Slim PS3 Officially Announced
HomeSlim PS3 Officially Announced
Posted August 18, 2009 01:37 PM by Juan Calonge
To quote Chazz Palminteri on 'The Usual Suspects': "a rumor's not a rumor
that doesn't die." Today at the gamescom conference in Cologne,
Germany, SCEI chief Kaz Hirai officially announced the Slim PS3, available in
stores from the first week of September. Price will be $299 in the US, €299
in Europe, £249 in the UK and ¥29,980 in Japan.
The US version can be Pre-ordered Now From Amazon.com.
The UK version can be Pre-ordered Now From Amazon.co.uk.
The "classic" PS3 and the slim PS3, side by side.
Features and connections are the same as on existing models. It'll include a 120GB hard drive (upgradeable).
According to SCE, the internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned.
Size, weight and energy requirements are cut by a third. Dimensions are 290×65×290 mm (11.4×2.6×11.4 in). Weight is 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs). Power consumption is approximately 250W. Noise is also reduced, although no specific figure was given.
As regards the outside look, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new design with textured surface finish (in charcoal black vs the piano black finish on previous models), giving "an all new impression and a casual look," which the company hopes "will appeal to a wider audience."
Kaz Hirai showing the slim PS3 (photo PerezStart)
With the introduction of the new PS3 system, SCE will also reduce the price of the current PS3 with 80GB HDD to an RRP of US$299/€299. Also in North America, the price of PS3 with 160GB HDD will be reduced to an RRP of US$399 from August 18.
For other information on the SCEE conference at gamescom, see here.
The US version can be Pre-ordered Now From Amazon.com.
The UK version can be Pre-ordered Now From Amazon.co.uk.
The "classic" PS3 and the slim PS3, side by side.
Features and connections are the same as on existing models. It'll include a 120GB hard drive (upgradeable).
According to SCE, the internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned.
Size, weight and energy requirements are cut by a third. Dimensions are 290×65×290 mm (11.4×2.6×11.4 in). Weight is 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs). Power consumption is approximately 250W. Noise is also reduced, although no specific figure was given.
As regards the outside look, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new design with textured surface finish (in charcoal black vs the piano black finish on previous models), giving "an all new impression and a casual look," which the company hopes "will appeal to a wider audience."
Kaz Hirai showing the slim PS3 (photo PerezStart)
With the introduction of the new PS3 system, SCE will also reduce the price of the current PS3 with 80GB HDD to an RRP of US$299/€299. Also in North America, the price of PS3 with 160GB HDD will be reduced to an RRP of US$399 from August 18.
For other information on the SCEE conference at gamescom, see here.