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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: 98418
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- With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.
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CNET editors' review
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (160GB) price range: $129.97 - $899.99
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 08/18/2009
The good: More affordable $299 price; slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface; doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player; built-in Wi-Fi; spacious hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; built-in Web browser; free online gaming service.
The bad: Lacks backward support for PS2 games; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; online gaming, media, and commerce options still aren't as fully developed as Xbox Live, though they're getting better.
The bottom line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.
User reviews
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Great hardware, even better games...for only $250!
by dagreatest41 on October 18, 2011
Pros: - At $249, it's priced very competitively
- Blu-Ray player
- HUGE library of exclusive AAA games
- FREE multi-player & online gamingCons: - XBOX Live is still a better service than PSN (Keeping in mind that you have to pay extra for XBOX Live whereas PSN is free)
Summary: If you're a hardcore gamer or simply interested in playing Blu-Ray movies, then you owe it to yourself to pick up a PlayStation3.
HARDWARE:
The fact of the matter ...Summary: If you're a hardcore gamer or simply interested in playing Blu-Ray movies, then you owe it to yourself to pick up a PlayStation3.
HARDWARE:
The fact of the matter is that Sony really knows how to make good hardware and the PS3 is no exception.
It's been 5 years since the PS3 was first released and we're still seeing developers squeeze more juice out of it and produce some of the best and most impressive looking games on the market.
The PS3 is also the only game console to play bluray movies. Sure, there are better dedicated blu-ray players out there on the market but given the value that you get (i.e. being able to play games, movies, music, PSN, Netflix, etc.), the PS3 is still the best bang for your $$$.
SOFTWARE:
Uncharted, God of War, Killzone, Resistance, LittleBigPlanet, Infamous, Gran Turismo, Metal Gear Solid, Heavy Rain...the list goes on and on. But what do all these games have in common? They're all AAA exclusive games that cannot be found on any other platform but the PS3. And all you're favorite multi-platform games like Call of Duty, Battlefield, Grand Theft Auto, Batman Arkham City, Red Dead Redemption, etc. can also be found on the PS3 + you can plan them online for free (whereas you on xbox Live you have to pay a monthly fee to be able to play online).
Whether you own an xbox 360, a wii, or no consoles at all, there really is no excuse left not to pick up a PS3.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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just when I thought the xbox 360 was better....
by markuscarcass on August 11, 2011
Pros: built-in Blu Ray player, games in High Definition, standard DVD's even look great, free online gaming, easy to setup internet, digital optical cable, hdmi output, usb ports, very lightweight controller compared to xbox 360, a trick to add music from your
Cons: a couple things I dont like are when you are playing a game on this console and you press the eject button it does not quit the game and tells you to put the disk back in meaning you have to quit a game by pressing the PS button and selecting quit game. I
Summary: the reason I got a playstation 3 slim in the first place was when I had the red ring of death on my xbox and didnt want to get it ...
Summary: the reason I got a playstation 3 slim in the first place was when I had the red ring of death on my xbox and didnt want to get it repaired because there was still a big chance of it failing only again. the ps3 only has a total of 14% in failure rates and the xbox 360.....over 60%. friends told me the ps3 was much better and I never believed them until I actually got one. I really like how High Definition is written all over this console. games are HD, standard DVD's upscale to near HD, and Blu Ray. and I had over 400 songs on my Ipod and all I had to do was connect the Ipod to the USB port in front of the ps3 and just press copy and it copy's all your songs. I do not regret buying a ps3 slim.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Packs a lot of features for the price.
by rdriego on June 22, 2011
Pros: Blu ray player, built in Wi-fi, Netflix, Hulu, PSN with free online gaming, constant updates to enhance or add features to the system, web browser.
Cons: Loading speed of Blu ray movies fall a bit compared to newer blu ray players, PSN (or sony servers) are currently susceptible to hackers, Wi-fi signal a bit outdated compared to other players.
Summary: for the price, it's hard to beat the PS3s functionality.
Summary: for the price, it's hard to beat the PS3s functionality.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic, especailly for the UK
by Small_kid on February 26, 2011
Pros: alongide all the usual spec (wifi, blu ray, free online, etc) this has play back for all UK licence TV, now has access to play TV (Superb) and Move making it accessible to all and meaning it can handle all and any media.
