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[Wario64]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/20/new_ps3_model/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

First word of a new "CECH-3000" model PlayStation 3 surfaced earlier this month. Now a retailer, claiming to have received a briefing on the new model from Sony, has passed along some details.

The CECH-3000B is an updated 320 gigabyte system. It cuts power consumption from 230W to 200W, and cuts weight from 3.0kg to 2.6kg. There are also some external changes to the power and eject buttons, along with the removal of LED lamps, although the retailer report isn't clear about the specifics for this area.

Pricing remains the same as the current model. The new version will be shipped to retailers once current stock runs out.

 

[Seda]

kinda cool. what instead of leds?

 

[Mrbob]

Here comes the price cut. Pricing only the same until Sony drops the price, which will be soon. August is my guess.

 

[Y2Kev]

Here comes the price cut. Pricing only the same until Sony drops the price, which will be soon. August is my guess.

holy shit

 

[Averon]

It's the $199 version.

 

[dwebo]

kinda cool. what instead of leds?

Nothing, hopefully, assuming the leds refer to those annoying blinking wifi/hdd lights.

 

[Gravijah]

holy shit

shony does what nintendant

 

[DiddyBop]

This gen specifically shows that it pays to wait a few hrs before jumping in. Not only do new ps3 owners enjoy a much larger hdd and drastically reduced priced compared to launch owners, but they also have an ever growing library of great games from 20-40 bucks.

Sucks to have to sit through hours of patches and installs though.

 

[Psi]

Nothing, hopefully, assuming the leds refer to those annoying blinking wifi/hdd lights.

I would think it means the power and eject buttons don't light up anymore.

 

[erpg]

Nothing, hopefully, assuming the leds refer to those annoying blinking wifi/hdd lights.

Praise the maker. Time to get a new PS3.

 

[kittens]

Here comes the price cut. Pricing only the same until Sony drops the price, which will be soon. August is my guess.

holy shit

Hahahaha, you can't argue with that reasoning.

I'll probably be picking one of these up. I still haven't had a PS3, and it's been looking more and more appealing. Or I might just hold out and spend my money on a Vita...

 

[LQX]

Damn it. Knew that $200 deal was too good.

 

[BKK]

The CECH-3000B is an updated 320 gigabyte system. It cuts power consumption from 230W to 200W, and cuts weight from 3.0kg to 2.6kg.Pricing remains the same as the current model. The new version will be shipped to retailers once current stock runs out.

Most likely using a 32nm Cell then. Expect a price cut at Gamescom

 

[Chittagong]

Goddammit Sony, now we still won't know who will win the generation. First it was 360 leading with a huge margin, then BOOM Wii out of nowhere to the lead, Sony dropping last, then 360 back to the lead with Kinect, Wii to last place, 360 heading for the win for good but now Sony re-emerges with staying power and superb value with cheap PS3

Most confusing generation ever

 

[sixteen-bit]

I wonder what it looks like

 

[BitchTits]

Of course this happens the week after I just bought one <_<

 

[chubigans]

I like my LEDs. Why you take my LEDs Sony?

 

[Seraphinianus]

Goddammit Sony, now we still won't know who will win the generation. First it was 360 leading with a huge margin, then BOOM Wii out of nowhere to the lead, Sony dropping last, then 360 back to the lead with Kinect, Wii to last place, 360 heading for the win for good but now Sony re-emerges with staying power and superb value with cheap PS3

Most confusing generation ever

maybe if you're an industry analyst

 

[offshore]

"It cuts power consumption from 230W to 200W"

Wait, what? I though power consumption was already under 100w on the current slims?

 

[Momo]

holy shit

you guys are mean as hell lol

 

[pharmboy044]

Sony needs to take that power supply out of the case and make a new truly slim version of the PS3.

I guess that will happen when it hits $199.

 

[Guts Of Thor]

I knew my decision to hold off getting a slim would pay off.

 

[Gravijah]

Of course this happens the week after I just bought one <_<

It's just minor stuff, anyway.

 

[alr1ght]

Sony needs to take that power supply out of the case and make a new truly slim version of the PS3.

I guess that will happen when it hits $199.

no uber-bricks please. I like my internal PSU.

 

[Hyuga]

holy shit

 

[E-DuB]

If this is the case, and it launches in here for $200, I'll double dip. I never updated my launch 60 gig system past the update that got rid of OtherOS and I'd love to catch up on the games I've missed because of this.

