--- product_id: 1435204 title: "PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model)" price: "€ 43.77" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1435204-playstation-3-slim-120gb-old-model store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 120GB built-in HDD storage Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity 1080p Full HD output PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model) **Price:** € 43.77 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Own the ultimate retro-slim gaming & media legend — where style meets power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model) - **How much does it cost?** € 43.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1435204-playstation-3-slim-120gb-old-model) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Wireless Freedom:** Built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect effortlessly anywhere—stream games, movies, and music without the clutter. - • **Exclusive Access to PSN:** Join the PlayStation Network for free and unlock a world of games, movies, TV shows, and exclusive events—don’t miss out! - • **Slim & Sleek Powerhouse:** 33% slimmer and 36% lighter design that fits perfectly in your modern entertainment setup while saving energy. - • **Cinematic 1080p Brilliance:** Experience stunning Full HD visuals with HDMI + Bravia Sync for seamless Sony ecosystem control. - • **All-in-One Entertainment Hub:** 120GB HDD stores your favorite games, videos, music, and photos, turning your console into a personal media center. ## Overview The PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB is a compact, energy-efficient gaming console featuring Full HD 1080p output via HDMI, integrated Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity, and a spacious 120GB hard drive for storing games and media. Bundled with a DualShock 3 wireless controller and access to the PlayStation Network, it delivers a versatile entertainment experience combining gaming, streaming, and media playback in one sleek package. ## Description PlayStation 3 120GB System Review: Very solid console for gaming - I'm a bit of a nerd. I've owned a PS3, Xbox360, PS2, Xbox, Nintendo 64, Gameboy Advance, SNES, various PC games, and probably a few other gaming devices that I don't even remember. I have my issues with the videogame industry as it is, but I don't think I can rate the PS3 anything below 5 stars. The PS3 is really a fantastic device for gaming, and much more. I originally picked it up for the sole purpose of playing videogames. I use it for other things now-- for example, I watch Netflix with my girlfriend all the time on it. I've downloaded recently released movies on it when I'm too lazy to go to Redbox. I've found other features on it very useful, even though I really just intended to play videogames on it. Videogames on the PS3 are pretty good. I have high standards. I've gone from playing games like Goldeneye and the Legend of Zelda to SOCOM: US Navy Seals to Halo to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It's hard to compare videogames nowadays to videogames ten to fifteen years ago. I will say that there is a very wide variety of choices nowadays. There is something for everyone; from sports to shooting to puzzle games, you can usually find a game with great reviews. In terms of innovation, I think things have slowed down quite a bit recently. Historically you can see new concepts pop up every few years in games-- the N64 and PS1 made huge gains in graphics with fully 3D games, the PS2 and Xbox introduced online play and games like Grand Theft Auto showed the possibilities of "open"/non-linear gameplay where you don't have to follow a storyline. I'm not sure what the PS3 has done that's any different now than 7 years ago, when Halo 2 came out. I guess they're trying to do more networking things, which people really appreciate (online play, downloadable content, Netflix type stuff), and there's also the Kinect motion-sensing type fads. But I will be the first to say that a lot of the stuff out there is gimmicky, to say the least. It's made so that it "seems cool", although the enjoyment/gameplay isn't really optimized. I just made a review on Madden talking about how their company focuses on the "cool new features" but ignores the core gameplay, because hey, it's a business and they want to sell games. But as a customer, I would appreciate something more than that. I guess I'll throw in a pro's/con's list: Pros --very good graphics. --free online play, comparing to Xbox's paid service. --free WiFi connectivity, that works pretty well (my router is maybe 20 feet away in a different bedroom) --large selection of games --Bluray player itself is worth quite a bit Cons --everything in the Store is ridiculously expensive. --sometimes things are more difficult than I'd like. For example, downloading updates requires a restart and takes way longer than I'd like. --lack of innovation in today's marketplace. In general, the console is worth the money. Sony probably loses money on these consoles; they're so expensive to make (although keep in mind they'll make a ton of money