Not bad, not quite Gran Turismo
Not bad, not quite Gran Turismo. But then again its not a sumulation game. What it does it does well and it looks great doing it.

Tried the Demo, and Bought the Game Immediately
I tried the demo from the Playstation Network and bought the game the same night. This game is that good. The menu options are a delight to say the least. Not overly complex, and styled very well.

The graphics and sounds of this game are top-notch. Even though the damage that becomes visibile on your car may be a bit over-the-top, it looks great. I like how your car eventually becomes totaled if you wreck it too much.

GRID is a bit hard to control because the controls are so sensitive and responsive. I am sure with more time, I'll be able to finish a race!

Online play is exciting. It is a very enjoyable aspect of this generation of games.

Good game.
This game is good, but i am a race game player, and it is dificult to me to win a single race, imagine a rookie playing this game on first time playing racing games.
the races are good, and the graphics, and the game play, but it is for payers how played racing games before.

so realistic with the car sounds.

NO 2 PLAYER!!!
You've already read other people's reviews and they are generally spot-on. However, they don't make it obvious that you can't have a friend over and play one-on-one. WTF? This is a COLOSSAL downgrade in my opinion. I can only play with people online or find a friend and drag him over and set him up on LAN play with his dedicated PS3/TV.

Great game, but you've been warned...

Amazing Game
At first, i was gonna get Burnout Paradise or GT 5 but some ppl recommended this game and i said what the heck lemme get. After playing the game i felt really happy bout it since its more real like not like GT 5 in which if you hit the fence your car doesnt get damaged or lose your speed.
And another great thing bout the game is that it has 3 different kinds of races like american cars, Japanese or Track races. I really recommend this game for all who are in favor of car games.

Best game played on PS3
Assassin's Creed is by far the best game I have ever played! The graphics, the controls, the story are all seemless and enable the player to get into the game in ways not felt by others. Buy this game!!!!

Awesome
If you haven't played this game, what are you waiting for, one of the best games of this generation

Foucault's Pendulum (HD Gaming Style) (Spoiler alert!)
For those who are or were students of medieval history, in particular, the crusades era, will find this game a tremendous blast. This game is part Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider and Metal Gear Solid with historical context. Initial tutorial practice may seem a little overwhelming, but once you get the hang of it, it's a real joy. This is where the Ultima series should be heading, instead of limping out on a lame last entry.

As for the story. This is where the fun begins for the history buff. The plot twists are so convoluted, I can attest it to being the gaming version of Umberto Eco's equally convoluted 1988 novel, Foucault's Pendulum. The identities of the assassination targets in the game alone, warrants research in their historical but yet vital roles during the Crusades and as well as their "mysterious" disappearance cum death (no thanks on your part, as an assassin)

Even though the story takes place in the present with a mysteriously dubious company abducting the protagonist, Desmond Miles, a bartender for a scientific experiment. With elements of Darwinism thrown in (our ancestor's memory is embedded into our DNA code), using Sci-fi technology, they are able to access one of Miles' illustrious ancestors, a certain Altair, the earliest incarnation of professional assassins. He is under the command of Al Mualim (who I suspect may be the fabled Old Man of the Mountain).

Through the course of the game, Altair is given 9 targets to eliminate, all connected for a single purpose. The Knight Templars figure largely in this game and also in Eco's novel. Both features loud conspiracy theories and also suggest that that the Knight Templars still exist till this day. Both game and novel also speaks of a certain valuable Templar treasure that holds the key to world domination.

It is inevitable that a sequel will be made from this game, judging from its healthy sales figure. I suspect the only way a sequel can go from there, is to involve Altair in the search of other fabled Templar treasures like the Lost Ark of the Convenent, the Holy Grail, Mary Magdalene bloodline, or even the events of the 4th crusade.

A worthwhile game. You wouldn't be disappointed by it.

Excelente
El juego es muy bueno, los movimientos son bien fluidos, se juega muy parecido a Principe de Persia, obviamente, en pocas palabras es altamente recomendable!!!

All in good fun
Not bad all in all. Great graphics! The voice acting is OK, but the lead character sucks, and it pulls me out of the excitement and intensity of the game. The story is great, the occasional freezing is annoying, but once it get warmed up it's no longer a problem. It's fast paced and the realism is makes it interesting.

