PlayStation 3 Slim Features
If you thinking aboout buying a console for yourself, or as a Christmas Gift, the newest PlayStation gaming system - the PS3 Slim is one you should consider. Playstation's Slim includes notable upgrades to it's latest version of this console.PlayStation 3 Slim New Design
When you see the new PlayStation, the first thing you will notice is its new slim design. The newest PS3 is smaller and slimmer than previous versions, measuring 6.5 centimeters wide, and 29 centimeters width and height. The newer console is much lighter and weighs only 7 pounds. It's matte black finish is a change from the old glossy style.Playstation 3 Slim Energy Efficiency
As well as its design changes, the PS3 Slim is also more energy efficient. It now makes use of a 250 watt power supply instead of the 280 watt power supply for older PlayStation 3's.PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive
With the release of this gaming system, the PS3 Slim price dropped and there was an increased number of features, such as the size it's hard drive. Older Playstations have an 80GB drive, while PS3 Slims have 120GB. You can also buy new PS3 slim systems with hard drive sizes of up to 320GB. Their hard drives are also is removable.PlayStation 3 Slim - Backward Compatibility
Similar to previous Playstation 3 models, the PS3 Slim is not backward compatibility with older Playstation 2 games. This is something to consider before you buy Playstation 3 Slim.PlayStation Slim - Operating Systems
Older models allowed you to install third party operating systems onto them. However, this feature has now been removed because not veryh many owners would not have use for this.Apart from these upgrades, the best features of the Playstation 3 are still available. These include the Blu-ray disc player and high quality graphics. You may already own a PlayStation, and want to upgrade or buy this gaming system as a gift. If you or the recipient do not already own a one of these consoles, this is the perfect time to get one because of its low price, advanced features and bundles including games and the Playstation Move motion controller.
Playstation 3 Slim Customer Review
- By V. Tran"I've been happy with my PS3 since launch, and this new slim is extremely quiet and even more reliable. The games are some of the best I've played, and with PS Move and 3D coming, it makes even better. Add to that, it's a great blu-ray player, can stream content from your PC, has built in Wi-Fi on every version available, the PS3 is a great console for everyone."
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