PlayStation 3 320GB System with PlayStation Move Bundle Review. It only does everything. With Blu-ray gaming and movies all playable in stunning high definition, the ability to download games, movies and more from the PlayStation Network, built-in Wi-Fi, Internet browser and hard drive, and now PlayStation Move, the PlayStation 3 can be enjoyed by every member of your family. Move into the most immersive gaming experience ever with PlayStation Move and the PlayStation 3 system. The PlayStation Move pairs with the PlayStation Eye camera to provide the world’s most accurate motion gaming experience. So whether you’re hitting a home run, taking a long-distance sniper shot or tapping in a 3 foot putt, your every move is translated into the game with complete precision. It’s the world’s most immersive gaming experience ever, and it’s only possible on the PlayStation 3 system....
"PS3 on the MOVE" 2010-09-17
By A. Dent (Minas Anor, GD)
MOVE VS. OTHERS :)
Ever since the launch of Slim, the PS3 has been undertaking a quiet revolution or... could it be the console's midlife crisis? :) Here's what happened recently - and I will only note the more important developments going 12 months back (writing this on Sep. 17, 2010):
- NetFLIX streaming (soon to become disc-less)
- Much larger disc (this one is triple the size of the original Slim)
- Move
- 3D gaming
- Blu-ray 3D (Sep. 21)
This is a lot of new 'stuff' for a 4 year old console. I am not going to go into bean-counting mode and compare the PS3 improvements with what we see at the other guys but, clearly there is a lot of life in the PS3 and a lot of what the PS3 has to offer today - 3D gaming, Blur-ray 3D - either cannot be duplicated or is unlikely to be implemented by other consoles of this generation.
WHAT YOU GET, WHAT YOU MAY NEED
Briefly, this is what you get in with this bundle and I will make it very short because there's a lot of info. at the Amazon page:
- PS3 Slim with...
* 320GB HDD - as far as I know, the largest hard disk a console has ever had. You CAN upgrade it to a 500GB if you want but 320GB should probably be enough. See PS3 Slim reviews for details and features
* Move controller, of course
* PlayStation Eye camera (must have for the Move to work)
- DualShock 3 controller (rumble, motion sensitive)
* Sports Champions (Ping Pong is simply awesome, some of the games play much better with a second controller)
* A demo disc so you can see what Move can do for you (most of the demos can be downloaded from the PSN)
- ONE USB wire mostly to charge the controllers
I marked with asterisks the items that come with the bundle are not included in the Slim 160GB package.
Depending on how you are planning to use the PS3, this is what you don't get but may end up buying eventually:
- HDMI cable for HD output (a component cable should work too but you can get a decent HDMI for $3-5 or so)
- One or more extra USB wires same as above, don't pay more than $2-3 for one
- One more Move Controller (some games will either require two controllers or will play better with two)
- One or two Navigation Controllers (you can use the DualShock in your left hand but it feels weird)
- Dedicated charger, especially if you have more than one Move controller or you also have a Navigation controller
- PS3 TV remote controller to use when watching movies
TO BUNDLE OR NOT TO BUNDLE
We got the bundle because we really needed a fresh console but, it turns out, if you already have a PlayStation 3 Eye camera all you need is the stand-alone Move controller to be able to play Move games. If you don't have the Eye then it's going to cost a little more but the general idea is that it's possible to ease yourself into the Move universe and possibly stop if you feel that the Move is not for you. However, if you get yourself hooked, the odds are that you are going to spend A LOT on extras, eventually - see above.
THE PS3 BUNDLE VS. OTHER OPTIONS
At the time I'm writing this you can get a Move-less, 160 GB PS3 for $100 less. In my view, it's probably worth buying this bundle even if you do NOT want the Move because you should be able to sell your brand-new Move controller ($49), the PS Eye ($30) and the Sports Champions ($40) game and make close to $100 in the process and you will STILL have a console with TWICE the disc capacity.
