The PS3 works like a champ! I bought the PS3 when it first came out, and it never fails. I hate Sony Corp. But it made these machines to last. Unlike my crap 360 which died after 14 months.

The PS3 is an excellent piece of kit. The three main benefits over the Xbox is reliability, quiter cooling fans and no fee's for the Playstation Network, unlike Xbox LIVE. The Blu Ray player is exceptional and of course this could not have been left out of the machine as all the games are in Blu-Ray format. The new slim does not have the looks of the older systems but if it is truely 33% better for the enviroment due to less power consumption, then this may be the factor that would suit your criteria.
I have run both an Xbox 360 next to a PS3 on identical Series 6 Samsung tv's, the game I used to compare was Call Of Duty 5: World At War. The graphics appear identical.
With the latest updates to the Playstation Network I would personally say that it is slightly better than the Xbox LIVE network.

It's a shame that I never use the blu-ray player, otherwise I would be giving it a 5. Sony should have released the blu-ray player as an optional add on and reduced the price. I'm not much of a fan of psn, but it's good that it's free. The browser is a nice add on, and the linux ceases the need for a computer. It's stupid how sony dropped the os compatibilty on the slim.

Overall I prefer my xbox for multiplatform games, but by no means is the xbox better than the ps3 (and vice versa). If you prefer paying a little bit extra for a nice game console with a blu-ray player, than by a ps3. But if you couldn't care less about movies, by an xbox.

Blu-ray player,Internet Browser,Plays Music And Video, What More Can i ask for In A Game console? Sony Had Me with the 60gb Model.Full PS2 BC, Media Card Slots, And 4 USB Ports.
Im glad i picked this up before the "budget" models came out.

I bought my ps3 used 2 years ago
because it had a blu ray player and this web site that the blu-ray in the ps3 was better than the stand alone.I am not a gamer but did buy 1 game and it was awsome.The dvd pic quality is incredible.It was really easy to download upgrades also which for a didtz like me is important.I also bought an 80 gb harddrive as an extra just in case I wanted to sell the whole pckge on ebay at a later date.I wouldn't sell it now!!! Sony BR dvd player with a Sony 50" HD tv doesn't get any better !!!!!

i use 360 eilte my ps3 is used as a dvd player sad i know.

The GOOD version of the PS3, stupidly dropped by Sony in an attempt to cut costs. Four USB ports, a MMC reader, and the PS2's Emotion Engine built-in. PS2 games in HD? Schwing!

It still has the fault of a difficult-to-program-for processor, but as does every PS3.

Had the PS3 since launch day. Never died, no faults. With so much DLC on my PS3 I've got to upgrade to a larger HD, but since newer models already have 100+ GB hard drives that's not a problems now. Oh, a big plus is that I can upgrade to any hard drive that fits!

I think personally it is the best bang for your buck, i run tversity wifi on this running 1080p, on my comcast 50/10 mbps network also and it works perfect all the way down to the user customizable visual(running pic) skip, and now HOME.... really, well made... you get the 360 then you have to buy the hd player and there goes the price difference. it seems like people are all about the now(sale price) and not about the future(upgrade&upkeep) these days,

I spent my money wisely. It offers so much, not just playing games. A gaming console + a Media entertainment center.

A great system. Have had it for over 2 years now and has not failed me yet. Its a true entertainment explosion!

A great system. Have had it for a little under 5 months and use it frequently. I bought one of the very last 80GB MotorStorm bundles, and the software backwards compatibility doesn't really bother me as I bought my PS3 to play PS3 games!

I have the 80GB and this is the most similar to it. I believe the 80s and 60s both have their pros/cons. 80 doesn't have the PS2 hardware making B/C limited, though it does have a cooler runing processor. The 60s have the PS2 hardware but a hotter runing processor and more heat emmited. Whatever one you get, awesome system with great features, especially getting the 80GB MGS Bundle.

I absolutely love my PS3. It does everything I ask it to do as far as gaming, linux, and even as my own personal supercomputer. =) I wouldn't own another console, in my opinion. I've had my PS3 for a little over 6 months now and it still runs like the day I bought it so far.

The only prob i hav had with the ps3 is playing GTA4 but now ive downloaded the updates it's sorted yay!! for all you xbox lovers sort it out, playstation for life!!

The original 60GB system offers nearly 100% backwards compatibility using hardware rather than software like the new 80 GB does. Excellent system, especially considering that it has built in WiFi and a Blue Ray player that would cost $400 all on it's own.

I loved my PS3! It had Amazing Graphics, and Blu-Ray! Though I had to sell it because of Debt, and it was either this or the 360, and I'm sorry, but I play the 360 more! Not many good games out yet! But will probably get it again when MGS4 and Killzone 2 come out!

Does so much more than I expected.

Masterpiece of technology.It's boundaries are limitless. Xbox sucks.

Bought it when it first came out. Still going great.

Since this is the 60GB PS3, it has some features that the 40 and 80 GB does not.
BC, Bluetooth, Blu-Ray, Wi-Fi, the ability to run Linux, multiple USB ports, a removable SATA II, and an HDMI output makes this system a no brainer.

One of the cheapest Blu-Ray players on the market, a media box and a kick ass game system all in one package.

I have work as a manager at Gamestop for years and own over 300 Playstation 1 games and over 200 Playstation 2 games. Backwards compatibility is very important to me. (All my games are the real deal no copies!)

x box 360 120gb is the best ps3 is very poor

The best of all the PS3 models that have been released. Discontinued now. I bought this before it was discontinued and I LOVE my PS3. The best - full BWC.

Obviously the best PS3 to buy if you want guaranteed BWC... If you don't need it then save your money and get a 40GB. I haven't played any of my older games yet, but that's me. It's not that important to me, but it IS nice to have :)

I rated the product a 4 because I am currently on my third PS3 in a 3 month period. Maybe I'm just unlucky... Regardless, I love the system.

Awesome console that is now starting to show what it can do, with all the features it has a very bright future and will be around for a lot longer than the competition.

The best Video Gaming console ever created; good games, good features, good memory, why is this discontinued... Gamestop came out with this online now for only $430 about, but its used.

Sometimes i think it understands me...
This is one of thee finest pieces of console ass ever.
Buy it! and have an affair... ;P

The best PS3 version to date.

It is one of the two models released that has full hardware supported backwards compatibility using the Emotion Engine. The only other model that employs the EE is the 20gb version which is the most stripped down version of the PS3.

Though the 60gb PS3 has been discontinued it is still the best version as it is the only "full" version of the PS3 with full BWC.

Sweet game console with RAW POWER.