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
Blu-ray player, works as a media hub, quiet, price
Controller not the best
The PlayStation 3 Slim is an accomplished piece of home entertainment hardware, with something for everyone on offerKey specsBlu-ray, Ethernet, HDMI, MP3 player, Optical, USB, Wi-Fi...
Less bulky form factor; quieter than previous models; lower price tag
Cheaper-looking finish than previous versions; incompatible with universal remote controls
The Sony PlayStation 3 Slim brings a much-needed reduction in asking price, without sacrificing any key features. If you've been holding off on buying a PS3, now's the time to dive in ...
A more focussed, more affordable, surprisingly quiet PS3. This is the hardware Sony needs to win mainstream hearts and minds. All it needs now is the software....
Smaller, lighter, Fantastic Blu-ray player, Optimised iPlayer, Bigger storage
Online play still no match for the Xbox Live, Cant play PS2 games
The new PlayStation 3 offers all the HD gaming and movie goodness of the original at a lower price. Serious gamers should still opt for the Xbox, but for as an all-round media player. Its a bargain.
Abstract: If the original PlayStation 3 was a big glossy testament to Sony's arrogance and excess, the new Slim offers a refreshing (if not particularly sexy) act of contrition.Virtually everything about this machine is scaled back. The price has dropped to arou...
As Blu-ray players go, the original PS3 was competitively priced. With a slimmer profile, lower price and lower power consumption, the PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB) is arguably the one to beat. Factor in games, social networking features such as PlayStat...
The original PS3 did a lot right, but now that £50 and a slice of bulk have been lopped off, it's an essential multimedia machine...
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Published: 2009-10-25, Author: Matt , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: NameSony's remodelled PlayStation 3 (120GB) dropped a couple of dress sizes and over $100 off the price of its predecessor, the original PlayStation 3. For $630, you can now have a first-class, BD-Live-capable Blu-ray player with 1080p HDMI output, integr...
