Japan has received two updated PlayStation 3 Slim units, but don’t add any additional hard drive space or new features. The CECH-3000B model retains the 320GB HDD found in current ‘B’ models, while the CECH-3000A (160GB) model appears the same too. The two main differences are the power consumption rating which drops 30W to 200W and a drop in weight from 3kg to 2.6kg.
The pricing for both models remains the same, though Sony are likely making more margin from the new units due to a reduction in manufacturing costs – the reduction in weight suggests that Sony has consolidated components to reduce the weight of the console.