MY RATING
This bundle is probably the best PS3 deal ever - see my notes on how you could sell the Move stuff if you don't want it and still end up ahead. I've been a PS3 owner ever since the 60GB classic became available and I've been impressed with the PS3's reliability, versatility and its sheer power - and I've owned both 'classic' and 'slim' models, upgraded most, gave away a couple. In the end it's a matter of personal taste but the PS3 is increasingly the most popular 'gaming' or 'entertainment' implement in our household. And we DO own an Xbox too.
I will not go through the long list of PS3's features. It would be an exaggeration to say that it does 'everything' but, in my view, it does a lot more than the competition and it's doing it increasingly well. Agreed, features and capabilities do not come for free and sometimes they don't even come cheap (see my list of possible add-ons above) but I can't say that I have the feeling of being constantly nickeled and dimed when I upgrade my PS3. I will have no choice at this time but to order the extra Move and Motion controller from Sony but the charger, the larger discs I used to upgrade my old classic, all of the cables came or will come from third party vendors and even for the old SixAxis and the remote controller there were alternatives at the time I decided to buy the Sony-made ones. In addition, the 'basic' PS3 console can take you pretty far as it is and you can have a lot of fun without having to spend one extra penny.
To conclude, this bundle gets 5 stars:
- for being chuck-full of 'stuff' (controllers, game, huge hard disc)
- for being the most cost-effective PS3 deal at the time I am writing this (Sep. 17, 2010)
- for the PS3 being the most feature-rich, well-balanced console you can get these days
____________________________________________
NOTE:
Same day shipping worked for me well. I received my console in the morning of the launch date, probably because I placed my order early.
--
>> Brush your teeth, it's the law! <<
"One of the Best Bundles Out There For the PS3" 2010-09-17
By Rosemary Baldwin (USA)
I went out and bought my PS3 320GB Console w/ Playstation Move this morning and must say that I'm pleasantly surprised at how accurate and fun Move is. As stated in the description, the bundle comes with the 320GB Slim PS3 console, a Dualshock controller, the Playstation Vision Cam, the Playstation Move controller and Sports Champions which is a game that is PSMove supported.
Concerning the Sports Champions game, it's a great way to get introduced to the controls of the new PSMove but it's not a breathtaking stand-alone experience. All that didn't really matter to me though as I wasn't looking for something captivating but more so a tutorial for the controls. It's very easy to pick up and learn so it should supply loads of fun for gamers of any age.
"Perfect" 2010-09-18
By Brian Paquette (HAMDEN, CT, US)
The Playstation 3 is perfect. This will be my second one because I need one for the bedroom. I have a phat ps3 and now a new slim. The slim is much smaller and stealthy quiet. So far I like it more and it stays cleaner looking than the phat but i do miss the touch sensitive buttons. I've owned a ps3 for 4 years with no problems and i love it. great blu ray, best games, surround sound, full hd, and the free psn. Nothing compairs.
I chose this bundle for the hdd space and for the playstaion move. I was looking forward to the move more for the unreleased games like Killzone 3, SOCOM 4, and The Fight: lights out but, I am surprized to say that I've been playing Sports Champions for hours now and its a lot of fun. ping pong and frisbee golf are increadable. It would be nice if it had a little bit more to it but I like it so far. I also am enjoying the games on the demo disc and am amazed im having fun playing tiger woods; golf isn't really my thing. What makes it so fun is that it actually tracks your motions like you would expect. you can throw the frisbee how ever you want; left, right, upside down. If you have played wii you will be amazed by the move. no simple wrist flicking on a game with awefull graphics. real tracking in 1080p is so much better. I just can wait for the best games to come out later this year/ early next year. I've been a long time ps3 owner and can honestly recomend this to anyone. It has the best games and something for the whole family.
"How complete (or incomplete) is this kit?" 2010-09-26
By G. Madrigal (Louisiana)
I'm not going to comment on the quality of the PS3 Move controls or if it's better or worst than kinect or wii. I just really want to point out some things that you will need with this kit in order to maximize the PS3 Move experience.
INTERNET:
Internet Connection to the PS3 is required. WiFi LAN is highly recommended.
The PS3 itself comes with it's operating system on version 3.40 and in order to play PS3 Move, this needs to be upgraded at least to 3.41 or above. Currently available online version is 3.50.
In addition, the Sports Champion game needs to load an update.
