Sony Unveils a Brand New Model of the PS3

[Sonic 296]

The new model PS3 has been revealed by Sony. The Super Slim!

 

From Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/5944433/sony-unveils-a-brand-new-model-of-the-ps3

 

Sony Unveils a Brand New Model of the PS3

Rumoured for some time now, Sony has announced today at its pre-TGS press conference that it will be releasing a new model of the PlayStation 3.

The new model is 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the current PS3 (itself a redesign from the original version), and will come in two flavours: 250GB and 500GB. It'll also be available in two colours, white and black.

 

The black console will be out on in Japan October 4, while the white model will be out on November 22.

 

In the US, the 250GB model will be out on September 25, and will include Uncharted 3 and a $30 "digital content" voucher for DUST 514 (a free-to-play game). It'll cost $270.

There'll also be a 500GB bundle including Assassin's Creed III that'll go on sale in the US on October 30. No price on that one yet.

 

Interestingly, in PAL territories, there won't be a 250GB model. Instead, alongside the 500GB version will be a PS3 including just 12GB of flash memory.

 

 

 

[Guest Rabbit]

I guess this is an expected and reasonable direction. Cheaper and more compact. A week from now is pretty quick, too.

[Saracen 16]

I barely touch my PS3 these days (PC Gaming will always be king). But I guess it's a good option for those still looking to purchase one.

 

Personally, I'm waiting on the OUYA. I want to see that little $99 Rubiks cube sized console hit the market and see what it's capable of. It's something new and takes console gaming in a whole new direction. But for the price point, I've got the money burning a hole in my pocket to take the calculated risk.

[Luk3us 63]

You know I look at my FIRST GENERATION PS3 and think, wow what an ugly son of a bitch. But it still goes after all these years.

[Sonic 296]

No more fancy slot loading BlueRay drive like the original console or first slim. Its top loading drive this time. Like the PS2 slim.

 

[Gben 20]

Interesting... but the 'cheapness' is a big turnoff.

[Saracen 16]

I think it's alright actually... so long as it does the job. It's a much better size too which makes all the difference. Makes you realise what a behemoth the original PS3 was, and what an unreliable piece of crap it was too.