PS3 has lost some weight

Like something out of an episode of Extreme Weight Loss, the Sony PS3has shed more pounds than a British bank and sauntered onto the gaming catwalk with a new slender waistline. In fact the Sony PS3 Slim is a full one third smaller than its full-fat big brother and 36 per cent lighter! It also uses 34 per cent less power! Al Gore will be pleased!

Sony’s had form with downsizing its consoles, with both the PS1 and PS2being put on the Sony diet plan. So it came as no surprise when Sony announced the lithe PS3. It’ll have a 120GB hard drive, a Blu-ray player and an HDMI port, making for an ideal multimedia machine to stick under your telly.

Amazon’s currently listing the PS3 Slim with a £249.99 price tag and a September 4th 2009

Features-

PS3 system software update version 3.00
Concurrently with the release of new PS3, system software will be upgraded to version 3.00 on September 1, 2009. 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 (XrossMediaBar), with short cuts to each piece of content.

PS3 will evolve continuously with the system software updates, further improving the operability and enhancing the user experience available through the network. PS3 owners will be able to enjoy new features by simply updating the PS3 system software to version 3.00 via the System Update function on the XMB*.

Bravia® Sync™ Feature
The new PS3 system is also equipped with the Bravia® Sync™ feature. By connecting the new PS3 system and a Bravia TV with the HDMI cable, users are able to directly operate the XMB on PS3 using the TV remote control. Other functions include System Standby that will automatically turn off the PS3 system when the Bravia TV is turned off.

Vertical Stand for new PS3 (CECH-2000)
By utilising the separately sold Vertical Stand, users will be able to set the new PS3 in vertical position, making it easier to place the PS3 system anywhere at home.

Removal of Install Other OS feature
The new PS3 system will focus on delivering games and other entertainment content, and users will not be able to install other Operating Systems to the new PS3 system.