Product comparison · 2 game consoles

Sony Interactive Entertainment 160GB Playstation 3 Slim vs Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4

26specifications compared
12differ
14identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Platform
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:PlayStation 4
Internal memory
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:256 MB
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:8000 MB
Internal memory type
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:XDR
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:GDDR5
Processor model
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:IBM Cell Broadband Engine
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:AMD Jaguar
Graphics processor
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:RSX
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:AMD Radeon
Internal storage capacity
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:160 GB
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:500 GB
Bluetooth version
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:2.0+EDR
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:4.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 160GB Playstation 3 Slim:2
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:0

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Comparison of 160GB Playstation 3 Slim, PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4
49 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment 160GB Playstation 3 Slim View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4 View product
Performance5 differ
PlatformDiffers	PlayStation 3	PlayStation 4
Internal memoryDiffers	256 MB	8000 MB
Internal memory typeDiffers	XDR	GDDR5
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Processor modelDiffers	IBM Cell Broadband Engine	AMD Jaguar
Graphics processorDiffers	RSX	AMD Radeon
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Graphics card memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of controllers supported (max)Known for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video memoryKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Serial ATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	4.0
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	165 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	288 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Number of gamepads includedDiffers	1	2
Game controllers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gamepad
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI
Games includedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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