The Super Slim is not worth upgrading to for those who already own a PS3. It’s more expensive than past Slim models, and today you can find older model PlayStation 3 units for less than $150 If I had a choice between getting a new PS3 Slim console or a new PS3 Super Slim console, which one should I get? Is there any major difference like extra features that I might be missing out on? Is the hardware in one console built better than the other? Are the Slims more prone to failures than the Super Slims are? The most energy efficient slims started appearing with the CECH-21xxA units. The last Super Slims do have a slightly smaller capacity power supply, though. - The Super Slim CECH-4200, and later units, bans analog output of Blu-Ray material in order to comply with more restrictive DRM guidelines for 2014 on. Yes, there are a few minor differences between the two. The original PS3 takes up a lot more energy to run than the slim PS3 does. Also the original PS3 has a much larger and noisier fan than the slim PS3. However, there is no difference in the preformance of either version. About this item. Stabilizes the PS3 Slim when placed in the vertical position. Vertical position saves space and increases airflow around the console. Rubberized feet prevent stand from sliding or tipping. Allows for access to all key ports on the back of the PS3 Slim. Matches color and style of the PS3 Slim. Stabilizes the PS3 Slim when placed last updated 17 December 2021 The PS3 slim is one third smaller and lighter than the original PlayStation 3 TechRadar Verdict Pros + 120GB storage + It's smaller + It's ligher + Up to 50% Add a Comment. Mr_Sonic007. • 1 yr. ago. Owning a cfw PS3 and RGH X360, the PS3 is an easier system. It is easier to mod, so more people support it. Also, with cfw you can run most PS2 games in the Sony built emulator, and it even stores your saves on a virtual memory card making it really easy to move (almost turning your normal PS3 to a PS3 The PS5 Slim Needs To Be Affordable & Accessible If Next-Gen Gaming is Going to Thrive. According to Microsoft, Sony plans to launch a "Slim" version of the PlayStation 5. If this is true, it needs to make large strides for Sony's system. Microsoft's ongoing attempt to purchase Activision Blizzard has been filled with moments of intrigue. Needed to get some next gen hardware somehow at the time for GTA IV in 2007 which was the original release date. Scrambled and got a 360. I got a PS3 years later for LA Noire as a slim version and the magic of a PS3 felt lost since I got the console 5 years later with a version that wasn’t what was initially had in mind. Idk. Fat PS3 is the PS3. The PS3 has radios for Wi-Fi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. The PS3 also has 1000 megabit (1 gigabit) ethernet. The logo on the PlayStation 3 console can be rotated for use in horizontal or vertical orientations. The PS3 uses standard 2.5 inch Serial ATA (SATA) interface hard disk drives. tkPa2iV.