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August 2009
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The editors liked
Smaller
Lighter
And quieter
More energy efficient
Matte finish
Highquality Bluray playback
WiFi connectivity
Highend videogame console
3D compatibility
Excellent Bluray Disc player
Quieter and more efficient than previous PS3s
WiFi
Good graphics
New compact and energy-efficient design. Terrific gaming performance. Integrated high-quality Blu-ray player. Hard drive is easily accessible for upgrades. Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth. Support for HDMI CEC and DLNA.
Bangin new compact body houses all the power of the original. A beefier 120GB hard drive is still a breeze to swap out. Overall
Runs quieter than previous PS3 iterations. Hello extra Cnote! A great value
Especially if youre still sans a Bluray player.
More affordable $299 price
Slimmer
More compact design with quieter operation
All games in high-definition
Easy-to-use interface
Doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player
Built-in Wi-Fi
120GB hard drive
HDMI output with 1080p support
No ex...
Half the weight of the original PS3Extremely quiet
The editors didn't like
Bluray playback a tad slower
No support for OtherOS
No PS2 legacy support
Doesn't look like a home theater component
Remote for home theater use costs extra
Soso DVD performance
Noisy discloading mechanism
Weak online gaming network
No backward compatibility for PS2 games
No more Linux support
No memory card slots. Lacks support for Netflix streaming. Dedicated Blu-ray remote is not included.
Like a waifish model
The Slim is too wobbly to stand on its ends
Sony requires you to purchase a $24 plastic stand (if you want to balance the rig upright.). Sorry Captain Linux
No more support for alternate operating systems. Its no 360 turbine
But t...
Lacks backward support for PS2 games
No infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes arent compatible
Online gaming
Media
And commerce options still arent as fully developed as Xbox Live
Though theyre getting better.
More expensive than previous modelTop-loading disc trayGlossy exterior attracts dust
Published: 2012-10-08, Author: Ben , review by: engadget.com
Half the weight of the original PS3Extremely quiet
More expensive than previous modelTop-loading disc trayGlossy exterior attracts dust, fingerprints
The newest PlayStation 3 is a step down from its predecessor, with a higher price, illogically placed disc tray and a glossy, fingerprint-prone finish....
Abstract: Thumbs Up:Free online game service, inbuilt Wi-Fi and Web browser; internal power supply; 1080p HDMI output; 120GB hard drive; works as both DVD and Blu-ray player; easy interface; high-definition games; slimmer and more compact; quieter operation with...
Abstract: Now bitstreams Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio , Fast and reliable Blu-ray playback , Built-in Wi-Fi for Web interactivity and firmware updates We’ve reviewed Sony’s PlayStation 3 twice in Home Theater (March 2007 and May 2008). Since Sony has pr...
Abstract: The new slim version of the PlayStation 3 outperforms its predecessor — as well as being smaller and cheaper! On the wider market too, the wide range of functions makes it nigh-on..
Abstract: Stay up to Date!Sony regularly publishes firmware updates for the PS3. For the uninitiated, the firmware is the software that’s built into the console. Updating the PS3 can correct crashes or add new functions, including compatibility for things like B...
The New 120GB PS3 “Slim” is a fine looking machine. It’s stylish, it performs well and it’s priced right. Sure it may take a few seconds longer to load Blu-ray discs, but it’s not a big deal. If you already own a PS3, we’re not sure why you’d bother to...
Abstract: Would you buy a slimmer version of the PS3? Sony hopes your answer will be yes. Today were going to take a look at this slimmed-down brother to the popular gaming console and see if its lost any power along with its weight and size.It appears as if S...
Abstract: Sony dropped a game-industry bombshell at gamescon in Germany last August when the company revealed the latest PLAYSTATION 3 model, the Slim. The PS3 Slim is lighter, consumes less energy and is cheaper. The PS3 Slim didn't only usher in a new model in...
