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Is a new, slim PS3 in the works?

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The Playstation 3 isn't exactly known for being a slim device; in fact, quit the opposite is true. The thing is a monster, weighing more than a grade-schooler and taking up loads of space in your living room. That might not be the case for much longer, however, as rumor has it that Sony's working on a slimmed-down version.

As Sony has already figured out how to make its Blu-ray laser apparatues thin enough to fit into relatively skinny laptops, the idea of being able to put all that gear into a smaller case isn't out of the question. One wonders if Sony won't wait a bit longer, however, as the PS3 hasn't been out for long enough to warrant a product refresh of this magnitude, one would think. On the other hand, a radically different case design could be the shot in the arm the console needs to really take off now that Blu-ray appears to be the winner of the HD-disc wars. Only time will tell if this rumor is right.

T3, via Electronista

 
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phsssss...no its a good idea but theres just to much in the ps3 righr now to compact it all to THAT SIZE (the ps3...More »


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By tsim at 2:36 PM ON 02/01/08

Why not? They keep changing the console anyway...

I really do prefer the PS3 over the 360, I just wish Sony wouldn't continuously drop one version for another. The slim version is inevitable. But I'm glad.

By apartoflife at 3:43 PM ON 02/01/08

Boy, am I glad I'm waiting. Cheaper and better looking!By the time I buy one, the games will be 30 and 40 bucks! Good things come to those that wait.

By darwincandidate at 9:27 PM ON 02/03/08

I have no problem with the inevitable forthcoming of the ps3 slim, but wow this image looks like a wii glued on to the upper half (or the lower, depending on your perception) of a ps3!

By pinpont45 at 9:09 PM ON 08/21/08

phsssss...no its a good idea but theres just to much in the ps3 righr now to compact it all to THAT SIZE
(the ps3 could be smaller but not that small)


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