Product Description

PlayStation: the Official Magazine: Whether it's PlayStation? 3, PlayStation? Network, PSP? or PlayStation 2, the all-new, all-redesigned PlayStation; the Official Magazine will be your one-stop shop for the inside information, first look previews of the biggest games, and the very latest news on downloads you demand from your favorite magazine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4 in Magazine Subscriptions
• Formats: Magazine Subscription, Print

Customer Reviews

Still great and worth the green!
I just recently re-subscribed to this magazine. With the downfall of OPM (Official Playstation Magazine, the best single platform gaming magazine, ever, in my opinion Opsm : Official Playstation 2 Magazine) I was forced to come back to this one. I know that has a negative tone, but I try to subscribe to no more than 4 or 5 gaming magazines (9 at one time was my record) and this just wasn't one of them.

First things first: this magazine still is very low priced and worth the money. At $1.00 per issue, for a subscription, it can't be beat,.. well not quite. I got a subscription off of EBay for about $10.50 for two years worth (final price, no additional shipping charges) and that would be the best deal I've ever seen.

I also noticed the toning down of the sexy covers, and raunchy jokes, etc. I have to say I do miss this. I'm in my 40's, married, and loyal to my wife, and I need that "fan service" in my life to take the edge off, if you know what I mean, so I for one, miss the "swimsuit edition." I always looked forward to that issue. But, such is life.

The reviews are very concise, and straightforward. I notice the reviews are quite short now, probably to save paper. I also notice the mega previews, of such games as Devil May Cry 4, just recently. I appreciate this, but look forward to games I have an interest in. I do read it cover to cover, for my gaming knowledge.

I also see a gradual "favoritism" towards PS3 titles, which would seem obvious, except for the fact that Sony has done noticeably lower sales this generation, as opposed to its PS1 and PS2 days. I would think PSM would be noting this, and in such, still highlighting PS2 titles. Believe me, I understand looking towards the future, and not being stuck in the past, but Sony themselves has prided themselves on continuing to support past gen systems, and producing super titles (God of War II, and Guitar Hero II come to mind.). With such a large userbase, you think they would feature great write ups on the current PS2 hits being pumped out every week.

Writing is superior to other multiplatform magazines, and I continue to get a great deal from the editors opinions. Thankfully, they haven't gotten more childish, as the average Playstaiton gamer continues to age.

Two big thumbs up, MC White says check it out!

One of the Best Official Video Game Magazines
The PS3 has a very tight knit gaming community. While the 360 has more people, the PS3 has more devoted fans. So, it goes without saying that their official magazine will share the same type of close knit community. The magazine itself is a monthly publication that has what you would expect, reviews, previews, blu-ray movie reviews, etc. The presentation though is where the magazine really shines. High glossy pictures, big pages, it looks nice. Compared to the 360's official magazine (which is also pretty good), it's miles ahead.

Wish I would have subscribed earlier...
Overall, this is a good magazine. Unfortunately, I should have subscribed earlier. I have received two issues so far and much of the magazine's contents deal with the PS3 and its upcoming games. I own the PS2 and do not plan to upgrade to the new system at the present time. Thus, I pretty much missed out on earlier issues which would have helped me in selecting games for my current system. Nonetheless, you own a PS3, or a PSP, you can't go wrong with this selection.