PS3 Slim is official

**Negus** · August 19th, 2009 04:27 PM

PS3 slim unboxing
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrOS_0Ulv7M"]YouTube - GamesRadar and PTOM unbox the PS3 Slim![/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qIJMBmEAIc"]YouTube - PS3 Slim Unboxing by GameSpot[/ame]

Microsoft should also release an Xbox360 slim.

**tidus1203** · August 19th, 2009 04:36 PM

Probably not... Baka mag overheat!

**Monseratto** · August 19th, 2009 05:16 PM

No PS2 compatibility, no card readers and only 2 usb outlets. 30watts less power consumption...only comes with one controller.

**Negus** · August 19th, 2009 05:22 PM

^^ I've just discovered that my old PS3 has a card reader :rofl:.

just goes to show I've never use that feature.

as for the ps2 compatability and 2 usb slots, It's the same as the large version the last time I checked.

**tidus1203** · August 19th, 2009 05:44 PM

There some large versions (let's call it phat from now on) that HAVE NO PS2 compatibility, has only 2 USB ports and no card readers (quite useless). Its those 40GB versions...

**Monseratto** · August 19th, 2009 06:58 PM

True, those features have little use. However the 4 USB slots are useful for playing mutiple instruments, it also run cooler than using multi slot adapters. But those features dissappeared a long time ago with the 80GB and 160 GB models. A 320 GB Slim is also slated for release soon.

Has anyone seen it in VMall?

The new 3.0 firmware will be released concurrently with the PS3 slim, which should provide a breath of fresh air for existing machines. Other new features of the PS3 slim include BRAVIA Sync, which allows you to control the PS3 XMB over HDMI through your BRAVIA TV remote, and System Standby to shut off the PS3 when the BRAVIA TV is off. Sony also claims this new machine will run more quietly than existing PS3 systems, which is good news for people who like to watch movies or have conversations in the general vicinity of their game console. There's also a Vertical Stand, which will retail for $24. Not so awesome is Sony's removal of the Install Other OS feature... farewell, Linux. We hardly knew thee.

Update: We've got press shots! Check 'em all in the gallery below, and be sure to pore over that to-scale comparo pic up top. There's one from above as well, which reveals that the new model is actual "deeper" than the PS3 fat.

Spec sheet:

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: 120GB 2.5" Serial ATA
USB 2.0 ports: 2
Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (+EDR)
Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth) x 1
AV outputs: HDMI x 1, AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1
Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
BD / DVD / CD drive (read only): BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: Approx. 250W
External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
Mass: Approx. 3.2kg
Included in box: PlayStation 3 system × 1, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3) × 1, AC power cord × 1, AV cable × 1, USB cable × 1

**mazzipino** · August 19th, 2009 07:13 PM

For arguments sake, 2 USB ports is enough already, if you need more just buy a cheap hub. Card readers? Who really uses these when there are sufficient substitutes around like HTTP file server and USB pen drives to name a few. But PS2 compatibility is where 40GBers can't defend themselves, it's a good function to have.

**tidus1203** · August 19th, 2009 07:24 PM

But to be honest all Sony talk about is hardware, where are the software? The good must-have games. Kaya lampaso sa Xbox 360 eh mas maganda nga PS3 hard ware wise but hardware is useless without the good quality must-have games that the XBox 360 has more...