Any gamer looking to purchase a video game console has to consider several issues. These issues ultimately affect the buying decision, and depending on individual preferences, some will certainly outweigh others. So it's important to know what your own preferences are before setting out to buy a piece of video game hardware. After all, video game consoles can be rather costly, costing three hundred dollars and up a piece. Therefore, it's always a wise thing to do a little bit of home and read some reviews before making any decisions - which is probably why you are here, as this is going to be a review on Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3).

Now when doing your own research on which video game console is best suited for you, you may want to start with performance. There are performance in various category such as graphics and CPU processing speed. But let's just start with looking at CPU performance. Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) boasts of a unique cell processor. How a cell processor works is that the processor has several different cells, all capable of processing information at the same time. This make it the most powerful CPU that a video game console has on the market. Some reviewers have claimed that this most of the CPU resources have not been utilized, and this is true to a certain extent. I would, however, argue that for Sony has been developed with the future in mind. With so much raw power, it is exciting to imagine what the console can achieve in a few short years. The executives in Sony has in fact, adopted a more far-sighted approach and built in a very powerful processor right from the onset. Therefore, all claims that the PlayStation 3 (PS3) arrived late in the marketplace is simply unfounded. Keep your eyes on this video console and it'll soon lead the pack in a few years time.

Another main area of concern for video game consoles, is graphics. Graphics have always been one of the most talked about topic among gamers. To be fair, gamers should only compare graphics with games that are exclusive to each video console. That's because multi platform games may not be designed to fully utilize the potential in a video console, as the focus is on compatibility instead of performance. Everyone seems to be comparing graphics performance between the XBox and Sony Playstation 3 (PS3). From our own tests, Playstation displays 3D renderings with far more sharpness. And that can only be achieved with high end technology. The end result is that you get much more realistic environments. You don't have to take our word for it, simply make the observations yourself.

And finally, all gamers should consider the list of exclusive games before buying any video console. This factor, by and large, depends very heavily on the individual personal preference. We can get away with graphics or CPU performance issues. For some, as long as the games are playable on the console, who cares. But if the gamer falls in love with a game, and must absolutely get his hands on it, then he is out of luck if the console he owns doesn't support the game. So remember to check out some games, and see which console has your favorites on them.

To sum it all up, the PlayStation 3 (PS3) is a high end gaming machine. No doubt it has a slightly heftier price tag compared to the Xbox, but if you're a true hardcore gaming fan, you probably wouldn't mind the 50 to 100 dollars difference. That being said, I'm sure the executives at Sony firmly believes that true gamers know an excellent video console when they see one. And thus the decision to incorporate highly advanced hardware into the console, way ahead of its competition, even if it means bringing the cost higher. And I'm sure, in time to come, all true gamers will come to recognize that, and share the vision and excitement with the Sony executives.