PS3 slim

[gtmtnbiker]

Latest news announcement on the PS3 slim http://stuff.tv/news/Sony-PS3-Slim-announcement-expected-today/13047/

Sony PS3 Slim announcement expected today
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PS3 Slim – announcement coming today?
Unless you've been hiding under some tech reflecting rock recently, you'll probably know that PS3 Slim rumours have been knocking around for some time, and today it's thought we'll finally get the announcement we've all been expecting.

Sony is set to hold its press conference at 5pm GMT at Gamescom in Cologne, where it's thought the new PS3 Slim will be uncovered.

We've already seen leaked ads, heard word from loose-lipped retailers and seen blurry box art, but last minute rumours have it all but tied up that we're in for a skinnier console announcement later this evening.

First off, Joystiq has found that the PlayStation Store will be conveniently down from 5-7pm GMT – the exact time the press conference begins, and a move seemingly borrowed from Apple's taking down of its online store before every big announcement.

There's also been an ad spotted by Kotaku on American site Kmart.com stating quite simply: "The rumors are reality. New low price and a new exciting PlayStation 3". It doesn't get much clearer than that really.

If you needed anymore evidence, back on home turf Asda has reduced the price of the current 80GB PS3 to £250 with a bundle of games included. A spokesperson told GamesIndustry.biz that the offer would continue until stock ran out, as Sony was set to discontinue the model.

All very interesting stuff indeed, and leaves us with little doubt we're in for big news from Sony tonight. We'll be keeping you posted on all the announcements from Gamescom as it happens, so be sure to keep it locked to Stuff.tv from 5pm for the latest.

[DrCirno]

Just got announced at gamescom. 120 gb drive, 299 euros, dollars, yen. Available everywhere sept 11

[Weekend_Warrior]

Just got announced at gamescom. 120 gb drive, 299 euros, dollars, yen. Available everywhere sept 11

LOL! They did not say 9/11

They said the first week of September WORLDWIDE!

Also, all current 80GB PS3's will go on sale for $299 STARTING TOMORROW!!!

[Mod_Man_Extreme]

Damn forgot about us already having a thread on this.

Anyhow, I've already got a 60gig, but I still want to see some pics of the new unit!

[Dakinggamer87]

http://playstationlifestyle.net/08/18/2 ... announced/

There is a pic of PS3 Slim...

[Weekend_Warrior]

According to reports, the box looks exactly like the original leaked one that had the cease and desist order placed on it

[gtmtnbiker]

I'll eat my hat if Sony can actually do something right this generation for a change.

Hope the hat was tasty!

[Weekend_Warrior]

Now all that's left is for Microsoft to officially confirm the discontinuation of the Xbox 360 Pro model and that the Elite will now step in at the $299 price point.

Then the battle will really begin!

[Weekend_Warrior]

MEET THE PS3 SLIM

http://gamescom.gamespot.com/image_view ... I7b1&img=1

I do have to admit it's kinda ugly. Think I actually might try to spring for the $299 80GB model tomorrow or this weekend (granted it's still in stock).

[Niode]

MEET THE PS3 SLIM

http://gamescom.gamespot.com/image_view ... I7b1&img=1

I do have to admit it's kinda ugly. Think I actually might try to spring for the $299 80GB model tomorrow or this weekend (granted it's still in stock).

Well done Sony! You managed to make the worst looking console this generation even uglier! At least with the piano black it made it look expensive, now it just looks cheap.