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Wandering by the local Odyssey shop, hoping to glimpse upon a copy of Modern Warfare 2 (and failing miserably, but ooh, kittens!), I came upon a Playstation 3 in that snazzy new red-and-white packaging. That’s right: Sony has finally launched the PS3 Slim model, complete with a 120 GB HDD, in India. The main fanfare of the Slim – the $300 USD price (approx. Rs.13,865) – is no where to be seen in the Indian release, given that it retails for Rs.19,990 (approx. $432.50 USD). However, at least it arrived quicker than the PS2 Slim, which took more than a year to be released in India after arriving overseas. Could this lead to subsequent price cuts at a faster rate? One can still hope.

NEW SLIMMER AND LIGHTER PLAYSTATION®3 TO HIT INDIA THIS NOVEMBER

24th November 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) recently unveiled the new PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, featuring an extremely streamlined form factor with a 120 GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The new PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system will become available in India around the last week of November 2009 at a very attractive retail price Rs 19,990/-.

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 much 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 sleek curved body design of the original model, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new meticulous design with textured surface finish, giving an all new impression and a casual look. With the compact body and casual appearance, the newly introduced model will appeal to a wider audience who are looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home.

The new PS3 continues to offer the cutting-edge 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.