Editing PlayStation 3 (section)

=== Super Slim model ===
The Super Slim model of PS3 has received positive reviews. Gaming website ''Spong'' praised the new Super Slim's quietness, stating "The most noticeable noise comes when the drive seeks a new area of the disc, such as when starting to load a game, and this occurs infrequently." They added that the fans are quieter than those of Slim, and went on to praise the new smaller, lighter size.
Criticism was placed on the new disc loader, stating: "The cover can be moved by hand if you wish, there's also an eject button to do the work for you, but there is no software eject from the triangle button menus in the Xross Media Bar (XMB) interface. In addition, you have to close the cover by hand, which can be a bit fiddly if it's upright, and the PS3 won't start reading a disc unless you do [close the cover]." They also said there is no real drop in retail price.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dodds|first=Gavin|title=PlayStation Super Slim 500&nbsp;GB – Review|url=http://spong.com/feature/10110802/Review-PlayStation-3-Super-Slim-500GB/2|publisher=Spong|access-date=October 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114081311/http://spong.com/feature/10110802/Review-PlayStation-3-Super-Slim-500GB/2|archive-date=November 14, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

Tech media website [[CNET]] gave new Super Slim 4 out of 5 stars ("Excellent"), saying "The Super Slim PlayStation 3 shrinks a powerful gaming machine into an even tinier package while maintaining the same features as its predecessors: a great gaming library and a strong array of streaming services [...]", whilst also criticising the "cheap" design and disc-loader, stating: "Sometimes [the cover] doesn't catch and you feel like you're using one of those old credit card imprinter machines. In short, it feels cheap. You don't realize how convenient autoloading disc trays are until they're gone. Whether it was to cut costs or save space, this move is ultimately a step back." The criticism also was due to price, stating the cheapest Super Slim model was still more expensive than the cheapest Slim model, and that the smaller size and bigger hard drive should not be considered an upgrade when the hard drive on a Slim model is easily removed and replaced. They did praise that the hard drive of the Super Slim model is "the easiest yet. Simply sliding off the side panel reveals the drive bay, which can quickly be unscrewed." They also stated that whilst the Super Slim model is not in any way an upgrade, it could be an indicator as to what's to come. "It may not be revolutionary, but the Super Slim PS3 is the same impressive machine in a much smaller package. There doesn't seem to be any reason for existing PS3 owners to upgrade, but for the prospective PS3 buyer, the Super Slim is probably the way to go if you can deal with not having a slot-loading disc drive."<ref>{{cite web|last=Bakalar|first=Jeff|title=Sony PlayStation Super Slim Uncharted 3 Limited Edition Bundle Review|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/consoles/sony-playstation-3-super/4505-10109_7-35454667.html|website=CNET|access-date=October 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008050538/http://reviews.cnet.com/consoles/sony-playstation-3-super/4505-10109_7-35454667.html|archive-date=October 8, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

Pocket-Lint gave Super Slim a very positive review saying "It's much more affordable, brilliant gaming, second-to-none video and media player." They think it is "A blinding good console and one that will serve you for years to come with second-hand games and even new releases. Without doubt, if you don't have a PS3, this is the time to buy." They gave Super Slim 4-and-a-half stars out of 5.<ref name="pocket-lint.com" />

Technology magazine ''[[T3 (magazine)|T3]]'' gave the Super Slim model a positive review, stating the console is almost "nostalgic" in the design similarities to the original "fat" model, "While we don't know whether it will play PS3 games or Blu-ray discs any differently yet, the look and feel of the new PS3 Slim is an obvious homage to the original PS3, minus the considerable excess weight. 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."<ref>{{cite web|last=Sawh|first=Michael|title=Sony PS3 Super Slim review: Hands-on|url=http://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-ps3-super-slim-review|work=[[T3 (magazine)|T3]]|access-date=October 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014063934/http://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-ps3-super-slim-review|archive-date=October 14, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>