The new PlayStation 3, officially known as the CECH-2000A, has finally been revealed. You know it better as the "PS3 Slim," and it'll be available on September 1 for $299.99.
The console is a lot like the one that's sitting in the living rooms of gamers now, complete with a 120 GB hard drive and all of the same inputs and outputs you've come to expect. Except it's smaller ... much smaller. More specifically, Sony is saying its thickness and weight are "approximately two-thirds" that of the 60 GB launch console, thanks to some fancy new internal design architecture. Also reduced by two-thirds is the console's power consumption, which will mean softer fan noise when you're rocking Uncharted 2 this holiday.
The "BRAVIA Sync" feature is also new for the smaller PS3. If you're the proud owner of a BRAVIA TV, using an HDMI cable to connect the console to it will allow you to control the XMB on the TV using the PS3. You can even activate "system standby," which will automatically turn off your PS3 when the television is turned off.
Heads up to those interested in installing Linux on your Sony console -- it's not happening with the PS3 Slim. The "Install Other OS" feature has been removed from the console, as (and these are Sony's words) "the new PS3 system will focus on delivering games and other entertainment content." So there goes that.
PlayStation®3 (CECH-2000A)
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
2.5” Serial ATA
120GB *1
Inputs/
Outputs*2
Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0)
2
Networking
Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) × 1
IEEE 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth® 2.0 (EDR)
Controller
Wireless Controller （Bluetooth®）
AV output
Resolution
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI OUT connector*3
1
AV MULTI OUT connector
1
Digital out (optical) connector
1
BD／DVD／CD
drive (read only)
Maximum read rate
BD × 2 (BD-ROM)
DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM)
CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
Power
AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz*4
Power consumption
Approx. 250W
External dimensions
(excluding maximum projecting part )
Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
Mass
Approx. 3.2kg
Included *5
PlayStation®3 system × 1
Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®3) × 1
AC power cord × 1
AV cable × 1
USB cable × 1
*1 Hard disk capacity calculated using base 10 mathematics (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes). System software versions 1.10 and later calculate capacity using binary mathematics (1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes), which will display lower capacity and free space. A portion of hard disk capacity is reserved for system administration, which varies depending upon system software version, and is not available for use.
*2 Usability of all connected devices is not guaranteed.
*3 "Deep Colour" and "x.v.Colour (xvYCC)" defined by HDMI ver.1.3a are supported.
*4 Power changes depending on countries or regions.
*5 For certain regions, Euro-AV cable will be included.
Note: This product is not compatible with PlayStation®2 games.
Contest:
1:45 PM on 08.18.2009
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Holy crap! I can control the XMB on the PS3 using the PS3 now! Finally!
Reason why I won't buy a PS3 after all...
Damn it.
And will it be awesome?
I was thinking the same thing...lol
Looks pretty cool but unitl my launch 60gig kicks the bucket I'm a happy camper.
If by bad you mean, like the powerglove. Then yea, it is bad.
We will still probably get the Slim for upstairs. Who can say no to a $300 redesigned PS3?
There's no port to upgrade the hard drive in any of the pictures. I'm guessing that's what the Phat has over the Slim.
Shame about the PS2 support, still...
vertical stand costs extra o.ô
i dont see a HDD bay Ô____Ô
Whu . . So what the fuck was my PS3 Phat focused on delivering aside from general disapointment?
Well at least is slim right?
there are pictures of both sides of the system @ kotaku and there's no bay in sight, my guess is 120 gig is all you're gonna be able to use with this one, no wonder they removed the linux support
If you want BC, you probably have ps2 games, if you have ps2 games, most of you have a fucking ps2, so fucking plug it in and shut the fuck up. It would be great if it were included, but if it makes it cheaper for us for them to not include it then so be it. The ps3 is for PS3 games, which has quite the library now, unlike it did when it launched. BC was way more important then, when it was more of a transition system from the ps2 then replacing it.
BC might come in software emulation, but its dead from hardware, so fucking deal with it and shut up already.
Hope Sony does alright this year for rolling out another sku. They still have a good winter release schedule coming up so hopefully if they kick up the advertising for the games, all the children can be happy.
This is honestly a deal-breaker for me.
Yes, BC would be nice, but for goodness sakes, you guys had over two years to save up for a console that sells in flea markets for less than a new game. Granted, you might have brought other stuff, or consoles. But I can go down to my local gamestaion and buy a PS2 for 10 pounds less then I brought infamous for.
Yes, BC would be nice, I am not denying that, but how hard is it to set as aside a little money for a used ps2? Surely you people must, at least, save a little money? Ok, let's leave the used PS2, a new, slim, one can also be dirt cheap, sony recently lowered the price to under a 100 pounds, but I have seen them cheaper, around 80 pounds I believe.
Buying a console you wanted for ages over [i]two[/] new games, what seems the better investment to the majority of people?
I hope I am not being a dick, but people, why deny yourself a console of one, old, beaten to death issue? Especially when the remedy is so easily available?
LOL I know man. I should have known that's what people would bitch about especially when they release a pretty sweet little console with an awesome price point.
And who the hell doesn't own a PS2? That's just sad that people have missed out on that many great games for so long.
I mean, MS does it, they've been doing it, they've dropped SKU's and prices without sacrificing it. Why can't Sony?
I don't like it. Why is it a square? And that text looks awkwardly placed.