PS3 Super Slim

I have seen the new model of the PS3 and I got to say, "Huh". It has been years since the release of the slim PS3 and now we get something that is more compact. But the question is, is it worth it?

There are some unique benefits to the Super Slim. Some would even agree what I think.

• Size and weight- Six years have past since the original PS3. You remember how massive and bulky they were. They were as big as a blender and as heavy as a cement block. Sony has made an improvement with the first slim model. The size and weight were slightly reduced. However, with this new model it is almost having the old PS2 weight and size. Comparing the Super Slim with the fat PS3, you will see and feel a big difference.

• Disc tray- The system is now a top loader. At first, you will think it's a downgrade in technology. But really think about it. You don't have to turn on the console to insert the disc. And in the long run, if you happen to get YLOD, getting the disc is A LOT easier.

• HDD- Right now the Super Slim has different hard drives. You can get a 12 GB model, (but who really wants that), or a 500 GB model. Obviously 500 GB is a lot to handle and with that much space, you won't have to worry of having a full HDD for a long time.

However, there are some downsides to the new PS3.

• Appearance- The new PS3 doesn't really look like a high advance console. In a way it reminds you of the slim version of the PS2. The grill texture on the top of the console makes it feel cheap. Almost wondering if the tray would hold its own.

• Non-compatible for PS2 games- The real question was if this new PS3 can play PS2 games and sad to say, the answer is still no. I believe having PS2 backwards compatibility was the greatest feature for a PS3. You never had to lug out a PS2 to play PS2 games. The original PS3s played everything. However, since the release of the slim and other models of the fat PS3s, this feature has be dropped. Even after six years, PS3s still have NO PS2 BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY.

• No other accessories- Sure there are bundles for the new system, but what about buying the default package. Even with this new PS3, in the box still lies the same cables, controller, and instruction manuals. Why don't they package together an HDMI cable or a headset? that would make this new PS3 more worthy.

After all of this, I have concluded that while the new PS3s are more compact and easy to carry, there is nothing new to offer to the PS3 community. If you already have a PS3, just stay with the one you have. There is no need to go out to get the Super Slim. However, if you never had a PS3 and want to get one, I would say go for it.