Naturally when I finally get a game that I am really excited for (Tomb Raider), my damn PS3 decides it does not want to read discs anymore. Seemed to me that this is the best time for me to grab one of those new super slim PS3 consoles. So I grabbed the AC3 500gb bundle for $300. Worked out nice since I only have AC3 on the Wii U.
Here are my thoughts on this latest model.
Upon opening the box I immediately notice the difference in size and weight. I also noticed the sliding door on top of the console wobbles and makes noise when moving the console around. Not a big deal since the console should not be touched once it is all hooked up.
The door itself is flimbsy and does not feel very solid. It opens on its own when you press the eject button. You have to manually slide the door to close it though.
Using WiFi, I tested the download speed on this new slim PS3 vs my 80gb original model.
Super Slim = 9.7Mbs
Phat PS3 = 7.1Mbs
I do not use WiFi with my consoles anyways, but this is still interesting to know.
My original phat PS3 had trouble with my Sony Wireless Headset. Many times it would make crackling noises and just could not keep up with the sound being transmitted. The newer slim model has had no problems what so ever.
I am currently using the Data Transfer tool built in to the PS3. I am transfering about 400gb of data to the new PS3 through the ethernet cable hooked up to both consoles. So far the transfer has been going on for about 10hrs, and is currently at 87% complete.
That is pretty much all I have to say for now, hope this info was useful to someone out there.
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Had to buy a new PS3 last night......
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My favorite PS3 model is the first slim.
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You could've saved a lot of money by, just getting a blu-ray disc player for like $30. And it's simple to install it.
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Mine is definitely my phat model. The 4 USB ports alone, make it my favorite.
Originally Posted by Dave-The-Rave
Would need to find the proper player that would fit my console, then I would have to marry the drive to the PS3 motherboard. No time for all that. Originally Posted by DeadCrow
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Im sorry to hear that m8, glad you got new one i want a 500GB superslim my ps3 is about dead.
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No matter what race you are or what you look like or your sexuality or where you come from, We are all the same people and we are all bothers & sisters so love each other & don't let anyone tell you any different.
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Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they are not there we all got to have something to believe in.
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I really wanted the white PS3, but it was sold out everywhere here. The data transfer is still transferring as we speak. It is taking soooooooooooo long. Originally Posted by SHAZZMAZZ
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Congrats Lethal_NFS. it stinks haveing to redown load every thing again.
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Yes it does. Although I am doing the data transfer from my old PS3 to my new one. It is taking a while, but still faster than downloading and installing over 200 games. Originally Posted by coolguy
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It will take long if you got lots of stuff to send over, when i did my old ps3 i deleted lots of stuff that i didnt wanted and it still tuck long time lol Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS
No matter what race you are or what you look like or your sexuality or where you come from, We are all the same people and we are all bothers & sisters so love each other & don't let anyone tell you any different.
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Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they are not there we all got to have something to believe in.
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It was at 82% at 8am this morning. It is not 12:20pm, and it is at 89%. This sucks... Originally Posted by SHAZZMAZZ
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It would suck if your house had a power cut. im always scared of downloading stuff i never no when my street going to have a power cut Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS
No matter what race you are or what you look like or your sexuality or where you come from, We are all the same people and we are all bothers & sisters so love each other & don't let anyone tell you any different.
Remember you can't choose what you are from birth but you can choose what you want to become.
Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they are not there we all got to have something to believe in.
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It didn't even cross my damn mind until you said that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to ban you if this happens to me. Originally Posted by SHAZZMAZZ
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Had to buy a new PS3 last night......
Congrats lethal my slim is still working great!
Nice review brah lol maybe you should do one for the cr that be awesome
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Im laughing my ballzz off, would you really ban me Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS
No matter what race you are or what you look like or your sexuality or where you come from, We are all the same people and we are all bothers & sisters so love each other & don't let anyone tell you any different.
Remember you can't choose what you are from birth but you can choose what you want to become.
Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they are not there we all got to have something to believe in.
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Originally Posted by DeviousOne
Hmmmmmm, that is not a bad idea actually.
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What % is your ps3 on got to be complete now Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS
No matter what race you are or what you look like or your sexuality or where you come from, We are all the same people and we are all bothers & sisters so love each other & don't let anyone tell you any different.
Remember you can't choose what you are from birth but you can choose what you want to become.
Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they are not there we all got to have something to believe in.
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It is still at 89%. I literally moves up 1% every hour or more. Originally Posted by SHAZZMAZZ
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Keep check on the temperatures of the ps3s high temperature can kill a ps3 Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS
No matter what race you are or what you look like or your sexuality or where you come from, We are all the same people and we are all bothers & sisters so love each other & don't let anyone tell you any different.
Remember you can't choose what you are from birth but you can choose what you want to become.
Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they are not there we all got to have something to believe in.
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Not to mention the HDD USB or Power cable failing randomly... Just sayin. Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS
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You shut your damn mouth!!!!!!! Originally Posted by admartian
Not to mention the HDD USB or Power cable failing randomly... Just sayin.
At 91%!!! Now we are cookin!!! lol
And yes, I did just now put a fan in front of the consoles.
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What if the fan blows over the consoles, toppling them over? Hmmmm..... Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS
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I helped my friends transfer data to their new PS3 since they didn't have an external HDD. It was summer and if someone ran the microwave or something it would trip the breaker. We had to restart like 3 times. I didn't get out of there until early morning.
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95%!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to poop myself!
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I haven't held a Super Slim in my hands but I've been told it kind of feels cheap. Sucks you other one crapped out on you. But on the bright side you can get back to TR.
Currently Playing: Black Ops 2| League of LegendsCurrently Waiting For: Tomb Raider
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3% left and I will be continuing my game! Originally Posted by ps3freak18
I haven't held a Super Slim in my hands but I've been told it kind of feels cheap. Sucks you other one crapped out on you. But on the bright side you can get back to TR.
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