Testseek.co.uk 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 cheaper than ever before
Much more affordable
Brilliant gaming
Second-to-none video and media player
SSD storage option
Tiny dimensions
Great media capability
Perfect for newcomers
Smaller size. More realistic price. PS3 multimedia power
Smaller
Lighter
Fantastic Blu-ray player
Optimised iPlayer
Bigger storage
Cheaper
Bigger hard drive
Lighter design
Massive storage capacity
Easy hard drive access
The styling of the Sony PS3 Slim is a 100 per cent improvement on the original PS3. The original console may have been powerful
But it was also big and bloated
And looked out of place when sat alongside the latest slimline HD TVs. The slim Playstation 3 features a much thinner chassis
And also gets a smarter matt black finish. Gaming was always an issue for the original PS3
And this is anothe
Less bulky form factor
Quieter than previous models
Lower price tag
Blu-ray player
Works as a media hub
Quiet
Price
The editors didn't like
No PS2 compatibility
A bit loud
Drive cover is a bit cheap and flimsy
Still not quite "cheap"
Flimsy exterior
Cheap drive mechanism
Tough price point
Slightly plasticky feel. Slightly worse CD audio playback. Better games on Xbox 360
Online play still no match for the Xbox Live
Cant play PS2 games
The still missing PS2 support
Cheap design
Price
No HDMI
The biggest drawback on the Sony PS3 Slim is the lack of support for older Sony PS2 games. It seems to be completely unnecessary
And fails to take into account the thousands of PS2 owners who plan on upgrading while still wanting to play some of their older games.
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..
Abstract: 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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
