The New PS3 Console Design
The new PS3 Slim console from Sony is the latest version of the PlayStation 3, featuring a new sleeker, smaller body design with a matt finish, a bigger hard drive, and new internal components that are designed to use less power than the original. The internal structure of the new console has been completely redesigned, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit, to the cooling mechanism; they have all been reconstructed in order to achieve a much slimmer and lighter body. The new console will be a lot slimmer than the first PS3 to be released; in fact the new model will be around two-thirds of the original. Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise. 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 movies and games, as well as various content and services downloadable through the network. One of the only things that has changed on the new console is the system's storage size has been increased from 80GB to 120GB and with the extra capacity users will be able to store more games, music, photos, videos as well as various content and services available through PlayStation Network. The PlayStation Network has more than 27 million registered accounts around the world and the PlayStation Network offers more than 15,000 pieces of digital content, ranging from game titles, trailers, and demos to more than 15,000 movies and TV shows via PlayStation Store. PlayStation Network members can also download many free applications, such as PlayStation Home, a ground-breaking, and very popular, 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact and communicate with other PlayStation Home members. To accompany the release of new PS3, system software was upgraded to version 3.00 on September 1, 2009. The update adds various user-friendly features such as the 'What's New' screen, where users can quickly browse the new items available in PlayStation Store as well as their recently played games directly on the XMB (XrossMediaBar), with short cuts to each piece of content. PS3 will keep evolving with the system software updates, further improving the features and operation of the console for gamers. PS3 owners will be able to enjoy new features by simply updating the PS3 system software to version 3.00 via the System Update function on the XMB.
The PlayStation 3 has been a very popular console since its release and with the release of a new and more stylish edition; it looks like its popularity is set to continue. If you're after a new PS3 then shop online and compare the prices to make sure you find the best deal available.
