Testseek.com have collected 75 expert reviews of the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony PlayStation 3 Slim.
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
Blu-ray player, works as a media hub, quiet, price
Controller not the best
The PlayStation 3 Slim is an accomplished piece of home entertainment hardware, with something for everyone on offerKey specsBlu-ray, Ethernet, HDMI, MP3 player, Optical, USB, Wi-Fi...
Less bulky form factor; quieter than previous models; lower price tag
Cheaper-looking finish than previous versions; incompatible with universal remote controls
The Sony PlayStation 3 Slim brings a much-needed reduction in asking price, without sacrificing any key features. If you've been holding off on buying a PS3, now's the time to dive in ...
A more focussed, more affordable, surprisingly quiet PS3. This is the hardware Sony needs to win mainstream hearts and minds. All it needs now is the software....
Smaller, lighter, Fantastic Blu-ray player, Optimised iPlayer, Bigger storage
Online play still no match for the Xbox Live, Cant play PS2 games
The new PlayStation 3 offers all the HD gaming and movie goodness of the original at a lower price. Serious gamers should still opt for the Xbox, but for as an all-round media player. Its a bargain.
Abstract: If the original PlayStation 3 was a big glossy testament to Sony's arrogance and excess, the new Slim offers a refreshing (if not particularly sexy) act of contrition.Virtually everything about this machine is scaled back. The price has dropped to arou...
As Blu-ray players go, the original PS3 was competitively priced. With a slimmer profile, lower price and lower power consumption, the PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB) is arguably the one to beat. Factor in games, social networking features such as PlayStat...
