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Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim vs Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

11.42 in
2.36 in
Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim Game Console
10.39 in
2.09 in
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Game Console
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
4.1 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
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13
4.3 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
55 %
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User rating
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

Hardware

Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Storage
  • 12GB
  • 500GB
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores88
GPU Clock Speed550.0 MHz800.0 MHz
CPU speed3.2 GHz1.6 GHz
CPU model
8 Core Cell Broadband Engine
  • 8 Core x86-64 AMD "Jaguar"
  • 8 cores
GPU nameRSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine
RAM memory512MB8GB

Screen

Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
3D Supportyesyes
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i

Controller

Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Vibration
Connection Method
  • Bluetooth
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Bluetooth
  • Wireless
Wireless Range95
Number of joysticksDualDual
Number of supported wireless controllers74
Weight74.08 oz7.41 oz

Audio properties

Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 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 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Type of media supportedBlu-rayBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Depth9.06 in11.34 in
Width11.42 in10.39 in
Height2.36 in2.09 in
Weight74.08 oz7.41 oz
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • White

Connectivity

Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Ethernet connection speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of USB Inputs22
Number of USB 2.0 ports20
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)No3
HDMIyesyes
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI version1.3a1.4a
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
Optical Audio
Number of connection ports22

Network

Sony PlayStation 3 Super SlimSony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Online servicePlaystation NetworkPlaystation Network
Social features
  • Leaderboards
  • Audio Chat
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
App StorePlayStation StorePlayStation Store

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with Sony PlayStation 4 Slim