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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
More affordable $499 price , Slimmer, more compact design , 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...
Lacks backward support for PS2 games , No infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible , Online gaming, media and commerce options still aren't as fully developed as Xbox Live, though they're getting better
With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package at a more affordable price....
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Published: 2009-10-25, Author: Matt , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: NameSony's remodelled PlayStation 3 (120GB) dropped a couple of dress sizes and over $100 off the price of its predecessor, the original PlayStation 3. For $630, you can now have a first-class, BD-Live-capable Blu-ray player with 1080p HDMI output, integr...
Published: 2014-04-10, Author: Adam , review by: uk.askmen.com
Abstract: With built-in Blu-ray, Wi-Fi and a 120GB hard drive, the £249 Sony PS3 Slim seems set to become one of the best console deals on the market. It is amazing what a long-awaited price cut and reconfigured hardware setup can do for a system, but with the PS3 ...
Much more affordable, brilliant gaming, second-to-none video and media player
A bit loud, drive cover is a bit cheap and flimsy, still not quite "cheap"
As we write this Sony is gearing up to launch the PS4. That console will be out by the end of the year, we think. Does that mean you shouldn't buy a PS3 if you haven't already got one? Absolutely not, if you don't have one, you're missing out on a l...
Published: 2012-09-28, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
SSD storage option, Tiny dimensions, Great media capability, Perfect for newcomers
Flimsy exterior, Cheap drive mechanism, Tough price point
Where it does offer food for thought, though, is in the 12GB model's SSD. We think the 500GB model of super-slim is overpriced at £240/$300, in that all it really offers to the existing user base is more gigabytes to fill up. If you're struggling to mana...
The styling of the Sony PS3 Slim is a 100 per cent improvement on the original PS3. The original console may have been powerful, but it was also big and bloated, and looked out of place when sat alongside the latest slimline HD TVs. The slim Playstation 3 features a much thinner chassis, and also gets a smarter matt black finish. Gaming was always an issue for the original PS3, and this is anothe
The biggest drawback on the Sony PS3 Slim is the lack of support for older Sony PS2 games. It seems to be completely unnecessary, and fails to take into account the thousands of PS2 owners who plan on upgrading while still wanting to play some of their older games.
That said, the Sony PS3 Slim is still an impressive achievement, and it easily ranks among the best gaming consoles ever. Slimmer, neater and packed with features, it's definitely a must have. Best offers for the Sony Playstation 3 SlimMarks and Spence...
Has Sony redeemed the PS3 brand? Regardless of the previously stated drawbacks, and the triumph of image over substance, the fact is that the PS3 Slim costs half of what the original PS3 cost when it first launched. It is also smaller, quieter and con...