by selling the games). Take a shot and pick one up; they're loaded with features and you'll probably get your money's worth somewhere in there. Review: Actual owner of 2 Slims, Previous owner of original PS3 60GB - First off, I actually own two of the new PS3 slims. So unlike some of the 1 and 2 star reviewers on here, I can speak from experience. I also own an Xbox 360 and a Wii, but my review will mostly cover the difference between this model and my previous launch-model 60gb PS3. I had the original, backwards compatible 60gb PS3 from launch and have loved it. It took center stage in my basement home theater setup. Blu-rays look amazing on a 119 inch screen. I had been, for quite some time, considering buying a second PS3 for my living room. Once the new Slim was announced, I decided to sell my PS3 and use the proceeds to finance the purchase of two new ones. I bought one from desertcart and another from a local brick and mortar. I have three primary uses for the PS3: gaming, watching blu-ray movies, and watching videos stored on a NAS drive on my home network. I buy tracks for Rock Band, download demos for new games, and purchase the occasional LBP costume or pack, but otherwise, I'm not really an online gamer. Anyway, the new Slim is just an excellent, excellent system. Comparing it to my previous PS3: PROS: It is significantly smaller. Pictures don't really do it justice. Runs just as quiet if not more so. The only increase in noise seems to come from the disk drive. It's noisier than my old system when accepting or ejecting a disk. Runs even cooler. I never had any heat issues with my old PS3 but this one barely puts out warm air even after a couple of hours of play sitting in a cabinet. Better audio codec support. I'm running this on a 7.2 surround system so I like the best sound I can possibly get, and my receiver takes advantage of the Slims upgraded audio output. Seems to load game data faster. I had just picked up Batman: Arkham Asylum earlier in the week. The game loades an initial 1.8 gigs (I believe) of data to your hard drive. After getting my first Slim, I had to load the same data to the new system, and only took about 2/3 the time. It's surprising since it's the same speed disk drive, but I timed it and it definitely took less time. I actually like the matte finish better. No more finger prints or smudges, doesn't reflect light. The physical buttons are great. You can just tap the power button to turn the system off, instead of having to hold down the touch button until it beeps. CONS: Only two usb ports. I know most PS3s only have two but mine had four and I like the Rock Band. Thankfully, I had a 4 port hub sitting around unused. Still no IR receiver. This was actually a pretty big disappointment for me. I run my entire theater set up with a Harmony One. Projector, receiver, even my lights. I finally broke down and spent the exta $55+ on the Logitech Harmony Adapter, but I'd rather have the ability included in the price of the system. Having to backup, reload, re-download everything. I had upgraded my previous system to a 160gb hard drive and was hoping I could just pull it and slap it into the new system. Sadly, this wasn't the case. I had to manually back up my saves game files (not all with allow you to copy. I kept all my progress for Batman, for instance, but lost all my progress in Rock Band 2. I'll also have to find or rent a copy of Rock Band 1 to reinstall all the songs from the game disk). I lost backwards compatibility and other operating system support, but I didn't care about or use either of those anyway. Other than that, the sytem is just as great as always, and I'm loving the 3.0 software and animated backgrounds. Also, just a note: If you're moving from one PS3 to two like I did, your purchased games and add ons are good on multiple systems. My wife and I play Pixlejunk Monsters and we can now choose to hang out and play in the living room where you can actually keep track of the time or disappear for hours in the man-cave. ## Features - HDMI + Bravia Sync functionality that provides both 1080p output resolution. - A new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3 entertainment system that is also more energy efficient. - Includes a Dualshock 3 wireless controller and a built-in 120GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos. - Built-in Wi-Fi for connectivity anywhere and multiple media format compatibility. - Free membership and access to all the events, as well as game, movie, TV and other media content available on the PlayStation Network (PSN). - Instant in-synch connectivity between your PS3 and other Sony HDMI enabled products without the use of multiple remote controls. