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Reasons to Buy PlayStation 3 Console

You are reading this article probably because you are considering buying a PlayStation 3 console. In this article we hope to help you make up your mind please read on.

PlayStaion 3 Console Supports Blu-Ray Technology

Playstation 3 Console is the one and only one console in the market with a Blue-Ray disc drive (Blue-Ray technology was developed for high-definition video and can store about five times more data than your normal DVD). The main benefit of this is that you need less discs for your video games as well as an additional benefit of being able to play blue-ray movies.

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The Console supports more HDTV screen resolutions

If you are a HD lover, then you must consider buying a PlayStation 3 console as it comes with a HDMI output for connection to your HDTV and supports a wide variety of screen resolutions than any other console in the market (480i, 480p, 720p,1080i and 1080p) .

PlayStation 3 Console is "complete" out of the box

Though the Xbox 360 and Wii consoles are cheaper than the PlayStation 3 console, the costs of further add-ons to these other consoles makes buying the PlayStation 3 console a worthwhile investment. Take for example connecting your console to a WI-FI.

The Xbox 360 console requires you to buy a special network adapter sold by Microsoft and a Xbox Live subscription service to be able play against others online (at the time of writing Microsoft is about releasing a new version of Xbox 360 with in built Wi-Fi).

The Wii does not require extra kit to connect to a WI-FI, however you will need to pay something extra to download their Internet Channel for you to browse websites and only specific games titles can be played online. You will be glad to know that the PS3 console costs you nothing extra.

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The Console now comes with a motion controller system.

The makers of PlayStation 3 Console has announced the release of their PS3 Wand, a motion-sensing controller which bring the PS3 console inline with Xbox's Kinect and Wii's Remote motion controller. These systems allow the consoles to detect dimensional movements.

PlayStation 3 console has a wider variety of game titles

Another reason to consider buying the PlayStation 3 console is that it has a wide variety of game titles to choose from in comparison with the Xbox which is more hardcore focus and the Wii which is more family oriented.

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Free online connection

The PlayStation 3 console offers you the opportunity to connect with other console owners through their free service called Home as well as a Trophy system that allows you to earn points as you play games online.

Finally the PlayStation 3 console is less noisy than the Xbox 360 console though more noisy than the Nintendo Wii console.

Summary

You should consider buying a PlayStation 3 console if you are after a high specification console with powerful HD and Blu-ray support system. Though expensive the console just about does a bit of every other console and in the long run worth the investment.