Post: New PS3 Model (CECH-3000B)
06-20-2011, 06:20 PM #1
The Open Minded
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Well, GameInformer posted this story yesterday, but I dug a bit deeper to take all of this past a rumor and confirm that there is a new Playstation 3 model will be coming to the market. For now it seems to only be confirmed for release on Japanese markets, but I have little doubt that it will soon be coming to stores around the world.

The new model will be CECH-3000B. The changes will not be anything groundbreaking but there will be changes nonetheless

The 3000B will be a 320Gb system. The changes include the power usage going from 230Watts to 200Watts. This will provide energy savings. The new system will also weigh less. It will be 2.6kg, down from the current 3.0kg weight of a PS3 slim.

Other changes will include some unknown adjustments to the power and eject buttons and the removal of the colored LED's on the system. It is also reported that instead of the smooth sides that are on all current slim models, the sides of the 3000B will be textured in the same way the top is.

All other specifications look to be the same as current models, including pricing.

On the official Japanese Playstation product page for the 3000B the release date is listed as:

Originally posted by another user
Sequentially from the June 2011 delivery


This means that some Japanese stores may have already seen the release of this product. Hopefully we will all be seeing it too.

View all system specifications You must login or register to view this content. on the official Japanese Playstation CECH-3000B Product page.

UPDATE


After a tip from a friend and further review of the product page, it looks as if this new PS3 will have compatibility with PS2 games. The product page states:

Originally posted by another user
This product, "PlayStation 2" are having a compatibility with proprietary software.


Now that quote is Japanese translated to English so it is a bit choppy, but it is pretty clear that is is stating that, "This product" meaning the CECH-3000B Playstation, will be compatible with Playstation 2 games via proprietary software.

Hopefully a firmware update for all other systems will also be released, allowing us to play our PS2 games again, but there is no confirmation of that.
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07-15-2011, 04:32 PM #74
Pretty pointless in my opinion, pretty much just a bigger hard drive and less power usage and thats it. Money waster.
07-15-2011, 04:40 PM #75
pointless utterly pointless :L
07-15-2011, 04:43 PM #76
jobush50
Gym leader
pointless, i already got a 500gb HDD
07-15-2011, 06:05 PM #77
MarcJ
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Obviously it's going to have security features they're testing otherwise really there would really be no point. Right ?
07-15-2011, 06:11 PM #78
I really don't see the necessary point to Sony bringing out a new Ps3. The Ps3 was a **** over for Sony in the first place because they invested and failed. The Ps3 system costed £800 to make yet retailing at £400 when it came out... thats half the price for each console which led to a reprocussion of Sony needing to rethink their strategies to lower the costs. They are presently around £3.9billion in loss.
07-15-2011, 06:17 PM #79
Originally posted by TheBryant View Post
Well, at least it saves energy...Would've liked to see the effort they put in this on something else...Like Cross Game Chat or maybe a new XMB.

This will probably come in a future update for all Playstations.
07-15-2011, 06:51 PM #80
helpmeoprah
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Originally posted by The
New PS3 Model
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Well, GameInformer posted this story yesterday, but I dug a bit deeper to take all of this past a rumor and confirm that there is a new Playstation 3 model will be coming to the market. For now it seems to only be confirmed for release on Japanese markets, but I have little doubt that it will soon be coming to stores around the world.

The new model will be CECH-3000B. The changes will not be anything groundbreaking but there will be changes nonetheless

The 3000B will be a 320Gb system. The changes include the power usage going from 230Watts to 200Watts. This will provide energy savings. The new system will also weigh less. It will be 2.6kg, down from the current 3.0kg weight of a PS3 slim.

Other changes will include some unknown adjustments to the power and eject buttons and the removal of the colored LED's on the system. It is also reported that instead of the smooth sides that are on all current slim models, the sides of the 3000B will be textured in the same way the top is.

All other specifications look to be the same as current models, including pricing.

On the official Japanese Playstation product page for the 3000B the release date is listed as:



This means that some Japanese stores may have already seen the release of this product. Hopefully we will all be seeing it too.

View all system specifications You must login or register to view this content. on the official Japanese Playstation CECH-3000B Product page.

UPDATE


After a tip from a friend and further review of the product page, it looks as if this new PS3 will have compatibility with PS2 games. The product page states:



Now that quote is Japanese translated to English so it is a bit choppy, but it is pretty clear that is is stating that, "This product" meaning the CECH-3000B Playstation, will be compatible with Playstation 2 games via proprietary software.

Hopefully a firmware update for all other systems will also be released, allowing us to play our PS2 games again, but there is no confirmation of that.


G4 said a change has been made to being able to use one gd hook up and you will have to pull the plugs when wanting to watch a movie or play a game.

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07-15-2011, 07:38 PM #81
ARIISSEK
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Originally posted by Laney View Post
nothing much changed then, another pointless adaptation IMO.




But you know hundreds of people are going to go out and buy it anyways. More money for Sony!
07-15-2011, 07:38 PM #82
iOrochimaru
Immortality Technique
All we need is a Cross Game Chat (Voice), Homebrew support, A US Bill that will allow research/modding/jailbreaking, Red hot babe PS3 Commercials!

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