Sony Announces Slim PS3
Aug19
Sony announced today at GamesCom that they are releasing a slimmed down version of the Playstation 3, along with a $100 price drop bringing it to $300. The 120GB console will be available September 1st, and is available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
It will still perform just like the “fat” PS3, while using 34% less power and taking up 32% less space under your TV. A new firmware update is also in store, V3.0, which includes BRAVIA Sync, which basically lets you control your PS3’s XMB with your Sony Bravia TV remote. Sony also put an end to being able to install Linux on the hard drive. Sorry Linux fans.
If you’ve just bought a HDTV and are in the market for a Blu-Ray player, I highly suggest picking up one of these Slims. At $300 for a Blu-Ray player and a great gaming console it’s a steal.
Tim
