PS3 Slim now Available in India

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe recently unveiled the new PlayStation 3 entertainment console, featuring a streamlined form factor with a 120 GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).  The new PlayStation 3 system will become available in India around the last week of November 2009 at a retail price of Rs 19,990/-.

According to a press release, the internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a slimmer and lighter body.  Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds.  Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise.  
While inheriting the curved body design of the original model, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new design with textured surface finish.  

The new PS3 continues to offer the features and functions of the current models, such as the ability to enjoy high-definition Blu-ray disc (BD) movies and games, as well as various content and services downloadable through the network.  The new PS3’s storage size has increased from 80GB to 120GB, and with the extra capacity users will be able to store more games, music, photos, and videos.