SCE Canada has announced a new PS3 Slim bundle, featuring a “Azurite” blue PS3 console with a 250GB hard drive, a matching blue DualShock 3 controller, and a copy of EA Sports’ NHL14. The bundle will cost just $249.99, and is currently available exclusively to EB Games, available at both retail and online.
Sony is trying to breathe new life into the PS3 by announcing a new PS3 Slim bundle featuring two games from the two of the biggest franchises on PlayStation. The PS3 Legacy bundle comes with a 500 GB Super Slim console, a DualShock 3 controller, and two games: Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition and inFamous 2, and a 30-day subscription to PlayStation Plus, giving you access to a number of additional games.
Sony has announced two new PlayStation 3 editions will be releasing in Europe. The new models will come in either Red or Blue with 500 GB of space, each including two matching DualShock 3 controllers. The consoles will be available from February 20th 2013 retailing for €330.
MCV reports that initial PS3 sales have increased by 138% last week after the redesigned PS3 was released. The “Super Slim” PS3, as we like to call it, was released in North America and Europe last week after being officially announced at TGS in September.
The new “Super Slim” PS3, announced at TGS 2012, releases today in North America, and in a few days time in Europe. Check out the official unboxing video that gives you a look at the new bundle 250GB bundle pack which comes with Uncharted 3 Game of the Year Edition and lots of extras.
At the Tokyo Game Show, Sony revealed that a 250GB “Super Slim” PS3 model would be released in North America, alongside the 500GB model (in Europe, the 12GB model takes the place of the 250GB model). It turns out that the new models were release in part to tempt Xbox 360 users away with cheaper hardware.
The new “Super Slim” PS3 model has a recommended retail price across Europe, but SCEE won’t have a set price in the UK. Instead, Sony will let individual retailers set the price themselves. The new models hit stores from September 28th, but gamers should shop around for the best deals before committing to purchasing it.
We have the full technical specification of the new “Super Slim” PS3 model, it’s vertical stand and the official 250GB hard drive, announced at TGS 2012 earlier today. The console weighs in at 2.1kg – compared to the PS3 Slim 3.2kg weight. The new model also consumes less power at 190w compared to the PS3 Slim’s 250w power supply.
Sony has unveiled the new smaller and lighter PS3 model, known as CECH-4000, at Tokyo Games Show earlier today. The new model will come with two different configurations and will be launching in September and October, respectively. The new model is 20% smaller, and weighs 25% less than the current Slim model.
According to a Polish retailer, a PS3 will be coming to Europe on September 28th, just a few days after TGS 2012 ends in Tokyo, Japan. According to Polish site Polygamia.pl there will be a 12GB SSD PS3 which will retail for €199 and it will be joined by a bigger 500GB PS3 model which will cost €299.
