Which PS3 model to choose? What are their pros and cons? Sony has made some changes to the outgoing revisions of the consoles throughout the time of their release, starting in November 2006. Changed not only appearance or equipment, models differ in technical aspects.

At the moment, you have the opportunity to choose between new and used consoles. Before buying a PS3, consider and consider all the options available so you don't regret it later.

Option 1: PlayStation 3 Fat

The first Sony PS3 was introduced in 2006. This largest and heaviest from the versions of this console. Officially, of course, it is simply called "PlayStation 3", but, due to its size, it has long and firmly been nicknamed "Fat" (from the English "fat").

The main disadvantage of this option is that all PS3 Fat consoles were released a long time ago (some even ten years ago), and wear and tear can make itself felt. The laser head of the drive becomes cloudy over time and reads discs worse, and years of dust and long play increase the risk of overheating.

Another problem is increased fan noise, but if this helps to avoid the "yellow fire of death" (the prefix blinks yellow when overheated), then is it worth worrying about?

One of the biggest pluses of such consoles is that any PS3 Fat can be flashed. This means that when buying this option, you will not have to spend extra money, because games can be downloaded from the Internet for free.

Option 2: PlayStation 3 Slim

Updated and carefully redesigned from the inside, the PS 3 Slim model appeared in 2009. The most noticeable change is the design. The prefix has become significantly smaller, lighter and quieter. In addition, this variant of the console was released in several different colors.

There are several opinions about whether the prefix has become more beautiful or stylish, but there are also objective differences. For example, instead of 380 watts, the updated console began to consume only 250 watts. The PS3 Slim also had a completely redesigned cooling system, which significantly reduced the risk of overheating.

Other changes include that the PS3 Slim has fewer USB ports (2 versus 4 for the Fat) and no support for PS2 discs.

When choosing a PS3 Slim prefix, you should pay attention to the release date (it is encrypted in the date code that is indicated on the console case). Any PS3 Slim is flashed if it was made before 2011.

You can call our operators right at the time of purchase, when the set-top box is in your hands, and they will tell you if it is possible to flash the option offered to you.

Option 3: PlayStation 3 Super Slim

Three years later, in 2012, Sony introduced an even more optimized and improved version of the console - PS3 Super Slim. The console has become even more compact and consumes less energy former. The big change in the design is that the drive in this model does not have a special receiving slot and an automated disc receiving mechanism - in order to insert a BD-disc with a game, you need to move aside the shutter on the top side of the console.

Due to the fact that the disc is fenced off only by a thin plastic plate, the spinning of the game disc in this model is much more audible than in the PS3 Slim. There is also an opinion that the sliding flap design looks "cheaper" than glossy surface previous version.

The fan on the PS3 Super Slim is very quiet and the cooling system is just as efficient as the previous model. In addition to design, by the way, they differ little from each other.

It is important to understand that when you buy a PS3 Super Slim (it doesn't matter if it's new or used), you get a console that not stitched. For some consoles, another hacking option is available - installing a drive emulator (ODE). This method is also allows you to run games downloaded from the Internet. You can learn more from our consultants.

So which PS3 is better?

The answer to the question, which of the options better fit to you, no one can give, except yourself.

• If you want to have a prefix that precisely stitched in order not to buy games, but download from torrents, then take PS3 Fat.
• If at the same time you are not ready for the risk of overheating or the possible cost of repairing the drive, then try to find a flashable PS3 Slim(firmware is cheaper than installing a drive emulator). Playing any games for free is a huge plus.
• If it is more important for you to buy a new console that no one has played yet, then the choice is obvious - this PS3 Slim. If you're lucky, you can put ODE on the console and save on games.

• GPU RSX 3.2GHz (2 cores) 256MB/128Bit

• RAM 256MB Rambus XDR DRAM (3.2GHz) + 256MB GDDR3 (0.7GHz)

• Hard disk 20 - 500GB (depending on configuration)

• Blu-ray drive

• Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, S/PDIF, HDMI

Despite the venerable age of the console, its characteristics do not seem very weak and outdated. The console does a good job with most modern games, albeit with a loss in graphics quality. True, this is felt so far only in games that are released on all platforms. Exclusives look flawless - they are sharpened for PS3 parameters.

What is the difference between Playstation 3 Fat, Slim and Super-slim ?

