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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • slimmer
  • more compact design
  • and quiet that the Super Slim affords

Cons

  • they usually consume less electricity
  • It s not competitively priced with older models
  • It s ugly and clunky

Key specs

  • 8
  • 512MB
  • yes

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  • 500GB
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  • 160GB
PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB
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  • 120GB
PlayStation 3 Slim 250GB
Storage:
  • 250GB
PlayStation 3 Slim 320GB
Storage:
  • 320GB

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - Pros & Cons

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

Pros

  • slimmer
  • more compact design
  • and quiet that the Super Slim affords
  • Detail levels
  • colour balance and motion handling are all excellent for the
  • Sony machine is good enough to boost all manner of home cinema systems
  • premium build quality and high-grade components
  • excellent picture and sound quality
  • cooler
  • quieter and more power efficient
  • new ways of thinking

Cons

  • they usually consume less electricity
  • It s not competitively priced with older models
  • It s ugly and clunky
  • the disc tray will be a pain to use
  • It s more expensive than past Slim models
  • lack of compatibility with PS2 games and the missing media card reader
  • it can no longer load third-party operating systems like Linux
  • lack of third-party operating system support and slightly duller
  • a constant loud and annoying fan noise
  • rays lens fail/ some times i cannot update firmware
  • Slow download rates

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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Storage
  • 120GB
  • 160GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
CPU cores8
GPU Clock Speed550.0 MHz
CPU speed3.2 GHz
CPU model
8 Core Cell Broadband Engine
GPU nameRSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
RAM memory512MB
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Controller
Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Connection Method
  • Bluetooth
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Wireless Range9
Number of joysticksDual
Number of supported wireless controllers7
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Features
Type of media supportedBlu-ray
Remote control supportyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yes
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Connectivity
Ethernet connection speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Number of USB Inputs2
Number of USB 2.0 ports2
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI outputs1
HDMI version1.3a
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
Number of connection ports2
S-video outputyes
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Screen
3D Supportyes
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
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Audio properties
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
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Dimensions
Depth10.24 in
Width11.42 in
Height2.36 in
Weight74.08 oz
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Network
Online servicePlaystation Network
Social features
  • Leaderboards
  • Audio Chat
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
  • Youtube
App StorePlayStation Store

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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Sony - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Hands on: Home review
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whathifi
Published: 30.08.2009
Hands on: Home review

Leaner and fitter for the fight, this is the best PS3 yet, and a decent alternative to a standalone BD player

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Sony PS3 Super Slim review
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T3
Published: 15.10.2012
Sony PS3 Super Slim review
4.0

The Sony PS3 Super Slim games console is slimmer and cheaper than its predecessors

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Sony PS3 (Slim) review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.06.2010
Sony PS3 (Slim) review
4.5

The Sony PlayStation 3 is still selling well, but should you wait for the PS4?

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Review: Sony Playstation 3 Slim
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WIRED
Published: 08.09.2009
Review: Sony Playstation 3 Slim
3.5

The PS3 slim cuts its price, its heft, and even its size. But its abilities? Still wicked strong.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 31.01.2016
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim: 3.6 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 31.08.2009
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Review | Digital Trends

Sony grinds an inch off the waistline and $100 off the price tag of its revamped PS3.

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim PlayStation 3 Super Slim isn’t worth the upgrade (review)
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VentureBeat
Published: 11.10.2012
PlayStation 3 Super Slim isn’t worth the upgrade (review)

The new PlayStation Super Slim is here. But should you buy this ugly console?

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PC World
Sony Playstation 3 120GB (PS3 Slim)
4.5

Priced right, the PS3 Slim bundles the top-notch features of its predecessor into a smarter, sleeker package.

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CNET
Published: 04.10.2010
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim PlayStation 3 12GB Super Slim review
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 03.02.2013
PlayStation 3 12GB Super Slim review

Can Sony's entry-level PS3 load games faster than the hard drive models? Digital Foundry presents its in-depth review.

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