The PS3 has received a mauling from some of the mainstream US press. Both Time magazine and the New York Times (reg needed) are critical of the newly released console, describing it is as half-finished and not worth the hype. And to be honest, it's hard to argue with a lot of what they say even if they ignore the areas - browser, store- where the PS3 does well.
The launch games that I've played have been solid rather than sensational - though the same could be said of the Xbox 360's launch list. But the biggest problem is online which lacks far too many features and feels tacked on rather than integral to the experience as it is on the 360. Of course, one of the few benefits of having a delayed European launch is that some of these issues may have been ironed out. My recent chat with Sony's Phil Harrison essentially confirmed that Europeans can expect upgrades to the PS3 prior to launch. Whether it will fix all the online and other issues remains to be seen.
