PlayStation 3 40GB static console
300 Real Customer Reviews - Summary
+ This games console scores high on design. - It scores poorly on range of titles available.
“Sleek design. huge potential.”
james, nottingham
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james, nottingham
Score 4.0/10+ sleek design. Huge potential.
- Poor presentation of games, lacks graphic processing ability of the Xbox 360. Very few good games. Not really the huge leap forward that you would expect from a next generation gaming system. very poor online play.
purchased 14 Jun 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ Reviewer left no comment
- Too big - cannot store anying on top due to shape- apart from that everything is spot on!
purchased 29 Dec 2007
Tim , Felixstowe
Score 2.0/10+ Reviewer left no comment
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I feel I have been conned, as it transpires the 40GB model is the only one that does not play PS2 games
Any comments, as my kids are very dissapointed they cannot play their PS2 games as well. Perhaps this
should be made clear when ordering
purchased 26 Mar 2008
Toby, Eastbourne
Score 10.0/10+ The console is amazing. It does more than most people realise. It may be expensive but the features and technology are good value.
- Some of the games have been delayed but that's nothing new with Sony games.
purchased 05 Jul 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ My grandchildren think the whole set-up is great.
- I have not heard them mention any bad points at all.
purchased 03 May 2008
eric, dundee
Score 8.0/10+ general quality is very good, internet access.
- cost and only supplied with one controller
purchased 12 Jul 2007
callum, perth
Score 9.0/10+ excellant product gets better all the time
- nothing
purchased 04 Nov 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ best buy by far
- none
purchased 30 Oct 2007
Steve, Portsmouth
Score 9.0/10+ Great games system, Brilliant BlueRay Player and upscales DVD's also very good media hub for pictures and audio playback form PC's. Soon to be Divx compatable as well.
- Unable to read audio files on my Phillips WACS700, but maybe in the future??
purchased 11 Jun 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10+ hi def cutting edge gaming
- price, lack of fantastic games at moment
purchased 23 Aug 2007
rob, birmingham
Score 7.0/10+ fantastic graphics and control
- no really great games available yet
purchased 21 Jul 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10+ Excellent upscaling of standard DVDs; Blu-ray playback is fantastic.
- Unit failed within a month. Replaced by Sony with a new unit.
purchased 28 Jan 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 1.0/10+ New games play very well
- Disgusted that it does not play older PS games - feel completely cheated
purchased 24 Jan 2008
gareth, belfast
Score 10.0/10+ the ps3 has awesome graphics and good selelection of games
- none
purchased 11 Feb 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ my son loves this system and rates as the best one...100% better than his ps2
- very expensive for us mums to buy
purchased 22 Feb 2008
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Expert reviews for PlayStation 3 40GB
TechRadar expert review
The 40GB PlayStation 3 was discontinued on August 22 2008. It was replaced by the 80GB model. Read our review of the new PlayStation 3 80GBOr read our review of the old 40GB version...The PlayStation 3 had a very difficult childhood. When Sony finally gave birth to the finished console, it was extremely expensive and frankly, it wasn't a great product.Sure, it was powerful, it was backwards compatible with PS2 games and it had a built-in Blu-ray player. But still, the price was totally unjustifiable for most people, and that was reflected in the embarrassingly weak sales figures.Over a…
This PlayStation 3 40GB review continued on TechRadar
reviewed 19 Feb 2008
Pocket Lint expert review
Sony's PlayStation 3 has finally arrived in the US, and although not available yet until March in the UK, Pocket-lint has managed to score not one, but two consoles for review from Sony so we can bring you the low down on if it's answer to the next evolution of gaming. So will the PS3 be worth the wait or should you go out and get an Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii before Christmas? Read on to find out...
This PlayStation 3 40GB review continued on Pocket Lint
reviewed 18 Nov 2006
Product Features
| System of Console | PlayStation |
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| Type of System | static |
Online Service
 
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PlayStation Network |
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Hard Disk Capacity in GB
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40 |
| Number of Controllers | 2 |
| Controller Connectivity | Wireless |
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Release Date
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10 Oct 2007 |
Also known as: PlayStation 3
Manufacturer's Description
Providing a highly attractive entry point to the world of High Definition gaming and movies, the new PS3 is designed to bring the next generation of interactive home entertainment to households all across Europe. Along with an expanding line-up of PS3 titles (a total of 65 titles tracking across all genres by Christmas), the new PS3 is equipped with a 40GB HDD and includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray Disc movies, SIXAXIS wireless controller, USB, Wi-Fi and HDMI connectivity, all powered by the Cell Broadband Engine, the digital heart of PS3.
As with the 60GB PS3, the new PS3 features upgradeable system software allowing new features and functionality to be added to the system as time progresses. A recent system software update, for example, enabled PS3 to upscale DVD discs played on the system to full 1080P High Definition.
The new model is also no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation 2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas).
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