117w ago -
Update: Today
WirelessGoodness.com has spotted the new PS3 model
CECH-3001A/B via the
FCC site further confirming the previous report.
The new PlayStation 3 slim model will cut power consumption from 230W to 200W and weigh in at 2.6kg down from 3.0kg, however, it will not include PS2 compatibility.
According to
StingyGamer.com Sony is preparing a sizeable PS3 price drop soon which will coincide with Nintendo's 3DS console release in March (although
IndustryGamers.com states Wedbush Securities analyst
Michael Pachter predicts June) followed by a new hack-proof PlayStation 3 console in development.
To quote: "My source, who also told me the NGP's price will be £250 in the UK, stated Sony has been preparing a price drop in the UK for quite some time now and are finally preparing to make said price drop to around £170 when Nintendo's 3DS console releases in March.
The price drop for the slim PS3 SKUs would mean a staggering price drop from the PS3′s original price will be witnessed; with the recommended retail price being £255.30."
EverythingHQ.com (linked above) also states that Sony is reportedly developing a hack-proof PS3 SKU, to quote:
"The hack-proof SKU will be a slim PlayStation 3 model and will contain a 300GB hard drive as an incentive to purchase the hack-proof system - the price of the SKU will be £186.99, my source informs me.
The scheduled launch is unsure at this time due to Sony seeing if they can win the battle in the courts against the root of all the PS3 hacks - George Hotz.
Sony is essentially trying to get rid of all the old SKUs with these price drops - and even their own price drop incoming possibly - so it makes way for their new hack-proof model."
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If sony was really smart they would also add ps2 compatibility to it, would probably cause a lot of people to run and get it. Not really worth it for hard drive alone as its not very hard to upgrade the hard drive and get get a much bigger drive.
1. sony makes the ps3
2. hackers/crackers do their thing and open the ps3 software wise
3. sony makes a new ps3 with increased sofware protection
4. hackers/crackers do their thing with the new ps3
5. sony leaves the console market and focuses on games like sega
6. console gamers are then forced to buy either the m$ or nintendo consoles for the next generation
I know homebrew is really nice and all but people that want to get a hacked system will get it anyway, at one price or another. Stock on those current slims if you need all that homebrew, its probably a good idea.