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002I0J4VQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #26,641 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #856 in PlayStation 3 Games, Consoles & Accessories | | Brand Name | PlayStation | | Color | black | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,124) | | Input Device | Gamepad | | Manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment | | Manufacturer Part Number | 711719801702 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 120 GB | | Model Name | PlayStation 3 Slim | | Model Number | 711719801702 | | Platform | PlayStation 3 | | Resolution | 1080p | | UPC | 711719801702 711719802204 | | Warranty Description | No Warranty from manufacturer. | | Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi | ## Images ![PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZW9mk+epL.jpg) ![PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Aoye9MesL.jpg) ![PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OB2bVkO8L.jpg) ![PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C4i3cuCdL.jpg) ![PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB (Old Model) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LbiVdXKJL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it less powerful?** A: I would not know. We purchased it and in August and by Christmas break it did not work. To be fair, my son is a swimmer and he had barely any time for video games until February. It was not until February that we let them know it hadn't been working and they would do nothing to help us. My son is angry because he spent his own $ and he is out of luck. I believe even August to February is not long enough for it to stop working. **Q: does it come with controller** A: Yes it comes with a controller the one I recieved was defective but from what I read this is a common error where the Bluetooth won't synch with the system I bought a cheap wireless controller that fixed it right up **Q: Hi! is it 110/220 or only 110 v? thx** A: The PS3 works with both **Q: Can you play all the ps1,2 n 3 on this ?** A: PS1 and PS3 yes, but not PS2. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very solid console for gaming *by C***E on December 15, 2011* I'm a bit of a nerd. I've owned a PS3, Xbox360, PS2, Xbox, Nintendo 64, Gameboy Advance, SNES, various PC games, and probably a few other gaming devices that I don't even remember. I have my issues with the videogame industry as it is, but I don't think I can rate the PS3 anything below 5 stars. The PS3 is really a fantastic device for gaming, and much more. I originally picked it up for the sole purpose of playing videogames. I use it for other things now-- for example, I watch Netflix with my girlfriend all the time on it. I've downloaded recently released movies on it when I'm too lazy to go to Redbox. I've found other features on it very useful, even though I really just intended to play videogames on it. Videogames on the PS3 are pretty good. I have high standards. I've gone from playing games like Goldeneye and the Legend of Zelda to SOCOM: US Navy Seals to Halo to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It's hard to compare videogames nowadays to videogames ten to fifteen years ago. I will say that there is a very wide variety of choices nowadays. There is something for everyone; from sports to shooting to puzzle games, you can usually find a game with great reviews. In terms of innovation, I think things have slowed down quite a bit recently. Historically you can see new concepts pop up every few years in games-- the N64 and PS1 made huge gains in graphics with fully 3D games, the PS2 and Xbox introduced online play and games like Grand Theft Auto showed the possibilities of "open"/non-linear gameplay where you don't have to follow a storyline. I'm not sure what the PS3 has done that's any different now than 7 years ago, when Halo 2 came out. I guess they're trying to do more networking things, which people really appreciate (online play, downloadable content, Netflix type stuff), and there's also the Kinect motion-sensing type fads. But I will be the first to say that a lot of the stuff out there is gimmicky, to say the least. It's made so that it "seems cool", although the enjoyment/gameplay isn't really optimized. I just made a review on Madden talking about how their company focuses on the "cool new features" but ignores the core gameplay, because hey, it's a business and they want to sell games. But as a customer, I would appreciate something more than that. I guess I'll throw in a pro's/con's list: Pros --very good graphics. --free online play, comparing to Xbox's paid service. --free WiFi connectivity, that works pretty well (my router is maybe 20 feet away in a different bedroom) --large selection of games --Bluray player itself is worth quite a bit Cons --everything in the Store is ridiculously expensive. --sometimes things are more difficult than I'd like. For example, downloading updates requires a restart and takes way longer than I'd like. --lack of innovation in today's marketplace. In general, the console is worth the money. Sony probably loses money on these consoles; they're so expensive to make (although keep in mind they'll make a ton of money by selling the games). Take a shot and pick one up; they're loaded with features and you'll probably get your money's worth somewhere in there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Actual owner of 2 Slims, Previous owner of original PS3 60GB *by U***Y on September 4, 2009* First off, I actually own two of the new PS3 