PS3 Slim...............?

bluemonk · 21-09-2009 11:35AM #1

Is there any difference between the slim and the normal ps3........?

messrs · 21-09-2009 11:40AM

as far as i know, its just smaller model, same as Nintendo DS and DS lite

Otacon · 21-09-2009 11:41AM

bluemonk wrote: »

Is there any difference between the slim and the normal ps3........?

The Slim has a larger HDD [120GB versus 80GB] and requires less power. The option to install another OS [Linux] has also been removed.

Other than the above, the Slim is the same.

scottie pippen · 21-09-2009 11:45AM

Dose the slim have a card reader?
My 60gig standard ps3 has a card reader, but I've seen other versions without it.

RangeR · 21-09-2009 01:26PM

scottie pippen wrote: »

Dose the slim have a card reader?
My 60gig standard ps3 has a card reader, but I've seen other versions without it.

Of course it doesn't. Card readers haven't been in a PS3 for a long time. Only launch editions 60GB [I'm only talking about Europe] had them, IIRC.

Otacon · 21-09-2009 01:26PM

scottie pippen wrote: »

Dose the slim have a card reader?
My 60gig standard ps3 has a card reader, but I've seen other versions without it.

The card readers were removed after the 60GB version. The Slim does not have them either.

FusionNet · 21-09-2009 01:26PM

Dont think the slim has card readers.. Plus according to one chappy its quieter..

Personally though, when the ps2 went from fat to slim I think the build quality wasnt as good and it was more flimsy. I would imagine cutting the size means the PSU is external. Also I couldnt give a hoot if its more eco friendly, I mean its not going to make a difference to the world if PS3's use a lil more power. Try and stop a few more cows farting and you'd do more work for the eco system!!!

I love the build, weight and fattnes of the original PS£, maybe Im alone but for me it takes up a whole shelf on my entertainments rack and thats cool!!

RangeR · 21-09-2009 01:35PM

FusionNet wrote: »

I would imagine cutting the size means the PSU is external.

It's internal

FusionNet · 22-09-2009 09:39AM

Thats interesting... Thats a fairly powerful PSU that the PS£ have, cool that they shrunk it so much!

RangeR · 22-09-2009 09:47AM

FusionNet wrote: »

Thats interesting... Thats a fairly powerful PSU that the PS£ have, cool that they shrunk it so much!

There are a few guides on the net that show the insides. There is a HUGE fan inside. Nice and quite and dissipates heat quicker than.... Damn, can't think of anything funny this early in the morning....

In that same picture [linked above] you can see the internal PSU on far left side.

Glico Man · 22-09-2009 10:08AM

From my own personal experience, the slim is miles quieter than its chubby older brother. My old one broke (complete system failure according to Sony) so I got a refurb, fan sounded like a jet engine, so I grew tired of that and traded it for a slim.

Delighted.

whiterebel · 22-09-2009 11:46AM

aaronh007 wrote: »

From my own personal experience, the slim is miles quieter than its chubby older brother. My old one broke (complete system failure according to Sony) so I got a refurb, fan sounded like a jet engine, so I grew tired of that and traded it for a slim.

Delighted.

If it sounded like that it wasn't working correctly anyway. My old 60GB and the new phat 80GB are whisper quiet as it is.

PS3 Slim...............?

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