Prior to the release of the PlayStation 3 Slim, back in September 2009, Sony were really starting to worry about PS3 sales. The major competition; Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360, were both outselling the console along with their respective software. The problem was pinned down to Sony's refusal to budge on the hefty price tag, and so the other consoles became popular due to increased affordability. Sony's luck changed dramatically however, with the production of the PlayStation 3 Slim.
This redesign is not an alternative model, the PlayStation 3 Slim has completely replaced the older models and so is regarded the only official PlayStation 3 console. As before, the model is available in both 120GB or 250GB, offering buyers the same options in capacity as before. Further additions include EasyLink, which augments the HDMI capabilities of both your PlayStation and the TV it is connected to.
As the title suggests, the PlayStation 3 Slim is a lot more compact and space-friendly than its predecessor. It is over 30% smaller and lighter; a welcome instigation as the size of the original was always a sore point. Furthermore, the reduced size also consumes a lot less power, which means the console doesn't heat up as fast. Overheating was never a massive issue for the PlayStation 3, especially compared to rivals, but a cooler system is always a better system.
Finally, Sony issued a hefty price cut on the console. Seemingly what the public was waiting for, sales skyrocketed in the Autumn and Sony were well and truly back in the race. The PlayStation 3 Slim console represents a unified and logical step forward for the company - offering the same great system in a smaller, more user friendly package and cutting the price makes everyone happy - Sony get their sales and we get a new and improved console!
Rich Thorp is a games expert with enough console knowledge to make your thumbs fall off. You can find out more about the PlayStation 3 Slim and other consoles online!
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