slims. So unlike some of the 1 and 2 star reviewers on here, I can speak from experience. I also own an Xbox 360 and a Wii, but my review will mostly cover the difference between this model and my previous launch-model 60gb PS3. I had the original, backwards compatible 60gb PS3 from launch and have loved it. It took center stage in my basement home theater setup. Blu-rays look amazing on a 119 inch screen. I had been, for quite some time, considering buying a second PS3 for my living room. Once the new Slim was announced, I decided to sell my PS3 and use the proceeds to finance the purchase of two new ones. I bought one from Amazon and another from a local brick and mortar. I have three primary uses for the PS3: gaming, watching blu-ray movies, and watching videos stored on a NAS drive on my home network. I buy tracks for Rock Band, download demos for new games, and purchase the occasional LBP costume or pack, but otherwise, I'm not really an online gamer. Anyway, the new Slim is just an excellent, excellent system. Comparing it to my previous PS3: PROS: It is significantly smaller. Pictures don't really do it justice. Runs just as quiet if not more so. The only increase in noise seems to come from the disk drive. It's noisier than my old system when accepting or ejecting a disk. Runs even cooler. I never had any heat issues with my old PS3 but this one barely puts out warm air even after a couple of hours of play sitting in a cabinet. Better audio codec support. I'm running this on a 7.2 surround system so I like the best sound I can possibly get, and my receiver takes advantage of the Slims upgraded audio output. Seems to load game data faster. I had just picked up Batman: Arkham Asylum earlier in the week. The game loades an initial 1.8 gigs (I believe) of data to your hard drive. After getting my first Slim, I had to load the same data to the new system, and only took about 2/3 the time. It's surprising since it's the same speed disk drive, but I timed it and it definitely took less time. I actually like the matte finish better. No more finger prints or smudges, doesn't reflect light. The physical buttons are great. You can just tap the power button to turn the system off, instead of having to hold down the touch button until it beeps. CONS: Only two usb ports. I know most PS3s only have two but mine had four and I like the Rock Band. Thankfully, I had a 4 port hub sitting around unused. Still no IR receiver. This was actually a pretty big disappointment for me. I run my entire theater set up with a Harmony One. Projector, receiver, even my lights. I finally broke down and spent the exta $55+ on the Logitech Harmony Adapter, but I'd rather have the ability included in the price of the system. Having to backup, reload, re-download everything. I had upgraded my previous system to a 160gb hard drive and was hoping I could just pull it and slap it into the new system. Sadly, this wasn't the case. I had to manually back up my saves game files (not all with allow you to copy. I kept all my progress for Batman, for instance, but lost all my progress in Rock Band 2. I'll also have to find or rent a copy of Rock Band 1 to reinstall all the songs from the game disk). I lost backwards compatibility and other operating system support, but I didn't care about or use either of those anyway. Other than that, the sytem is just as great as always, and I'm loving the 3.0 software and animated backgrounds. Also, just a note: If you're moving from one PS3 to two like I did, your purchased games and add ons are good on multiple systems. My wife and I play Pixlejunk Monsters and we can now choose to hang out and play in the living room where you can actually keep track of the time or disappear for hours in the man-cave. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Here PS3 Slim Rocks At This Price Point! *by S***Y on February 14, 2010* 1st off I'd like to thank all the reviewer's on this forum for your reviews. On the whole they were highly informative. No way anyone could read this forum and not come away with more than enough information to make a highly informed buying decision. A. Dent "Aragon" I've gotta give you a gold star in particular for your review. Well done! You covered the key feature and spec differences nicely and I'd like to build on your review, if I may, from a philosophical mindset POV. Some background. I'm a software developer of some years. I grew up with MS. I've been developing with their products since DOS 2.0 :D. I'm an MS boy through and through. pfft, Of course my cell runs Windows Mobile. Ya, Win Mobile has given me fits a time or two, ;), but I doubt I'll ever own a phone that doesn't run Win Mobile. I know exactly who MS is. Back in the day they kinda sucked on more than a couple levels but even then, they were still the best software company in the business. Not only has that not changed in my mind but there's no doubt to me that they are currently better at what they do than they've ever been. Sure, there's any number of SW developers out there working for other companies who are every bit as good as any MS developer out there and oft times better but eh... At