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The PlayStation 3 can play Blu-ray discs
As well as allowing you to play games, the Sony PS3 can play Blu-ray DVDs and going down this route (£299) can be cheaper than buying a standalone high-definition player.
Like the first players on the market, PS3 consoles initially failed to match the frame-rate of high-definition discs, leading to jerky pictures.
But it has recently since been updated by a software upgrade via the internet so, just like the high-definition players in the table, it produces smooth motion when used with a compatible high-definition TV.
