Yesterday we told you about a new Playstation 3 model that will be revealed, now Sony has confirmed the announcement by showcasing yet another redesign to their popular PlayStation 3 console. Just like the last one that came out three years ago, this one cuts down on the size and weight by being 20% smaller and 25% lighter than the previous model.
The new Playsation 3 seems to be pretty much identical to the old one, with no new announced changes. Only difference is now you can have more storage with 250GB and 500GB models, selling for $269.99 and $299.99 respectively. Both new Playsation 3 models will come as part of a bundle : 250GB and 500GB models in two colors (“charcoal black” & “classic white” ). The “charcoal black” one is given a September 25th launch date for the 250GB bundle (with Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Game of the Year Edition) and a voucher for more than 30$ worth of bonus digital content for ‘DUST 514′ for a pricing of 269.99$ , while the “classic white” model arrives on November 22 (at least in Japan)
The 500GB Playsation 3 model, meanwhile, comes with free 30-Day PlayStation Plus voucher and a copy of ‘Assassin’s Creed III’ and will release simultaneously with the game on October 30. The game will feature four exclusive levels available only on the PlayStation 3.
Here’s the full specs of the new Playsation 3 :
Meanwhile, the Japanese side the new redesigned Playstation 3 will sets with models 250GB HDD, and comes with the Mina No GOLF 6 “Eveybodys Golf 6” to PlayStation 3 Starter Pack will be launched on November 22, with the price of 25,980 ¥ in two Colors : Charcoal Black and Classic White.
The bundle will include – a wireless controller (DUALSHOCK 3), AV cable, USB cable, power cord! on each versions.
Source : Famitsu & Watch Impress & Playstation Blog
