by Sony Guru on November 16, 2009
There were rumors in the beginning that Sony was soon launching the new PS3 Slim which was Slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, the PS3. There was further fuel added to the rumor when the Japanese game retailers were told by Sony that it would no longer supply them the PS3 console. Also the UK retailers were informed in early May that shipments of the current game console would stop. These events lead analysts to conclude that the current stocks of the PS3 were being cleared rapidly to make way for the newer version.
However when asked, Sony denied the replacement of its current console. Sony also denied that a price reduction would soon follow for their game console. Finally Sony announced that it would soon launch a Slimmer and a lighter version of the PS3 in the GamesCom conference in Cologne, Germany. As the event was getting close, the evidence of the Slim PS3 started to emerge. There were several retailers in the US and UK who began to report that the product code for the current 80 GB and 160 GB had been withdrawn and it was not possible now to order new stock of the current versions.
Also the online giant Amazon started outing up ads about the new Playstation 3 Konsole Slim thereby clearing all doubts in the people’s minds. The PS3 version soon became a reality which was on its way to be released. There was another US giant Kmart who also page devoted to the PS3 Slim.
by Sony Guru on November 14, 2009
The PS3 Slim has some great features and accessories that makes it the favorite game console of many people in the world. Let’s have a look at some of the accessories and features that the PS3 Slim ha to offer. To start with accessories, the PS3 Slim has wireless controllers so that there is no need to sit close the base unit in case you want to play games. The game console also has a wireless keypad and hence you can operate the unit from far also. Then you also have the Playstation eye which is another great accessory provided with the PS3 Slim.
In terms of features, the specialties include the Playstation network that allows you to connect to the internet and download games from the Sony site and other authorized sites. Then you also have the Blu Ray disc player through which you can watch Blu Ray movies. There is no use of memory card as the internal storage is quite high 2 separate versions having 120 GB and 250 GB storage space. You can even access the PS3 stores through the main menu and then browse through the list of games and other products that you would like to download. Hence with so many accessories and features, the Slim is definitely worth a buy. It is also more silent, lighter and Slimmer than the previous versions.
by Sony Guru on November 13, 2009
The new game console by Sony called the PS3 Slim is the first gaming device which features a Blu Ray disc player in which you can simply insert your disc and watch Blu ray movies. The only little disadvantage is the disc speed which is about 2x. However you can watch movies decently. You can also play other Blu Ray game discs. This is a quieter, faster and lighter version of its predecessors. It is also more energy efficient and it costs just $300 which is far less than any of the earlier versions. More than anything it is the price that has drawn large crowds to buy the gaming console.
For such a low price you can avail yourself so many new features such as large storage space, HDMI port, 2 USB ports, Wi-Fi connection and even hard disk upgradeability without incurring any installation costs. You can upgrade the hard drive by yourself, however there is no provision for changing the current version of the operating system.
As mentioned before, the Blu Ray player is a little but slower and you might not have a good experience in watching movies as the pictures will not flow smoothly. However it is difficult to get another game console that has so many features like the PS3 Slim. Also because of its small size and light weight you can take it anywhere you want. Honestly you will not find any other game console with so many features packed in.
by Sony Guru on November 11, 2009
Sony has been successful in cutting the costs for its new game console called the PS3 Slim. It has achieved this milestone by cutting down on the manufacturing costs And the electronics giant has passed this benefit to the consumer by reducing the selling price. The PS3 Slim features a lighter and a smaller body compared to its predecessors and competitors. The new Cell processor, jointly developed by Sony, Toshiba and IBM is cooler in terms of temperatures and less noisy. Even the power consumption of the unit is low at 250W. The additional features have been packed in to smaller circuit boards.
The Sony PS3 Slim version is available in 2 versions, namely 120 GB storage and 250 GB storage version. Apart from the storage space, all features are the same on both the models. There is the 2.5” SATA hard drive along with 256 MB GDDR3 RAM and also an integrated Blu ray drive that lets you play DVDs. There is also a built in Wi-Fi networking feature and wireless DualShock 3 controllers is that you can feel the vibration in your hands while playing action packed games. There is also an additional optical audio output and HDMI connection.
The game console also has the BRAVIA Sync system which lets you operate the TV and the game console with the same remote. You can access the main and common functions of both the devices from the single remote. Such changes have turned around the fortunes for the electronics giant.
by Sony Guru on November 10, 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment first announced the launch of its latest game console called the PS3 Slim at the GameCom convention in August 2009. The console went on sale after a few weeks ion September. It is a third Slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, the PS3. The game console sports a textured, glossy finish. Because of its power packed features, the PS3 Slim has been able to outnumber the sales of all its predecessors.
The game console is available in 2 popular versions where the first versions is available with a 120 GB hard drive and the second version is available with a 250 Gb hard drive capacity. Apart from the storage space both models are identical in all the areas. The purpose of introducing such big space hard drives was to increase the sales and also compete really hard against its competitors. The prices were also reduced which lead to a steep increase in demand.
