Sony PS3 Slim Specifications - Tech Specs for the New PS3 Slim Console

PS3 Slim Specifications

PS3 Slim

The following are the specifications of the new PS3 Slim as listed in the official Sony press release.

	PS3 Slim
CPU:	Cell Broadband Engine
GPU:	RSX
Audio Output:	LPCM 7.1 ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory:	256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
Hard Disk:	2.5” Serial ATA, 120GB
Inputs/Outputs:	Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) x2
Networking:	Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) × 1, IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
Resolution:	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i　(for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI OUT connector:	1
AV MULTI OUT connector:	1
Digital out (optical) connector:	1
Maximum read rate:	BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
Power:	AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:	Approx 250W
Dimensions:	Approx 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
Weight:	Approx 3.2kg

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24 Responses to “PS3 Slim Specifications”

ps3 slim Says:
August 20th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

Sony have also confirmed that they have redesigned the cooling system, something that many of us found to be an issue with the current PS3 console.

What are you thoughts on the full PS3 Slim spec?

Mosh Jahan Says:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Anyone know if the wi-fi chip is 11n capable?

joshua gregory Says:
August 24th, 2009 at 1:04 pm

Will the PS3 Slim be backwards compatiable with PS2 games

ps3 slim Says:
August 27th, 2009 at 12:53 pm

@joshua.
Unfortunately the PS3 Slim will not be compatible with PS2 games.

ps3-cool Says:
August 27th, 2009 at 10:57 pm

Wifi chip isn’t 11n capable, and there’s not much point as internet speeds in uk can’t get that kinda speed so it’s pointless even with virgin’s fibre. It’ll be many many years before 11n speeds are available for residential home users broadband connections.

josie Says:
August 28th, 2009 at 11:14 am

does the new playstation3 slim play divx movies

Xenotone Says:
August 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pm

I would rather like a cute little PS3 but i’m not willing to forfeit the PS2 compatibility that my 60gb version has. Shame they didn’t implement that.

ibrar Says:
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm

Ive bought the ps3 slim on its launch day as i pre-ordered it and i think its really good

rahul Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 11:18 am

Rubbish, xbox 360 all the way.

Frederic Abeele Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 4:34 pm

@Mosh Jahan.
As per specs above, looks like slim “only” has IEEE 802.11 b/g and no wireless N. That is practically the only reason holding me off of buying the console. Pity. I’ll have to hold off for now…..

TheDarkOne198 Says:
September 27th, 2009 at 12:09 am

I got one, but only because my original 60GB model kicked the bucket, ironically, just after the slim came out. I was using my original for my 30+ PS2 games,too. I hope Sony gets done with that software PS2 ability soon.

keith Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 6:41 pm

I’m currently in decision on whether to buy the x-box elite or the all new PS3 slim could anyone give me some help to what is better?

David Says:
November 4th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

I have an xbox 360 most new games come out 4 the xbox first i would like a ps3 to play some games that r not on the 360 but want to know if its wifi or not. As 4 keith its up to u both have 120gb hard drive on line i would say 360 better had my 360 from day one and love it dont think theres much init on graphics best bet go to a games shop watch them both on there tv’s hope thes helps david

ps3 slim Says:
November 4th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

@David.
All PS£ have built-in wifi and the PS£ Slim is no exception to this.

Karl Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 4:11 pm

This PS3 games console certainly looks nice and I’m sure it plays great games, but it uses 250 watts of power – that is 2.5 units of electric an hour, so in my case 32 pence per hour to run excluding the monitor.

I’d rather watch films on an ordinary sony blu-ray player that runs on a modest 22 watts and play games on a wii that runs on 17 watts. How can anyone realistically afford to pay the electric bill after using a wasteful machine like this? Not to mention the effect on the environment.

daki yes Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 2:13 pm

I want to know what is better ps3 fat or slim. The 80GB or this slim one.

Ian Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

250 watts is not 2.5 units of electricity. Electricity is charged in kWh. 250 watts is 0.25kwh. A kWh is charged at around 11-13p meaning that it costs around 3p an hour to run a PS3.

While this is considerably more than the wii, the ps3 is consiserably more powerful with more features etc. And remember that figure is the maximum figure and doesn’t necessarily mean that is the wattage is always uses

Ian H Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:13 pm

I have Xbox360 and am thinking of bining it and getting a ps3 as there are so many things wrong with the xbox360, like having to pay for the online gaming. On the other hand the ps3 seems to be something that once I have it, Sony will put a newer faster better one on the shelf. All I ask is they make it ps2 backwards compatable.

EB Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:48 pm

About Wi-Fi connection speeds. You forgot that we can transfer files from a computer to the console, and for streaming video it’s a must to have the 11n protocol. We can’t just think about web navigation, it’s more than that.

Tobias Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 11:48 pm

I’ve got one coming tomorrow, a little disappointed with the inability to play PS2 games, but then my newer PS3 original (dropped it down the stairs, I cried) didn’t either, so no loss there. Looking forward to seeing how it looks in my rack, the space saving is very handy

Fred Says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:45 am

What is the thickness of the 2.5″ hard disk? The Western Digital Scorpio Blue 250GB is 1/8th Height,
but the 1TB is 1/6th Height. It would appear that the 500GB is 0.9cm (=9mm), which is 1/8H or 1/6H ?

I am tempted by the 1TB, but only if it’s compatible, size AND disk formatting wise. For the PS3 Slim, not the Fat.