The biggest set back I already stated, it freezes when you first start it up, at least it does on PS3, and the lead voice actor couldn't act his way out of a paper bag on a soup opera. Everything else is great.

great game..!!!!
when i ordered this game i never realised how fun it would be....my son enjoyed all time.

It's fun!
This set comes with:
- The game CD-ROM
- 1 Guitar
- 1 Drum set (with sticks)
- 1 Microphone

I ordered extra guitar to play full band with my friends.
(The guitar and the bass use same guitars.)
We are having so much fun. If you do not have the instruments
for this game, this whole set is the buy.

One thing...well, I do not read manuals usually and I had
hard time figuring out connecting the microphone...I thougnt
it was broken. When you connect the microphone to the USB port,
it does not show up as the vocal joined the band. You actually
need to have PS3 controller connected to another USB port. Use
the controller to make the vocal joins the gig. Need to push
"P" button on your controller to activate the microphone.
(When I called to EA customer support, they were being very nice
explaining things to me.)

Worth every penny!
I was hesitant to buy Rock Band, because my son and daughter had not really played much with the Guitar Hero system I purchased for them. But I took the plunge anyway when I saw how much my niece and nephew enjoyed their Rock Band system. My son now plays with it almost constantly, and all of his friends play with it when they come over, too. He now wants to learn how to play guitar! This game was worth every penny!

Evil, eeeeeeeeeeevil!
This evil game is addictive! Bought this from Amazon back in May when they had a great price on it, and just stopped playing long enough here at the end of July to warn you all away from buying this game! Don't do it, you won't want to go outside, or to work or school, for months! Between me downloading additional songs one after the other, my wife changing outfits on her character every few minutes, and my son insisting on completing 'world tours' with his guitar character... and bass character... and drummer... and singer... on every level of difficulty, we're not even sure what day of the week it is! Please, save yourself this pain, buy Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire for PS3 instead, you'll play for 2 minutes and never look at it again -- think of all the current events you'll know about instead!

kids turned into zombies!
My 2 sons purchased this game for a playstation 3. They have had a blast and even my youngest son has taken the microphone to sing. It will keep them entertained for hours and really stretches their imaginations. They become so engrossed in "rocking out" that they almost look like zombies!

Grand Turismo 5 Prologue
Great racing/driving sim game. Visually stunning and good game play with the 1 player circuit or online. Would recommend.

Amazing game
For a demo this game is truly amazing. I enjoy it and feel that I've played it more than any other game I own -- all of which are full games. It is definitely worth the money -buy it now.

Brutal, near-perfect, frustrating to no end :)
This is my very first 'serious' racing game, played with Logitech's Drivingforce GT wheel.

Since this is a much talked about topic, let me state that I do not find it to be 'small' or 'an extended demo'. If anyone can show me a PS3 racing demo with dozens of cars, half a dozen race tracks and online capabilities then... I would consider calling this 'a demo'. On the other hand, I never played the previous GT's so, when the 'real' game becomes available I just MIGHT be able to understand why some aren't happy with this game's size.

Overall evaluation:

- graphics are super-excellent
- sound is great
- control (with a racing wheel) is as close to reality as you can get
- online is challenging but a race with 12 cars in it can get quite chaotic
- car customization is okay, but all options other than 'color' become available only in the super-advanced level
- the race tracks difficulties ranges from 'very easy' (Daytona) to Super Hard (Suzuka) to fun (London)
- the AI gets better and more aggressive as you advance to the higher classes
- the simulation is quite good for a game
- the 'challenges' range from 'very easy' to 'next to impossible'
- collisions and crashes never result in 'damage' but, at the higher classes, the cars involved in collisions may temporarily turn into 'ghosts' - meaning that the other cars can pass through them
- the penalty system consists in having your engine cut for a number of seconds, whenever the God inside the PS3 decides that you were guilty of getting off the track or bumping into your adversaries. I don't always agree with the way this is administered - YOU usually a 'ramming penalty' when someone hits you from behind... oh well

What's not to like? What I like the least about this game is that I conquered the 30 challenges of Classes C, B, A each and I am only 2 wins away in the S-Class from actually earning the right to using my million (which I have) to buy that great Ferrari. I just can't seem to be able to win those 2 - Suzuka and Fuji, I believe. What makes this more frustrating is that the makers of this game made these races MORE DIFFICULT, following an 'update', back in early August.

