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Slideshow: PS3 Packs Promise, Lacks Punch

The PlayStation 3's potential is vast but it can't match the Xbox 360's features in its current iteration. By Chris Kohler.
The Cross Media Bar menu that pops up when you start the PS3 is subtle and understated but the tiny icons conceal a...
The Cross Media Bar menu that pops up when you start the PS3 is subtle and understated, but the tiny icons conceal a wealth of customizable options.Screenshot: Courtesy of Sony

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Sony dubbed the PS3 controller the "Sixaxis" for its six degrees of motion sensitivity. I'd rather have the rumble back, personally.Photo: Courtesy of Sony

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Log onto the PlayStation Store and you can download games, demos and video trailers.Screenshot: Courtesy of Sony

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The PlayStation 3 is a pretty large piece of kit, with a rounded top and glossy black finish. A flap on the front of the $600 unit (pictured) conceals slots for memory cards.Photo: Courtesy of Sony