The new Sony PlayStation 3 Slim game console will tempt gamers this fall, so let’s take a closer look at the Sony PS3 Slim game console.
First of all, the most important thing for many gamers is the price, which is why Sony dropped the price to $299 starting the first week of September, when it will be released and available to a worldwide audience.
Aesthetically, gamers will notice that it has a more textured finish which Sony says gives it a more casual look. The PS3 logo brand design has been changed to a gloss piano black finish. The brand name has also been changed to ‘PlayStation 3’ compared to an earlier brand name of ‘PLAYSTATION 3’. What is the difference? Answer: CAPS LOCK has not been disabled.
The PS3 Slim now has physical buttons as opposed to the touch sensitive buttons that used to be on the older unit.
It has a 120GB hard drive which sits at the front of the unit making it easy to access and therefore easy to swap when you want to upgrade. The hard drive is user upgradeable, and if the hard drive were to be upgraded, it would not void the warranty, giving more flexibility to hardcore gamers who like to customize their consoles.
WiFi, which is built into the system, is also located at the front, as well as 2 USB ports. The PS3 Slim also features a Blu-ray drive that also sits in the front of the drive above the hard drive. The Blu-ray drive can be used for movies and games.
On the back of the unit, there are the same connections as on the previous model, such as: an ethernet port, an HDMI video port, a digital audio out port, and a Sony AV cable connector for component video output. or compound. Also on the back, the power cable does not have a corresponding on/off switch.
Compared to the previous PS3, the new PS3 Slim is 32% thinner, 36% lighter, and consumes 34% less power than its predecessor. Out of the box, the new PS3 Slim is designed to be used horizontally, but Sony will offer an additional stand for $24 if you want to position it vertically.
Still no IR receiver port allowing use of universal remotes, no backwards compatibility so PS2 games can’t be played on the new PS3 Slim, Sony also removed the ability to install another system operating like Linux.
At the end of the day, we don’t recommend wasting your time playing games. First of all, it’s a waste of money.
Secondly, sitting on your back all day and getting lost in fantasy and a dream world is not only a waste of time, but also bad for your health.
Why not go swimming or play a contact sport to make your body work harder and therefore fitter and healthier?