this point, there's no other software company in the world even remotely close to where MS is at in terms of maturity and quality. When I look at what Win 7 is coupled with Visual Studio and the .net 3.5 development platform, eh, those 2 things have always been the heart and soul of who MS is and those 2 things are currently rocking it harder than they ever have, no doubts. I've always been a hard core gamer in the PC FPS world. So naturally I've known the xBox and played games on the xBox since it's inception. I'm just saying, I've never owned an xBox. I've known at least 6 peeps with xBoxes. Of those 6, 4 of their boxes failed. Two of them went the RROD route, another had some internal disk failure, and the other had some funky internal connection problem. None of those boxes lasted a year. All of the owners I know went through varying degrees of rig-a-ma-roll trying to get their boxes fixed and/or replaced. The HW issues and the reasons behind the xboxes unreliability are pretty well documented. Because MS decided to farm out manufacturing early on for the xbox they never really had any true quality control over the product they were tossing out to consumers. They never had a handle. They still don't have all that much of a handle now. Given what I know about MS from the SW world and the fact that they are brand new to the HW biz ...eh, to this day I'm not feeling compelled to pick up an xbox. And no, it's not hardly about money. To be fair, I am an FPS kinda guy. There's still never been a console + controller + game created that affords me the precision and control in the FPS genre that WASD on a keyboard and a mouse does. I'm still waiting for one? As I speak I think everyone who owns an xbox today or buys an xbox tomorrow is STILL an early adopter. As it happens I do have more than a passing familiarity with that dynamic. I've dealt and deal with MS product continually every single day. Like I'm saying, I know who MS is. I know how much research and dev went into the xbox. Speaking strictly within the framework of the FPS gaming genre, I think the xbox is currently the best console platform out there. As well it should be. And it starts with the box and the controller. While the xbox was not designed specifically for Halo, the thinking behind the box, gpu, and the controller were absolutely designed to optimize any and every FPS gaming experience created for the xbox platform. Again, who can argue with that strategy? In the video game industry, what's the best selling genre? I truly believe MS has the right idea about the console platform in terms of the idea of the overall gaming experience. Also, no doubt to me that various XBL$ issues aside, the XBL platform is superior to the PSN platform as I post. From MS's inception they've always been many things but fundamentally stupid and obstinate has never really been their hallmark. At least not for long. MS is a whole lot like the Borg. If you've got half a clue about anything they will consume your uniqueness and add it to their own. The above said I think the xbox 360 controller currently implements a design that exploits the FPS genre best. To also be fair to the PS platform, from the very beginning the PS controller in all it's incarnations was never designed to exploit any specific gaming genre. The PS controller has always been designed to cast a much broader net across gaming genre's. So the question remains, given the fact that I am and will always be an MS boy, why is it I've never ever owned an xbox? Why was my very 1st console purchase evar this slimboy PS3? Heheh, it's really a no brainier for me. This PS3 is absolutely THE best media center on the market today. Nothing else comes close to the PS3 at this price point given what it can do. I've already got a PC for serious gaming. That said I'm about to explore the latest exclusive PS3 gaming titles to eval where the state of the art is really at. Seriously, the xbox comes closest for about an initial 50-150+ but even then the xbox can't output any media in any format at 1080p. See, for me? That right there is a deal breaker. MS can KMA right now. The xbox is not there yet. I think MS might still be butt hurt to this day behind choosing the wrong side in the HD war. Whatever? Until they ship with Blu-Ray, built in WiFi at a competitive price, AND they can deliver a reliable and quality product they're dead to me in this market segment. :) UPDATE: I'm still completely in love with this console and what it brings to the table. I think it's definitely the best console on the market at it's current price point. Once again... Pros: 1) Fricken Blu-Ray! Anyone with a quality 1080p TV understands exactly what I'm talking about. There are Blu-Ray players out there at this price point that only do that. And none of them are exactly superior. 2) Fricken integrated WiFi! Pardon me but I can't understand how anyone with a wireless router could not have a deep and abiding appreciation for that extremely salient point. Full on streaming capabilities out of the box. Hello? 