Today under our gaze is the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim, which has already become the most popular and best-selling gaming console. In this review, we will try to give an objective assessment of this console and identify its pros and cons. So let's get started! :)
The first thing that catches your eye is the size of the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim. In terms of dimensions, it is 32% smaller than the Sony PlayStation 3. But the advantages of the "thin" console do not end there.
To achieve the smallest size, the set-top box has been completely redesigned: from semiconductors to the power supply and cooling system. The chassis rigidity and build quality have been improved and the PS 3 Slim has successfully passed numerous crash tests. Also, this console did not receive a glossy case from the PlayStation 3, but was equipped with a more practical matte one. After all, gamers should play, and not wipe their favorite console in the evenings :)
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim has a large number of interfaces, including: 2 USB, hard drive indicator, LAN, HDMI, digital audio output, video jack. Wireless - Bluetooth and WLAN. This variety of ports greatly expands the usability of the PS 3 Slim.
The PS3 Slim carries a 250GB Toshiba hard drive, which can be replaced if desired. 250 GB by modern standards is a fairly modest amount. But it is enough for full-fledged gaming and watching 1080p HD video.
I would also like to draw your attention to the PS3 Slim cooling system. The main cooling is a 95mm brushless cooler, which is much quieter than its predecessor in the PS3.
The motherboard in the PlayStation 3 Slim has been significantly reduced compared to the PS3 and features two chips: Cell and RSX.
Modern trends in the electronics industry are forcing manufacturers to make their products more ergonomic and as efficient as possible. And Sony's PlayStation 3 Slim is no exception.
The Cell chip is manufactured using a 45nm process technology, which reduced the console's power consumption by 34%. And significantly outstrip competitors in the market. As you know, everything is known in comparison:
PlayStation 3 Slim Playstation 3 XBOX 360
Idle mode: 0.5 watt 1 watt 2 watt
Game Mode: 95-100 watts 195-209 watts 102-105 watts
Playback 75 watts 172 watts -
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The high image quality in the PlayStation 3 Slim is provided by the NVIDIA RSX chip, which supports resolutions from 480i / 575i SD to 1080p HD.
If after all that has been read above you think that this "game car" will gather dust near the plasma when it is not played, then you are deeply mistaken!
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim is not only a perfect gaming device, it is also versatile and high quality Blue-Ray Player! The PS 3 Slim reproduces even the most difficult movie scenes with 1080p HD picture quality without any problems. Based on these facts, we can confidently state that this console in the near future may become the most widespread Blue-Ray player.
You can also enjoy full surfing on PS3 Slim thanks to its excellent built-in web browser and the ability to connect to the network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Finally, I would like to note the very affordable cost of the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim, among the game consoles of the upper market segment.
