Initially it used to be the best because it was internet capable so you didn't need to worry about incompatibilities and firmware updates, plus the cost was a big factor when standalones were $500-600. Now, you can probably find a standalone for $150 with BDLive and all that. If you're at all interested in any games, for sure get the PS3. I got mine primarily for blu-ray, and it turned out I'm an MLB the Show addict, and love some Uncharted too. As a blu-ray player, it's pretty feature packed, you're not really losing out on anything either. As an all-in-one, go for it. Movies only, you can do cheaper.