If anyone has good POST UPDATE configurations for the 2 'impossible' races, please post them here as 'comments'. I ran that Fuji race a thousand times already but, somehow, no matter what car I use and how I customize it, it's still underpowered when compared to the computer-controlled competition. All help will be greatly appreciated.

Great graphics, same driving experience
I used to own one of the GT for Playstation 2. And I think that while the graphics are mind-blowing, the driving experience has not changed at all.

Some reviews already point out that the game is pretty much the same as its predecessors, but with a lot more of eye candy. I agree. So don't expect car damage, and any other 'game immersion' features from other less graphical games.

Good game for starting your collection for your Playstation 3. Don't pay more than for it though.

Great game for all family!
I thought that video games was something for kids and teenagers. I found out I was wrong with Playstation 3 and this game. The virtual reality is awesome and the game is very easy to use.

Not bad...
Good graphics and interesting plot. Everything seemed to be well thought out. Enjoyed playing and language was suitable for everyone.

Better than a movie
The pacing and action beat anything you can rent or see in a theater. Characters are well voiced and the dialog is believable. Though short, at around 8 hours, it's well worth every cent.

Uncharted
AMAZING, of the best games for the ps3. Truly built exactly for this system and nothing else. utilizes all aspects of fun. thank you naughty dog. cant wait for the next one.

A Great Game With Decent Plot
This game borrows heavily, but who cares? It borrows well and creates a fantastic experience. First, the cover system like Kill.Switch/Gears of War is on the money. There's nothing like jumping from cover to cover to get in close enough for a headshot with the Desert 7. Secondly, the jumping system is similar to the Prince of Persia games (Drake doesn't do Wall Running), but the system is nice and allows for error on the part of novice platformers. Lastly, the story is a mix of Indiana Jones and Lora Croft, but is well done and keeping the player wanting to return to learn what will happen next.

Overall, it's a great experience and one of the best next-gen games that I've personally played on any system.

One of the best, if not the best PS3 game to date.
I was a little hesitant about buying this game at first, especially since this game has been out almost a year and it was still around the price range. I was hopping that it would soon become a greatest hit but there was no mention of it doing so. So when Amazon had their gold box deal with this game at I knew that I had to get it.

Luckily I was able to get it at the price and as soon as it arrived I popped it in the PS3 and that is where the game stayed until I beat the entire game on all levels of difficulty including the crushing difficulty.

The graphics are some of the best I have ever seen in a game on any system. Beautiful environments stretch throughout the game. Also the first time that I put nate under the waterfall and he actually had wet clothes that dried off after a while was quite a neat little bonus in the graphics department. The only downfall in the graphics department were the explosions which were not bad but they could have been slightly improved to enhance the effect.

The game play is pretty smooth and the story line is seamless and quite interesting. Every cut scene left you wanting to know more. The game play is pretty much a cross between an Indiana Jones style movie and your favorite shooter. The treasure hunting aspect of the game will also keep you on your toes looking for them throughout the game.

The AI of the enemies range in the difficulties. On easy, it really is easy. Normal and hard settings are about were most would enjoy playing the game. Crushing is just what it means. This level is not for the faint at heart but once you have mastered the other difficulties you can get through this with a little patience. The enemies now like to rush at you and their shots are more accurate and more lethal.

Added features now include the addition of trophies which makes the replay value well worth it. Most of the trophies are not that difficult to get but to get the platinum trophy, you will need to finish the game on crushing and also have all the other trophies collected.

Even though I have finished the game at 100%, I still find myself putting the game back in and playing it from time to time. If I would have known that the game was this good, I would not have hesitated to pay the to get it in the first place.

I give this game my highest rating because it deserves it. I have been playing video games since the mid 1970's and this is by far one of the best experiences I have had with a video game.

I cannot wait until Uncharted 2 gets announced and hopefully it will be just as good or even better.