Phil Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm

Is it worth changing my ps3 40 gb to the new 120 gb .. what is the difference … should I just save my money?

mathew Says:
November 24th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

I’m looking to buy PS3 for GT5 but it’s confusing me. The slim does or doesn’t have wireless capability? For instance net gear, is it backwards compatible with PS2?

Danny Says:
November 28th, 2009 at 2:15 am

Has anybody had problems with connecting controllers after installing the new updates on the ps3 slim?

and since i am new to the whole ps3 experience- do you have to install the updates or is it optional? if so why?

ps3 slim Says:
August 20th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Sony have also confirmed that they have redesigned the cooling system, something that many of us found to be an issue with the current PS3 console.

What are you thoughts on the full PS3 Slim spec?
Mosh Jahan Says:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Anyone know if the wi-fi chip is 11n capable?
joshua gregory Says:
August 24th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Will the PS3 Slim be backwards compatiable with PS2 games
ps3 slim Says:
August 27th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
@joshua.
Unfortunately the PS3 Slim will not be compatible with PS2 games.
ps3-cool Says:
August 27th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Wifi chip isn’t 11n capable, and there’s not much point as internet speeds in uk can’t get that kinda speed so it’s pointless even with virgin’s fibre. It’ll be many many years before 11n speeds are available for residential home users broadband connections.
josie Says:
August 28th, 2009 at 11:14 am
does the new playstation3 slim play divx movies
Xenotone Says:
August 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I would rather like a cute little PS3 but i’m not willing to forfeit the PS2 compatibility that my 60gb version has. Shame they didn’t implement that.
ibrar Says:
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Ive bought the ps3 slim on its launch day as i pre-ordered it and i think its really good
rahul Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Rubbish, xbox 360 all the way.
Frederic Abeele Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
@Mosh Jahan.
As per specs above, looks like slim “only” has IEEE 802.11 b/g and no wireless N. That is practically the only reason holding me off of buying the console. Pity. I’ll have to hold off for now…..
TheDarkOne198 Says:
September 27th, 2009 at 12:09 am
I got one, but only because my original 60GB model kicked the bucket, ironically, just after the slim came out. I was using my original for my 30+ PS2 games,too. I hope Sony gets done with that software PS2 ability soon.
keith Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I’m currently in decision on whether to buy the x-box elite or the all new PS3 slim could anyone give me some help to what is better?
David Says:
November 4th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I have an xbox 360 most new games come out 4 the xbox first i would like a ps3 to play some games that r not on the 360 but want to know if its wifi or not. As 4 keith its up to u both have 120gb hard drive on line i would say 360 better had my 360 from day one and love it dont think theres much init on graphics best bet go to a games shop watch them both on there tv’s hope thes helps david
ps3 slim Says:
November 4th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
@David.
All PS£ have built-in wifi and the PS£ Slim is no exception to this.
Karl Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
This PS3 games console certainly looks nice and I’m sure it plays great games, but it uses 250 watts of power – that is 2.5 units of electric an hour, so in my case 32 pence per hour to run excluding the monitor.

I’d rather watch films on an ordinary sony blu-ray player that runs on a modest 22 watts and play games on a wii that runs on 17 watts. How can anyone realistically afford to pay the electric bill after using a wasteful machine like this? Not to mention the effect on the environment.
daki yes Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I want to know what is better ps3 fat or slim. The 80GB or this slim one.
Ian Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
250 watts is not 2.5 units of electricity. Electricity is charged in kWh. 250 watts is 0.25kwh. A kWh is charged at around 11-13p meaning that it costs around 3p an hour to run a PS3.

While this is considerably more than the wii, the ps3 is consiserably more powerful with more features etc. And remember that figure is the maximum figure and doesn’t necessarily mean that is the wattage is always uses
Ian H Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I have Xbox360 and am thinking of bining it and getting a ps3 as there are so many things wrong with the xbox360, like having to pay for the online gaming. On the other hand the ps3 seems to be something that once I have it, Sony will put a newer faster better one on the shelf. All I ask is they make it ps2 backwards compatable.
EB Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
About Wi-Fi connection speeds. You forgot that we can transfer files from a computer to the console, and for streaming video it’s a must to have the 11n protocol. We can’t just think about web navigation, it’s more than that.
Tobias Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
I’ve got one coming tomorrow, a little disappointed with the inability to play PS2 games, but then my newer PS3 original (dropped it down the stairs, I cried) didn’t either, so no loss there. Looking forward to seeing how it looks in my rack, the space saving is very handy
Fred Says:
November 21st, 2009 at 12:45 am
What is the thickness of the 2.5″ hard disk? The Western Digital Scorpio Blue 250GB is 1/8th Height,
but the 1TB is 1/6th Height. It would appear that the 500GB is 0.9cm (=9mm), which is 1/8H or 1/6H ?

I am tempted by the 1TB, but only if it’s compatible, size AND disk formatting wise. For the PS3 Slim, not the Fat.
Phil Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Is it worth changing my ps3 40 gb to the new 120 gb .. what is the difference … should I just save my money?
mathew Says:
November 24th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I’m looking to buy PS3 for GT5 but it’s confusing me. The slim does or doesn’t have wireless capability? For instance net gear, is it backwards compatible with PS2?
Danny Says:
November 28th, 2009 at 2:15 am
Has anybody had problems with connecting controllers after installing the new updates on the ps3 slim?

and since i am new to the whole ps3 experience- do you have to install the updates or is it optional? if so why?