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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console (250GB Model) | 
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| From: Sony
Category: Video Games
List Price: £284.99
Buy New: £230.00
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New (6) Used (8) Collectible (1) from £230.00
Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 25
Format: Unknown format
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Rating: Exempt
Media: Video Game
Operating System: No Operating System
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 13.5 x 6.3
MPN: SONY-PS3-CONSOLE250
UPC: 711719119463
EAN: 0711719119463
ASIN: B002OOWHKQ
Release Date: October 2, 2009
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the PlayStation 3 Slim an even more versatile home entertainment machine. 32% smaller, 36% lighter and consuming 34% less power than the originals, this
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 41
 Can't help but feel disappointed. March 12, 2010
bassben04
I've had a 360 for a few years now but have been a more devout follower of Playstation since its debut years ago. As time went on I began to realise I'd made the wrong current gen decision and as the titles came out such as uncharted and killzone I eventually snapped and bought a ps3. Now don't get me wrong, it's great. It's like the PSP's tech older brother and the gaming experiences are just about as epic as I'd hoped.
BUT this hardware and been so blown up in my mind as video game perfection that the faults are harder to swallow. The online interface for example is a joke. Now I knew this wasn't to the standard of 360 before I purchased but I wasn't quite aware of the extent of the difference. Friends are a lot more difficult to team up with online, there's no real oral chat outside of games or specific programs and the whole thing feels clunky and annoying. Yes, it is free, but quite honestly I'd happily pay the £40 and get the service of xbox live which, whatever way you look at it, is far superior. Not only this but the sloppy ports of some recent titles is aggravating given the price of the hardware, and even when you receive your copy it has to install onto the hard drive for no apparent reason.
DESPITE THIS, this console is obviously a technical power house and the future of gaming and don't hesitate to buy this over the 360 if you're on the fence, the issues that I've brought up are being worked on and will be changed I imagine. The games as I say are great, the visuals of the exclusive titles are mind blowing and if you're a final fantasy fan you get the definitive non port and the promise of versus 13 in the future which I'm looking forward to. Just beware, it's not perfect and is a hell of a lot of money, but if you are a hardcore gamer, like me, you'll have to get one eventually.
 Very Pleased March 8, 2010
Darkstorm (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been a gamer since the Sega Mega Drive days, and Sony consoles are normally the home of some of my favourite games. But I wasn't in any hurry to buy a PS3 due to the price and the games I was interested in not coming out till later in its lifeline. I've had it now for over a week and have been very happy with it so far!
I first set it up on my standard TV in the front room (so scart set up), the picture was very clear with crisp details. It took no more than a few minutes to set it all up, I was happy with the menu layout (if you have a PSP you'll know your way around). I wasn't used to the waiting duration of downloading a game onto my hard drive but I'm sure I'll get used to this as I go along. When I moved the console to the HD TV using the HDMI cable it only asked if I wanted to change the resolution, and it did everything else itself! The games look gorgeous on my huge TV and our first bluray DVD experience (Up by Pixar) was brilliant too (despite having some initial problems with what buttons on the control paused and play the film).
The controller itself is very easy to hold, as it's always been as it's the same design as previous Playstation remotes. However after 1 week of playing for 1 - 3 hours per day it had to be recharged...which surprised me as my Wii remotes usually last longer than that...The USB cable used to recharge it is a little short too so I had to sit close to the TV if I want to recharge my remote whilst playing.
The PS3 had no trouble picking up my BT broadband connection and I set up an account with no problems at all. I wasn't particularly impressed with the games to download selection (the PS1 section is small compared to its monster library and no arcade games interested me) but the movies pretty much wowed me! You can rent titles as well as buy and there's a lovely variety of genres, with both classics and recent blockbusters available.
The console itself is much bigger than most consoles I own, but at the same time it fells solid (although I wouldn't want my 6 year old brother going anywhere near it!)
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. It was easy to set up, enjoy, play and find what I wanted from the console. Still slightly sad that I can't play my PS2 library on it (so I can clear space under my TV) but I won't hold it against it. Recommended.
ps3 March 3, 2010
Rico Bleu (London, UK)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Good deal, but the kids spend too much time on it. It's too good.
playstation 3 March 2, 2010
Mrs. L. C. Eastham (Wigan)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
already had many hours of fun on the machine especially on singstar bbc i player is invaluable
Better than an Xbox 360 hands down March 1, 2010
Mr. Pareen Patel (Loughborough, UK)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Highly recommended purchase. I would definately recommend this console over any other as it is more reliable and overall costs less (with the Xbox 360 you have to buy batteries or battery packs). Also, there is free online play whereas consoles such as the Xbox 360 charge a annual subscription.
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