New PS3 Slim Retail and Debug Models Surface Pre-E3 via FCC

[PS3 News]

It's been awhile since the last PlayStation 3 FCC Reveal, but today the sleuths at Engadget.com (linked above) have uncovered new PS3 Slim Retail and PS3 Debug models via https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=556518&fcc_id=%27AK8CBEH1700 just before E3 arrives.

To quote: "PlayStation 3 models CECH-2501A and CECH-2501B are both certified for 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR differing only in hard disk drive configurations.

We're also seeing a pair of PS3 DECH-2500A and DECH-S2500A debugging stations - interesting since a debug unit is typically only required when there's been a change in the chips on the motherboard. Feel free to speculate as we prepare for E3 to kick off on June 15th."


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[GrandpaHomer]

Umm - new "antihacking" measures or just cutting further down the cost? Interresting indeed ...

[tragedy]

My bet is that the 2500 models are the same as the 2000 models but with a move controller bundled in.

Oh, and maybe a pair of red-green 3D glasses...

[Skaper]

Either they changed whats in the packaging (Move, HDMI cable etc.) or further refining of the system board to cut costs.