There's a new Sony PlayStation 3 in town! Sony has put the popular games console on a diet, revealing a slimmer model with more memory -- and a flash model with a lot less memory.
Unveiled in Tokyo, the new PlayStation 3 is smaller and lighter, with a new ridged top and sliding disc panel on the top instead of a slot-loading mechanism.
Here in the UK, we're getting a version with 12GB of flash memory, ideal for anyone who doesn't need vast hard drives full of movies and games. If you watch Blu-ray or DVD discs, or stream your movies rather than downloading, this version could be for you. And you can plug in a hard drive for more legroom.
If you do need the space for your films, games and DLC, the new model has increased storage across the board -- the PlayStation now comes with a choice of 500GB or 250GB of space, replacing the current 320GB and 160GB versions.
The current PS3 Slim model has been around for a whopping four years, which is a global ice age in technology years. The new PlayStation announced today is 25 per cent lighter than the previous model, and half the size of the original released seven years ago. Sony also says it consumes less power, dropping from 200W to 190W.
The new model hits shops on 28 September, with the 12GB version coming on 12 October. US versions come with bundles including Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception or Assassin's Creed 3, while UK prices and details are yet to be revealed.
For more on the PlayStation 3 and other gaming gadgetry, check out our button-bashing buddies at GameSpot UK. Would you buy a PlayStation 3 with a small memory? Tell me your thoughts in the comments or on our Facebook page.
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damien2501 19 September, 2012 10:18
Looks kinda odd to me, not keen on the design, a bit 80s
Chris Pedley 19 September, 2012 11:20
Im with damien, looks to odd, doesnt look new. And a light console doesnt really make much difference as you dont really carry them around often, there 9/10 times sat in the same spot. so im not bothered about Sony saying its lighter. The sliding disk tray is just odd aswell not really a fan, saves space i guess, but tbh if you havnt bought a PS3, Xbox 360 or a Wii by now, i doubt your going to buy the new one when alot of people will be saving for the Wii U
anonymous 19 September, 2012 11:56
people are still buying ps3s, and this is probably cheaper to make.
Don't know why anybody but a nintendo fanboy would want to save for a nintendo Wii U, and I would have thought most of them would have outgrown mario by now.
pbryd 19 September, 2012 12:15
They should make a version with a vesa mount so people can bolt them to the back of their TVs.
anonymous 19 September, 2012 12:27
A few minor upgrades that I can see. Still uses Wi-Fi b/g and BlueTooth 2.0. Suprised they not moved to the latest Wi-Fi 'n' and Bluetooth 4.0. Still a very good system and ideal for a media centre .
anonymous 19 September, 2012 12:39
This is the third console they have made which is the same as the others? Come on sony where's the ps4?
anonymous 19 September, 2012 13:57
Agree with the others. It looks dated in terms of design. I hope the ps4 looks nothing like this.
anonymous 14 October, 2012 15:20
This is actually the fourth PS3 to be made... Why can't Sony just make/announce the frickin' PS4 already...
anonymous 23 November, 2012 22:16
Sony won't release the ps4 until they are ready to bring out the best console that they can. Sony keep releasing new consoles because they are developing their skills and putting them into action.
anonymous 28 January, 2013 11:17
i bought the slim line and i dont think its got anywhere to put memeory stick unless i cant find it lol but its not that bad mind you the last one i had was ps1 so its goin to be beter for me