Ps3 - the slim edition

WeasteDevil said:
Everything is simply made smaller (see post 24). I like by big in your face shiny one, no matter what TheReligion says about it. It looks and feels like it's expensive and well built, even though I would have always preferred it if they had released a version in a Hi-Fi separates case. They have simply cost reduced it, halved the size of the chips, got the BD drive down to laptop size, etc. It had too much cutting edge technology when first released.
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So everything internally is the same as the original PS3, it's just tinier?
 
WeasteDevil said:
I think that they will start selling the old model at the 199 price point and then this at the 299 price point until the old ones are cleared out.
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Old model 40gb's are going at £175 on ebay now, so you'd probably make £50 if you sold it now and rebought second hand after the price cut.
 
WeasteDevil said:
I think that they will start selling the old model at the 199 price point and then this at the 299 price point until the old ones are cleared out.
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So is it better to just get the old one, or play the waiting game?
 
According to this rumour, http://www.rtlinfo.be/rtl/news/article/261660/--Sony+va+enfin+baisser+le+prix+de+sa+Playstation+3

The current 80GB model is to have its price slashed by €100 in the next few days. The slim is incoming, and very soon.

It's in French, but Google kindly spits this out

For many months rumors circulating on the web about a price drop of the Playstation 3 console gaming flagship of the Japanese manufacturer Sony. In recent days, it seems to finally confirm that some wholesalers say that the price of the console Sony will soon drop. They talk about 299 euros, 100 euros less than the current version of 80 GB, delivered with a recent Thursday. This is not all it is a new version of the console, probably thinned physically.

The official announcement of this new version of the PS3 would be made at the press conference that the Japanese giant held in Cologne on the occasion of the "gamescom" scheduled Tuesday August 18 Belgian time to 18h.
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I might get one just for the sake of my one being a bloody dust magnet. I give it a wipe over and the next day it's covered in dust, carpet hairs and all sorts, it's quite ridiculous to be honest.
 
It's something to do with the lacquer they put on it and the speed it pulls in air which then sticks to the lacquer. This new one should be much cooler and quieter and the lack of lacquer make any dust less noticable.
 
Ok, it's confirmed, 33% smaller and 36% lighter with a 120gb HDD. Prices are $299 and €299, so expect between 199 and 250 pounds to start with.

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NEW SLIMMER AND LIGHTER PLAYSTATION®3 TO HIT WORLDWIDE MARKET THIS SEPTEMBER

18/08/2009 19:00


Lower Price to Further Accelerate Expansion of the PlayStation®3 Platform
Along with Extensive Software Title Line-up for Upcoming Holiday Season

Tokyo, August 18, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today unveiled the new PlayStation®3 (CECH-2000A) (body color: charcoal black) computer entertainment system, featuring an extremely streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The new PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system will become available in stores from September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions at a very attractive recommended retail price (RRP) of US$299 and €299, respectively. The system will become available in Japan on September 3, 2009, at a RRP of 29,980 yen (including tax). With the introduction of the new PS3 system, SCE will also reduce the price of the current PS3 with 80GB HDD to a RRP of US$299 from August 18 and €299 from August 19. Also in North America, the price of PS3 with 160GB HDD will be reduced to a RRP of US$399 from August 18. By launching a vast library of exciting and attractive software titles for PS3 this holiday season and offering customers a line-up of hardware models and pricing to match their preference, SCE will build on the momentum and further accelerate the expansion of the PS3 platform.


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, 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. While inheriting the sleek curved body design of the original model, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new meticulous design with textured surface finish, giving an all new impression and a casual look. 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.


Concurrently with the release of the new PS3 system, SCE will modify the PS3 brand name from “PLAYSTATION 3” to “PlayStation 3”, and introduce a new “ ” logo, which is engraved on the surface of the new PS3 system. By unifying under the familiar “PlayStation®” name, which represents the entire PlayStation family, PS3 together with PlayStation®2 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) will further expand the PlayStation business, and will continue to enhance the entertainment experience along with the ever-growing PlayStation®Network.

