Many had been anticipating on the newest game console released by Sony. Currently, they had issued many prior consoles in different specifications and sizes. Since their initial announcement dated August 2009 at the GameCom convention, many had been eying on how the new PS3 slim will revolutionize our gaming experience.
If you already have an existing game medium even if its from Sony or other brand counterparts, the question is, is PS3 slim worth getting? Will this in a way or another compensate the money that we will shell out just to have this? Together let us assess if this is indeed a worthy investment.
Price wise, this is a smart choice because Sony has cut the price to $299. Earlier versions had zoomed higher than this initial release. Much more other counterparts are more expensive than what Sony had been offering since the first week of September. The physical components of the PS3 slim is 32% thinner, 36% lighter and consumes 34% less power compared to its predecessor. It has this piano black finish making it look classic and elegant. One major thing that is noticeable is its brand name. It has been changed to PlayStation 3 from the usual caps lock branding.
Upon purchase it already has a built in 120 GB hard drive that can be found at the front part of the unit for easier access. It is also upgradeable which is a big factor intended for hard core gamers who wish to expand for more games. The warranty will not be voided if a possible upgrade will be made thus giving us consumers' greater flexibility for customization purposes.
Other wonderful features that you might find useful and compelling to buy one are its WiFi, new disc system and bravia integration. Like its former consoles it also has WiFi making it more convenient for you to see and download more games and even movies. In addition it also boasts its blu-ray disc drive found at the front just above the hard drive. If you happen to have a Sony Bravia television, the PS3 Slim can be quite an incentive. It currently offers Bravia Sync that easily integrates your console to its television sets.
With its functionalities, it also contains other flaws that might help you wonder whether to purchase one or not. One, it has no IR receiver port that is responsible for universal remote usage. Furthermore, it has no backward compatibility feature that won't allow PS2 games to be played in the new PS3 slim. This might be a great factor to consider especially to gamer enthusiasts who had learned to love the former games in PS2. For geeks and nerds, not allowing an OS installation in this new game console might be heartbreaking. Its predecessors allow OS installation such as Linux for personal customization.
With its own doses of advantages and disadvantages, perhaps you already weigh in the factors that you strongly hold as to what you need for a new game console. If you are prepared to shell out the $299, then by all means get the PS3 slim. But if it doesn't suit your preference or it doesn't contain what you want then stick with your current game console. Bottom line is you must be enjoying what you have for this is the aim of all consoles made available in the market.
Author: Patrik Moore
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
Provided by: Digital Camera Times
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