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
Slimmer
Matter finish
Less power consumption
Smaller and lighter
Energy efficient design
Comes with a powerful Bluray player
Hard drive can be easily changed
Builtin Bluetooth and WiFi
Faster installation
More affordable US$299 price
More compact design with quieter operation
All games in high definition
Easy-to-use interface
Doubles as Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player
Built-in Wi-Fi
120GB hard drive
HDMI output with 1080p support
No exter...
The editors didn't like
Unstable vertically
No real reduction in price
Fiddly disc access
Glossy finishing attract dust over the body
More USB ports should have been added
No Linux
Lacks backward support for PS2 games
No infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes arent compatible
Online gaming
Media
And commerce options still arent as fully developed as Xbox Live
Published: 2012-09-28, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
SSD storage option, Tiny dimensions, Great media capability, Perfect for newcomers
Flimsy exterior, Cheap drive mechanism, Tough price point
Where it does offer food for thought, though, is in the 12GB model's SSD. We think the 500GB model of super-slim is overpriced at £240/$300, in that all it really offers to the existing user base is more gigabytes to fill up. If you're struggling to mana...
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
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.
That said, the Sony PS3 Slim is still an impressive achievement, and it easily ranks among the best gaming consoles ever. Slimmer, neater and packed with features, it's definitely a must have. Best offers for the Sony Playstation 3 SlimMarks and Spence...
Has Sony redeemed the PS3 brand? Regardless of the previously stated drawbacks, and the triumph of image over substance, the fact is that the PS3 Slim costs half of what the original PS3 cost when it first launched. It is also smaller, quieter and con...
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....
