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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (160G)

Video:
Video Resolution:
1080p/24p
DVD upscaling:
1080p

Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0

Media:
3D / Blu-ray / DVD / CD
Other:
Ethernet: Yes
Wireless: Yes

3D: Yes
Release Date:
2006

Sony PlayStation 3 - 160GB - Blu-ray Player

3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p playback
Thanks to Sony’s ongoing series of firmware updates, the PlayStaion 3 is continues to be one of the best Blu-ray players. Sony recently upgraded the PS3 to be 3D compatiable. So you get Full HD 1080p video output on both standard 2D and 3D Blu-ray dics. It will alo up-convert all your old DVDs to near HD levles. Delivering stunning, crystal-clear pictures to all your favorite movies.

PlayStation Network
Instantly stream thousands of movies instantly to your TV via the Internet connected OPPO Blu-ray PlayStation Network is the unified online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service provided by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It inclused PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, What’s New, PlayStation Home and Life with PlayStation. Alos aviable on PS3 is Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, NHL, and MLB.TV. It is also DLNA certified, so you can stream videos, music and photos from your computer to your TV.

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi for connectivity anywhere and multiple media format compatibility, including Blu-ray for crystal clear video on High-Definition TVs, CD-ROM, DVD, and others.

Free Online Gaming
Free membership and access to all the events, as well as game, movie, TV and other media content available on the PlayStation Network (PSN).

More Energy Efficient
A new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3 entertainment system that is also more energy efficient.

THE PROS:
Along with a slimmer, sleek design; the new version of Sony’s PlayStation 3 is more energy efficient and comes with a considerable price reduction. With this slimmer design the operation of the system is quieter. All gaming is done in High Definition and has a very easy operating interface. Of course, the PlayStation 3 acts as a 3D Blu-ray Player and upscaling DVD player. It has 160GB of internal memory with built in WI-FI that makes connection to the Internet a breeze. It even has its own internal web Browser and free online gaming service. Add to this an HDMI output with 1080p support and it uses no external power supply.


THE CONS:
The PlayStation 3 does not have any backwards support for PS2 games. Online media is still lacking and not as developed as its competitors. With no infrared port, non-Bluetooth universal remote controls will not work with the PlayStation 3. In most cases you would have to purchase the Bluetooth remote control to make watching Blu-ray Movies easier.

THE FINAL WORD:
With a price tag of now $250, slimmer design, more energy efficient operation; this gaming console with built in Blu-ray Player and multimedia capabilities give a persuasive argument as to why it is still your best option. The PlayStation3 is by far the most versatile device to have beneath your TV. — Price you should look for when purchasing — $250.00

SPECIFICATIONS


Features
  • Xross Media Bar
  • 160 GB Hard Drive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Netflix
  • Built-in Web browser
  • DLNA Certified
  • DVD Up-Scaling
  • Free PlayStation Network
Audio
  • Dolby Digital Decoder
  • Dolby Digital Plus Decoder
  • Dolby True HD Decoder
  • DTS Decoder
  • DTS HD Decoder
  • DTS HD MA Decoder
  • Dolby True HD (bitstream)
  • DTS-HD MA (bitstream)
Video
  • 3D Full HD 1080p Output
  • DVD Up-Conversion
  • Graphics Processor: RSX
  • Main Memory: 256 MB XDR Main RAM
  • Embedded VRAM: 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
Wireless Connectivity
  • Ethernet Port
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Internet services
  • Netflix
  • VUDU
  • PlayStation Network
  • PlayStation Plus
  • PlayStation Store
Inputs and Outputs
  • AV Multi Out connector
  • 1 HDMI Output
  • 2 USB 2.0
  • Digital Audio Output(s): Optical
Compatibility
  • Disc: BD Live (BD Profile 2.0) •BD-ROM • BD-R • BD-RE CD-ROM • CD-R • CD-RW • Super Audio CD • DVD-ROM • DVD-R • DVD-R DL • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+R DL • DVD+RW • AVCHD • DSD Disc • SACD
    File formats: MPEG-2 • MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) • VC-1 • DivX • XviD • WMV • JPEG
Dimensions (W x H x D)
  • 11.5″ (W) x 2.6″ (H) x 11.5″ (D) Product Dimensions
Weight
  • 6.6 lbs.





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