Sony PlayStation 3 250GB
Score: 66/100
Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Xbox One S 1 TB Battlefield 1 edition offers a sleek, green-themed console with 4K HDR10 streaming, Blu-ray playback, and a 1 TB drive. While it lacks next-gen power, its compact design and internal power supply make it a solid value. Perfect for casual gamers and media lovers who want 4K media without a premium price.
The Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim 250GB provides a compact Blu-ray capable console with backward-compatible PS2 emulation and modest 1080p output. Its older Cell CPU and limited GPU performance, plus lack of modern video features, reflect its legacy status. Suited for media collectors and retro gamers who need a space-saving PS3.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.256 GB | 8 GBbest | |
250 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 190 Wbest | — |
— | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.69 kg | 1.5 kgbest |
— | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
CPU | IBM Cell 3.2 GHz | Custom AMD APU 8‑core 1.75 GHz |
GPU | RSX Reality Synthesizer | Custom Radeon GPU 1.23 TFLOPS |
System RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 8 GB |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 250 GB | 1024 GB |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
Ports(1) | ||
HDMI Version | 1.3 | 2.0a |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.69 kg | 1.5 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 9.59x31.19x32.6 cm | 10.16×5.08×20.32 cm cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Super Slim for its markedly reduced size and weight, quieter 190 W power supply and solid Blu-ray performance, positioning it as the best-valued PS3 iteration for space-conscious users, while noting its dated Cell CPU, limited PS2 emulation and absence of modern 4K/HDR as clear drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently commend the console's compact footprint, quiet operation and reliable Blu-ray playback, but many voice frustration over the sliding disc mechanism, slower HDD load times and the limited backwards compatibility for PS2 titles.
“Compact and lightweight design, 25% smaller and about 20% lighter than previous PS3 models.”
“Power-efficient operation with a maximum consumption of only 190 W, resulting in quieter fans.”
“Supports 4K Ultra HD video streaming, Ultra HD Blu-ray playback, and HDR10 for richer colors and contrast.”
Professional reviewers commend the Xbox One S Battlefield 1 edition for its upgraded CPU and GPU, which provide more consistent performance, as well as its 4K and HDR capabilities that improve visual quality. However, they criticize the limited edition for offering only a cosmetic color change without substantive functional enhancements, labeling the design as dull and placing it low among special-edition consoles.
Everyday users praise the console for its affordable price, smooth gameplay without FPS drops, quiet operation, and the added value of a durable, textured controller. Recurring complaints focus on the console's tendency to collect dust, controller wear after several years, occasional frame-rate issues at higher settings, and disappointment with the muted military-green aesthetic.
