Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console (120GB Model)

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On January 24, 2007, Sony announced that PlayStation3 would go on sale on March 23, 2007, in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and New Zealand. The console was the first PlayStation to integrate social gaming services, including the PlayStation Network, as well as the first to be controllable from a handheld console, through its remote connectivity with PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita. TechRadar gave PS3 Slim four and a half stars out of five praising its new smaller size and summed up its review stating "Over all, the PS3 Slim is a phenomenal piece of kit. Additionally, the credit card numbers were encrypted and Sony never collected the three digit CVC or CSC number from the back of the credit cards which is required for authenticating some transactions.

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Wi-Fi networking is also built-in on all but the 20GB models, while a flash card reader (compatible with Memory Stick, SD/ MMC and CompactFlash/ Microdrive media) is built-in on 60GB and CECHExx 80GB models. Downloading and installing the PlayStation 3 system software update will update your PS3 operating system to include the latest security patches, settings, features and other items. Immediately we would be concerned about the durability of the top loading tray that feels like it could be yanked straight out off the console, but ultimately it all feels like Sony's nostalgic way of signing off the current-generation console in anticipation for the PS4.In response to the incident, Sony announced a "Welcome Back" program, 30 days free membership of PlayStation Plus for all PSN members, two free downloadable PS3 games, and a free one-year enrollment in an identity theft protection program. The PlayStation 3 has the ability to play standard audio CDs, a feature that was notably removed from its successors. All models released after August 2008 have been reduced to two USB ports at the front, as well as dropping CompactFlash and SD card support.

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This version has a sliding disc cover rather than the slot-loading drive found on the previous PlayStation 3 consoles. On September 6, 2006, Sony announced that PAL region PlayStation3 launch would be delayed until March 2007, because of a shortage of materials used in the Blu-ray drive. In May 2010 this was changed from Thursdays to allow PSP games to be released digitally, closer to the time they are released on UMD.The event was nicknamed the ApocalyPS3, a play on the word apocalypse and PS3, the abbreviation for the PlayStation 3 console. The white colored Super Slim model was released in the United States on January 27, 2013, as part of the Instant Game Collection Bundle. You will not be able to use [Install Other OS] or [Default System] under Settings (Settings) > Settings (System Settings). This in turn resulted in production savings, lower heat production, lower cooling requirements and quieter operation. PlayStation®3 スターターパック グランツーリスモ６同梱版 チャコール・ブラック プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト"[PlayStation ® 3 Gran Turismo 6 Starter Pack Bundle Charcoal Black PlayStation ® Official Site] (in Japanese).