Testseek.com have collected 75 expert reviews of the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony PlayStation 3 Slim.
August 2009
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The editors liked
Smaller and lighter
Quieter and more energy-efficient
More affordable $499 price
Slimmer
More compact design
Quieter operation
All games in high definition
Easy-to-use interface
Doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player
Built-in Wi-Fi
120GB hard drive
HDMI output with 1080p support
No...
More compact and understated
Runs much quieter
Cheaper than many full-spec Blu-ray players
The editors didn't like
Only two USB ports instead of four
Still no backwards compatibility for PS2 games
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
Smaller and lighter, quieter and more energy-efficient
Only two USB ports instead of four, still no backwards compatibility for PS2 games
With its slicker body and reduced price point, the PlayStation 3 Slim is vastly more enticing than its costly predecessor. As Blu-ray players go, it’s pretty hard to beat -- and that’s before you even factor in the games. If Microsoft claims i...
More affordable $499 price , Slimmer, more compact design , Quieter operation , All games in high definition , Easy-to-use interface , Doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player , Built-in Wi-Fi , 120GB hard drive , HDMI output with 1080p support , No...
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
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 at a more affordable price....
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Published: 2012-10-08, Author: Ben , review by: engadget.com
Half the weight of the original PS3Extremely quiet
More expensive than previous modelTop-loading disc trayGlossy 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....
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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..
