Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 320 GB Charcoal Black Console (NTSC)

The good: Slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface; doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player; built-in Wi-Fi; 120GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; built-in Web browser; free online gaming service.
The bad: Lacks backward support for PS2 games; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; online gaming, media, and commerce options still aren't as fully developed as Xbox Live, though they're getting better.
The bottom line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.

THE GOOD

slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface; doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player; built-in Wi-Fi; spacious hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; built-in Web browser; free online gaming service.


THE BAD

Lacks backward support for PS2 games

My cousins have been bothering me about getting one.
I own and mostly play on an xbox 360. (and i love it, sorry ps3, so my review might be a bit biased, i'm not afraid to admit it.) (also i do own a wii, its a paperweight most of the time)

Personaly ps3 never had any exclusive titles that interested me so its taken me til now to get one.

I do like that it has free online gaming vs the xbox. I still need to see if xbox vs ps3 servers are different in anyways.

I guess i'll list off pros and cons if i can think of any.

Pro's
obviously online gaming is free (wii has this too but wii online sucks)
BLU-RAY PLAYER, heck yes. I have a pc with one but i've alway wanted one to have for my tv, now i have game system and a blu-ray
Clear graphics (actually for some reason when i see a ps3 game vs the looks of the same title on the xbox, its always looke clearer, or more clean)
maybe a few select exclusives (can't wait to see what bungie has in store though) and also whenever kingdom hearts 3 comes out i'm now prepared

Neither con nor pro (has features other have)
Most have the same game selection (if you want good exclusives you can't really go wrong with nintendo, and xbox has the exclusives i like)
Internet browser (cool yeah, but wii also has that, and so does everything else now, just xbox is a bit slow on it, e3)
To me the controller feels weird and light (but xbox user here so not a surprise)

Con's
now this is con for every system, accesories are always so freaking expensive.
usb charge cord, too short, i can't play like that easily.
... (now this one i don't own but still i want to right something on it) the ps move. WTF. Just an improved wiimote that looks weird. ... clown festival. (ok i'll say this too, kinect copied the ps2 eye toy thing, so borrowed ideas)

So all in all a great system with a few borrowed ideas and to me a better game selection then nintendo wii but not as good as xbox.

The first PS3 i've owned was the original 40GB launch model. A few years later I upgraded to the 160GB Slim model... Now about a year later I upgraded to the 320GB Model and let me tell you I didn't think storage space would make much of a difference, but it did.

PROS:
- 320 GB hard drive, huge storage space.
- 1080p HD graphics are awesome.
- Free PlayStation Network membership.
- Countless exclusive titles that will keep you entertained.
- Very little to pay after buying the console (unlike the 360, you have to pay yearly to play online)
- Blu-Ray / DVD player is installed so you can watch movies in HD
- Blue-tooth controller is great, design and fits comfortably in your hands.
- Worth every penny, even if you buy it new at a retailer.

CONS:
- PSN servers sometimes aren't the greatest (especially with older titles) but if you have a decent connection you should be fine.
- Installing games sometimes takes up to 10 minutes (depending on the game's file size)

Overall the best console to own right now. Can't wait for the PS4 to be announced in the next few years.

The Sony PlayStation 3 is a wonderful device. This device is very useful and an enjoyment. As this system can be used by both children and adults. On this console u can play both games and movies. This includes blue-ray disks. While children enjoy watching their favorite movies with blue-ray they can interact within the movies. Then following the movie they can play the game. The PlayStation console is something that your whole family will enjoy. It is also something that you can constantly use. Also with the PlayStation you can get Netflix which allows almost any movie to be viewed for $8 a month. You can also watch hulu plus. Both of these downloads provide viewing of television shows and/or movies. These are in many ways that the PlayStation 3 is useful. In my personal experience i have both Netflix and Hulu Plus. Both of these things make my PlayStation more useful. Also in my family my 5 year old cousin and my 41 year old uncle both can easily conrol and play multiple games. They also have one in there house. Which provides a graet amount of use to there families.