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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim · Sony Computer Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog official PlayStation 3 120 GB launch photograph; Slim CECH-2000 console with DualShock 3 controller, complete supplied studio background and copyright footer retained.

Sony · PlayStation

PlayStation 3 Slim

Released September 2009

Sony's CECH-2000 PlayStation 3 revision, with a smaller 3.2 kg case, 120 GB hard drive and Blu-ray drive.

Type
Home console
Output
1080p
Memory
512 MB
Storage
120 GB – 250 GB
Weight
3,200 g

What reviewers say

TechRadar and Engadget praised the smaller, quieter and more efficient design while retaining the PS3's Blu-ray and media features. Both highlighted the loss of PS2 game support; Engadget also found Blu-ray movie playback slightly slower than on its launch console.

From techradar.com and engadget.com

Specifications

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Performance

Type
Home console
CPU
Cell Broadband Engine
GPU
RSX
Memory
512 MB
Storage
120 GB, 250 GB
Disc drive
Yes
Memory detail
256 MB XDR main RAM and 256 MB GDDR3 video RAM
Storage detail
120 GB or 250 GB 2.5-inch Serial ATA hard drive; read-only Blu-ray (2×), DVD (8×) and CD (24×) drive

Display and video

Maximum output
1080p
Video output
HDMI and AV MULTI OUT; 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p and 576i among supported PAL formats
Audio
7.1-channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD and AAC; DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Design and power

Weight
3,200 g
Power use
Approximately 250 W rating; AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz for European model
Size
290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length, excluding the largest projection)
Colours
Charcoal Black
In the box
Console, DUALSHOCK 3, AC power cord, AV cable and USB cable

Connections

Ports
2 × USB 2.0, HDMI out, AV MULTI OUT, DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g; Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
Controller
DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller included
Backward compatibility
Does not play PlayStation 2 game discs; plays original PlayStation game discs (Engadget)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Smaller, lighter case with lower power consumption than the launch PS3
  • Blu-ray drive and output up to 1080p over HDMI
  • User-replaceable 2.5-inch hard drive

Cons

  • Does not play PlayStation 2 game discs
  • Two USB ports, down from four on the launch model
  • Cannot install another operating system

Closest rivals

Model
TypeOutputMemoryStorageWeightReleased
SonyPlayStation 3
Home console1080p512 MB60 GB5,000 gMar 2007
MicrosoftXbox 360
Home console1080p512 MB20 GB3,500 gDec 2005
NintendoDSi XL
Handheld–––314 gNov 2009

Newer model: PlayStation 3 Super Slim.

Sources

  1. sonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2009/new-slimmer-and-lighter-playstation3…
  2. sonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2009/slimmer-lighter-playstation3-new-pla…
  3. blog.playstation.com/2009/10/15/new-250gb-playstation-3-system-available-novemb…
  4. engadget.com/2009-08-27-playstation-3-slim-review.html

Photo: Sony Computer Entertainment / PlayStation.Blog official PlayStation 3 120 GB launch photograph; Slim CECH-2000 console with DualShock 3 controller, complete supplied studio background and copyright footer retained.

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