So After opening the box prepare to be waiting for downloads depending on your internet speed.
USB Cables:
One extra Mini USB cable will be very helpful trying to charge controllers. The system comes with one cable already, but the PS3 has two USB ports already available. You could borrow this USB cable from digital camera or electronic device that connects via USB. You will use both ports in order to be able to charge your ps3 motion controllers.
NETFLIX:
Don't forget to order the PS3 Disk in order to be able to watch movies directly on your TV. If you've never been to netflix, you may want to take advantage of the current 1 month free trial (as of 9/26/10).
MOTION CONTROLLER
I'm going to put an Extra Motion Controller as REQUIRED. I strongly recommend ordering an extra motion controller at the same time as this bundle. The Sports Champion plays better with two controllers when doing games like archery, volley ball or gladiator. Having to motion controllers also gives you the ability to play matches with another player. Besides if you are going to order boxing or do some aerobics, the extra controller is going to be very handy. So having your two motion controllers will let you play two player games (one controller each player) or one player playing with both controllers.
HDMI Cable for HD TVs
If you don't have an HDMI cable, buy it. The system already comes with the typical PS AV cable, but resolution of the PS3 is best with the HDMI.
PS3 REMOTE CONTROL
Your PS3 is also a BluRay Player, but it does not include the remote control. You can use your DualSHock3 to control some of the functions, but in order to maximize experience, a remote will do. I strongly recommend ordering one of this with the console.
Highly recommended items you may end up buying in the long run and may be worth start shopping, but you don't have to have the first day you receive your bundle.
1) Triple Port Charging Station for PlayStation Move Controllers and Sixaxis Controller
1) PS3 Eye Camera Mounting Clip
1) PlayStation Move Navigation Controller
1) PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
In addition to enable the PS3 for two players
2) Extra Motion Controllers
1) DualShock 3 Controller
1) Extra Navigation Controller
"Great Deal for a 320gb ps3" 2010-09-17
By Romeo O. Poza Lopez (Renton, Wa USA)
I did not buy this for the move. Although, the precision of the controller was impressive i was not expecting much from Sports Champions. It doesn't feel as complete as i was hoping. I will wait for at least Socom 4 to judge how the move is implemented. So i will not judge the move over one game.
However, I think the 320gb ps3 itself with the dualshock controller was a great deal. I got to play Uncharted 2 and God of War 3 which are probably the best looking console games today (their gameplay is equally well). I also recommend Worms 2 armageddon and Castle Crashers on psn. And although I don't have a 3DTV, knowing that the PS3 will support them for games and movies is great for the future. Overall the value of the system is quite overwhelming.
By A. Dent (Minas Anor, GD)
MOVE VS. OTHERS :)
Ever since the launch of Slim, the PS3 has been undertaking a quiet revolution or... could it be the console's midlife crisis? :) Here's what happened recently - and I will only note the more important developments going 12 months back (writing this on Sep. 17, 2010):
- NetFLIX streaming (soon to become disc-less)
- Much larger disc (this one is triple the size of the original Slim)
- Move
- 3D gaming
- Blu-ray 3D (Sep. 21)
This is a lot of new 'stuff' for a 4 year old console. I am not going to go into bean-counting mode and compare the PS3 improvements with what we see at the other guys but, clearly there is a lot of life in the PS3 and a lot of what the PS3 has to offer today - 3D gaming, Blur-ray 3D - either cannot be duplicated or is unlikely to be implemented by other consoles of this generation.
WHAT YOU GET, WHAT YOU MAY NEED
Briefly, this is what you get in with this bundle and I will make it very short because there's a lot of info. at the Amazon page:
- PS3 Slim with...
* 320GB HDD - as far as I know, the largest hard disk a console has ever had. You CAN upgrade it to a 500GB if you want but 320GB should probably be enough. See PS3 Slim reviews for details and features
* Move controller, of course
* PlayStation Eye camera (must have for the Move to work)
- DualShock 3 controller (rumble, motion sensitive)
* Sports Champions (Ping Pong is simply awesome, some of the games play much better with a second controller)
* A demo disc so you can see what Move can do for you (most of the demos can be downloaded from the PSN)
- ONE USB wire mostly to charge the controllers
I marked with asterisks the items that come with the bundle are not included in the Slim 160GB package.
