consumersearch.com Updated:
2011-08-28 11:22:10
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The Sony PlayStation 3 Slim remains a top choice for anyone looking for a high-performance Blu-ray Disc player -- and a complete no-brainer for someone who is also interested in the PS3's prowess as a high-end video-gaming machine. Though the PlayStati...
Highquality Bluray playback, WiFi connectivity, Highend videogame console, 3D compatibility...
Doesn't look like a home theater component, Remote for home theater use costs extra, Soso DVD performance, Noisy discloading mechanism...
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It has been quite a few years since Sony put the Playstation 3 gaming console on the shelves. As a sucessor to the Playstation 2, the Playstation 3 has had a steady run, holding off competition from the likes of Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Wii. Thi...
Slimmer, matter finish, Less power consumption...
Unstable vertically...
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Thumbs Up:Free online game service, inbuilt Wi-Fi and Web browser; internal power supply; 1080p HDMI output; 120GB hard drive; works as both DVD and Blu-ray player; easy interface; high-definition games; slimmer and more compact; quieter operation with...
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Now bitstreams Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio , Fast and reliable Blu-ray playback , Built-in Wi-Fi for Web interactivity and firmware updates We’ve reviewed Sony’s PlayStation 3 twice in Home Theater (March 2007 and May 2008). Since Sony has pr...
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televisions.com Updated:
2011-08-28 11:22:11
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The new slim version of the PlayStation 3 outperforms its predecessor — as well as being smaller and cheaper! On the wider market too, the wide range of functions makes it nigh-on...
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To the casual observer, there’s nothing particularly slim about the new Sony PlayStation 3’s sleek black housing—it’s only when you compare it with its nearly three-year-old counterpart, the previous-gen PS3, that you see how much smaller it is. The bi...
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Stay up to Date!Sony regularly publishes firmware updates for the PS3. For the uninitiated, the firmware is the software that’s built into the console. Updating the PS3 can correct crashes or add new functions, including compatibility for things like B...
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thereviewcrew.com Updated:
2011-08-28 11:22:12
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You’ve heard about the new PS3 Slim, maybe even seen it on store shelves, but is it really worth upgrading to if you already own a big ol’ fat PS3? We thought we’d take a close look at the two models to help you decide if you should upgrade, or just be...
The New 120GB PS3 “Slim” is a fine looking machine. It’s stylish, it performs well and it’s priced right. Sure it may take a few seconds longer to load Blu-ray discs, but it’s not a big deal. If you already own a PS3, we’re not sure why you’d bother to...
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Would you buy a slimmer version of the PS3? Sony hopes your answer will be yes. Today were going to take a look at this slimmed-down brother to the popular gaming console and see if its lost any power along with its weight and size.It appears as if S...
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Sony dropped a game-industry bombshell at gamescon in Germany last August when the company revealed the latest PLAYSTATION 3 model, the Slim. The PS3 Slim is lighter, consumes less energy and is cheaper. The PS3 Slim didn't only usher in a new model in...
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The Sony PS3 Slim is the liposuctioned reboot of its multimedia powerhouse console, here to see off its rival – Microsoft’s Xbox 360. It’s around 33 per cent smaller, lighter and more power efficient than its predecessor. But Sony hasnt stripped out a...
Smaller size. More realistic price. PS3 multimedia power...
Slightly plasticky feel. Slightly worse CD audio playback. Better games on Xbox 360...
The price is right, and so is the size, hard drive and Blu-ray playback. Time for late adopters to buy a PS3...
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wired.com Updated:
2011-08-28 11:22:13
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If the original PlayStation 3 was a big glossy testament to Sonys arrogance and excess, the new Slim offers a refreshing (if not sexy) act of contrition. Virtually everything about this machine is scaled back. The price has dropped to $300 (from the o...
Bangin new compact body houses all the power of the original. A beefier 120GB hard drive is still a breeze to swap out. Overall, runs quieter than previous PS3 iterations. Hello extra Cnote! A great value, especially if youre still sans a Bluray player.
Like a waifish model, the Slim is too wobbly to stand on its ends: Sony requires you to purchase a $24 plastic stand (if you want to balance the rig upright.). Sorry Captain Linux, no more support for alternate operating systems. Its no 360 turbine, but t...
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Sony's remodeled PlayStation 3 (120GB) dropped a couple of dress sizes and $100 off the price of its predecessor, the original PlayStation 3. Despite the price cut, you can now have a first-class, BD-Live capable Blu-ray player with 1080p HDMI output...
As Blu-ray players go, the original PS3 was competitive at $400. At $300 with a slimmer profile and lower power consumption, the PS3 Slim (120GB) is arguably the one to beat. Factor in games, social networking features like PlayStation Home, music and...
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Since its inception, Sony’s Playstation 3 quickly ascended the ranks as a market leader – just not in the demographic that the electronics giant would’ve probably preferred. Though it’s become well respected in the gaming sector, its prowess lies in t...
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homecinemachoice.com Updated:
2011-08-28 11:22:13
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The original PlayStation 3 has proved far and away the most popular Blu-ray player on the planet. And while there are better-performing dedicated BD-spinners available, a rich combination of talents have made it a well-deserved market leader. So how do...
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To the casual observer, theres nothing particularly slim about the new Sony PlayStation 3s ($299.99 direct) sleek black housing—its only when you compare it with its nearly three-year-old counterpart, the previous-gen PS3, that you see how much s...
New compact and energy-efficient design. Terrific gaming performance. Integrated high-quality Blu-ray player. Hard drive is easily accessible for upgrades. Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Support for HDMI CEC and DLNA.
No memory card slots. Lacks support for Netflix streaming. Dedicated Blu-ray remote is not included.
A long-overdue price drop, a hard-drive bump, and a compelling physical redesign make the Sony PlayStation 3 more desirable than ever...
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Even before Sony's big unveil earlier this month at Cologne GamesCom, it felt like we already knew the PlayStation 3 Slim quite intimately. A leak from back in May gave us a glimpse of every angle of the hardware's exterior, and even the final retail box...
Smaller, lighter, and quieter, More energy efficient, Matte finish...
Bluray playback a tad slower, No support for OtherOS, No PS2 legacy support...
Looking past any potential aversion to matte, anyone picking up a PlayStation 3 Slim is getting a significantly better product than an early or even mid adopter. Sony really has come through with a smaller, lighter, quieter, and more energy-efficient piec...
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Sony has been under a lot of pressure ever since the PS3s release, the high price point being the prime reason. For years, gamers and developers have tried everything to get a price cut but Sony stood their ground. They believed that they are offering...
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The single largest roadblock that prevents most people from picking up a PlayStation 3 is the price. Sony's just taken that roadblock and shrunk it. You're now $100 more likely to buy a PlayStation 3. The Difference The PlayStation 3 Slim is actua...
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More Info Sony announces a slimmer PlayStation 3, 250GB bundle launches September 25th for $269 Sony PlayStation 3 (2012) up close and personal (eyes-on) Sony explains missing PlayStation 3 price drop on old models, EU exclusivity of Flash memory version...
Half the weight of the original PS3, Extremely quiet...
More expensive than previous model, Toploading disc tray, Glossy exterior attracts dust, fingerprints...
The newest PlayStation 3 is a step down from its predecessor, with a higher price, illogically placed disc tray and a glossy, fingerprint-prone finish...
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