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Following the official announcement of the new PS3 Slim during the Sony Computer Entertainment press conference, a host of official information has been released.
The new console’s official name is the PlayStation 3 – model CECH-2000A – and is charcoal black. The console features an extremely streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive. The new PlayStation 3 will become available in stores from September 1, 2009.
The internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body.
Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds. Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise. While the sleek curved body design of the original model remains, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new meticulous design with textured surface finish, giving an all new impression and a casual look.
Furthermore, SCE will modify the PS3 brand name from “PLAYSTATION 3” to “PlayStation 3”, and introduce a new logo, which is engraved on the surface of the new PS3 system.
An other interesting point is that the new PS3 will not allow users to install other Operating Systems, with Sony stating its focus will be on “delivering games and other entertainment content”.
Concurrently with the release of new PS3, system software will be upgraded to version 3.00 on September 1. The update adds various user-friendly features such as the “What’s New” screen, where users can quickly browse the new items available in PlayStation Store as well as their recently played games directly on the XMB, with short cuts to each piece of content.
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