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Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim

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Pros

  • and quiet that the Super Slim affords
  • the Slim and the Super Slim follows suit
  • PlayStation Plus subscriber service is getting better and better

Cons

  • Sound errs on the lean side
  • the buttons feel remarkably cheap and flimsy -- another confusing choice
  • well

Key specs

  • 8
  • 512MB
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • no
  • yes

Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim - Variants

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  • 12GB
PlayStation 3 Super Slim 500GB
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  • 500GB

Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim - Pros & Cons

Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim

Pros

  • and quiet that the Super Slim affords
  • the Slim and the Super Slim follows suit
  • PlayStation Plus subscriber service is getting better and better
  • colours are nicely judged and motion is handled well enough
  • cooler
  • quieter and more power efficient

Cons

  • Sound errs on the lean side
  • the buttons feel remarkably cheap and flimsy -- another confusing choice
  • well
  • it looks and feels terrible
  • the lack of an infrared IR port
  • You cannot get an HD signal from composite cables
  • the box is a completely useless composite AV cable
  • Slim PS3 is not backward-compatible with PS2 games
  • still does not play the increasingly popular MKV format
  • the disc tray will be a pain to use
  • It s not competitively priced with older models

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Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Storage
  • 12GB
  • 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
Directional Padyes
Alternative Controller Includedno
Number of supported wireless controllers7
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Features
Backward compatibilityyes
Type of media supportedBlu-ray
Remote control supportyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yes
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Connectivity
Ethernetyes
Ethernet connection speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
WiFiyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
USByes
Number of USB Inputs2
Number of USB 2.0 ports2
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)No
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI outputs1
HDMI version1.3a
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
Component outputyes
Composite outputyes
SCART outyes
Number of connection ports2
S-video outputyes
VGA outputsno
Digital optical input no
Digital optical outputyes
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Screen
3D Supportyes
HDRno
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
Depth9.06 in
Width11.42 in
Height2.36 in
Weight74.08 oz
Colour of productBlack
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Network
Online servicePlaystation Network
Social features
  • Leaderboards
  • Audio Chat
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
App StorePlayStation Store
Video Streamingyes

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Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim PlayStation 3 Slim review (late 2012): is the third time a charm? | Engadget
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PlayStation 3 Slim review (late 2012): is the third time a charm? | Engadget
3.8

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Sony PlayStation 3 Super 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?

Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim Sony PS3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 28.09.2012
Sony PS3 review
4.5

It may be six years old, but the PS3 is still going strong

Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim Sony shrinks down new PS3 -- except for the price
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CNET
Published: 25.01.2013
Sony shrinks down new PS3 -- except for the price

It's smallest and lightest PS3 ever made. But is it worth upgrading?

Sony PlayStation 3 Super 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.

Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim Home review
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whathifi
Published: 30.10.2012
Home review
4.0

New, slimmer PS3 feels less special, but it's still a multi-talented media hub

Sony PlayStation 3 Super 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

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