The new PS3 continues to offer the cutting-edge features and functions of the current models, such as the ability to enjoy high-definition Blu-ray disc (BD) movies and games, as well as various content and services downloadable through the network. The new PS3’s storage size has increased from 80GB to 120GB, and with the extra capacity users will be able to store more games, music, photos, videos as well as various content and services available through PlayStation Network. Having more than 27 million registered accounts around the world, PlayStation Network offers more than 15,000 pieces of digital content, ranging from game titles, trailers, and demos to more than 15,000 movies and TV shows via PlayStation Store*1. PlayStation Network members can also download free applications, such as PlayStation Home, a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences, as well as Life with PlayStation, which offers users various news and information on a TV monitor in the living room by connecting the PS3 to the network.

Since the launch of PS3 in November 2006, the number of BD-based titles has reached more than 1,000 titles and downloadable PS3 games to 1,400*2 titles worldwide, with the support from a broad range of third party game developers and publishers. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are to be released from SCE Worldwide Studios, including Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, EyePet, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Heavy Rain, God of War 3, MAG, ModNation Racer, Gran Turismo 5 and more.


Other features of the new PS3 include:

Ø PS3 system software update version 3.00


Concurrently with the release of new PS3, system software will be upgraded to version 3.00 on September 1. The update adds various user-friendly features such as the “What’s New” screen, where users can quickly browse the new items available in PlayStation Store as well as their recently played games directly on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar), with short cuts to each piece of content. PS3 will evolve continuously with the system software updates, further improving the operability and enhancing the user experience available through the network. PS3 owners will be able to enjoy new features by simply updating the PS3 system software to version 3.00 via the “System Update” function on the XMB*3.

Ø BRAVIA® Sync™ Feature

The new PS3 system is also equipped with the BRAVIA® Sync™ feature. By connecting the new PS3 system and a BRAVIA TV with the HDMI cable, users are able to directly operate the XMB on PS3 using the TV remote control. Other functions include “System Standby” that will automatically turn off the PS3 system when the BRAVIA TV is turned off*4.

Ø “Vertical Stand” for new PS3 (CECH-2000 series)

By utilizing the separately sold “Vertical Stand”, users will be able to set the new PS3 in vertical position*5, making it easier to place the PS3 system anywhere at home. The vertical stand will become available in Japan on September 3, 2009, at a RRP of 2,000 yen (including tax) and in North America at US$24*6.

Ø Removal of “Install Other OS” feature

The new PS3 system will focus on delivering games and other entertainment content, and users will not be able to install other Operating Systems to the new PS3 system.

Along with a vast line-up of attractive and exciting entertainment content with the new PS3 system, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment.


*1 Number as of end July 2009. Content within PlayStation Store will differ by region, please refer to the official PlayStation.com site for further details.

*2 Includes PS one® classics and free of charge content (downloadable demos).

*3 Users will need to connect their PS3 to the network to use the function.

*4 Users will need to use BRAVIA TV that supports the BRAVIA Sync feature. For further information about BRAVIA Sync, please refer to the official Sony site in each region.

*5 Users will need to use the separately sold “Vertical Stand” to set the new PS3 in vertical position.

*6 Release date of the vertical stand for North America will be announced when available. Release date and price of the vertical stand for Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions will be announced when available.

Product Outline

PlayStation®3 (CECH-2000A)

Product name

PlayStation®3

Product code

CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)

CPU

Cell Broadband Engine™

GPU

RSX®

Audio output

LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.

