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Microsoft Xbox vs Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim

12.2 in
3.94 in
Microsoft Xbox Game Console
Microsoft Xbox
11.42 in
2.36 in
Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim Game Console
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
4.3 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
7
4.1 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
1 %
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Storage8GB
  • 12GB
  • 500GB
CPU cores18
GPU Clock Speed233.0 MHz550.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz3.2 GHz
CPU model1 Core 733 MHz Custom Intel Pentium III Coppermine
8 Core Cell Broadband Engine
GPU nameCustom Nvidia NV2ARSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
RAM memory64MB512MB

Screen

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
HDRnono
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p

Controller

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Connection MethodWired
  • Bluetooth
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Number of joysticksDualDual
Directional Padyesyes
Number of supported wireless controllers47

Audio properties

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES

Features

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Backward compatibilitynoyes
Type of media supportedDVDBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Depth10.63 in9.06 in
Width12.2 in11.42 in
Height3.94 in2.36 in
Weight162.26 oz74.08 oz
Colour of productBlackBlack

Connectivity

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Ethernetyesyes
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
WiFinoyes
USBnoyes
Number of USB Inputs02
HDMInoyes
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
  • Component Video
  • RCA
Component outputnoyes
Composite outputyesyes
SCART outyesyes
Number of connection ports42
S-video outputyesyes
VGA outputsnono
Digital optical input nono
Digital optical outputnoyes

Network

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Online serviceXbox LivePlaystation Network
Video Streamingnoyes

Pros & Cons

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