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Ps3 120gb Reviews – Don’t Buy PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB Before You Read This
The new PS3 120GB model was officially released in September 2009 in USA and Europe at a price of $299 which is relatively cheap as compared to the original ps3 version. The PS3 120GB reviews below will help you to determine if it is a good buy.
Out of the box, the new PlayStation 3 120GB model has almost the identical functions and features as the old ps3 model but is 33% smaller, 36% lighter and includes a 120GB harddisk drive.
The Slim model has a new 45nm version of the Cell processor, which runs at the same speed as the 60nm processor in the “old” PS3 but is smaller and more energy efficient. Power consumption has also been reduced to 2/3 and that helps to cut down the fan noise.
Reviewing ps3 120gb gives a textured surface finish giving the system a nicer look to attract a more wider gamers. Comparable to the 80GB and 160GB models, the new Ps3 Slim has built-in Wi-Fi and two USB ports but there’s no backwards compatibility for PS2 games, a disappointing news.
You can change the physical hard drive while still having the warranty, and Sony has moved the hard drive to the front for easy access. However, you don’t have the option of installing another operating system like Linux because Sony has removed this feature from the slim model.
It also does not allow you to make it stand vertically unless you want to pay $24 to buy a stand and will have an upgraded firmware version 3.
John Koller, director of hardware marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment America, says they’ve been able to run down inventory of older models, but he didn’t have the best answer as to why someone would buy an old 80GB model over the new 120GB Slim.
“Some people want a unit right away and they may like the look of the old unit,” he said. “People will have their reasons for wanting one.”
Hopefully the above PS3 120GB reviews have given you a good understanding of what the new model can acheive in your gameplay.
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Can the Ps3 Slim help Sony win the console war?
Sony has been successful with its venture into home video game systems. The ps1 and ps2 were both monumental in sales and changed the game in Sony’s favour.
The current console generation is described as the 7th generation of consoles. Sony made its offering: The Playstation 3 on November 11 2006. Later than Nintendo’s Wii and Microsofts XBOX 360 which had both already made massive gains in the market.
Unfortunately so far the PS3 has not met the same success as both the playstation and playstation 2.
However advocated of the PS3 tout its superior technology. The PS3 for one is the only console to contain a blu-ray drive. This brings high capacity, high definition movies and games to the machine. Another benefit is connectivity with the PSP and inbuilt wireless internet access. The playsation network is also free whereas Microsoft charge a yearly subscription for its online service.
The PS3 and xbox have many similar games. Both have exclusives too but these are becoming less. Popular games like Call of Duty appear on both systems.
One factor in this console war must be the rise of casual gaming from the likes of the Wii, which has really changed the game. Now women and other non traditional game players are attracted by systems that offer easy to pick up titles and basic but fun gameplay.
Both the XBOX and PS3 are to bring out motion controls to presumably capture some of this casual market.
Now Sony has fought back with a new edition of its popular console: the PS3 slim. The slim has a larger 120GB hard drive, sleek 33% and 36% lighter body and was considerably reduced in price at launch.
The slim has started selling very well, selling over a million units in its first three weeks. Perhaps then this is the start of a new rise for the Playstation once again. It must be said the many people who were waiting for a slim model or price reduction now have it. So those on the fence now have a reason to buy.
Only time will tell who will win this current console war. Will casual gaming conquer or will the Xbox win slowly but surely. Or will the underdog – the Playstation rise up and take victory once again!
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