Masterpiece. Best Metal Gear Solid title to date.
A lot of hype surrounded this game prior to launch, as well as a lot of delays. But at last, Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid 4 arrived to the public. How to critique such a game is a challenge in itself. I'm going to start off by getting the "negative" out of the way. Quotes because "negative" is not how I would speak of this game, but I know anybody new to the series might find these things turn offs.

First of all, yes. The cut scenes are very, very long. My first play through, I watched all of them, including the codec conversations. I clocked in the game time at about 21 hours when all was said and done. I have since played through the game 6 more times and when running through the game, it takes about 2.5 hours. Granted, even when you play the game without cut scenes, you won't be running through the game on your first play through. So with that said, I would put the actual game play right around 10 to 12 hours. Correct. Movie sequences will take up close to 6+ hours of your gaming experience. I found this to be very, very exciting, but like I said, if you have no idea what is going on in MGS land, you will most likely find this very, very disappointing.

I actually can't remember ever struggling with the controls for any Metal Gear Solid game, so it is hard for me to comment on how "difficult" these controls are. I find it to be intuitive and was fine from the moment the game started. Of course, I was one of those crazy kids that actually enjoyed the controls for the first 3 Resident Evil games. I can only imagine that it would take some time for someone to get used to all the buttons you have to press to get where you want to go. I would hardly say it takes an hour, however.

::Now for the good!::

With the negative out of the way, I can focus on where this game really shines.

Graphics: The graphics are top notch. There are very few games out right now that outperform this game in the graphics department. Very realistic facial animations; sometimes you can't tell weather it is real or not. The different settings are all done very nicely. From a desert wasteland to a lush African jungle, they all look great.

Game play: What game play? Ha. I josh. When you break it down, there still is quite a bit of content within those 10 or so hours of game play. There are over 70 weapons, a multitude of unlockables, and several different ways to approach the game. You could go in guns a blazing, or take the silent approach and sneak your way to a no-kill victory. Like I said, I am on my 7th play through and I have yet to get bored. Many game play elements also makes this game a AAA title. Little nuances that show Kojima went the extra mile. For example, when you get knocked down, you can play dead. Or you can immediately sit up and shoot the enemy, while lying on your back. The MK.II is an excellent scout tool and can knock enemies unconscious. The Octocamo is a great addition with the ability to take your surroundings and turn it into camouflage. The Solid-Eye is also a great tool used to find items or find you way in the dark.

Sound: I recently bought a surround sound system, but unfortunately have yet to test this game out on it. I am looking forward to it. The sound coming out of my TV speakers was great. I have always loved the music in Metal Gear Solid games and this installment is no exception. The small details in the sound are also great. David Hayter brought his A game to this A game! His 'Old Snake' voice is fantastic and instills you with the belief that he is actually dieing. All the voices are fantastic and believable.

Multiplayer: For the few times I have played the multiplayer, it has been an okay experience. I never really got into the previous Metal Gear Online. Its not bad, mind you, just not my type of multiplayer game. Single player is where this game shines.

Fun: This game is hella fun. For as many times as I've played it, I thought it might be a daunting task. But I have walked away each time just as impressed as I was the first time. With all the medals to unlock, you might be playing it for a while.

Bottom Line: If you liked previous versions of the game, you will love this one. If you like games like Call of Duty and Halo and have never tried a Metal Gear game, give it a rent. You might be disappointed, you might not. I think it is well worth any money you pay for it.

Mgs4-amazing!
I dont understand why alot of people complain about the cut scenes, its is the last installment so they have to tie up loose endings[ which were alot] MGS4 is and was one of the best games that i have played in my life. I was so drawn into the story, and this was the first time i played an MGS game. If you are a ps3 owner, this is a must have. I personally think that this game is better than COD4[ which is my all-time favorite game]

Masterpiece
Let me start by saying this game is not for everyone.

The good news is, Kojima has crafted an icredible story for the game, tying up all of the loose ends and pulling together all of the prior games, all the way back to the beginning. They've taken all the best from the previous games and made the perfect Metal Gear Solid, with plenty of nods to previous games in the series. The music is, as always, inspiring, the graphics are incredible, and the controls are easily picked up by those of us who have played the previous installments in the series.

