PS3 Slim Officially Announced
08/18/2009 Written by Anthony Severino
It’s what we have been talking about since before E3. All of the rumors can finally be put to rest. Official details of the PS3 Slim are here, direct from Sony’s GamesCom Press Conference.
After much anticipation the PS3 Slim is here.
It will be available the first week of September, and has all the specs the current PS3 offers. The new PS3 slim comes with a 120GB HDD, and is 33% smaller, and 36% lighter. It also offers a lower price point of $299!
Stay tuned for more GamesCom coverage all week on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Also you can now pre-order the PS3 Slim at Amazon.com.
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i just saw this from the live blog…lol
you guys are really fast at posting these
Spanky!!
Huge news. I might have to buy another one. Looks like 3 of my buddies will be getting a Trey this September too.
new ps3 for me
OMG I JUST SHITTED ON MYSELF
PSLS
THE INTERNET
THE WORLD
Hath imploded!
Hopefully at $300 they sell more units..i mean bigger harddrive and same specs for $100 less I don’t see why not. If these don’t fly off the selves people are crazy.I have an 80g backwards compatible,4 usb,memory card reader PS3 so I still have no need to buy another but for people who don’t have a PS3 this is awesome news.
Nice very NICE! I’m even more blown away at the price tag— $300! I want to go out and buy one as soon as I can but I’ll wait a few months first.
Here’s a picture guys – http://i31.tinypic.com/9uxcua.jpg
Playstation Lifestyle once again was the first one to report this news a long time ago. Thanks for letting us know early guys, PSLS is the best…I think i visit you guys more lately than porn sites. It’s worth it!!
Now, come out with a podcast please!!!!!!!!!
No backwards compatibility info with SLIM or Firmware 3.0? Lame. Otherwise great news.
I’m not really into the shape of it though…I’m thinking about buying the 160gb since they say all current models will be 299 starting tomorrow.
Rest in Peace Xbox 360. You were a worthy advesary.
looks like you guys have been right all along. well done psls.
Yippy Whipp!
O_O Thats really cool about the PS3 slim… Im not gonna get one but it is very cool
However the price drop is even better. 
Now, the battle would be interesting to see. I don’t really care much about the sales data but it’s about time to make alot of PS3 sales. More people, more fun!
looks ALOT Better than initial pictures of it
I’m totally buying one, day one. SOLD!
do tha stanky leg, do tha stanky leg, do tha stanky leg
Well we all know you guys called it first…..well done.
I think I may buy a 2nd PS3 now (since we’re already fighting for the MAG beta in my place).
Any word on USB or stick slots?
question… why buy the pspgo for $250 when you can get a slim for $300?
@Jeneric – The Go is portable. Try playing your Slim on the bus.
looks great
Sweet does it look longer from front to back to you guys too?
Still though that’s one sexy beast and that is a nice price.
You heard it here first, ladies and gentlemen!
i think i found a new love in my life
whats that i hear it sounds like the first nail hitting the coffin of the 360 elite……(thomp)
How much are 360s in America?
cos the cheapest ones over here are £120 and the “Pro” at £180
tbh i think the Slim will retail at £250,
and i know which will be by far the better purchase for your $ or £
(PS3 was always the better purchase but now its just too good to turn down)
might buy one when my original 60GB starts showing signs of age, so i dont have to play it as much as i dont want it dying
Great news, i’ll pick one up to replace my 80 gig. Too bad no news on backwards compatability though. This will be a good Christmas for PS3.
@magpie4life
Your better off just buying the 80GB PS3 & Upgrading the Hardrive. You would get a better deal that way and if your interested in Uncharted Drakes Fortune then you can now buy it for $29.99 so it’s not that much of a savings buying the 160GB anymore. It might cost you just a slight bit more but you will probably get a vastly larger hardrive and more value out of your PS3.
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well it looks good but the big one is made out of better matrerial lol
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I wont lie the new playstation looks awesome. But my main concern is backward compatability which many playstation 3′s dont offer. I happened to get lucky and bought the one that had full compatability. And yea so what its lighter, i definetly would buy another just because mine is heavy. definetly not worth it
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