5 Good Reasons To Invest In A Ps3

Trying to choose between the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 elite, and Nintendo wii can be daunting. All 3 systems are substantial advancements to the previous versions of video gaming consoles; however, these devices are very distinctive from one another and provide totally different experiences. As an user of all 3 products, I strongly believe that the Playstation 3 250gb is the best of all the new video gaming systems. And this is why:

1. Hi-Definition/Blu-ray

Forget the nay sayers, Blu-ray is magnificent. Maybe highlighting their respective development cycles the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii include the older optical drives, while only the PS3 gives you a Blu-ray high-def disc drive. This gives two apparent benefits to the Ps3, which use Blu-ray games and movies as opposed to Dvds. With Blu-ray service you are future proofed as DVDs are eliminated in favour of the higher capacity Blu-ray dics. I did say the watching experience was way superior too right? It's true, the Playstation 3 supports 1080p videos, has a real HDMI output to make sure you are receiving the best possible signal to that nice LED TV of yours. And while we are going on about it, the Playstation 3 250gb also up-scales normal Dvds, nice.

2. The Ps3 is ready to play right out of the box & is less costly to own

Ok, let me clarify...you will spend more at in store for a Playstation, but that price is all inclusive. You receive everything you need to start playing straight away. No going out to purchase add-ons, such as a remote device charger, because your Playstation 3 slim has a DualShock 3 control that's chargeable once you get it out of the box.

Plus, it's good to go online via your Wifi network because it has a built-in wifi network hardware. Meanwhile WiFi on the Xbox 360 is an additional $100 thank you very much. While the wii comes with WiFi built in like the Playstation 3, unlike the Ps3, you still have to buy their internet browser.

3. It doesn't matter if you are a hardcore gamer or a relative newcomer, PS3 has a raft of games to suit

In truth all gaming systems have pretty strong libraries of games these days. However, only the Ps3 is backed by a variety of Japanese developers and boutique developers promoting online game titles, which mean more selection. While all have unique titles, such as Nintendo's Mario and Xbox's Halo, Playstation has an armada of games that simply can't be beat--Metal Gear Solid 4, LittleBigPlanet, God of War III, and the most renown driving game, Gran Turismo 5.

Some of the awesome indy and Japanese game titles only playable on the PS3 are Flow, EveryDay Shooter, LocoRoco Cocoreccho!, Pixel Junk Monsters, and The Last Guy. Plus, you get easy access to software, which is less like a game and more like interactive art, such as Flower, Linger in the Shadows, and Tori-Maki.

4. Multi-media and non-gaming benefits offered by PS3

The Playstation 3 slim is greater than just a great gaming system. It can also serve as your complete new media center. Enjoy films, play music, browse all your digital pictures...provided that you can access them on any kind of USB connected storage device you can get them on the Playstation. You can even stream media from your home Personal computer to your Playstation 3 250gb. The Xbox also provides these functions, but the Playstation 3 is the only system that will let you stream it to your Psp (PlayStation Portable) remotely. I know this probably only serves a little part of the market, but it does mean that you can access your media content remotely with a Playstation portable (killer feature!). Oh, and for the really geeky, you can install Linux on your Playstation 3 250gb at which point it is basically a attractive looking personal computer capable of pretty much anything a Computer can do.

5. Simple (and free) Web based gaming & unique online only features

Want to enjoy your games online, browse the web, and download new games and videos on your gaming console? You can do so with all 3 gaming systems. But the Playstation 3 lets you do it with out paying a dime or using elaborate gaming codes. For instance, if you want on-line game play with your Xbox 360 you'll have to have a Gold XBOX Live membership. And with both Xbox 360 and nintendo wii, which have constrained storage, you will have to purchase extra memory space to keep your new video games. The Ps3 virtual world, Home, is in comparison easy and free. In the virtual Home world you can chat with other people and play multiplayer games. If you have a competing streak then you'll be curious about the Ps3 Trophy system (similar to XBOX achievements).

Lastly, you may be interested in the Folding@home program which is one more PS3 exclusive. With Folding@home you can help Standford University cancer researchers by donating the unused computational power of your own Playstation 3 to help with somputer modeling experiements! Make the right choice - purchase the Ps3!