3) Awesome gaming platform! I think it's every bit as good and viable as the xBox platform. Both platforms have their strengths and weaknesses. Both platforms have their signature series that are arguably best of breed. I think the Halo series is prolly the best FPS series created for a console. PS3 has the Metal Gear Solid and God Of War series which are arguably both best of breed within their genres. This brings me around to cross platform games. Specifically, cross platform games that target the HW strength's of a given platform. Take a game like Ninja Gaiden II for the xBox and sigma 2 for the this slim boy. In the end, I think sigma 2 version provides a better overall gaming experience for the following reasons. a) Again, it's a fricken 1080p game! b) Because it was released on the xb platform 1st, Tecmo had the op to learn from their mistakes. At certain times they pushed to many polygons in the xb version and you could experience moderate to severe frame rate drops at highly inopportune times. I think the fighting platform on the slim boy has a more fluid feel. I know part of that is because generally speaking you face fewer enemies in sigma 2 but I think that's as it should be. What's the point in throwing more enemies at a gamer than the HW can effectively handle? Here's my point. Given the fact that the xBox is not shipping with Blu-Ray and WiFi, it comes down to the gaming platform and it's reliability, right? I'm just saying I don't see how anyone could compare the two platforms and declare the xBox the winner. What would that be based on? I mean Halo is a pretty cool game and tons of fun but so what? For me? A game like Halo could never tip the scales when it comes to buying a console. From my perspective a bitchen gaming title or 2 is not enough. There's plenty different bitchen arse games for the PS3. I think that in terms of most bang for your buck this PS3 slim boy rules right now. Don't get me wrong. I'm an MS fan boi through and through. Ex: I've got what was a top of the line cell 2 years ago that runs win mobile 6 that I would relly like to upgrade right now. The user interface is pretty clunky by today's standards but I'm not gonna upgrade right now for 2 reasons. 1) The cell hw still supports the HSDPA 7.2 protocol. To the best of my knowledge there are still no phones available in the US that support the latest 14.0 protocol. 2) I know the next gen cells are coming out around early September. They'll be sporting the new win 7 mobile OS (think zune) with capacitive resistance touchscreens (think iPhone) and they'll be supporting HSDPA 14.0 protocol in upgradeable firmware. So I wait. I wait because I am an MS fanboi and on a certain indirect level they kinda own me. When I think about it, it's possible I might not be making the money I do if not for their arses. I wait because based on what I understand about what's in the pipeline, I expect the win 7 cells to rock the house. I wait because 9 of 10 times I will always choose and trust in MS. I got zero problems being an early adopter in the cell arena because MS is doing what they do best and they do not have a heavy hand in the hw. In the end the iPhone OS is not a preemptive multitasking OS and it won't be in the near future. Nor is the droid OS. And no phones running those operating systems currently support HSDPA 7.2 let alone the latest 14.0 standard. I realize I've digressed a bit but I did it for a reason. I'm highly disappointed with MS within the console arena right now. The PS3 slim boy 120 at it's current price point, I think, is a completely superior product to the xBox. Hands down. Any way you wanna look at it you get far more for your money with the PS3. Until MS starts shipping consoles with Blu-Ray and WiFi around the same price point I personally don't even see them as real competition to the PS3. If they do ever get there I will snatch an xBox up right pronto like. And it's the Blu-Ray standard that might hold the xBox back indefinitely. Like I'm saying, they're definitely still smarting behind choosing the wrong side in the HD media battle. Whilst MS is fairly accustomed to licensing tech from various vendors, I'm pretty sure licensing Blu-Ray from Sony under these circumstances is not exactly how they're thinking. Not saying it'll never happen. Just saying MS doesn't usually look to bust out the knee pads under these circumstances. So where does that leave the xBox? The way I see it MS has 3 options. 1) Bust with the pads for Sony. 2) Remain incompatible with Blu-Ray. Not seeing this option as a sales booster, per se. 3) Find and align themselves with a company who's got an idea about a media format that eclipses Blu-Ray by a reasonable measure. Pretty hard to see 3 happening within the next 5 years. 2 is like meh? 2 is tantamount to anathema for the xBox. 1 is what they should do in the near term. If MS can ship a box that supports Blu-Ray with integrated WiFi around the same price point as the PS3, regardless of the quality of the product they're shipping, there's no doubt that would boost their sales immeasurably. Cons: XBL blows doors on the PSN. Pretty much no comparison. Tons of integration on XBL that the PSN can't be bothered with. 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