Product comparison · 2 game consoles

Sony Interactive Entertainment 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games vs Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4

28specifications compared
14differ
14identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Platform
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:PlayStation 4
Internal memory
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:256 MB
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:8000 MB
Internal memory type
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:XDR
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:GDDR5
Processor model
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:IBM Cell Broadband Engine
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:AMD Jaguar
Graphics processor
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:RSX
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:AMD Radeon
Internal storage capacity
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:40 GB
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:500 GB
Card reader integrated
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:Yes
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:No
Bluetooth version
- 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games:2.0+EDR
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:4.0

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Comparison of 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games, PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4
47 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment 40GB PlayStation 3 + 2 Games 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
Product colour	Black	Black
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
Storage2 differ
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Internal storage capacityDiffers	40 GB	500 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in optical drive	Yes	Yes
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray/DVD	Blu-Ray/DVD
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	CF, MS Duo, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
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
Digital audio optical out	1	1
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 frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
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 content2 differ
Number of gamepads includedDiffers	1	2
Game controllers included	Gamepad	Gamepad
Video game includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Games includedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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