Sony PS3 Slim 250GB review

Even before the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB came out in September, there were rumours that a 250GB beast was on the horizon.

And here it is. You might not have even noticed it thus far – it slinked onto the shelves earlier this month without much fanfare and only a token PR effort from Sony.

However, despite the low-key launch, what we have here is the best PlayStation 3 system you can buy.

That said, it's essentially exactly the same as the 120GB version, but with 130 more of those precious gigabytes packed in for good measure.

That extra storage capacity is likely to become invaluable in the future. With the PlayStation Network (PSN) improving all the time, and with downloadable games, demos, movies and HD content becoming more mainstream, you could that you fill up a smaller HDD quite quickly.

But it depends on your usage of course, so if you can't see yourself downloading HD movies or buying games from the PSN, you might be better off plumping for the cheaper option.

It's worth pointing out that at the time of publishing, the 250GB PS3 Slim is retailing for around £270. That's £20 more pricey than the 120GB version - but with more than double the storage capacity, it seems like a good deal to us.

It's also available as part of an Uncharted 2: Among Thieves bundle at no extra cost, so be sure to snap that one up before they sell out.