Depending on how you are planning to use the PS3, this is what you don't get but may end up buying eventually:
- HDMI cable for HD output (a component cable should work too but you can get a decent HDMI for $3-5 or so)
- One or more extra USB wires same as above, don't pay more than $2-3 for one
- One more Move Controller (some games will either require two controllers or will play better with two)
- One or two Navigation Controllers (you can use the DualShock in your left hand but it feels weird)
- Dedicated charger, especially if you have more than one Move controller or you also have a Navigation controller
- PS3 TV remote controller to use when watching movies
TO BUNDLE OR NOT TO BUNDLE
We got the bundle because we really needed a fresh console but, it turns out, if you already have a PlayStation 3 Eye camera all you need is the stand-alone Move controller to be able to play Move games. If you don't have the Eye then it's going to cost a little more but the general idea is that it's possible to ease yourself into the Move universe and possibly stop if you feel that the Move is not for you. However, if you get yourself hooked, the odds are that you are going to spend A LOT on extras, eventually - see above.
THE PS3 BUNDLE VS. OTHER OPTIONS
At the time I'm writing this you can get a Move-less, 160 GB PS3 for $100 less. In my view, it's probably worth buying this bundle even if you do NOT want the Move because you should be able to sell your brand-new Move controller ($49), the PS Eye ($30) and the Sports Champions ($40) game and make close to $100 in the process and you will STILL have a console with TWICE the disc capacity.
MY RATING
This bundle is probably the best PS3 deal ever - see my notes on how you could sell the Move stuff if you don't want it and still end up ahead. I've been a PS3 owner ever since the 60GB classic became available and I've been impressed with the PS3's reliability, versatility and its sheer power - and I've owned both 'classic' and 'slim' models, upgraded most, gave away a couple. In the end it's a matter of personal taste but the PS3 is increasingly the most popular 'gaming' or 'entertainment' implement in our household. And we DO own an Xbox too.
I will not go through the long list of PS3's features. It would be an exaggeration to say that it does 'everything' but, in my view, it does a lot more than the competition and it's doing it increasingly well. Agreed, features and capabilities do not come for free and sometimes they don't even come cheap (see my list of possible add-ons above) but I can't say that I have the feeling of being constantly nickeled and dimed when I upgrade my PS3. I will have no choice at this time but to order the extra Move and Motion controller from Sony but the charger, the larger discs I used to upgrade my old classic, all of the cables came or will come from third party vendors and even for the old SixAxis and the remote controller there were alternatives at the time I decided to buy the Sony-made ones. In addition, the 'basic' PS3 console can take you pretty far as it is and you can have a lot of fun without having to spend one extra penny.
To conclude, this bundle gets 5 stars:
- for being chuck-full of 'stuff' (controllers, game, huge hard disc)
- for being the most cost-effective PS3 deal at the time I am writing this (Sep. 17, 2010)
- for the PS3 being the most feature-rich, well-balanced console you can get these days
____________________________________________
NOTE:
Same day shipping worked for me well. I received my console in the morning of the launch date, probably because I placed my order early.
--
>> Brush your teeth, it's the law! <<
By Rosemary Baldwin (USA)
I went out and bought my PS3 320GB Console w/ Playstation Move this morning and must say that I'm pleasantly surprised at how accurate and fun Move is. As stated in the description, the bundle comes with the 320GB Slim PS3 console, a Dualshock controller, the Playstation Vision Cam, the Playstation Move controller and Sports Champions which is a game that is PSMove supported.
Concerning the Sports Champions game, it's a great way to get introduced to the controls of the new PSMove but it's not a breathtaking stand-alone experience. All that didn't really matter to me though as I wasn't looking for something captivating but more so a tutorial for the controls. It's very easy to pick up and learn so it should supply loads of fun for gamers of any age.
By Brian Paquette (HAMDEN, CT, US)
The Playstation 3 is perfect. This will be my second one because I need one for the bedroom. I have a phat ps3 and now a new slim. The slim is much smaller and stealthy quiet. So far I like it more and it stays cleaner looking than the phat but i do miss the touch sensitive buttons. I've owned a ps3 for 4 years with no problems and i love it. great blu ray, best games, surround sound, full hd, and the free psn. Nothing compairs.