But therein lies the bad news: the game can be hard to grasp for people who are new to the series. The controls take a little time to grow used to if you aren't already familiar with their general layout, and the story, though brilliantly told, can be hard to grasp for those who haven't played the previous games. I'd imagine it would be like watching the Matrix Revolutions before the original Matrix. All the graphics and cutscenes in the world won't make it easier to understand. Finally, the Metal Gear Solid series is known for it's movie-like feel, involving lots of cutscenes and extensive voice acting. It all makes for an incredible experience, but those of you who love to pop in a game and play it from start to finish will be disappointed. There are many cutscenes, some of which are incredibly long, and the Codec conversations can take a lot of time as well, slowing the pace of the game somewhat. These conversations and cutscenes can all be skipped (thankfully), but doing so would obviously prevent you from understanding the story the first time you play through.

On one final note: This is not a FPS. It does not say 'First Person Shooter' on the cover of the game. It says 'Tactical Espionage Action'. However you can use the First Person point of view while aiming if you'd like.

All in all, this is an incredible game. It isn't a game for everyone, but this can be solved by simply playing the three other Metal Gear Solid games beforehand to prepare for it, all of which were re-released recently as a collection. For those of us who are already fans of the series, it would be a SIN not to get this game, and FoxDie is being specialized for your genetic code as we speak. =D

A Good Game
I don't usually like giving negative reviews, but with all the hooplah surrounding this game, I thought I had to at least voice my opinion.

I was a huge fan of the other MGS games on the PS3, so when I heard about this game and saw the previews for it, I was anticipating and expecting a lot. I went and bought it the weekend it came out and started playing it immediately.

After finishing the game a few days later, I realized that I wasn't entirely satisfied. I'm not sure what it is, but it was a combination of a tired, drawn-out story, overly long cinematic sequences, and a lack of exciting gameplay.

I hate to say it, but this was a GOOD game at best for me.

Worst.Online.Game.Ever
Seriously. I loved MGS 1-3. Story mode in MGS4 is not horrible. However, I really expected more from Metal Gear Online. Graphics are amazing, but gameplay is sluggish and extremely difficult to master. Absolutely hate it. Granted, this is a "stealth" game, but online play is pure combat simulator, and should be much more responsive. Do yourself a favor and play Call of Duty 4 instead.

Shallow, sub-par game...
This game is bad. I can't believe I spent 60 bucks on it. Thankfully, I was able to sell it for about half of that.

Story: The story of the game isn't half bad. It follows an immigrant named Nico through Liberty City on his quest for the "American Dream". Along with his cousin and several friends he meets along the way, he obtains his goal. Its a great idea in theory, but when put in this game, it goes downhill. Which brings me to the next part.

Gameplay: The missions are boring. They are repetitive. Drive here, kill this guy, take his stuff, drive back. That is about 85% of what you do in the missions. The other 15% is drive here, kill a lot of guys, drive back. The gun-play is spot on, however the lack of weapons is a disappointment. Like some have stated, the driving is pretty bad. Its easier once you play for a while, but starting out, it is unforgiving. The side quests are VERY horrible. "Hanging out" with friends is not my idea of a good video game. I don't want a girlfriend. I just want to wreak havoc.

Graphics: The graphics are great. Nice gritty feel to the city. Textures are decent for such a huge game. Very minimal pop-in as well.

Music: Grand Theft Auto is well known for its diverse sound track and this game is no different. Several radio stations will keep you happy. However, I would always turn the radio off because you could never hear any dialogue when you were in the car.

Fun: So is the game fun? If you can take pleasure in doing the same thing over and over again, both in story mode and just in messing around, then you might find it fun. I wanted to like this game, but it was just to shallow. I actually did finish the story and could not bring myself to kill those 200 flying rats. What was the point? A shiny helicopter? Big deal.

Multiplayer: Decent. Never played it a whole lot as there are much better multiplayer games out there.

Bottom Line: I can't even recommend a rent for this game. The nine bucks it cost nowadays could be put to better use. Unless you have something like gamefly. Then by all means, be my guest. I tried to talk two of my friends out of buying it (one has a PS3 and the other a 360) and they both bought it...And they both are now regretting it. They said the exact same things I did. Boring and repetitive.

