Ps3 slim how many usb

Aside from losing the capability to install another OS Linux on your PS3, nothing much else has changed. Like the Xbox , the PS3 can act as a digital media hub, with the ability to stream content from any DLNA-compatible network device, including PCs and network attached hard drives.

And you also get a built-in Web browser optional Bluetooth keyboards are available , which is serviceable, though not as good as any of the major browsers available for PCs.

A composite AV cable ships with the unit, and because it uses the same connector as the PlayStation 2, that system's S-Video and component cables should work with it, as well to get HD video, you'll need component or HDMI.

The bad news is that Sony didn't add new features to the Slim. Alas, while we didn't think the company would be nice enough to throw in an IR receiver so you could control the PS3 with a standard IR universal remote, Sony has eschewed IR again.

Also, if you're pining to play your collection of PS2 games on Slim, you'll be disappointed to note that backward capability remains a thing of the past the option only existed only on some of the earlier PS3 systems Sony released. The story here, then, is all about design, and it's generally a good one. For starters, the Slim is 33 percent smaller and 36 percent lighter than its predecessors, and it really does look significantly more compact when you put it up against the "fat" PS3.

Beauty, of course, is in the eye of the beholder, and many people, including this reviewer, think the Slim's new frame is fairly fetching. Yet, we've also heard people say that the new "textured," or matte, finish gives the system a cheaper look.

Maybe so, but pick the Slim up and it feels quite substantial. And while we're sure Sony doesn't want people referring to the Slim using adjectives like cheap except when it comes to the price tag , the company does want this PS3 to appear more "casual" and appeal to a wider audience read: casual gamers. In that regard, the PS3 Slim's new design and finish seem well thought out. And the new system is not without a little glam--there's a mirrored strip on the front of the unit next to the opening of the slot-loading disc player and some glossy plastic on the sides.

Those shiny finishes, like the glossy finish on the "fat" PS3, do pick up fingerprints, and it's also worth noting that the matte finish does absorb the oil from your skin and attracts smudges. In other words, if you end up handling your PS3, expect to have to wipe it off from time to time just like the old "fat" model. Sign Up for free or Log In if you already have an account to be able to ask and answer questions.

Question Status How can i connect all my skylander ports at once on my ps3 slim? Answered PS3 slim? Answered When does the ps3 slim come out? Answered Should I buy a ps3 slim? Ask A Question. Keep me logged in on this device. Forgot your username or password? Sounds fair to me. Likely not a big deal unless you've got a massive collection of PS2 titles that you don't want to part with. If so, the launch PS3s with hardware PS2 Emotion Engine are your best bet for greater compatibility , but the second-generation and 80GB models will also play PS2 games using software emulation.

No Linux for You! Counting down to open-source hack in 3, 2…. No On-Off Switch The Slim has no on-off switch at the back, so now relies on the standby power button at the front. Both the power and eject buttons are no longer touch-style; they've been changed to physical buttons. Speaking of which…. Not only is this a slimmed-down model, but all third-generation PS3s have only 2 USB ports and skip the media card reader. The TV will even automatically power down the PS3 when it gets turned off.