Console revisions are identical in terms of technical specifications. But they differ not only in size. Playstation 3 Fat has 4 USB ports, there is a card reader, reads Super Audio CD, it is also possible to install Linux if the console firmware is lower than 3.15. Playstation 3 Slim has lost the above features and has 2 USB ports.

But, in turn, Slim'ka is made according to a more modern technical process, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the set-top box, its power consumption and heat dissipation. The last two parameters significantly affected the reduction in noise level during operation. The Super Slim version has become even more compact, although this version of the console does not have the ability to unlock, like the latest installments of Slim.

Note that we are engaged in the rental of gaming playstation consoles 3 and playstation 4 in the city of Minsk and as rental ps3 we use slim-versions of consoles. There is really much less trouble with them than with the fat version. Therefore, if you live in Minsk and want to rent a set-top box, please contact us. Prices, conditions and more here - rental of game consoles ps3 and ps4 in Minsk. We will make a 10% discount if you say that you read the ps3 review with us;)

Console Ports and Connectors

The following connectors can be found on the rear panel of the set-top box:

• Gigabit Ethernet port, which is designed to connect the Playstation 3 to the Internet. It is also possible to connect the console to the Internet via Wi-fi
• HDMI connector - designed for high definition video output (supported via HDMI 720, 720i, 1080, 1080i)
• S/PDIF - designed for high quality audio output. By the way, for music lovers, the Playstation 3 can be an excellent audio combine. The prefix supports surround audio, not to mention the standard one.
• Next is a standard connector, known since the days of the first Playstation, through which you can output both sound and video in the lowest quality (576p)
• Connector for power supply. PS3 has a built-in power supply.

Front has:

• 2 x USB 2.0 (First version of Playstation 3 - FAT has 4 ports)
• Blu-ray disc input connector (Super slim version has a disc inserted from above)
• Only FAT "ki still have card readers and an expansion card slot

Through USB ports, you can connect external storage media (flash drives, external hard drives). The console recognizes music, photos, videos from them. Thus PS3 can be used as a multi-media system. But most importantly, you can reset your saves so that no one accidentally deletes them.

Devices designed to play on ps3

The game uses a standard Dualshock 3 controller (we have a separate article about it) and Playstation Move - a device that allows you to interact with the console with gestures. You can pick up the Move and play, say, boxing, archery simulator, bowling and other games, but for this you will also need a special Playstation eye camera that can recognize gestures.

Menu type and features

The standard PS3 menu is very similar in style to the XMB (Xross Media Bar) PSP, and in general, the corporate style of Sony is easily recognizable. In terms of ease of use, I would like to say the following: after another hour of wandering around the XMB, you can already roughly navigate where everything is located, even if this or that parameter has never flashed before your eyes.

Everything works very quickly and smoothly. There is even a built-in browser through which, in case of urgent need, you can surf the Internet. There is also a built-in player for watching movies and listening to music. Playstation 3 is also a great Blu-ray player . Otherwise, everything is as it should be for a modern gaming system - various settings, profiles, data management, Internet services, including PSN, where you can buy a game, and so on.

The background color and menu theme can be changed, it is even possible to put a screenshot or photo in the background. There are no complaints about navigation. Everything is simple and intuitive.

What playstation 3 comes standard with

When buying a console, it will be interesting and useful to know what is in the box with the Playstation 3 and what else you will need to purchase.

Here is what the standard console package looks like:

1. The Playstation 3 console itself
2. One Dualshock 3 gamepad
3. Gamepad charging cable
4. Cable for connection to 220 V network
5. Analog cable for connecting to a TV. (It is better to immediately purchase a good HDMI cable - through an analog image, the quality is much lower)
6. Instruction manual with demo disk

And will games for playstation 3 be released and what is remarkable about the console?

Playstation 3 for more than 8 years of its existence on the market has accumulated not a frail list of games. You can find a list of all games in a special section of our website - playstation 3 games. And some of them simply must be played by any person who considers himself a real gamer.

Starting November 15, 2013, the successor of Playstation 3 - Playstation 4 is available for sale. But, according to the developers, games for the Playstation 3 will still be released for several years. For example, FIFA 14 was also released for Playstation 2. In addition, Playstatin 3 will not lose relevance for a long time thanks to such exclusives as: God of War 3, Gran turismo 6, The last of us, Little big planet, the Uncharted series and others.

