CNET Editor Jeff Bakalar reviews Sony PlayStation 3 80GB. The review beings with a table chart comparing the four different PlayStation 3 models - 20GB, 40GB, 60GB, and 80GB. (The chart is attached below.) Other sections in the review are: design, controller makeover, familiar interface, digital media hub, Sony's version of Web TV, the PlayStation Network, Cell inside, play time, and movie watching.
Review summary:
The good: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like easy-to-use interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 80GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service; plays most PS2 and PS1 games.
The bad: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; backwards compatibility is software-based; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
The bottom line: The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play older 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.
CNET Editors' Rating: 8.6/10, Excellent
Rockstar’s iconic title Grand Theft Auto V is making headlines once again—but not for the reasons fans might hope. Less than a year after GTA V joined the
I believe it's been on ps+ a few times over the years of I'm not mistaking same goes for gamepass.
‘GTA V Gets Pulled from PS Plus as PC Players Continue to Favor Legacy Over Enhanced’
That’s an awful clickbait title. The use of the word ‘as’ means the first statement is the result of the second, when in reality they’re not connected.
Also the same for red dead redemption 2 and GTA trilogy (albeit they split that into individual games)
It just got put back on Game Pass recently too.
GTA V is the pass-around sub title, and it probably doesn't even matter because everyone owns a copy or even two by now.
so i looked cause i was curious, its still avaliable to me.
the headline is misleading asf.
also, how did no one report this. the editing is horrendous. they'd have my arse for this ha
Noticed my copy of gta5 on Steam was already upgraded without me doing anything. How can you still play the legacy version?
There should be a second listing right under it in your library.
https://i.imgur.com/712MsIQ...
Nathan Williams from Bebington has made a dream leap from virtual tracks to real-world glory, clinching victory in his debut race in the OT Coupe with Toyo
In a world where Gambit thrived, Destiny 2’s seasons, storylines, and even its endgame might’ve revolved around PvEvP as a core foundation.
Destiny already has the pretty hyper 'raid' fixation and then they added legendary raid dungeons. Hyperfixating in PvEvP wouldn't work as well because you need a lot more than 2% of the userbase to keep that going unlike raids that are propped up by streamers who make running them their whole job. Most players don't play all the raids let alone run them over and over. And most who play PvP don't want structured PvE elements.
Maybe a perfect score would've been given if it had more compelling games like Bioshock, Gears of War, and Halo 3 - oh wait a minute; that's the next XBox?
-- "The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play older 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." --
LOL, oh well, I guess people will just have to settle for "Excellent" in the end, afterall since there are still "no" games. 8D
The funny thing is that in CNET reviews, PS3 and 360 are rated higher than Wii; PSP is rated higher than DS yet what people are buying is either DS or Wii.
The ps3 has multiplatforms, and several exclusives. Yes the multiplatforms are buggy, but hey.. if you can play large releases like Mass-Effect & Ass.Creed with bugs and shoddy framerates, why not play the smaller release multiplats?
It did score higher than the 360 bundle. But thats not saying much. I really hope Sony's PR people get the word out about Uncharted & Ratchet. Those are two of the best games out this generation. Technical achievements as well. If not, we are going to drown in a sea of FPS's. and Third Person shooters.
The bad: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; backwards compatibility is software-based; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
those are the bads..but this is what i dont understand..software based backwards compatibility?? does it do the job..YES! so how is that a bad thing??
PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008 - true but we are getting it..so does this mean if he was to review it when we ave HOME & DS3 the score would be higher for the PS3? so its like saying rite now its a 8.6 but march 2008 itll be a 9.6?? lol doesnt make sense as this isnt a flaw at all.
no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; - i AGREE!! no infrared port just kills any1 who has a universal remote..i wish they add a add-on down the road
glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; LOL!!! are u serious - did this guy need to come up with a certain amount of "bad things" how is that bad...and who touches their PS3 that much aways? its there - when u enter a disc u dont touch the PS3..when u play games u dont have to touch it..so honestly how is that bad lol i wonder how much points he took off for that 1 *rolleyes*
online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live...i think the PSN is better - its free - servers for games with LAG free and we all know thats what online gaming is about - being LAG FREE..and with home coming..it will push the online gaming world..im pretty sure LIVE offers abit more but not worth 50/yr more...and PSN is start to catch up with LIVE..
PS3 has NO games. NO f()cking GAMES !!!
we must be playing imaginary games