PS3 Slim sized up: smaller, deeper, no Linux or PS2 compati

News Reader · Post by **News Reader** » August 19th, 2009, 7:00

PS3 Slim sized up: smaller, deeper, no Linux or PS2 compatibility

120GB PS3 Slim

160GB PS3

80GB PS3

Product code
CECH-2000A
CECH-Pxx
CECH-Kxx / CECH-Lxx

Price
$299.99
$399.99
$299.99

Color
Matte Black
Piano Black (Glossy)
Piano Black (Glossy)

HDD
120GB 2.5-inch SATA
160GB 2.5-inch SATA
80GB 2.5-inch SATA

Dimensions
11.42 x 2.56 x 11.42 in.
12.75 x 3.86 x 10.8 in.
12.75 x 3.86 x 10.8 in.

Weight
7.05 lb.
11 lb.
11 lb.

Power
250W
280W
280W

Vertical Stand
Optional ($24)
Not necessary
Not necessary

Compatibility
PSOne
PSOne, Linux
PSOne, Linux

PS2 compat?
No
No
No

BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC)
Yes
No
No

Bundle
Wireless DualShock 3 controller
Wireless DualShock 3 controller, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, PAIN downloadable game voucher
Wireless DualShock 3 controller

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/playstation/PS3_Slim_si ... nux_or_PS2'; At this point, would-be PlayStation 3 buyers have two options: wait until next month to get the ultra-hip PS3 Slim model for $300, or plop down that same figure now for its chunkier older brother. As far as we can tell, unless you're absolutely dying to load Linux or another OS on top of the console, or have some strong aversion to matte finishes, there's really no incentive to purchase one right now without a more drastic price cut -- or if you're really lucky, perhaps you can find one of the older, discontinued models that can still play PS2 games.

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Post by **TezzRexx** » August 19th, 2009, 10:27

Kind of want.

I traded in my PS2 for a PS2 Slim but considering i'd be losing the Backwards Compatability of my PS3, I don't think it's worth it.

Stoat · Post by **Stoat** » August 19th, 2009, 10:52

I forget what they are now, but there's actually some games coming out next year I might be interested in. And while the slim PS3 isn't going to win any awards for beauty, it's not as ugly as its older, fatter brother. So yeah, I'm considering getting one soon.

amblin · Post by **amblin** » August 19th, 2009, 11:05

Stoat · Post by **Stoat** » August 19th, 2009, 12:00

amblin wrote:Really? You think so?

Anything's better than the dust-attracting skyscraper of arse, although it is a little disappointing that the slim is pretending to be a PS2, with the rough plastic and new-old angular logo.

amblin · Post by **amblin** » August 19th, 2009, 12:07

Post by **fabyak** » August 19th, 2009, 12:18

I like your Ikea Pikzl table

Post by **FatherJack** » August 19th, 2009, 12:21

The curve is a bit annoying as the controllers keep falling off whenever I fart near it which is quite frequently. I recently put a 320G disk in mine though, so it's much better than any of those.

Wouldn't mind PS2 compatibility which someone hinted as a potential future update in software, but my PS2 remains PS2-compatible.

amblin · Post by **amblin** » August 19th, 2009, 12:29

Mr. Johnson · Post by **Mr. Johnson** » August 19th, 2009, 12:38

I'm still undecided on which sandbox game I should get, prototype looks repetetive and I don't know all that much about infamous, any other suggestions?

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » August 19th, 2009, 13:36

Mr. Johnson wrote:I'm still undecided on which sandbox game I should get, prototype looks repetetive and I don't know all that much about infamous, any other suggestions?

I've not played Prototype but I get the impression they're much the same in terms of gameplay quality. inFamous isn't amazing, just good fun and kept me interested until the end. Crackdown is still probably my favourite of the genre, but that's on the 360 only.

And I also prefer the look of the original PS3. I immediately thought the slim PS3 looks cheap and tacky in comparison. I have a similar setup to amblin, only with more stuff on two shelves, so nothing is put on top of any of the devices. There's even an old Xbox in there purely to block the flashing lights of the router and cable modem.

shot2bits · Post by **shot2bits** » August 19th, 2009, 13:57

spoodie wrote: I've not played Prototype but I get the impression they're much the same in terms of gameplay quality. inFamous isn't amazing, just good fun and kept me interested until the end. Crackdown is still probably my favourite of the genre, but that's on the 360 only.

inFamous has more varied missions and from what ive played a much better storyline but isnt quite so fun for just general arsing about and silliness. wheras prototype the side missions are really repetitive with a pretty poor story but has some cool powers and is great for just running around and kicking helicopters out of the sky and such

saints row 2 has been my faviroute sandbox game in a while, obviously theres no crazy super powers but i found it much more fun than gtaIV as the side missions arent take a mate out to dinner or go bowling its stuff more along the lines of drive round and destroy as much stuff in 2 minutes as you can, or dress up as a cop and go out and cause some police brutality on camera etc etc and the story missions are quite good aswell but it never takes itself seriously though this isnt a bad thing

Post by **Grimmie** » August 19th, 2009, 14:26

Rewatch Zero Punct's reviews, Mr J! Now is a perfect opportunity!

Stoat · Post by **Stoat** » August 19th, 2009, 14:33

Grimmie wrote:Rewatch Zero Punct's reviews, Mr J! Now is a perfect opportunity!

And don't forget to seek out the result of his challenge!

Mr. Johnson · Post by **Mr. Johnson** » August 19th, 2009, 14:50

I think I'll have to go for saints row 2, it looks pretty ugly from what I can see from it on the webs, but I can't pass up on the opportunity to dress like a tranny.
I always get sidetracked on sandbox games anyway.
And I'll probably pick up infamous and prototype when I find them in a bargain bin somewhere. Or secondhand.

Post by **FatherJack** » August 19th, 2009, 18:47

I think the new PS3 looks a bit like the Megadrive 1 from the front.

I didn't get on with inFamous, the story bits took all the fun out of the game. The reverse was true with Saints Row 2 - the story is quite fun, whereas being forced to do the side missions to be able to progress the story felt like work. But in Saints Row 2 you can look utterly ridiculous while doing it, so it wins.

shot2bits · Post by **shot2bits** » August 19th, 2009, 19:19

FatherJack wrote: The reverse was true with Saints Row 2 - the story is quite fun, whereas being forced to do the side missions to be able to progress the story felt like work. But in Saints Row 2 you can look utterly ridiculous while doing it, so it wins.

that is very true, although its not too bad as its usually only 1 or 2 side missions till you get the bar full, plus this fills up from various other things like shooting people in the nuts and driving like a bit of a nutter so it quite often fills up the bar while you do the main missions, plus theres enough of a variety of the side missions so that you dont get bored of the same thing before you finish the main game

Imperatore · Post by **Imperatore** » August 20th, 2009, 18:25

It operates at a lower volume, that's enough of a reason for me to sell mine and pick this one up.

Post by **TezzRexx** » August 21st, 2009, 9:28

Seriously?

Mines as quiet a mouse. Only when it's Sahara like weather does my fan kick in and even then it's nothing really. Much quieter then the PS2.

Post by **TezzRexx** » August 21st, 2009, 14:50

Looks like the price drop is straight away, with PS3 bundles of LBP or inFamous being sold for £250 at places like Comet.