I got this model for two reasons: PS2 compatibility and Blu-ray playback, both of which it excels at. With the Blu-ray remote, BD playback is easy, and feels like any other good video disc player. The PS3 is also currently the only future-proof BD player with completely upgradable firmware. PS2 compatibility is also excellent for all the PS2 games I still love to play. Only one star taken away for the current lack of compelling PS3 games that take advantage of the newer graphics and controllers, plus the minor quibble of the bundled controller lacking rumble and heft (it feels like an empty shell).