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Anyone looking to buy a Sony PlayStation for their family today has three options that look very similar. You have to choose which Sony PlayStation is better to buy among the following options:

• Original PlayStation 4
• New PlayStation 4 Slim
• New tight PlayStation 4 Pro

Do they all present you with the same opportunities to spend your time? Are there any pitfalls when buying the original instead of the thin version? There are many questions that we need to find answers to.

You need to decide in advance which Sony PlayStation will be best for you before heading to the store.

Which sony playstation 4 is better

Sony tends to release a "thin" version of the PlayStation a couple of years after the original release of the console. In our case, this is PlayStation 4 Slim. This thinner version differs in physical dimensions, and only marginally in terms of functionality. The PlayStation 4 Pro has a significant performance difference if you have an HDR-enabled 4K TV.

Playstation 4 Pro difference from Playstation 4 Slim and Playstation 4

	PlayStation 4 (2013)	PlayStation 4 Slim	PlayStation 4 Pro
Price	$229	$299	$399
Size	275×53×305 mm	265×39×288 mm	295×55×327 mm
Main Processor	AMD Jaguar 8-core (x86-64)	AMD Jaguar 8-core (x86-64)	AMD Jaguar 8-core (x86-64)
GPU	AMD Radeon (1.84 TFLOP)	AMD Radeon (1.84 TFLOP)	AMD Radeon (4.2 TFLOP)
Memory	500GB / 1TB	500GB / 1TB
optical output	Yes	Not	Yes
AV output	AV/HDMI 1.4	HDMI 1.4	HDMI 2.0
Power	250W max.	165W max.	310W max.
4K resolution	Not	Not	Yes
USB	USB 3.0 (x2)	USB 3.0 (x2)	USB 3.0 (x3)
PSVR support	Yes	Yes	Yes

Playstation 4 Slim vs. Playstation 4

The biggest functional difference between playstation 4 slim and playstation 4 is power consumption. Sony says the new PlayStation 4 Slim has maximum power at 165 watts, which seems impressive compared to the original 250 watts of the first version of the console. The original PlayStation 4 had an average power of 150 watts, but during heavy gaming sessions, the power went up to about 250 watts. It's minor, but it has a place.

Playstation 4 Pro difference from Playstation 4

As you can see, Sony uses the same processor. The main difference between the Playstation 4 Pro and the Playstation 4 Slim lies in the GPU, which is more than double the performance of the regular model. The PS 4 Pro also features an updated version of the HDMI standard, but there is no immediate difference in video output performance. Games that were a little sluggish in the past will work better on the new PlayStation 4 Pro with the help of the “fast mode” function. This means that games will look smoother on PS 4 Pro.

The PlayStation 4 Pro also offers buyers 4K resolution and improved graphics. Game developers have the ability to make better graphics for PlayStation 4 Pro players, which you can read right on the box. Not only are most of the new PlayStation games made with this enhanced ability, many of the most popular games behind Last year released updates to look better on a more comfortable console.

	PS4 (2013)	PS4Slim	PS4 Pro
HDR output
4K resolution
Distance play	720p	720p	1080p
	720p	720p	1080p

PlayStation VR performance is very different. The PlayStation 4 Pro was created to better support PlayStation VR, but even here the differences are small.

Most of the games that were available before the release of PS Pro look a little better on the Pro version than on the standard PS4. Due to the high focus on frame rates in PlayStation VR, what you'll see are more detailed, not smoother transitions.

What is the best Sony PlayStation to buy?

Now that you know everything you need to know about the differences between these console versions, let's sum it up!

1. The PlayStation 4 2013 is the PS4 that is most likely to be available at a significant discount for the lowest price among the others. If you are in limited budget, it's still a great modern console.
2. PlayStation 4 Slim - This is the PS4 you'll see on most shelves this year, and it's the sweetest deal. It is worth noting that most likely, the console will come with several free games and additional controllers.
3. PlayStation 4 Pro. If you have a 4K TV or are interested in the best possible gaming experience, then the PlayStation 4 Pro is for you. Also, if you want to upgrade to PlayStation VR, you'll need that version of the console.

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What are the differences between Sony Playstation 3 and 4?

26.02.2018

At the moment, Sony's current gaming platform is the 8th generation console. It is actively maintained, all the latest news comes out on it. Today, however, the previous generation console, the PS3, is still relevant. Yes, it is already very difficult to find new projects on it, but it is also rich in games that have already been released. In addition, both platforms are actively sold in stores.

