PS3 Slim Revealed

In one of the most unsurprising surprises in gaming history, Sony has finally revealed what has been rumoured for months – the new, slim-line PS3. Sony (finally) made the announcement at their Gamescon press conference in Germany yesterday, revealing both the new, slimmer look for the PlayStation 3, and the release date and price for the new SKU – the first week of September, and two hundred and ninety Euros (the same in US dollars). The PS3 Slim, as it has been dubbed, has all the same features as its bulkier sibling, while weighing, according to PlayStation head honcho Kaz Hirai, around thirty percent lighter, being around thirty two percent smaller, and using thirty four percent less power. The current version of the PS3 is also expected to drop in price following the announcement of the new model. Sony’s subsequent official press release described the new PS3 as having been “completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body. Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two thirds. Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two thirds, helping to reduce fan noise… With the compact body and casual appearance, the newly introduced model will appeal to a wider audience who are looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home.” The news has confirmed the speculation that has been fuelled for months by rumours of upcoming price cuts and apparent “spy shots” of the new console.

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