Even the production costs of Sony were reduced because Sony was suffering from a loss on each unit sold in September 2006. Cost reduction techniques such as smaller sized Cell processor and cheaper Blu Ray disc drives onto a few circuit boards were introduced. This led to a large reduction in manufacturing costs and Sony passed on the benefit to the consumers in the from of price reduction. The new version comes with a cooler version of the Cell processor and features either 120 GB or 250 GB of storage with 256 MB of GDDDR3 RAM, built in Wi-Fi and Dualshock 3 controllers.
by Sony Guru on November 9, 2009
You can easily change the disk space any time of the PS3 Slim as it is available in different storage capacities such as 80 Gb, 120 Gb and 250 Gb. All you have to do is remove the panel from the front and then take out the metal structure. Then you just have to swap the new hard drive and replace it with the new one. You can download the drivers for the drive from the Sony site. You can then transfer the files into the PS3 update folder. You can then read the details on the screen and make the required changes accordingly.
You will also need a good PS3 Backup Utility if you want to manually transfer the files to the external storage. The Blu ray player is a little bit on the slower side running at a speed of 2x. The time between inserting the disc and the menu catching it takes about 10 seconds. You can launch the movie by clicking on the disc. You can also select from the myriad audio options and video options. You can even connect directly to the Sony Bravia LCD series so that you can operate both the devices from one remote. You can navigate the main menu and control the video playback and you can power on or off both the devices with the main power button. The Dualshock3 is a very handy feature but it works only with Slim hardware and it wont be coming in the classic in the near future.
by Sony Guru on November 8, 2009
One reason why people like the PS3 Slim is that the new Cell processor is extremely silent and does not make any noise similar to its predecessors. It is also Slimmer and lighter compared to the other models. The power consumption in the Slim has been cut by half. In terms of noise it is about 3 decibels quieter than the other models when playing games and 10 decibels quieter when watching Blu Ray movies. It is also quieter as compared to its competitors such as the Xbox 360.
Even the temperature of the new Slim model stays low in spite of playing games for hours on hand. Both the controls were at about 106 degrees Fahrenheit when playing games or watching the Blu Ray disc. This leads to less electrical bills as well as the game console consumes just 250 W of power than compared to other models that consume about 380W of power. The Slim’s hard drive can be easily swapped without any effort. You can swap it as and when you want without needing any engineer’s help. All you have to do is take out the blue screw from the bottom front of the console and then simply slide off the front panel. You can then pull out the enclosure and replace it with the 2.5 inch SATA drive.
If you install a brand new drive you can install the driver software from the Sony website. You can then transfer the driver in to the folder called PS3 update.
by Sony Guru on November 7, 2009
The PS3 Slim is the hottest selling game console in the world today, thanks to the extra accessories that you can buy and the additional features that you can use as compared to its predecessors. Take for example, the BD ROM drive that can keep all your discs safe in case the console gets moved out. Hence you can be saves a lot of trouble when you find out that one of your favorite games DVD has been scratched and has been rendered unplayable. However one bad news is that the discs play at only 2x maximum speed. However the fundamental advantage of the PS3 Slim is that there are no more hassles if installing the games that you want to play.
You can also use the HDMI cord that works with PS2 as well. There is also a physical on/off switch at the backside. The all white design is a welcome change instead of having the same glossy black design. With the raised buttons in the front you can turn on the power and also eject the disc from the drive. The glossy finish looks smart and the game console can turn out to be the cynosure of everyone’s eyes. The front facing panel can be removed to expose the hard drive. You can also replace the hard drive with another one having more capacity. You can find two additional USB ports and flash memory readers where you can insert your MMC cards and access data.
by Sony Guru on November 6, 2009
The PS3 Slim is known worldwide for the additional features that it offers .it also has excellent accessories as well such as the vertical stand that can bought for just an additional charge of $24. Then you can also buy the wireless versions of the controls so that you don’t have the problem of attaching the wires to the unit and sitting close to the unit to play the games. The controllers are also dual shock and hence you can feel the vibrating effect in action filled games. The buttons on the controllers are raised instead of being touch sensitive so that you have better control on playing the games.
You can also buy the BD remote as an additional accessory as well as the Playstation eye camera. You can also purchase the digital video recorder as another extra accessory. The dualshock3 controller is the latest offered by Sony for creation of the vibratory effect. The controller is noticeably heavier and it was first released in Japan in November, 2007. There are also plans by Sony to develop a motion controller in the year 2010. The game console has a yellow indicator light when the console is switched on. you also get a one year warranty on buying the PS3 Slim. If you are out of warranty then you can renew it by paying an additional fee. Hence we see that no game console offers so many additional accessories as compared to PS3 Slim.
by Sony Guru on November 6, 2009
The Sony PS3 Slim model was announced to be in the pipeline by Sony at the Gamescom press conference in August, 2009. Soon enough the model was actually released in major markets on 1st September, 2009. The best part of the game consoles is that the hard drive can be upgraded without making the warranty void. As of now the topmost memory to which you can upgrade is 250 GB. Also the new model is lighter and Slimmer than the previous models. At the same time it has additional features as well. It also consumes less power and the processor makes lesser noise too.
The PS3 Slim sold over 3 million units in the first week itself. The Slim also includes support for CEC and hence you can control most of the Sony devices including the Bravia unit with one remote. However the game console does not have the capability of other versions of the Linux operating system. The PS3 Slim has also been a great hit with sites such as Amazon.com. Then there have been colorful versions of the game console as well in the Tokyo Game Show. The 250 GB version comes bundled with several preinstalled games as well.
The Final Fantasy XIII is one of the most popular games played on the PS3 Slim. However this game does not feature in the 250 GB versions and you have to purchase the game separately. All on all, the Sony PS3 Slim is the best selling game unit so far.