Some bugs online, but overall still a VERY good game
This game will keep you busy for a LONG time, as getting 100% completion will take you like at least 100hrs. Then there's online too, which has ranks and a ton of different game types. There are some bugs, especially online, but the extensive features and content of this game far outweigh the bugs. The vehicle physics alone are probably better than any game I've ever played with the exception of TOCA.

Great Game but unhappy with Amazon shipping
The game is great and it was a gift for my son who plays it all the time. I was very dissappointed in Amazons super saver shipping. Sure it was free but even though it was in stock, because I used the super saver shipping they did not ship it for 5 days. They just sat and held on to it for those days and said if I chose the other shipping it would have shipped the day I ordered it. Makes no sense at all to just hold on to an item that is in stock like its a penalty for using the free shipping.

Huge Game
A long story plot. Graphics are great. Make sure substitles are on throughout the game. Plenty of things to do through the cell phone.

The only bad thing i notice is that aiming is not so good.
I have played my game in my Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack (compatible and includes a card reader).

There is not much to review without giving the story away. My anticipated finish time is about 5 days straight because i play it constantly but this only means the story but not the side missions.

GTA
Pro:
- Great game
- Last extremely long
- Graphic improvement
- Great story line
- Great buy for only 60 dollars compared to other games

Con:
- Online play is extremely slow
- Not many available games online

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Good, upgradeable BD Player/ intro to BD
I must confess that it was a good Black Friday deal (this came with 15 total free BD's at Walmart), that tempted me into this purchase. I am not a gamer. I purchased this after I purcased my first A2 HD DVD player, because I wanted to have even more variety as a hi-def enthusiast. Updates take a while, but run seemlessly. As of 9/2008 it decodes all sound codecs with the new firmware, and playback has been flawless so far. I was, as was reported by many, disappointed by its upscaling capabilities of SD's, but I use my Toshiba A35 and Onkyo 805 HD DVD player for these, as they are both known to be more proficient in this area. The remote is Blue-Tooth, so I can't use it with my 880 Logitech Harmony,but I have a separate remote for the PS3, so it's fine. I've played probably 2 dozen movies out of 200 I own, and I've not experienced any problems. Although I care more about the actual movies, and special features that don't require BD Live, the PS3 does allow me to access those features if I want to see them, so that was a nice addition. Caution: It does run pretty hot!

If you don't mind a gaming machine amidst your other components (and that it may need to stand upright), this machine may be for you, given its upgradeability and value.

bargain of the year
Bargain, bargain.... This PS3 was a new, never used, not even a open box console. I can't be more satisfied with my purchase. I was about to buy one 40gb for 9.99 @ best buy until I saw this at Amazon!!!!! 3.64 with s&h included..... for a 80GB.... After Sony mark down the PS3... still my console was cheaper..... Thanks Amazon!

I love the PS3.
It plays all my PS2,DVDs and BR disc. My son and I have lots of fun.

I Wonder How I Lived Without It!
This system is incredible! Having been a gamer from way back (Pong, anyone?) I was hesitant to drop a big pile of money on any system. But once the the HD War was finally settled and Blu-Ray became the victor, I was convinced that it was time to take the plunge! And now, I am so glad that I did! This system has become the centerpiece of my entertainment system, and I have been using it far more than I had ever thought or dreamed! The 80G HDD has plenty of storage space, the on-line capabilty works great! (You can use either the built-in wi-fi or hardwired) The graphics are simply stunning, and the sound is incredible! The 4 USB ports ensure that I have plenty of room for my periphrals! Game play is nothing short of spectacular, as they have made excellent use of the full 1080p capability! I could swear that on most all of the games that it is like looking out of a window instead of looking at a tv! It is that spectacular! And let's not forget the Blu-Ray experience! I've seen hair follicles on some actors and stars that I'd never seen before! I've gone back and rewatched some of my old favorite shows, and been blown away at all of the details that I'd never seen before! It is that good!

So if you haven't gotten one of these babies yet, and are undecided, go ahead and take the plunge, because you won't regret it!

