I used to own a gaming computer that cost over $1500. I built it back in 2009 and these were the specs: Phenom 965, 4gb ddr 1333, 2 x 4890 gpu, crosshair iii formula motherboard, 2 x 1TB HDD, Blu Ray Drive, 1200W PSU. I also have the VW266H HD monitor and Z5500 sound system. My gaming computer worked for 1 year then started to experience major component failures. First, my 1200W power supply failed then one of my 4890 graphics cards failed. I replaced the PSU but when the Graphics card failed, I decided I'd had enough. I sold the remaining computer components but kept my HD monitor and Z5500 sound system. For a year I used a netbook to perform basic computing tasks and I hooked it up to my HD monitor to increase my productivity at times. During this time, I missed the joys of HD gaming and movies.
There was a gap in my HD setup. I had an HD display and HD sound but no HD system do deliver HD content to these components. During the black friday sale, I saw this PS3 bundle as well as the XBOX 360 kinect bundle on sale for $200. I ended up purchasing this PS3 bundle and I can say that I've made the right choice.
Right out of the box, the PS3 proved to be the perfect companion to my HD setup. I connected it to my HD monitor via HDMI and to my Z5500 via optical cable. I had 160 GB of storage and the ability to play blu ray movies (unlike the XBOX bundle). I was also pleased to see that the PS3 could stream HD movies via Netflix. I thought I wouldn't like the included games as they were 'kids games' but little big planet 2 proved to be lots of fun. I also bought metal gear solid 4, street fighter iv arcade edition and saints row 3. I only got one controller with the system but I was pleased to see that a PC controller worked with the system. Yeah, that's right, a Logitech wireless game controller. I just plugged the receiver into the USB port on the PS3 and it began working instantly. I was able to play 2 player fighting games with my friends using the PC controller and it worked perfectly. My USB keyboard and mouse also worked on the system and this made typing messages and chatting on the system much easier.
I must say that this system surpassed all my expectations. I used to think that you need to spend over $1000 to get this kind of HD entertainment. This PS3 is just as much fun as my gaming PC at just a fraction of the cost (it costs less than I paid for my motherboard or one of my graphics cards or my processor). Netflix, Blu ray movies and HD gaming are just some of the features that make the PS3 worth far more than its price. Also, the use of Blu ray media means that game developers are not constrained by disc size (as with other game consoles). I read about some games being over 40 gigs in size.
If you haven't already bought one of these, don't hesitate. It's the best value for money in the game console arena.
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Made me a believer
As some one who already owns an 360 i wasn't sure how much getting a ps3 would matter. But boy oh boy was i wrong not only was this an excellent deal and bundle i found myself truly enjoying games again, with rachet and clank all 4 one (which even tho it's for all ages particularly for kids its still very fun game play) i also got little big planet 2 which i haven't played yet but will eventually. I found my self buying multiple games right away the Ps3 has many great exclusive games that i had been wanting to play for some time and I'm very happy with my purchase the seller was prompt with shipping granted i did have to contact them due to a minor hiccup being that i ordered this on the 14th and it didn't ship til the 19th but that wasn't a problem as i opted for the free super saving shipping after it shipped i got it on the 21st and have been loving this system!!!!Black Friday 2011 Bundle: LittleBigPlanet 2 Special Edition and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