 

[sixteen-bit]

It's just minor stuff, anyway.

Yeah, it's not like this adds BC or anything.

 

[Luckyman]

"It cuts power consumption from 230W to 200W"

Wait, what? I though power consumption was already under 100w on the current slims?

I guess he just looked at what it reads on the box.

Ubisoft already pre announced MS and Sony drops

 

[MercuryLS]

Sony needs to take that power supply out of the case and make a new truly slim version of the PS3.

I guess that will happen when it hits $199.

Integrated power supply for life. I hate the Xbox 360 power brick.

 

[Big Chungus]

i hope they added a usb slot in the rear.

 

[Raide]

Price Drop and I might be tempted to finally pick one up.

 

[diddles]

"It cuts power consumption from 230W to 200W"

Wait, what? I though power consumption was already under 100w on the current slims?

probably means the power supply dropped from a 230 watt spec version to a 200 watt spec one? doesn't mean that's what it's actually pulling from the wall at all times, just its peak output supported.

 

[TacticalFox88]

holy shit

You know at first I didn't get this....but then I thought about it.....now I'm just cracking up hysterically!

 

[near]

Will we ever get the white model here?

 

[dak1dsk1]

I wonder if its BC.

 

[Ether_Snake]

This gen specifically shows that it pays to wait a few hrs before jumping in. Not only do new ps3 owners enjoy a much larger hdd and drastically reduced priced compared to launch owners, but they also have an ever growing library of great games from 20-40 bucks.

Sucks to have to sit through hours of patches and installs though.

Do they really have to wait for a lot of patches? I'm guessing the thing comes patched.

 

[Phonomezer]

They should make the new slim look like more of a fat PS3, my slim is so ugly :/

pRiCe WaRz this holiday, can't wait.

 

[clav]

So now the PS3 only uses as much power as the first Xbox 360 (Xenon) back in 2005?

 

[genjiZERO]

I'd bite on a second at 200. I'd like another one just to leave at my parents house.

 

[alr1ght]

This gen specifically shows that it pays to wait a few hrs before jumping in. Not only do new ps3 owners enjoy a much larger hdd and drastically reduced priced compared to launch owners, but they also have an ever growing library of great games from 20-40 bucks.

Sucks to have to sit through hours of patches and installs though.

well of course, but that goes with everything. You still missed out on 4+ years of games.

 

[Lupin the Third]

I wonder if its BC.

M. Bison: "Of course!"

...for PS1 games.

As for integrated power supply - if the power supply is external, that's one less part you'll have to open the unit to replace in twenty years. External's the winner to me.

 

[somuchwater]

Given the ~$200 million hit the PSN hack caused, can Sony still afford the price cut we all assumed was on its way this year? Or would the boost in software sales from more PS3s out there be able to offset the loss?

Anyone able to offer an opinion that's more than a guess?

 

[FrankT]

Wonder when this model will role out, ie, what week. Pricing the same seems a bit strange. Maybe deeper into fall before a cut.

 

[Deadstar]

The PlayStation 3 is really starting to hit it's stride! This is awesome!

Edit: I'll be buying one...

 

[makingmusic476]

Wireless N plz.

I've been wanting to upgrade for awhile now, given my refurb 60 gb's annoyingly loud fan (it was one of that bad batch that whines) and the insane amount of heat it produces. I'm waiting for wireless N and a drop to $199 to do that, though.

 

[elrechazado]

interesting. Haven't had a ps3 since mine died last year. Been waiting for a price cut to bite again.

 

[Mrbob]

holy shit

I know, my mind was blown too as I typed.

 

[Truespeed]

So now the PS3 only uses as much power as the first Xbox 360 (Xenon) back in 2005?

And yet they still have the engineering talent to package the power supply into the console.

 

[NotebookJ2]

holy shit

I don't get it.

 

[MikeE21286]

Wireless N plz.

I've been wanting to upgrade for awhile now, given my refurb 60 gb's annoyingly loud fan (it was one of that bad batch that whines) and the insane amount of heat it produces. I'm waiting for wireless N and a drop to $199 to do that, though.

If it's wireless N I might get it. streaming HD video to the PS3 is nearly impossible now that I'm living in a new house and my PC and PS3 are not in the same room

Also....why don't we get nice things like this Satin Silver PS3