Compatible PS3 80GB
I'm comparing this Playstation 3 80Gb Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack with the regular Playstation 3 80GB.
This pack comes with 1 dualshock 3 controller, 1 network cable, I ps3 80gb, MGS4, 1 USB, and 1 av cable, Card reader, and 4 USB slots. NOTE: neither both of these come with an HDMI (these are sold seperatly), and the PS3 80GB does not come an a network cable, and only comes with 2 usb slots and not card reader.
This pack was and still a limited release. I got mine sept. 29 2008 at my local wal-mart after buying an 80gb with no card reader. I only got it because i prefer the card reader to be built in and the 4 usb slots for extra controllers.
The big difference is that the MGS4 pack makes a little more noise with its fan than its PS3 80gb. They both give out 1080P HDTV with an HDMI Cable.
The setup is very easy. (Like any harddrive there is only about 78gb out fo the box) Games need to be loaded to the hard drive to work. Any save data can be saved in a usb drive and be easily used in another ps3.

Pros: This one is compatible for 70% of ps2 and 100% for ps1. (The 80gb alone is not), 4 usb slots, and a card reader (the 80gb only gas 2 and no card reader). Plays Blue-Ray, divx, and other types of formats. Can download games via the network cable (the 80gb does not come with a network cable).
Cons: Makes more noise than the regular 80gb. 0 dollars more than the regular. Limited release.

PS3 Love
This was a birthday gift for my fiance, and I can tell you that he absolutely loves it. Now as soon as we get Guitar Hero for PS3, I'll be able to enjoy it too! :)

Not much of a gamer, but it's a great game
I actually bought this so i could watch movies in Blue-ray, so the game was an extra, after putting the game in to try it out I was hooked the only thing is im not a gamer so im getting used to the controls but it's a lot of fun. The movies in Blue-ray look great on my High Def tv .

NOT HAPPY
So I purchased the ps3 and within 4 weeks I had boot up problems with it as it kept shutting down. I'm far from happy. I was sold a donkey and i'm pissed about it.

Very pleased with this product
My primary objective in purchasing the PS3 was for the blu-ray player. I have a projection system in my basement. Although my projector is not 1080p, I was able to see a significant difference in both image and sound quality when I played even normal DVD's via the PS3.

Excellent Entertainment Hardware
I've always been a Playstation fan but I've mostly been a PC gamer until recently. I choose the PS3 over the XBOX360 because of the Blu-ray player and I'm glad I did.

The system is so much more than just a gaming machine. It's an entertainment machine. I love the ability to set up my home PC as a media server and stream video and pictures through the PS3. I love the Playstation Network. Being able to download and play game demos is a real plus.

I also feel the PS3 is more forward looking. Within the next couple years as games become larger the XBOX360 will be held back by standard DVD capacity.

Why the PS3 w/Blu-ray should be you HD Home Theater Player!! (explained)
This review is only for the HDMI Blu-ray Player application for your HD 1080p Home Theater.

First of all the PS3 introduced Blu-ray quickly and cheaply to the masses. Probably helping Sony's Blu-ray win the HD player format wars.

Why is Blu-ray so awesome and a must have? Simply 25 - 50 g vs DVD's 5 - 10 g of info per disc. 1080p (w/HDMI cables (sold seperately) and HDTV) vs 480p. Finally, the cost of a Blu-ray player only is 9. The PS3 Comes with Blu-ray Player (play regular DVDs with upstreaming capabilty), 1080p playstation game console (you must buy the optional HDMI cable), plays CD's and accessible to the internet for just 9 wow.

My Qualifying Statement: My HD Home Theater weighs in at about 00, plus movies. The break down; a Mitsubishi Projector (HC-1500 up to 1080p with HDMI Blu-ray) 0 (orig 95), a Sony 5.1 Sound System (HT-SS2300) 3 HDMI inputs/1 HDMI output 9 (orig 9) and a Sony PLAYSTATION 3 (w/Blu-ray player included) 9 (orig 9). Sony High Speed HDMI cables 0 and HD Screen Paint & kit 0 for my 108" viewing wall screen. With this 1080p system I've created a HD HDMI 5.1 Home Theater presentation sight and sound equal to an IMAX (on a smaller scale) experience.

