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• The PlayStation Move places you in the game through ultra-sensory precision.
• PlayStation Move gaming is accessible and characters are easy to control
• Challenge friends online, download games, movies, and more, with PlayStation Network
• Watch high-definition movies via the included Blu-ray player
• Enjoy immersive 3D games with your PS3 system on your 3DTV
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 14.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 14.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 8.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 13.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 13.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 10.3 pounds | | Release Date:
| September 17, 2010 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 289 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| PlayStation 3 | | Media:
| DVD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
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481 of 495 found the following review helpful:
 PS3 on the MOVESep 17, 2010
By A. Dent
"Aragorn"
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 in Oct., 2010):
- NetFLIX streaming, now disc-less, 1080p, 5.1 surround sound
- Much larger disc (this one is triple the size of the original Slim)
- Move
- 3D gaming
- Blu-ray 3D
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, Blu-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)
* 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)
- DualShock 3 controller (rumble, motion sensitive)
- 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
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Aug. 16, 2011 Note:
Quite a lot happened to the PS3 since I posted my review. A week or so ago Netflix became part of a new category named TV/Video Services with Hulu PLUS, Vudu HD Movies, NHL GameCenter Live and MLB.tv. I've had Netflix for quite a while and if Hulu adds a lot of movies show to what I'm getting from Netflix I may say goodbye to my satellite provider. Under the Music tab I can see now Qriocity. I believe there is a 6 months free trial but I'm a Pandora guy so I'm not sure I'll sign up. It's good to know it's there.
Oh and... funny coincidence. I just read that Sony cut $50 of all consoles sold in the US. I paid $499 for my first 60GB PS3 back in 2007 (came with 8 or 10 Blu-ray movies so it wasn't THAT bad a deal) and it's still one of our 2 PS3. Not even a hiccup after 4 years of gaming and movie viewing.
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158 of 163 found the following review helpful:
How complete (or incomplete) is this kit?Sep 26, 2010
By G. Madrigal
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. ** Update 3/01/11. I have seen reviews of some new system released already in version 3.50, but currently to take advantage of all online features, systems need to be upgraded now to version 3.56. **
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). Update (10/25) Netflix no longer requires to have a disk in the console in order to play movies off their server.
MOTION CONTROLLER
I'm going to put an Extra Motion Controller as REQUIRED. I strongly recommend ordering/buying 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. BUY one extra motion controller.
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) Charging Station.
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
Extra gadgets to consider buying - added in 3/1/2011
1) PS3 Wireless Dance Mat
1) 2 Singstar POP ROCKS AMPED 90s 80s Microphones PS2 PS3
53 of 60 found the following review helpful:
One of the Best Bundles Out There For the PS3Sep 17, 2010
By Rosemary Baldwin
"lucyfan2000k"
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.
77 of 91 found the following review helpful:
 Move is great but game is lame...Oct 14, 2010
By A. Litton
I purchased the PS3 with the Move bundle from Amazon because it came with the 320GB PS3 Slim and the price was the same the 120GB version with the TV bundle at Best Buy. Pricewise, it was a deal.
The Move functionality is really good. Extremely accurate and very responsive. The experience is much more emersive than the Wii. Setup is extremely easy, but not necessarily intuitive. There were no instructions in or on the box for how to set up the Move functionality. After spending 10 minutes or so looking for instructions I finally gave up and simply plugged the camera in and activated the Move controller. The PS3 took over from there (actually the game did) and assisted in the calibration of the controller to the game. Not exactly rocket science, but a 2x3" card in the Move packaging with a simple statement such as, "plug it in and it just works," could have saved me 10 minutes of minor frustration.
Sony should have chosen a better game to bundle with the Move, however. Sports Champions is more of a tutorial on how the Move works than an actual game. Once you've gone through all the games offered you've got it and there's really no incentive to keep on playing to the end of the competition, unless you really like ping pong or frisbee golf.
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Outstanding value!Sep 18, 2010
By Matt
I am officially in awe of the Sony Playstation 3. I am honestly intrigued why anyone might opt for something else (no this is not an invitation for all the 360 trolls to crawl out from under the rocks and start spitting stink-venom, the 360 has value in it's own right too.) But the PS3 really does, DO IT ALL.
-Blu-ray - You get one of THE BEST Blu-ray players around. I also own the top rated Samsung 3D Blu-ray player that gets applause for its lightning fast load times. My PS3 was nearly the exact same speed in my side-by-side comparison. It is also a future proof Blu-ray player with it's 3D capabilities.
-320gb Storage - THE most storage available from any OEM console. I have my entire MP3 library on here and it streams perfectly to my surround sound system. I've set up playlists for all occasions and it really rocks the house. I also have 5 HD movies that I love to watch and rewatch saved on here. Given that I don't really REwatch stuff mutch, I probably will only save my favorites but I am sure to have enough space.
-Video Apps - Hulu Plus and Netflix are both so extremely robust I have actually cancelled my cable. They both stream in HD through the PS3 and look beautiful.
-Best Exclusive Game Titles - Between the Killzone, Uncharted, MLB The Show, Gran Turismo, Little Big Planet, Mod Nation Racers and Infamous series you can't go wrong. It has all the same cross-platform titles as the rest but these exclusives look absolutely stunning. There is no question, that a game designed for the PS3 looks like the most amazing thing in console gaming to date.
Motion Controller - I was skeptical about this. I have a Wii. It's fun enough, but it's a Wii and they games are well, dull. This is amazing. I cannot get enough of Ping Pong and the Gladiators game in Sports Champions. The 1 to 1 tracking works exactly as promised. The motion controller even operates the XMB (cross media bar, the main menu.)
Pandora - Yes, the PS3 web browser will go to [...] and stream your stations through your surround sound. I'm listening to "my" station right now.
Hands down, this is the best home entertainment value around. It has games for everyone in the house including little ones, teenagers and games for more mature folks. It also has a bunch of family friendly games. I know I sound like a paid spokesperson but I couldn't be happier with this console. From most of the reading, the poor reviews are really a result of slow shipping (likely their own fault for not choosing carefully) so be careful when reading reviews. As for Amazon, I buy A LOT from Amazon. Nearly every piece of electronics I own comes from them and given the A+++ customer service experience I've had I will never shop anywhere else. Yes, there is a BB 15 minutes down the street but they can't touch the level of service I've received from Amazon.
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