Cons: sony customer service is poor when outside warranty. however in saying this it is very rare for problems to emerge with slim, overheating was a fat problem.
Summary: I'm an absolute geek in an area with poor tech (weak digital, poor broadband, etc) and the ps3 has actually changed this. i player etc servises allow me to ...
Summary: I'm an absolute geek in an area with poor tech (weak digital, poor broadband, etc) and the ps3 has actually changed this. i player etc servises allow me to watch any TV within the past week and sometimes longer. Play TV substitutes no other recoeding device beautifully with an incredibly easy to use system, furthermore, tv can be paused, fast forward and berownd meaning you are in full control. Play TV also seems to act as a booster enabling me to watch digital id otherwise miss.
free online gaming is great, and easy to use. though i find this can take a while, my friends find it fine making it likely to be a location issue. also i have no ethnet so run it through wi fi. that being said i have no problems and don't suffer from lag once games commence.
love fim is a new application which starts at £10 a month but for a little extra gives access to hundreds of films via the net in HD.
can be used alongside external hard drives for extra memory and suffers no lag.
finally the gaming. though i hate to admit it, for the most part there is little or no difference in quality/quantity when compared with 360. however the exclusives are truely equisite. my favourite here is the uncharted series which offer engrossing stories, challenging, tactical fights and are packed with such great amount of detail you'd think it impossible. at times you become a part of a film, the experience is so well done.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Greatest system to date.
by killbill2x on December 15, 2010
Pros: Services such as "netflex" and "Vudu". Blu-Ray player is unmatched. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are reliable. Internet Browser when you want to browse on your TV. Store all your music, pictures and video on the hard drive. Game quality is very good with HDMI
Cons: Hard drive is formatted to only one ps3 .The Int. Browser menus are akward and not user friendly. Web sites like "HULU" and "ABC" aren't supported and blocked from streaming online. Charging controllers isn't possible if the console is powered off.
Summary: Overall experience with the ps3 console is very good. I don't believe there is a better system for your money. Free online gaming( compared to $50 per user on ...
Summary: Overall experience with the ps3 console is very good. I don't believe there is a better system for your money. Free online gaming( compared to $50 per user on xbox360)(Great for families with multiple users). The unit may not be as sharp looking as a xbox360 slim but packs a bit more power.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The PS3 is a AWESOME game system for this day and age.
by SirHobbes3 on December 2, 2010
Pros: The Playstation 3 Slim has Blu-Ray, Netflix movie streaming, FREE ONLINE PLAY, Wi-Fi, Built in power supply, and it doesn't heat up a room like a volcano, also the controller is good for gaming, and the ps3 gives you a "Home Theater" with one thing.
Cons: The Playstation Network is not as developed as Xbox LIVE, no backwards Playstation 2 compatibility, no infared port for remotes.
Summary: The PS3 is very good for everyone that has friends on PS Network and for people who like to have a "simple" interface. If you have ever owned any other ...
Summary: The PS3 is very good for everyone that has friends on PS Network and for people who like to have a "simple" interface. If you have ever owned any other Playstations then this would be right for you, if you liked the older Playstation. Also if you like Blu-Ray and HD gameplay, and if you aren't a HALO freak, then the PS3 is good too. It has one of the BEST game selections out there, and the PSP system can be hooked up to the PS3.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Junk. It doesn't connect with my wireless
by nigel3425 on August 31, 2011
Pros: None. It's junk
Cons: It doesn't work and the warrantee is a nightmare.
Summary: I have had this less than a year. The wireless stopped working. I took it into the Sony store. They kept it for a week then told me I had ...
Summary: I have had this less than a year. The wireless stopped working. I took it into the Sony store. They kept it for a week then told me I had to come back and get it. Call Sony to see if they will warrantee it then I have to deal with mailing it. The store can't do it anymore. This keeps those pesky warantee claims out of the store!
DO NOT BUY a PLAYSTATION!2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I own a ps3 and love it so much. get it
by geekman3 on November 15, 2011
Pros: -great on 3d TV's
-no $60 a year
-Good customer support
-IF system is hacked they have a day of free games as many
-blue ray compatible
-web browsing
-accessible to wi-fiCons: the only one i know is that it is hard to find a mic for the ps3 controller.
