Which PS3 to choose? Slim or Ultra-Slim?

Question

Hi everyone,

I want to buy a PS3 but I don't know which one to choose...
I know that the Slim models have a larger hard drive than the Ultra-Slim!
I've also seen on forums that the Ultra-Slim has major issues, that it was out of order after just 2 months...!

Thanks for your responses!

Antho

Maadaaraa1 · Accepted Answer

It depends on your tastes; if you're looking for a PS3 with good memory and convenience, the disc-eating reader is quite nice, so go for the slim. And if you want a prettier PS3 and you're the flashy type who likes to have the latest version, then go for the ultra slim. Otherwise, personally, I recommend the PS4, which isn't too expensive. And if your budget doesn't allow it, a bit of saving is in order. You'll manage in two months since there's not a big price gap between the PS3 and the PS4.

Rushed59286 · Answer

Personally, I don’t see any difference (in terms of performance) between the Slim and the Ultra Slim. However, I find that the Ultra Slim has a disadvantage with the disk opening (on top) which makes the Slim more practical. I’ve been using the Slim without any problems for quite a while. So I would recommend the Slim over the Ultra Slim.
There you go, I hope I’ve helped you. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate.

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Rushed59286 · Answer

Yes, it’s true that it would be unfortunate to buy the PS3 so close to the release date of the PS4.  -- If stupidity had a forum, there would be many webmasters.

Antho_81 · Answer

Thank you for your answers, I think I'm going to go for the Slim because I would be afraid of getting the Ultra-Slim and having issues... The Slim seems more reliable to me. And I prefer having a disc drive rather than a manual disc opener.

I want to buy the PS3 just to have a fairly recent console and not spend a fortune on a PS4!

@ Rushed59286:
What is the capacity of your PS3? 160 GB? Because aren't there more reliable PS3 Slims than others? Like is the 160 GB more reliable than the 250 or 320 GB?

Antho_81 · Answer

Thank you for all your responses. I think I'm going to go for a 160 GB or 250 GB, but not more; otherwise, I won't put too many games on it, I won't download anything, like I'll buy a few games like Call of Duty, FIFA, car games, etc. I don't want to use a 500 GB hard drive because it comes from an Ultra-Slim and if it breaks down...! After all, I'm not a "big" gamer, so I think 160 or 250 GB will be enough!

Do you know the price of an Ethernet cable for online gaming?

Rushed59286 · Answer

Hi, you don't have to buy one if you want to play online, unless you are really far from your box and the signal is weak; otherwise, for the price of Ethernet cables, the prices vary a lot. I'll let you check out whichever one you want. Be sure to pay attention to the length of the cable if you are more or less far from your PS3 so that the cable isn't too taut.

https://www.amazon.fr/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=c%C3%A2bles+ethernet&tag=googhydr0a8-21&index=electronics&hvadid=30209785891&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3374597951128640478&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_86yqvwndqb_b

If stupidity had a forum, there would be a lot of webmasters.

Antho_81 · Answer

Hi, the PS3 will be in my room and the box is a bit far, so I'll need a cable then. Thanks for your site, I looked it up and I think the 4.2m Ethernet cable will be more than enough for me, and the price isn't too high either.

And to have a controller that "works all the time," do I need a SONY controller, Dualshock 3 Sixaxis? Thanks for your reply...

Antho_81 · Answer

Ok, thanks for all your rushed answers ;-)

Antho_81 · Answer

I think it will be fine. Where do we need to go to put "resolved"?

Antho_81 · Answer

I went to check, there's nothing written next to my username... It's not a big deal ;-)

kiki972 · Answer

choose the ultra slim

Antho_81 · Answer

Too bad, I took the Slim!

Jules durand · Answer

Hello, I have a slim 160 GB and it's a beautiful console. A friend of mine has an ultra slim. Personally, I much prefer the slim.

Which PS3 to choose? Slim or Ultra-Slim?

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