Product Details:
- The Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim (500GB) is a gaming console that was released in late 2012.
- It is available in a number of different game bundles for around $270 in the US, £200 in the UK, and AU$370 in Australia.
- Inside the box, you get a Super Slim model with a 500GB hard disk, a wireless DualShock 3 controller, an AC power cord, and USB cable (for charging the controller). For reasons known only to Sony, the company also throws in a composite AV adapter rather than an HDMI cable.
- The Super Slim model of PS3 has received positive reviews. Gaming website Spong praised the new Super Slims quietness, stating "The most noticeable noise comes when the drive seeks a new area of the disc, such as when starting to load a game, and this occurs infrequently." They added that the fans are quieter than those of Slim, and went on to praise the new smaller, lighter size. Criticism was placed on the new disc loader, stating:
- "The disc loader is cheap and flimsy, and the disc tray itself feels like it could break with too much force."
- "The eject and power buttons are now touch-sensitive, which can be a bit finicky."
- The Super Slim PS3 is the same powerful gaming machine as the previous models, just in a smaller box. It definitely lacks the heft and sense of build quality of the original PS3, and the move from matte plastic (of the Slim PS3) back to the fingerprint-magnet shiny gloss is a disappointment.
- The user-replaceable hard drive is a great feature of the Super Slim PS3. Owners can buy their own SATA hard drive and replace the stock one. Best of all, replacing the HDD in the Super Slim is the easiest yet. Simply sliding off the side panel reveals the drive bay, which can quickly be unscrewed.
- The Super Slim PS3 is more expensive than the cheapest Slim PS3, with a minimum price of $270.
Positive:
- The PlayStation 3 still offers palpable gaming and entertainment value, with a nearly unrivaled library of games, strong array of features, and a great price point.
- The Super Slim model of PS3 has received positive reviews. Gaming website Spong praised the new Super Slims quietness, stating "The most noticeable noise comes when the drive seeks a new area of the disc, such as when starting to load a game, and this occurs infrequently." They added that the fans are quieter than those of Slim, and went on to praise the new smaller, lighter size. Tech media website CNET gave new Super Slim 4 out of 5 stars ("Excellent"), saying "The Super Slim ... is a top-notch gaming console that boasts enviable multimedia features and a great price point".
Negative:
- The disc loader is cheap and flimsy, and the disc tray itself feels like it could break with too much force.
- The eject and power buttons are now touch-sensitive, which can be a bit finicky.
- The Super Slim PS3 lacks the heft and sense of build quality of the original PS3, and the move from matte plastic (of the Slim PS3) back to the fingerprint-magnet shiny gloss is a disappointment[[3]](https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-playstation-3-super-sl...
