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Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim vs Sony PlayStation Portal

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SonyPlayStation 3 Super SlimSonyPlayStation Portal
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2012November 2023
Performance
TypeHome consoleHandheld
CPUCell Broadband Engine–
GPURSX–
Memory512 MB–
Storage12 GB, 250 GB, 500 GB–
Disc driveYesNo
Memory detail256 MB XDR main RAM and 256 MB GDDR3 video RAM–
Storage detail12 GB flash version for Europe, or 250 GB and 500 GB hard-drive versions; top-loading Blu-ray (2×), DVD (8×) and CD (24×) drive under a sliding coverStreams games rather than downloading and running them locally; Sony does not publish internal storage capacity
Storage expansionThe 12 GB flash version accepts Sony's dedicated 250 GB hard drive and bracket; its flash memory is then unavailable as internal storage–
Display and video
Built-in screen–8″ LCD, 1920 × 1080
Built-in screen–Full HD LCD touchscreen; streams supported games at up to 1080p and 60 fps, depending on the game and network
Maximum output1080p–
Video outputHDMI and AV MULTI OUT; up to 1080p outputBuilt-in screen; no external video output listed by Sony
Audio7.1-channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD and AAC; DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)Built-in stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headset jack; PlayStation Link wireless audio; Tempest 3D AudioTech in supported games with compatible wired or PlayStation Link headphones
Design and power
Weight2,100 g529 g
Battery life detail–Built-in lithium-ion battery, 4370 mAh at 3.87 V (Sony CFI-Y1016 manual); approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to charge through a PS5 USB Type-C port. TechRadar measured just over 6 hours with haptics enabled and adjusted brightness; GamesRadar measured about 5 hours at full brightness, while Tom's Guide usually obtained about 3 hours with brightness and volume above average
Power useApproximately 190 W rating; AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz for European modelRated charging input 5 V, 3 A; Sony specifies a USB Type-C power adapter supporting USB Power Delivery and at least 5 V, 3 A
Size290 × 60 × 230 mm (width × height × length, excluding the largest projection)–
ColoursCharcoal Black; Classic WhiteWhite and Midnight Black in Sony's current UK range; a grey PlayStation 30th Anniversary limited edition was also released (GamesRadar)
In the boxConsole, DUALSHOCK 3, AC power cord, AV cable and USB cableRemote player and USB cable; Tom's Guide identifies the cable as USB-C to USB-C
Connections
Ports2 × USB 2.0, HDMI out, AV MULTI OUT, DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), Gigabit EthernetUSB Type-C charging port and 3.5 mm headset jack
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g; Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and PlayStation Link (2.4 GHz); ordinary Bluetooth headphones are not supported. Sony specifies at least 5 Mbps for Remote Play and recommends at least 15 Mbps; public Wi-Fi requiring additional validation needs system software 3.0.1 or later and a smartphone or tablet, following initial setup on home Wi-Fi
ControllerDUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller includedBuilt-in D-pad, two analogue sticks, face and shoulder buttons; haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games; touchscreen areas reproduce the DualSense touchpad
Backward compatibilityDoes not play PlayStation 2 game discs; plays original PlayStation game discs (Engadget)Remote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games installed on a PS5; cannot connect directly to a PS4; games requiring a VR headset or other additional peripherals are excluded. Cloud streaming supports selected PS5 titles from the Game and Classics Catalogues and selected owned digital PS5 games with PlayStation Plus Premium; eligible titles vary by region and time, and a PS5 is not required for this mode

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