Memory

256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM

Hard disk

2.5” Serial ATA

120GB *1

Inputs/

Outputs*2

Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0)

2

Networking

Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) × 1

IEEE 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth® 2.0 (EDR)

Controller

Wireless Controller （Bluetooth®）

AV output

Resolution

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i　(for PAL 576p, 576i)

HDMI OUT connector*3

1

AV MULTI OUT connector

1

Digital out (optical) connector

1

BD／DVD／CD
drive (read only)

Maximum read rate

BD × 2 (BD-ROM)
DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM)
CD × 24 (CD-ROM)

Power

AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz*4

Power consumption

Approx. 250W

External dimensions

(excluding maximum projecting part )

Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)

Mass

Approx. 3.2kg

Included *5

PlayStation®3 system × 1
Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®3) × 1
AC power cord × 1
AV cable × 1
USB cable × 1

*1 Hard disk capacity calculated using base 10 mathematics (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes). System software versions 1.10 and later calculate capacity using binary mathematics (1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes), which will display lower capacity and free space. A portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for system administration, which varies depending upon system software version, and is not available for use.

*2 Usability of all connected devices is not guaranteed.

*3 "Deep Colour" and "x.v.Colour (xvYCC)" defined by HDMI ver.1.3a are supported.

*4 Power changes depending on countries or regions.

*5 For certain regions, Euro-AV cable will be included.

Note: This product is not compatible with PlayStation®2 games.



New Logo

Vertical Stand (CECH-ZS1)

Product name

Vertical Stand

Product code

CECH-ZS1

Included

Vertical Stand （CECH-ZS1） × 1

External dimension

Approx. 88 mm x 18 mm x 260 mm (width × height × length)

Mass

Approx. 115g

Supports

CECH-2000 series

* The “Vertical Stand” is for the new PS3 system (CECH-2000 series) and cannot be used on the current model.
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The new slim one is nice.

I do prefer my original one, but its an original one which i bought a couple of months after launch which gets warm enough after a while i'm convinced it raises the ambient temperature in this small room.
 
Some more bits and bobs, I'm simply copying and pasting this.

-Firmware 3.0 announced. "animated themes, a What's New section and some other great interface changes." Coming September 1st, "PSN is getting a new look!"

-PSN Cards confirmed for Europe. 20/50 denominations, coming September.

-VidZone being expanded in Europe this year

-Video Download Service announced for Europe, coming to the UK, France, Germany and Spain in November. More markets coming 2010.

-"Digital Reader" announced: buy virtual comics on PSN! Graphic Novels, Indie comics and local comics too -- hundreds at launch. "Biggest names in the comics world (including Marvel, Spider Man, X-Men, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Thor...)"

-New service announced: Minis for PSP. "These will be exclusive to the PSN Store and will have a 100MB size limit. 15 new games available at launch on 1st October. 50 titles coming in 2009. Tetris and Fieldrunners, are two examples."

-Motion Controller will debut at TGS. A trailer was shown with some of the uses of the controller.

-Home update coming September: new build for devs, plus more content for users like a shrinking potion, plus more Home spaces like Audi and Singstar.

-PSP 3000 is getting some new colours -- Turquoise Green, Lilac Purple (bundled with Hannah Montana!) and Blossom Pink.

-Get Gran Turismo PSP for free if you preorder the PSPGO October 1st through 10th. Euro is the only market confirmed right now for this offer.

-A few games were showcased, like Uncharted 2 and Heavy Rain.
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At last, the video/film/TV show service is coming to Europe.
 
I just had a thought, have microsoft got any plans on a slimmer 360? You would have thought them making a whole new version would help out the RROD issue?
 
It looks old fashioned. Nowhere near as good looking as the original, but I'll probably still trade mine for one simply because the dust problems I have.
 
The Flying Potato said:
I just had a thought, have microsoft got any plans on a slimmer 360? You would have thought them making a whole new version would help out the RROD issue?
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I'm not sure, maybe when they launch Natal? I'd be very wary if I were them, as it took them so long just to get the RROD down to acceptable levels - keeping the thing cool. Making the machine smaller could open a whole other can of worms. They also are not in control of the hardware as such (the don't have total control over the design nor the manufacture of the main components), so we'll have to see.
 
Looks a lot better in those photo's. I'm glad the eject and standby buttons are external, it's annoying having finger prints showing all over it!
 
looks cheap and tacky and resembles a george foreman grill.

The old PS3 was much, much prettier.

Might buy an old style PS3 when they release these ugly bastards.
 
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