Four Playstation 3 Features You Don't Want to Miss

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In the game console wars, the Xbox and the Playstation reign supreme. But even if you drop the old Xbox vs. Playstation rivalry, you have to admit that both consoles are worthy contestants, and there's a reason they're both on top. And there's a reason the Playstation 3 is considered one of the elite consoles available on the market right now: it's simply one of the best user experiences for the buck. But what exactly makes it so great? Let us count the ways, four times:

1. Built-in WiFi.

Sure, we're in the age of iPhones and advanced gadgetry, but it's still great to see built-in WiFi from your game console, allowing you to enjoy access to the internet while you slink down in your eBay-bought gaming chair. As CNet notes, maybe the Playstation 3 doesn't have the multiplayer of Xbox live, but that doesn't mean you can't connect to the world from your living room.

2. The Hi-def Blu-ray Player.

For you Blu-ray enthusiasts who can't resist a crystal-clear movie, the Playstation 3 is a great game console for you. Heck, after prices continue to drop, you might even consider buying the Playstation for its Blu-ray capabilities, with the added bonus that it plays video games, as well. If you have a stellar television that can show the true quality of these Blu-ray movies, you'll want to make the most of it with a Playstation 3.

3. News and weather via Life with Playstation.

Sure, we mentioned the WiFi, but how can you resist hearing the news and weather when you're playing your morning video game? If you're like us, you can't, and that's exactly what's so tantalizing about a console like the Playstation 3.

4. An expanded hard drive.

With a 60 GB hard drive, the Playstation 3 has plenty of space for you to tinker with. If you're a true Playstation enthusiast, you should have no problem trying to fill it up! The 60 GB come standard while the Xbox 360 needed an upgrade to get up to 120 GB of space. Shouldn't plenty of space come with the first version?

Bottom line: you'll enjoy the Playstation 3, even if you're a longtime Xbox 360 user. Do some of the features overlap? Of course, but there's also a lot here that you'll like, whether you prefer Sony or Microsoft.