Experienced players know what to choose. However, newcomers to the gaming industry do not always understand the difference between the systems. Therefore, it is important to understand what are the differences between the Playstation 3 and Playstation 4. The cost should not be taken into account here, since this is an obvious fact.

Differences between PS3 and PS4

You should start, of course, with design. The PS3 had a massive shape, thanks to which it stood steadily on the table even in an upright position. Many liked the glossy surface of the first version, which was later replaced by a more practical matte finish. PS4, on the other hand, emphasizes compactness, especially if you take into account the Slim version. But both systems look modern and attractive, so the difference here is purely aesthetic.

As for the controller, the noticeable differences between the Sony Playstation 3 and 4 are already starting here. The PS3 gamepad retains its traditional shape:

• basic keys;
• sticks;
• analog shifts.

Notable innovations are "inside": a gyroscope, thanks to which the set-top box can determine the position of the controller in space. As for the joystick for PS4, it has undergone noticeable visual changes for the first time in the history of the console. The sticks became shorter and received new form, the Start and Select buttons were merged into one, and there was a Share button for Internet functions. In addition, the touchpad is now located in the center, which can be used in the menu and in games. Tactile sensations are also significantly different. If we compare gamepads, then most players will prefer a newer platform.

Technical differences

Of course, when comparing two prefixes, one should not miss specifications. The Playstation 4 has more modern components and is several times superior to the PS3:

• 32 times more memory;
• 8-core processor;
• 1.84 TFlops performance (5 times more powerful);

All this provides next-generation graphics, smoother animations and, of course, new level gaming entertainment.

When you think about the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, looking at everything from the outside, you can not understand much of the difference. Of course, the external structure is not the same, but you can still say that these are consoles from the same line, right?

In this article, we are going to give you a detailed rundown of all the differences between the two consoles and transform it all in a way that any gamer can understand.

Let's start.

PS3 and PS4, what's inside these two boxes?

PS3 processor and PS4 processor.

There has been a huge leap forward. The PS3 launched with a clunky IBM processor. The PS4 processor is a 64-bit AMD Jaguar. It has a frequency of 2GHz and 8 cores. Let's just say it's MUCH faster than the PS3 processor, roughly 9 times faster. This will allow game developers to also take a step forward and provide players with games that they have never seen before.

PS3 and PS4 memory.

The PlayStation 3 did not have memory, but some kind of joke. I wonder how game developers can get this far with this number. There was only 256 megabytes of memory, which is almost nothing (you may be surprised that most likely many times more on your smartphone!). Each PS4 will have 8GB of GDDR5 and will be able to pass through 176GB/s which is a very large amount. PS4 has 32 times more memory than PS3. It's absolutely amazing. You will definitely notice that the new console runs much faster and smoother. The download time will be extremely fast.

PS3 video card and PS4 video card.

The PS3 had a pretty good graphics card for its time. When it came out, the video card was one of the best. The PlayStation ran NVIDIA 7800 and had 256MB of memory. In addition, there was a theoretical performance of 400GFlops, which was also exceptional at the time of release. PS4 is so many times more powerful that it will run on Radeon DirectX11 with 1Gb of memory. To all this, there are 1.84 teraflops, which exceeds the previous figure by 5 times. All this will allow the graphics in games to be absolutely incredible in the coming years. I'm very excited to see that game developers will be able to "frolic" with additional video memory.

Media PS3 vs PS4.

The changes are not so significant, but still they are strong. The Bluray drive and hard drive still make up the kit, but the Bluray drive will now be 6 times faster. This will allow it to support bluray discs with best quality video and large volume, which we will certainly receive in large quantities in the coming years.

Wireless PS3 and Wireless PS4.

The PS3 had built-in Wi-Fi, which was amazing in its day, but the PS4 will also come with Bluetooth for iPhones and iPads. All this you can easily use both for managing your system and for new gaming features (like, for example, the Commander App for Battlefield 4).

PS3 and PS4 downloadable content.

With PlayStation 4, you can always download content in the background. This feature was not available on PS3. For example, you would like to play your favorite game, and in the background you could download something without affecting your gameplay. Not bad, isn't it?

Infographics.

You can check all of the above in the infographic below, in which the consoles are presented face to face.

In custody.

As you can see above, PS3 and PS4 are absolutely different systems. The PlayStation 4 will take gaming to a whole new level with its amazing features. You can expect game developers to use every feature of the console to provide you, the players, with new and unforgettable games!