Sony PlayStation 3 PS3 Console (40GB Version) With Folklore (PS3) save £20.01

Sony PlayStation 3 PS3 Console (40GB Version) With Folklore (PS3) save £20.01

The PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience with its Cell Broadband Engine that delivers a gaming experience that is beyond what you know today. Its built-in Blu-ray Disc drive delivers a whole new generation in high-definition gaming and unmatched digital media storage. Whether it's gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 will change your digital life.

Features
* Complete with 40GB Hard disk drive.
* Blu ray Disc Player.
* One Sixaxis Controller.
* Wi-Fi ready.
* Cell broadband Engine.
* 2 USB ports.
* Dolby 5.1ch sound.
* Supports up to 1080p high definition.



Reviews
Most people think that the PS3 is very expensive, and most opt for the xbox 360 because they think its cheaper. The PS3 and the xbox 360 are alike in many different ways, but i can guarantee you now that the ps3 is miles better than the xbox and in a way its cheaper.

As most of you know the PS3 comes with a built in BlueRay Disk player, wireless capabilities, bluetooth etc... but if you wanted all these things on the xbox you would have to buy them seperatly. This console has an RRP of £299.99 and the xbox 360 elite (the one that works) has an RRP of £250. The add on HD DVD player is around £120 and the wireless adapter is around £60. So if you wanted your xbox to have all thr capabilities of the PS3 it is going to cost you around £430 whereas the PS3 including all these features is £300. Another thing is that most people now play games online, and you have to pay for the online service on xbox (I think its around £40 a year) but on the PS3 its completely free!

Overall the PS3's power and performance is much better. The xbox games are based on DVD's whereas the PS3's games are based on blueray disks. So in conclusion the PS3 is allround a much better console not just because its value for money but because its performance and capabilities is second to none! So buy the PS3!
Reviewer: I love it - rated 5 stars

There is no PS2 back compatibility or memory card slot but the 40GB model contains the newer 60nm cell chip which uses less power. The best thing about the new 40GB is that it is so very much quieter and throws out a lot less heat, my old 60GB used to get very hot, but worse than that it was way too noisy which could be distracting at times.
If backwards compatability with the Playstation 2 is important to you then the 40GB won't be any use to you. Me personally, I am very happy to sacrifice the BC and extra 20GB for the quieter cooler operation of the 40GB.