PlayStation 3 now $299, slimmer version coming September 1st

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News just in from gamescom

It’s confirmed! The PlayStation 3 is now available for $299. Yes, NOW! Today, Kaz Hirai also announced a new, slimmer form factor 120 GB PS3 (available September 1st). SCEA President and CEO Jack Tretton shows off the new hardware in this video.

Itching for a closer look at the new PS3? We’ve got pics.

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  • Will this ps3 slim have all the other features as ps3 ”fat”

  • EVERY1 yes it had a replacable HDD on the bottom…. also it has a side stand and a bravia sync for sony tv’s (if u dont kno wat it is google it) 1 thing no shinyness and no touchpad come on sony nice job but a lil bit of a slap up… (my opion)

  • Look great guys and girls, good work Sony just keep the good stuff coming

  • PS3 is going 2 b making some more $$$$$ now

  • So the GT5 announcement will be at TGS?

    (maybe they answer the 500th post)

    probably not.

  • Now i know what i shall buy myself for xmas ;-)

  • the HDD is upgradeable. go to ign.com and view the unboxing video of the PS3 slim

  • Yea the HDD is upgradeable

  • can it still connect wirelessly to the internet? i’ve had a fat 60gb console for the last year but last week it stopped reading discs and playing games that were installed on the hard drive, i phoned sony and they want £100 to repair it, but now i’m thinking i might as well wait for the slim to come out and get it brand new. but only if it still has wireless….

  • I dont know about this one though. I like the ps3 i currently have also wheres the shine

  • i hope its backwards compatible !!!! any way 299 is cheap for a launch prise … imagine in the next year it will drop by 100 !! sony dominated the market since 1995 and i bet it will dominate it today

  • Will this also mean a reduction in repair cost?
    Why is Sony so tight lipped on the increasing number of launch systems getting YLOD. And the obvious design flaw that is causing solders to fail after just over 2 years of use. Now we must pay over half the cost of a new system just to get this fixed?!!

  • no it isnt backwards compatible.

  • @ 507 i agree about the ridiculous repair costs. SMH

  • That looks smooth as ice. It should have four usb ports, but for $300, and 120GB HDD, Two ports are better than one. Of course, I am happy with my 160GB four USB original system, but thats just me.

  • I think I’m going to wait for the 80GB referb prices to drop comparatively to these price changes and this new system release.

  • they made it smaller so where it all that heat supposed to go? won’t the smaller space cause it to get hotter? and will it be backward compatible?

  • It’s nice because it does essentially the same stuff, but I like the old console better. I was sad when they replaced the sexy chrome-looking plastic with dull gray… now the shiny black is gone. The new PS3 logo is meh. The new one LOOKS like it should be $199. And if you want to go vertical you have to BUY a stand again… no thanks. Glad I have my original B/C 60GB with 4 USB and card reader.

  • Very well said. I recently joined the PlayStation family and I wish I would of sooner because I love my ps3. If you don’t own one then now is a good time to get one.

  • Don’t you guys think it’s absolutely STUPID to have a $299 PS3 with 120GB of space going on sell and at the same time having a 16gb PSP Go for sale for $250?????

    Lets see PS3 now even more worth it. PSP Go now seems even more like a bad idea to purchase. Drop to $150 please!

  • the update will have to come for the original ps3 and if it doesnt sony is just trying to steal all our money

  • Jack Tretton you rock!

  • if i purchased a ps3 a month and a half ago for 399, does sony offer price protection so i can get the $100 back?

  • I’m assuming the Blu-Ray player is gone with this newer version? Not good.

  • well I have my ps3 compatible with ps2 and one games and put a 320 gb hard drive in it but i think in christmas I shall get me one of the slims too sony is so much better than microsoft next they need to get the fable franchise lol

  • NOOO!!!! WHY!!! WILL THIS BE LIKE PSP-3000 WHERE IT HAS SO MANY EXTRA FEATURES???? THIS IS RIP!!!!

  • @524 … he said the slimline version will have ALL the same features as the fat original ps3 console, so i assume that means bluray player included … if not then thats a total fookin ripoff for $299….

  • Why did you guys remove the glistening of the system but very lovely system indeed i cant wait to get my hands on it ^^

  • i know its ugly but atleast it won’t fingerprint like the older ps3

  • I’m new to Playstation 3, hadn’t been up on my gaming news. That cost me $100 because I just bought a new PS3. Thursday. I gasped when I heard the news this morning – on the radio – old school I know. I would appreciate any advice or input. Thank you!

  • @524

    Did you look at the pictures? It shows Blu-ray on the system, plus the all PS3 games are on Blu-ray, so why wouldn’t it be included? >_>

  • bro that looks so ugly what kind of design is that bro im happy with my other ps3 that looks pretty ugly but yea ps3 is the best

  • So the CECH-2000B isn’t going to look any different but the same? How about the HDD size? 250GB? hmm I think it would go for either $399 or $499.

    The prices should had been these..
    80GB = $199
    120GB = $299
    160GB = $399

    and a 250GB? oh $499.

    I feel a 80GB is gonna stop going in production. After that happens, 160GB will fade away then 120GB will be the only one alive.

  • Breona and JosHG …

    Of course the new one has blu-ray. It has to. All the games are on blu-ray formatted discs. It will also have wireless still built in. An upgrade to wireless-N would be nice for streaming though. I thought the PS3 was already a good value at $399 when I bought it. Even better now.

  • I’m suprised sony hasn’t found how to in game chat, invites across different games. Sony can develop the blu Ray player but can’t the ps3 to those features.

  • DrewCarrie …

    Just try taking it back. If they already have a decent return policy, they might give you a $100 credit or something.

  • Yuck, it looks like a cheap folder. FAIL!

  • Does the $299.00 deal cover the existing 160GB model too? Anyone know?

  • puse at :16. cant u see how ulgy that is?? its like a freakin black box for a container…

    oh well.. at least the price is good

  • Here are the current prices.
    80GB = $299
    120GB = $299
    160GB = $399.

    Just get the 80GB since you can upgrade the HDD and the 80GB looks better.

  • @psyXcho the hardrive IS upgradeable…there is a little flip up thing on the bottom…then the drive just slides out…

  • Are you kidding me? Clearly Sony has not been listening to their customers complaints. The damn thing looks like a box without corners. I didn’t think they were actually gonna put the thing into production.

  • OMG im soooo happy my ps3 doesnt read discs anymore and was planning to cough up the 150 to repair it but NOW i get a NEW SLIM ps3 for 150 more

  • That PS3 is FUGLY!!!!!

  • ok lets clear up some confusion to a few stupid people that posted.
    yes you can upgrade the hard drive (ign.com)
    no word on reverse compatibility
    $299 is a great price $199 is a sweet spot for a system with no hard drive or wireless not to mention bluetooth controller, and most of all, its online is free, so if you cant afford $299 for everything they offer, go to school get a job, try again.

  • It looks alright, but I guess simple is better.

    Those who already own a PS3 should be able to get some sort of discounted price off the new one.

  • LOL Awesome cant wait to get my hands on this one!

  • is it backwards compatible with ps2 games?

  • I just got a Playstation 3 in June for $400. Can I take in my receipt and get $100 dollars cash back? I know you can do it with coupons and what not, but i don’t know the amount of days you have to do so.

  • gonna sell my glossy 40gig with updated 320HDD. Put the 320HDD in the new slim and put the slims 120HDD in my old PS3 and sell for $225…now all we need is a firmware update for backwards comparability for all non-backwards compatible PS3 and the slims plus the ones that are not will sell like hot cakes…duh SONY!!!

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