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Sony PlayStation 3 vs Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

    12.8 in
    3.86 in
    Sony PlayStation 3 Game Console
    Sony PlayStation 3
      11.42 in
      2.36 in
      Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Game Console
      Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
      Editiorial reviews
      14
      4.0 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
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      10
      4.1 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
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      User rating
      53
      4.3 out of 5
      53 user ratings
      5 stars
      		49 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		1 %
      1 stars
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      44
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      44 user ratings
      5 stars
      		31 %
      4 stars
      		43 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
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      Hardware

      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Sony PlayStation 3 SlimSony PlayStation 3 Slim
      Storage
      • 160GB
      • 20GB
      • 320GB
      • 40GB
      • 60GB
      • 80GB
      • 120GB
      • 160GB
      • 250GB
      • 320GB
      • 500GB
      CPU cores88
      GPU Clock Speed550.0 MHz550.0 MHz
      CPU speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
      CPU model8 Core 3.2 GHz POWER-based PPE with seven 3.2 GHz SPEs
      8 Core Cell Broadband Engine
      GPU nameRSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70RSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
      RAM memory512MB512MB

      Screen

      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Sony PlayStation 3 SlimSony PlayStation 3 Slim
      3D Supportyesyes
      Resolutions supported
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 720p
      • 576p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p

      Controller

      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Sony PlayStation 3 SlimSony PlayStation 3 Slim
      Connection MethodBluetooth
      • Bluetooth
      • Wired
      • Wireless
      Number of joysticksDualDual
      Weight8.78 oz74.08 oz
      Number of supported wireless controllers77

      Audio properties

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

      Features

      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Sony PlayStation 3 SlimSony PlayStation 3 Slim
      Type of media supportedBlu-rayBlu-ray
      Remote control supportyesyes
      Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

      Dimensions

      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Sony PlayStation 3 SlimSony PlayStation 3 Slim
      Depth10.79 in10.24 in
      Width12.8 in11.42 in
      Height3.86 in2.36 in
      Weight8.78 oz74.08 oz

      Connectivity

      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Sony PlayStation 3 SlimSony PlayStation 3 Slim
      Ethernet connection speed
      10/100/1000 Mbit/s
      10/100/1000 Mbit/s
      Wireless networking standard
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      Number of USB Inputs42
      Number of USB 2.0 ports42
      Number of HDMI outputs11
      HDMI version1.3a1.3a
      Number of connection ports42

      Network

      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Sony PlayStation 3 SlimSony PlayStation 3 Slim
      Online servicePlaystation NetworkPlaystation Network
      App StorePlayStation StorePlayStation Store

      Pros & Cons

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