By Hector Cortez Aug 18, 2009, 13:07 GMT
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today unveiled the new PlayStation 3, featuring a streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Sony today unveiled the new PlayStation 3, featuring a streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive.
The new PlayStation 3 will become available in stores September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions at a recommended retail price of $299 and €299, respectively. The system will become available in Japan on September 3, 2009 for 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.
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.
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 "PS3" logo, which is engraved on the surface of the new PS3 system.
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.
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