PlayStation 3 160GB System
  • UPC: 711719841807
  • EAN: 0711719842309
  • Brand: Sony
  • MPN: CECH-2501A
  • MSRP: $249.99

PlayStation 3 160GB System

With the PlayStation 3 160GB system, you get free PlayStation Network membership, built-in Wi-Fi and 160GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos. This system will come with firmware 3.6 or greater.
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The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 160GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony's console gaming powerhouse. PlayStation 3 utilizes The Blu-ray disc media format, which gives you The best high-definition viewing experience on your television, by way of The format's ability to hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This tremendous capacity, combined with The awesome power of The system's processor and graphics card, promises an endless stream of mind-blowing games, and other multimedia content. This doesn't mean though that The PS3 is limited to Blu-ray discs. It also supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software includes BD Live support that allows you to play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE), meaning you can also connect to The Internet while playing discs that support this format to obtain additional features.

Sony PlayStation 3 (160GB) Console reviews

Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)

Editors' note: As of September 2009, Sony will be discontinuing the PlayStation 3 80GB model. The console will sell for a reduced price of $300 until supply is exhausted. We highly recommend the newly designed PlayStation 3 Slim in its place, as it...

Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.

Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)

Editors' note: Sony has discontinued the 40GB version of the PlayStation 3. Check out the 80GB or 160GB versions instead.

While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great game console and Blu-ray player for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games.

Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)

There's general agreement that Sony stumbled out of the gate with the PlayStation 3. Months of intense hype were followed by a late launch (fully a year after the Xbox 360) and a staggering $600 price tag for the deluxe model. Even worse, the PS3...

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Sony PlayStation 3 (160GB) Console reviews

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like, easy-to-use interface; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 80GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support;...

Cons: Lacks full backward support for PS2 games; only comes with two USB ports; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; no flash card or memory reader; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and...

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like, easy-to-use interface; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 80GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support;...

Cons: Lacks full backward support for PS2 games; only comes with two USB ports; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; no flash card or memory reader; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and...

Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like easy-to-use interface; plays high-def Profile 2.0 Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 40GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with...

Cons: No flash media reader; can't play PS2 games; doesn't include rumble controller; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online...

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)

Pros: Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like easy-to-use interface ; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader ; 80GB hard drive ; online play is free ;...

Cons: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between ; backwards compatibility is software-based ; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008 ; a USB port on the back would've been nice ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth...

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