which claims similar functionality. Media management is better integrated, web browsing (while not fully standards-compliant) is more straightforward and the social elements of the device...
Good Viable entertainment hub. Blu-ray player. PlayStation Store. Upgradeable hard disk. Super-fast access to media...
Bad Expensive for a games console. No 1080p/24 video output for Blu-ray. Surround audio via optical or HDMI only. No WMA or WMV support. In box: only 1 SIXAXIS controller, and no AV-style remote.
Bottom line The PS3 is a much better multi-purpose device than the Xbox 360, which claims similar functionality. Media management is better integrated, web browsing (while not fully standards-compliant) is more straightforward and the social elements of the device...
80%
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2015-05-02 08:30:44
It does the job, and loaded our Blu-ray discs fractionally faster than any of the standalone players, but unless you are a gamer, we reckon you’ll still be better off with a dedicated player.
75%
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2015-05-02 08:30:44
The start of 2008 finally saw the end of the High Definition DVD format war, with Toshiba and other proponents of the now-defunct HD-DVD standard ceding to the dominant Blu-ray disc. Following the announcement back in February, the next move for those...
Good Excellent quality for DVD and HD video, Very quick to start up, Reads many formats (DivX, Xvid, WMV, H.264 ...), Filesharing with PCs...
Bad No real remote control as standard, Using .srt files requires a reencoding...
80%
whathifi.com
Updated:
2015-05-02 08:30:44
There was a time when the PS3 was our default Blu-ray player recommendation. But the influx of affordable, standalone players now makes it harder to justify.Equipped with an 80GB hard drive, the PS3 offers similar features to the other players in its...
Good More than a Bluray player, load times, better DVD upscaling, decent Bluray picture...
Bad Sounds bright, picture suffers from noise...
80%
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2015-05-02 08:30:44
Video Review...
95%
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2015-05-02 08:30:44
At $675, the PlayStation 3 is by far the most expensive device in this Labs. Of course, you’re not simply getting a video streamer for your money, though. The gaming capabilities are potentially Xbox 360-beating (but game choice is still incredi...
83%
HEXUS.net
Updated:
2016-11-26 18:29:06
Nick Haywood is a cynical bugger, so much so we thought of just battering him with the PlayStation3 rather than let him review it... Right, it’s here, Sony’s much awaited PlayStation 3. The Xbox 360 killer. The machine that everyone, according...
Good Full 1080i output, Cheapest way to get Bluray, Potentially the better gaming console, Very sleek look to unit, Easy to navigate front end, Games are region free...
Bad No media streaming abilities, Limited appeal with launch titles, Expensive (if you don’t want Bluray), PlayStation Network poor compared to Xbox Live, Online play limited and unproven...
Bottom line Right, time to draw a few conclusions on the PlayStation 3 and see if I can line up my thoughts in a coherent manner. Hmm, ok, I’ve now re-written this bit four times to try and figure out how to get my thoughts over and each time I end up straying...
0%
asiaone.com
Updated:
2016-11-26 18:29:05
SONY has launched the new PlayStation 3 console here with its internal memory doubled and no price hike.The 80GB PlayStation 3 console is at the same price as the previous 40GB model.The new set also comes with latest DualShock wireless controller whic...
0%