Top 5 Games for Playstation 3 Slim Owners

The recently announced Playstation 3 Slim is already drawing considerable amount of attention. In fact, it is topping the sales charts of many retailers. While smaller design is nice, it is the new low price tag of $299.99 that is drawing consumers to the Playstation 3 Slim. The flood of new Playstation 3 gamers missed plenty of exciting games on the system. Here are the top five best games for Playstation 3 Slim owners to buy.

5. Warhawk
^{Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Developer: Incognito Entertainment and SCE Studios Santa Monica, Original Release Date: February 12, 2009, ESRB Rating: T}
Before the release of Warhawk, there were many questions regarding the capabilities of the Playstation 3's online service, the Playstation Network. Fortunately, this must have title for new Playstation 3 Slim owners proved that the online structure can easily handle the chaotic 32-players gameplay. Even toady, you want find a better Playstation 3 online multiplayer game than this instant classic.

4. Flower
^{Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Developer: ThatGameCompany, Original Release Date: February 12, 2009, ESRB Rating: E}
The Sixaxis motion capabilities of the Playstation 3 controller have been widely underused. The one title that uses it the best is the Playstation Network exclusive, Flower. By tilting you controller, you can blow flower petals across the fields. It is a very unique and relaxing experience. For just $9.99, Flower is a must have for new Playstation 3 Slim owners.

3. Valkyria Chronicles
^{Publisher: Sega, Developer: Sega, Release Date: November 11, 2008, ESRB Rating: T}
Valkyria Chronicles is criminally overlooked. The strategy game mixes in real-time actions to create a completely new and original experience. Not to mention that the incredible visuals and soundtrack also makes the Playstation 3 exclusive title one well-packaged experience. New Playstation 3 Slim owners shouldn't overlook Valkyria Chronicles.

2. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
^{Publisher: Konami, Developer: Kojima Productions, Release Date: June 12, 2008, ESRB Rating: M}
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the best-selling exclusive game on the Playstation 3 and with good reason. The final chapter in the long-running saga ended with a big bang thanks to the incredible graphics and unparallel presentation. With streamlined gameplay to boot, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots should go along with many Playstation 3 purchases.

1. LittleBigPlanet
^{Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Developer: Media Molecule, Release Date: October 27, 2008, ESRB Rating: E}
No other game does a better job a representing the Playstation 3 as LittleBigPlanet. This physics-based platforming game is a joy to play through with up to four-players cooperatively. Furthermore, you can create and share levels with others via the Playstation Network. There are already more than a million user-created levels for you to play and critique. LittleBigPlanet is a showcase title for the system that every new Playstation 3 Slim owners should buy.