{"id":44795,"date":"2012-09-19T09:43:26","date_gmt":"2012-09-19T07:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=44795"},"modified":"2012-09-20T16:23:57","modified_gmt":"2012-09-20T14:23:57","slug":"slimmer-and-lighter-playstation-3-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/business\/44795-slimmer-and-lighter-playstation-3-revealed","title":{"rendered":"Slimmer and lighter Playstation 3 revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the Tokyo Game Show 2012 press conference, Sony finally revealed its new slimmer PS3 model, which had been rumoured<\/a> for a number of months.<\/p>\n

The new iteration of the successful console comes in Charcoal Black and Classic White, in 250GB and 500GB versions.<\/p>\n

The new version of the console is approximately 20 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter when compared to the current PS3 model. The design features a minor gloss near the edges and a ridged top panel.<\/p>\n

The console also features a sliding door panel to top-load the discs, as opposed to the slot-loading of the current models.<\/p>\n

In North America, the 250GB console will be available on 25 September and be priced at $269.99. It will come as part of a “limited edition” bundle that includes the “game of the year” edition of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception and a credit for $30 worth of content for the game Dust 514.<\/p>\n

The 500GB version will be available on 30 October for $299.99, and will also feature a limited bundle, coming packed with a copy of Assassin’s Creed 3.<\/p>\n

In PAL territories (that\u2019s us), the 500GB will launch as a bundle with FIFA 13 for around \u20ac299.99, with a wallet-friendly 12GB version priced around \u20ac229.99 standalone.<\/p>\n

Owners of the 12GB model will be able to connect a 3.5-inch SATA internal hard drive with use of an official Mounting Bracket, or opt for purchase of an official PlayStation 250GB internal HDD.<\/p>\n

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Source: Playstation blog <\/a><\/h5>\n

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