Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - 120GB

Product Introduction:

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - 120GB is an improved version of older PlayStation 3 with 60 GB memory. The super slim attractive design with matte finish and immense memory space is sure to attract many gamers.

Design and Features:

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim has the outer design more or less similar to the older one except for its reduced bulkiness. The whole device has a full matte finish and has a mirrored strip next to the opening of the slot-loading disc player on the front of the unit and some shiny plastic on the sides.

The device is nearly 33 percent smaller than the older version and weighs less as well. We have a few major physical changes while most of the features offered are similar. The touch-sensitive on/off button has been replaced by a standard push button. The master power switch on the back of the unit is removed now.

The processor speed is same while the new version is powered by a new 45nm version Cell processor. This has helped in reducing the size and further cut down the power consumption from 280 watts to 250 watts. At the back of the device we have a port for Ethernet jack, an HDMI output and SPDIF output. We also have an AV output for analog audio and video.

Coming to the features part, Sony hasn’t added anything much and hasn’t cut anything much as well owing to the thin design. One change is that we could not install other OS like Linux as in older version but all other features like Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in 2.0 Blu-ray player with BD-Live capabilities, two USB ports for charging Bluetooth wireless controller and external storage device plugging are all the same.

Performance:

The backward support for PS2 and other models is removed from this device. We have MPEG-1, MPEG-2 playback support and MPEG-4/h.264 video files support. This device can also act as a media hub with any DLNA compatible networks like PC or laptops. The speed of the device is quite good.

The price rate has come down extensively and most of the games are well supported in this version than in the previous one. The sound and the video quality for high end games are nearly the same as the previous PS3 version.

Specification:

Name: Sony PlayStation 3

Type: Game console

Enclosure Color: Charcoal black

Media Type: BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Processor Type: Cell Broadband Engine

RAM Installed (Max): 256 MB XDRAM - Integrated

Storage: BD-ROM

Hard Disk Drive: Yes

HDD Capacity: 120 GB

Video Output: NVIDIA RSX

Video Memory Installed (Max): Video adapter memory - 256 MB - Integrated

Max Resolution (external): 920 x 1080

Sound Output Mode: Stereo

Connectivity Features: Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11

Input Device Type: Game pad - External

Connectivity Technology: Wireless

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 )

Cables Included: 1, A/V cable, USB cable

Power Device: Power supply - Internal

Power Consumption Operational: 250 Watt

The Good:

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim PS3’s low price and immense storage are its main highlight. The slim sleek design and numerous additional features are its added advantages.

The Bad:

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - 120GB’s main drawback is that it does not support PS2 games. Online gaming and media options could only be rated average in performance. There is no infra red port.

The Bottom Line:

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - 120GB is a very good package in a good price tag. But some more changes have to be implemented to make it competent with other gaming consoles.

Rating: 3 star rating ***

3 Stars (Good):

A product with 3 star rating has strengths that outweigh its weaknesses. Users should be aware that this product has some minor faults that should be taken into consideration.