Summary: good but they could include 2 wireless controllers ins-ted of only 1
Summary: good but they could include 2 wireless controllers ins-ted of only 1
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best machine, IN THE WORLD. End of.
by DillBoi on October 4, 2011
Pros: Super Fast
Awesome gaming graphics
Sweet features such as Blu-Ray, 3D gaming, free online play, easy-to-use and quick-to-charge controllers
You can use any headset for gaming
Great online connection
PS Store is huge
Great range of exclusive games - UncharCons: Err.......
Summary: If you want a games console, it has to be this. It is the most advanced of the lot, mine has given me almost 3 years of fun now, and ...
Summary: If you want a games console, it has to be this. It is the most advanced of the lot, mine has given me almost 3 years of fun now, and it hasn't let me down once. Buy it. Now.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BEST GAMING SYSTEM
by tmacfanmike on October 3, 2011
Pros: Blu-Ray
Internet
It does everythingCons: Sometimes freezes
Summary: Overall its great.
Summary: Overall its great.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: 98418
- Description: PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you've never dreamed possible - a place where you can play beyond.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Game console
- Internal Memory 160 GB HDD
- Media Type Blu-ray
- CPU IBM Cell Broadband Engine ( 8-core )
- Graphics Controller NVIDIA RSX
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM
- Network Bluetooth 2.0 EDR,
Gigabit Ethernet,
802.11b/g - Width 11.4 in
- Depth 11.4 in
- Height 2.6 in
- Weight 7.1 lbs
- Color Charcoal black
Game Controller
- Type DualShock 3 - Wireless
- Controls Dual analog sticks,
Left trigger,
Start button,
Right trigger,
Circle key,
Triangle key,
Square key,
Cross key,
Select button,
Directional buttons Media Player
- Supported Video Formats MPEG-4
- Supported Audio Formats AAC,
MP3,
ATRAC3 Video Output
- TV Connection Component video,
HDMI,
Composite video - Supported Video Modes 480p,
1080i,
1080p,
720p,
480i
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ),
1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ),
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ),
1 x PlayStation 3 AV output,
1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) Power
- Power Consumption Operational 250 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Composite AV cable,
USB cable
Product series
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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (250GB)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - Game console,
Blu-ray,
IBM Cell Broadband Engine,
256 MB XDRAM - Integrated,
Charcoal black,
1920 x 1080 -
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (320GB) Move Bundle
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 Move Bundle - Game console,
Blu-ray,
IBM Cell Broadband Engine,
256 MB XDRAM - Integrated,
Charcoal black,
1920 x 1080 -
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (160GB)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console,
Blu-ray,
IBM Cell Broadband Engine,
Charcoal black -
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (320GB)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console,
Blu-ray,
IBM Cell Broadband Engine,
256 MB XDRAM - Integrated,
Charcoal black,
1920 x 1080
Accessories
- Sony Dual Shock 3 - MLB 11 The Show Edition - game pad - wireless (34692814)45.88
- Intec game pad - wireless (33715704)55.98
- Logitech ChillStream Controller (PS3) (32157708)29.99
- Logitech Cordless Precision Controller for PS3 (32390905)30.99
- Logitech Driving Force GT (PS3) (32959166)97.99 - 129.00
- Logitech Driving Force Wireless (33155830)
- Mad Catz NFL Control Pad Pro St. Louis Rams - game pad - wireless (34712824)47.09
- Mad Catz NFL Wireless Control Pad Pro Buffalo Bills - game pad - wireless (34819751)37.01
- Mad Catz NFL Wireless Control Pad Pro Jacksonville Jaguars - game pad - wireless (34083486)28.92
- Mad Catz P3 Racer wheel and pedals set - wired (33365218)47.99
- Sony PS398044 - video / audio cable - HDMI / component video / audio - 10 ft (35152449)19.99
- Digital Innovations CleanDr for Playstation 3 Laser Lens Cleaner cleaning CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc (34850287)11.95 - 28.54
- CTA WI-PK Wireless Keypad - game controller wireless keypad (34103025)19.49 - 24.99
- Turtle Beach Ear Force P11 - headset (35054387)44.65 - 70.95
- Sony PS398092 - digital audio cable (optical) - digital audio - 10 ft (35152463)19.99
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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