This is one of the finest boxing games available on the PS3, especially for the graphics and controls. The AI can be rewarding/challenging and you may find yourself picking up on some strategy early on. The 'build your fighter' option is highly customizable and the training can be as fun as the boxing.. kindof like a minigame.What destroys this game is the extremely long load times on the main menu and between fights. It's literally 4 or 5 seconds wait time, ever single time you move to another option in the main menu. This may not kill it for everyone, but I'd warn that you rent this game first to see if you can handle it.I've got Fight Night Round 4 now.. equally good gameplay but without the excessive load/wait times and it does seem to be a more straightforward, professional title over Round 3.-- you can get this game for $10-$15 used just about everywhere -- but I recommend that you use that money towards Round 4 if you have to have a boxing game.