Sony makes the thin PS3: $ 300 plots in September

Hardly a surprise, but Sony has today GamesCom step in and confirmed what we all know the depths of our heart: The new PS3 is thin absolutely correct. Be the first week in September (September 1 in North America and Europe, September 3 in Japan) and retail from $ 300 (or 300 euros or 29,980 yen). Is smaller and lighter, has a hard drive with 120 GB, and the packages all functions of the PS3, while consuming 34 percent less energy and 32 percent less space. PS3 SKU their existing prices went every morning, in advance, to be sure, a heater, so it still - but do not know why you pay $ 300 for a 80GB PS3, if can still get a few weeks 120GB in a beautiful package. A couple photos of the opening are after the break.

Update: We have press photos! Animas to see in the gallery below, and pay attention to the pores of more than pic above. He is one of the top, which shows that the new model is a real "deep" that the PS3 fats.

Shift 2: Video! Our man Jack Tretton talks PS3 and displays your brand-new thin after the break. We also have a summary of the specifications tested.


Spec sheet:

• Product name: PlayStation 3
• Product code: CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)
• CPU: Cell Broadband Engine™
• GPU: RSX
• Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.
• Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
• Hard disk: 120GB 2.5" Serial ATA
• USB 2.0 ports: 2
• Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (+EDR)
• Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth) x 1
• AV outputs: HDMI x 1, AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1
• Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
• BD / DVD / CD drive (read only): BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
• Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption: Approx. 250W
• External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
• Mass: Approx. 3.2kg
• Included in box: PlayStation 3 system × 1, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3) × 1, AC power cord × 1, AV cable × 1, USB cable × 1

Sony VAIO P-Series with Windows XP

With a cool design, the Sony VAIO P-Series arrives in this second version with Windows XP, recalling that his first version came with Windows Vista regarded by many as a low-performance operating system. For now, this notebook will be available in Japan.

Among other developments now incorporate Internet connectivity at high speed through the network of NTT Docomo. Within forecasts Sony will be changing the models currently on the market because they aim to launch new versions with more and better features to include an Intel Atom processor at 2 GHz or a disk of 256 GB SSD.

It is believed that for now this is a temporary solution until it is introduced Windows 7. As expected the price is already handled in the current models will go up and thus the most expensive market.

Sony NWZ-X1050

Sony has introduced its new range of MP3 player Walkman, which calls itself Sony NWZ-X1050 and stresses by having a digital noise cancellation as well as WiFi connectivity which will allow us to access the Internet through a integrated web browser and other aspects such as the Internet or downloading podcasts to watch streaming videos from YouTube.

It has a OLED touch screen with a size of 3 inches and an internal memory of up to 16 Gb in which to store both music and movies. With different technologies for audio and S-Master Digital Amplifier, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine technologies ... to help improve low, minimizing the distortion and improve the quality of digital audio.

This MP3 player is only available for sale initially in the Korean market and will do so only in a black color at a price of approximately 265 euros, probably a little high given the characteristics of the same notwithstanding that allows connection to the Internet.

It would be preparing the new SLR from Sony: Sony A230, A330 and A380

According strong rumors, Sony is preparing 3 new SLR cameras, information that emerged after 3 to track the new Sony A230, A330 and A380 in the British division of Sony, but that has not yet been confirmed by the same brand.

The cameras come with a smaller body, a remarkable change in the grip, the controls are located in a different way to current DSLR, support for memory cards also would be smaller than the CompactFlash, would have CCD sensors 10 and 14 megapixels and Live View. From what we could not know anything about whether it will come with video recording or not.

Sony and Microsoft presented more news for fans at the E3 video games

Only a month to conduct the upcoming E3 trade show, we check if it is true that Sony and Microsoft will present more news as it is said that the two companies are working on a motion sensor for advanced consoles.

Apparently Microsoft's sensor would be responsible for collecting data about the body when in motion and then transfer them to the game, now we will focus on games of skill rather than games of action.

This accessory also include sensors, a webcam and a microphone that would be contained recordings of our movements, these recordings would be used in videos and in-game chats.

The model worked for Sony sensor is said to be a little more advanced than that currently exists but not in their controls that offer the most advanced Microsoft still relegated to leave Nintendo.

The family grows with the new Sony models Sony Bravia Z5500

Sony Bravia Z5500 growing family of TVs with Motionflow 200Hz technology, these will be available in 40, 46 and 52 inches all supporting FullHD resolution. The digital tuner supports bringing high-resolution thanks to Motionflow 200Hz Bravia Engine3 already. Include Internet connectivity through AppliCast and thanks to its Ethernet port (compatible with DLNA) can access content on the network. The display will provide the widgets that can display information as a calendar, a calculator, an alarm clock, pictures, etc.. all these will be accessible through an interface XrossMediaBar.

Regarding these previous models reduce energy consumption by 25% to 35%, comes with a feature autoapagado when there were no input signal for a period of time plus a button that serves to turn it off completely and not leave Standby mode.