PlayStation 3 Slim
Sony has confirmed a new iteration to the PS3 line-up with a “slim” version. To be priced at $299, it would be released on 1st September, 2009.
The price cut comes as a consequence to the shift in Sony’s processor fabrication process. The earlier cell processor which powered the PS3 was built using the 65nm manufacturing process, whereas slim would utilise a new 45nm manufacturing process. It is said the change in process would lead to better speeds and lower power consumption.
The slim would also carry a new graphics chip, although it’s unclear how would it differ from the early one producted via a Nvidia and Sony collaboration.
Is the matte finish, faster processor, cheaper price-tag and a release date of 3 years post it’s parent version a reason enough to grab this baby? Find out for yourself! Sony was kind enough to release some images on flickr for us to see. Click to see the image gallery.
There’s also a video featuring Jack Tretton, the CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA) showing off the new PS3:
[via The Inquirer]
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