Whats on offer with the new Sony PS3 Slim?
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console (120GB Model)

Sony has been late to climb aboard the bandwagon of affordable gaming but finally, with the arrival of the new PS3 Slim, they have succumbed to the public desire for a great games console at a reasonable price.

The redesigned PlayStation 3 is a whopping 32% smaller, 36% lighter and will munch through 34% less of your electricity bill than its predecessor. That all sounds remarkably appealing, but with a streamlined redesign and a dramatic cost slash surely the all new PS3 Slim is lacking in the performance department. Not so! This new PlayStation console is still as packed full of features as it has ever been.


The Casual Look – Sleek Streamlining

The PS3’s innards have been meticulously redesigned to allow for the slimmer shape of the new PS3 Slim. This console has been on more than just a diet however, it seems to have splashed out on the plastic surgery as well with a new, textured surface finish removing the shiny, piano black of its bigger brother. Sony’s claim that this has provided a casual look to the console means it’s sure to fit comfortably in any lounge, beside any TV.

Thinking Inside the Box

A massive 120GB of storage space within your new PS3 Slim will allow for the storing of numerous hours of video and music, as well as the all important games. Thereby turning a simple games console into a complete home entertainment centre all contained within one small box.

The system itself boasts the ability to perform two trillion calculations per second due to its Nvidia graphics processor combined with IBM’s Cell Broadband Engine. A traditional AV connection allows it to be connected to older television models while a HDMI port will provide unparalleled excellence to your HD-ready set. Complete the total immersion with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and in no time you’ll be transported to gamer and home-cinema heaven.

A Game for All Seasons

Don’t let the other media aspects of the PS3 Slim detract you from an incredible selection of games to be exclusively delivered to the PlayStation 3. Sony has not forgotten the gaming roots of their PlayStation consoles. New titles such as Final Fantasy XIII, Tekken 6, Gran Turismo 5, Metal Gear Solid 4 and far too many more to mention are sure to secure hours of entertainment, no matter what your preferred gaming genre may be.

You’re Never Alone – Online Gameplay

There are more than 27 million registered PlayStation accounts from all around the globe, so you’re sure to find plenty of people to play your favourite titles with. And online gameplay isn’t the only functionality accessing the World Wide Web through your PS3 Slim. You’ll also discover more than 15,000 items of digital content for download from the PlayStation Store; game trailers, demos and even titles are all on offer.

Applications for download will help to make the newest addition to the PlayStation family a more valued member of your household. For example you can now enjoy social networking in three dimensions as you interact with other users from other countries and share your own, personal gaming experiences with PlayStation Home.

Never a Dull Day with Blu-Ray

All of Sony’s PlayStation 3 games are supplied on Blu-Ray disks to provide mind-blowing, high definition graphics, as well as storing up to six times more data than DVDs. Don’t despair if you were hoping to use your new console as your DVD player though because the PS3 Slim is compatible with both DVDs and CDs.

This functionality of the console will also allow you to watch movies encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, removing the need to purchase an expensive Blu-Ray player separately.

The Bottom Line

A carefully designed, slimmer look and feel, no sacrifice in specification and an excellent online community to enjoy make your purchase of the new PS3 Slim something of a no-brainer. As the world leans toward Blu-Ray to replace its media needs, the purchase of this console will set you up to enjoy any and all movies and games moving onto the format.

With energy-efficient operating, and the dramatic price cut from Sony, there really is no better time to buy your new console than today. However, If you already own the older PS3, then there might not be enough improvements on offer for you to swap over to the Slim edition.