Simply I will explain only the Blu-ray HDMI Audio and Display Set-Up.

PS3 Main Menu Screen - pan (NOTE: PAN IS SAME AS ARROW)left to SETTINGS - pan down to DISPLAY STATUS depress enter button - VIDEO OUTPUT SETTINGS depress enter button - SELECT HDMI pan right - SELECT CUSTOM pan right - CHECK 480p / 720p /1080i /1080p depress X - SELECT FINISH depress X. Return to SETTINGS - pan down to SOUND SETTINGS depress enter button - - AUDIO OUTPUT SETTINGS depress enter button - Select HDMI pan right - SELECT MANUAL pan right - CHECK DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 CH1 / DTS 5.1 ch / PCM 5.1 ch44 and all other appropiate and defaults needed. to support.

Support PS3 accessories are; Sony High Speed HDMI Audio/Video Cables (suggested DLC-HD20T a 6' triple sheilded cable NOTE: length is determined by your Home Theater requirements. Mine was 3 x 6') and a PS3 Blu-ray Disc Remote Control (much more natural to use than the supplied game controller).

Bottomline: The PS3 HDMI w/Blu-ray player is the obvious economical and versatile choice for your HD Home Theater. Sony is the originator of Blu-ray so their product is proven to perform beautifully !!! And it does. Oh I forgot to mention it also supports BlueTooth technology. Meaning for one the remote works anywhere. Enjoy this masterpeice.

Game Play Good. Graphics & Blu-Ray Movies AWESOME!
I'm not a gamer, so I'm not going to critique this on it's gameplay. But, the graphics on an HD TV from the Blu-Ray movie player are UNBELIEVABLE! It sets the standard for home theater. Period.

I love PS3!
Great price for a console that completely pwns the 360. It supports true 1080p HD (even though my tv is only 1080i...) and the 360 doesn't... Blu-Ray, a cell processor... basically everything graphical that a 360 has... plus better physics, bigger worlds, more realistic AI, more dynamic gameplay, uncompressed textures, etc, etc...

Americans just don't seem to understand this concept. "They have the same graphics, so the PS3 must be a ripoff!" Absolutely wrong. If you know a thing or two about computers you'd know that the 360 was actually the ripoff. Red ring of death, overheating issues, DVD-only support (without add-ons), etc. "Well there are better games for the 360!" Sure, if all you want to play are first person shooters. Gears of War, Halo, Battlefront, BioShock, Call of Duty, FEAR, etc... all the most common games on 360 and are FPS's... with no other gameplay element (except in the case of BioShock, which is also available for the PS3 and runs at a higher frames per second).

For me, the choice is clear.

Excellent, nothing short of excellent. The future of gaming
Playstation 3 is the next step in entertainment. I love the option of blu ray hi-def and wireless connectivity. Playstation 3 has begun to prove itself as the best complete gaming system.

Sound too bright
OK, first, I do can tell a difference between 192KBps and uncompressed. My primary setup is Musican Fidelity Can + Sennheiser HD600. However, I didn't like Shure at all. Sound is too bright, basically it is like solid state vs. tube sound. Shure sounds way brighter than Sennheiser. Maybe if you are a Grado fan, you'll like them. I actually like sound of cheaper Bose TriPort better (OK, you can flame me now for mentioning Bose and audiophile in the same sentence). I am returning Shure, continue looking.

I miss my Shure E4c!
Left my E4c on a plane. You are welcome to whoever picked them up! I like the noise isolating for riding a bike as the wind noise makes any other listening options impossible. The SE310 is great when stationary. A perfect fit is mandatory. "Bright" would seem an appropriate term. My girlfriend was unable to get a fit and scoffed at the expense.

My largest complaint is the MASSIVE connector mid cable. Where the Y terminates into another jack leading to the beefy male connector. It weighs as much as my ipod. On a plane, no big whoop. On a bike, in the gym, on a jog: huge issue. Even when used in the over the ear fashion the weight tugs on the earpieces, upsetting the perfect fit and losing all mid and bass.

If you can find a pair of E4c's buy