Product ReviewsSony PlayStation 3 - Super Slim Launch Edition 12GB Home Console - Charcoal Black

Great Console, Great Price

If you want a brand new PS3 with all the capability of what came before, but at a much cheaper price, buy this system. Better fan, better processing, just a better system compared to the original launch consoles and some of the mid-level later versions. The flash memory isn't much, but you can easily add an aftermarket HDD (don't forget to get the mounting bracket) with upgrade instructions to be found all over the Internet. After my old fat PS3 60GB finally died this year, I did a lot of research on the other PS3 models. I knew that I didn't want a used system, didn't want to spend more than $150 if I was getting another PS3, and wanted at least a 500GB HDD so that I could shift to only downloaded games. By buying this system for $90 and the 500GB HDD with bracket for another $40, I saved between $50 and $70 from buying a similarly speced out PS3 that was brand new. Mounting and formatting the new HDD took less than an hour, and then I was up and running. Very happy with this purchase, and would recommend it to any PS3 owners that want another new system without putting a major dent in their pocket.Read full review...

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Worth every penny and more!

The PS3 Super Slim is an excellent system and I have to say that 12GB of space is actually enough as long as you're not putting photos and movies on the device. You always have the option of buying the require PS3 Super Slim hard drive caddy and installing a hard drive yourself. It's easy. Just watch a youtube video on how to do it. Servers for the PS2 were on for 16 years. So either way, this is a great system and support for it will be around for a long time!

Side note: I do game console repair... You should NEVER put modern game consoles in enclosed spaces, like an entertainment center. It will cause the system to over heat and then the solder will melt. That's what causes the RED LIGHT OF DEATH. It's best to keep your system on a milk crate, out in the open so it has plenty of room to breath. You can watch youtube videos on how to avoid this too!Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: wesaveyou$

This Console offers Many things in One Device. But you must need a Good TV!

This Console Supports Blu Ray,3D and many more.XBOX 360 doesn't have blu ray feature.I bought this Product, Because it's latest and still in Production.and Also have Thousands of Games across,PS4!

So if you willing to Buy a PS4, think Twice. Because If you're a gamer, You'll find more games on PS3. It's true that PS4 has More Graphics Quality and Features. But PS3 still on the Market.and more Support for it. Xbox one and PS4 has good design and new Features.

I like it's easy setup and features. But I don't like it's design. and Controller also still the same design as on PS1.(rather than Bluetooth and sixaxis Dualshock on PS3)

12GB SSD Flash Memory may not enough for DLC's and Updates.So you will need to Buy a 500GB 2.5" HDD.(I prefer 500GB,5400RPM,9.5mm Height)7200RPM will not suits,Produce more heat.

Thinner HDD's(7mm) would not support,But didn't try.

To Upgrade HDD, you will need Mounting bracket.on eBay unofficial brackets price trending at 2.75USD.(can install without bracket,but risky.Try google)

Best things about this Console - Blu ray support, Bluetooth Controller, Full HD support(Need Full HD TV and HDMI Cable),Dual Voltage (110V or 220V),2.5" Common Laptop,Notebook HDD's will fit.

You will need Good TV, such as SMART TV or HDTV. I have Normal 29" TV,Composite cables are useless for Normal TV's,So I bought a PS3 to Component cable.and it works.(Your TV must have Component input,at least 480i or 480P)

To Hack this Console, You will need ODE-Optical drive emulator(Cobra,E3 Flasher,etc..)and cannot jailbreak.(Firmware Version would be up to 3.55, that's why).

I bought this for 200USD including shipping.(Fedex Express)and it was a Good deal.(from Canada,US Canada PAL version)

Overall I like this Console, not the Design. PS3 games aren't cheap. You will need more USD's if you aren't a Resident of U.S.A. (example.45USD including shipping to Worldwide for Last of us.)

Anyway if you don't have XBOX 360 or need to buy a better console under 200 bucks.

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Product was mostly as described.

This was advertised as a NEW PS3, Open Box item.

The PS3 was obviously used for a fair amount of time and was not just an open Box item. However, works without issue and was quite cheap compared to a new product so it is not bad enough for me to need to return the item.

The PS3 did not have any noticeable scratches but did have dust build up on the exhaust side of the unit. The operating system was defaulted so it had no user data on it and it was otherwise clean and new looking. The warranty sticker is still intact so it is easy to see that it has never been opened and is not a repaired unit.

For the included peripherals, A new unused DS3 Controller and was included. The power and AV cables were obviously twist tied and put back into a plastic sleeve to appear as though it was new and unused but the ties and plastic sleeves are not what is used from production on new box PS3.

All in all, it is a good product that works well and was sold at a very reasonable price. I am happy with this purchase. It is a good used PS3.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: worldsbestdeals

It really does do everything; music, movies, games, pics & it's easy 2 use.

I bought a PS3 for my in-laws because they were in the market for a new DVD/Blu-ray player. I told them that for the 100 or so dollars they would spend on a 'smart' Blu-ray player would be much better spent on a PS3. It really does do about everything they could want. Plays almost every kind of video codec (i.e. .mp4, .avi, .mpeg, XviD-DivX)except for .mkv which I am sure will eventually be supported via an update. It also allows streaming from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Pandora and it also will play movies and music stored on another Windows PC in another room.

The only thing that this particular PS3 doesn't come with is infinite storage. That's really why I went with the 12GB model was so I could put in a 1 TB laptop hard drive and then it will be the perfect home entertainment system.Read full review...

no regrets

I bought this for a birthday gift for my son. I was nervous about this but it works wonderful and he has really enjoyed it. You can still find a lot of playstation 3 games and it was a great value. It shipped quick to boot. Would definitely recommendRead full review...

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Most stable ps3 for long term use.

It is a more stable system I believe then the phat I purchased this one after my phat 80gb went ylod and the super slim seems to not get hot at all the sliding disk compartment is a little different and kind of annoying but I think it will last a lot longer in general then the past systems I put a larger hard drive in it considering you cannot do much with only 12gb especially considering games like the new grand theft auto require 8 gb for you to install. It has a few minor glitches that I think all ps3's have it will sometimes freeze when browsing the internet and you have to turn it off then on when that happens and sometimes on like HBO go you get not great video quality these are minor glitches that can be over looked and most of the time just require a restart but it is a great system with a lot of great games and this one seems to be the most stable and has no over heating issuesRead full review...

As blueray/dvd/mpeg plyer it is best solution

Yes it it outdated, but i bight it as blue ray/ dvd player and it plays everithing all codecs all formats, also youtube video look much bettet
So i am happy with buy, also it is still nice gaming platform for price of BR player ;)Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: games.lounge

Great console!

Didnt mind it's only 12GB, as not much in play store for the ps3 anymore.
Console was clean, and plays our games rather well. Graphics are good, and contoller works well.
Over all definantly worth the money, my Grandson and I will enjoy this for a long time.Read full review...

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Ps3 New

I have had other ps3s and this is the best in my mind. Cheaper, and not nearly as much space....but....it is much lighter and a good price. Upgrade your hard drive and you have a great price on your system!Read full review...

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