The gaming community was confused by the launch of the PS3, some 19 months ago. While it looked and felt futuristic, something was missing . The gaming world criticized the underwhelming gaming and hardware options that the PS3 offered at launch.
However, the system has evolved quite a bit since then, and the gaming media have greatly improved their opinion of the PS3, noting the various improvements to Sony’s system since launch. Sony have made a lot of changes and it’s clear that PS3 is no longer the same machine it was at launch. Media functionality has expanded significantly, with Blu-ray becoming the definitive HD movie standard. DVD upscaling, DivX support, and support for Blu-ray profile 2.0 make PS3 not only a games machine, but a media hub as well.
It took awhile but Sony finally re-designed the PS Store and it has been rightfully appluaded by the gaming media . The new interface is not only a significant improvement over the previous offering, it’s by far the best digital store on the three consoles so far. It’s fast, sleek and offers an excellent amount of exclusive content. Games like PixelJunk Monsters and Everyday Shooter have turned PSN into a bastion of original, independent gaming. Retail games, like Uncharted and Metal Gear Solid 4, are solid reasons to own the system.
Not everything is perfect, though. PSN still lacks the comprehensive features set of Xbox Live. Granted, players don’t have to pay for PSN. There’s still room for growth, and when one looks at Sony’s track record in the past 19 months, it’s clear that they will strive to make the PS3 a better experience for everyone an that the PS3 will become an even greater console in the coming months and years.
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