I chose this bundle for the hdd space and for the playstaion move. I was looking forward to the move more for the unreleased games like Killzone 3, SOCOM 4, and The Fight: lights out but, I am surprized to say that I've been playing Sports Champions for hours now and its a lot of fun. ping pong and frisbee golf are increadable. It would be nice if it had a little bit more to it but I like it so far. I also am enjoying the games on the demo disc and am amazed im having fun playing tiger woods; golf isn't really my thing. What makes it so fun is that it actually tracks your motions like you would expect. you can throw the frisbee how ever you want; left, right, upside down. If you have played wii you will be amazed by the move. no simple wrist flicking on a game with awefull graphics. real tracking in 1080p is so much better. I just can wait for the best games to come out later this year/ early next year. I've been a long time ps3 owner and can honestly recomend this to anyone. It has the best games and something for the whole family.
By G. Madrigal (Louisiana)
I'm not going to comment on the quality of the PS3 Move controls or if it's better or worst than kinect or wii. I just really want to point out some things that you will need with this kit in order to maximize the PS3 Move experience.
INTERNET:
Internet Connection to the PS3 is required. WiFi LAN is highly recommended.
The PS3 itself comes with it's operating system on version 3.40 and in order to play PS3 Move, this needs to be upgraded at least to 3.41 or above. Currently available online version is 3.50.
In addition, the Sports Champion game needs to load an update.
So After opening the box prepare to be waiting for downloads depending on your internet speed.
USB Cables:
One extra Mini USB cable will be very helpful trying to charge controllers. The system comes with one cable already, but the PS3 has two USB ports already available. You could borrow this USB cable from digital camera or electronic device that connects via USB. You will use both ports in order to be able to charge your ps3 motion controllers.
NETFLIX:
Don't forget to order the PS3 Disk in order to be able to watch movies directly on your TV. If you've never been to netflix, you may want to take advantage of the current 1 month free trial (as of 9/26/10).
MOTION CONTROLLER
I'm going to put an Extra Motion Controller as REQUIRED. I strongly recommend ordering an extra motion controller at the same time as this bundle. The Sports Champion plays better with two controllers when doing games like archery, volley ball or gladiator. Having to motion controllers also gives you the ability to play matches with another player. Besides if you are going to order boxing or do some aerobics, the extra controller is going to be very handy. So having your two motion controllers will let you play two player games (one controller each player) or one player playing with both controllers.
HDMI Cable for HD TVs
If you don't have an HDMI cable, buy it. The system already comes with the typical PS AV cable, but resolution of the PS3 is best with the HDMI.
PS3 REMOTE CONTROL
Your PS3 is also a BluRay Player, but it does not include the remote control. You can use your DualSHock3 to control some of the functions, but in order to maximize experience, a remote will do. I strongly recommend ordering one of this with the console.
Highly recommended items you may end up buying in the long run and may be worth start shopping, but you don't have to have the first day you receive your bundle.
1) Triple Port Charging Station for PlayStation Move Controllers and Sixaxis Controller
1) PS3 Eye Camera Mounting Clip
1) PlayStation Move Navigation Controller
1) PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
In addition to enable the PS3 for two players
2) Extra Motion Controllers
1) DualShock 3 Controller
1) Extra Navigation Controller
By Romeo O. Poza Lopez (Renton, Wa USA)
I did not buy this for the move. Although, the precision of the controller was impressive i was not expecting much from Sports Champions. It doesn't feel as complete as i was hoping. I will wait for at least Socom 4 to judge how the move is implemented. So i will not judge the move over one game.
However, I think the 320gb ps3 itself with the dualshock controller was a great deal. I got to play Uncharted 2 and God of War 3 which are probably the best looking console games today (their gameplay is equally well). I also recommend Worms 2 armageddon and Castle Crashers on psn. And although I don't have a 3DTV, knowing that the PS3 will support them for games and movies is great for the future. Overall the value of the system is quite overwhelming.
