he redesigned, slimmer version of the PlayStation 3 (commonly referred to as the "PS3 Slim" and officially branded "PS3") is currently the only model in production. It features an upgradeable 120GB, 160GB,[49][50] 250GB or 320GB[49][50] hard drive and is 33% smaller, 36% lighter and consumes 34% (CECH-20xx) or 45% (CECH-21xx) less power than the previous model,[19][86][87] or one third of the original PS3 model. The Cell microprocessor has moved to a 45nm manufacturing process, which lets it run cooler and quieter than previous models, and the cooling system has been redesigned.[88] The RSX moved to a 40nm process [89] in the latest revision. The PS3 slim also includes support for CEC (more commonly referred to by its manufacturer brandings of BraviaSync, VIERA Link, EasyLink etc.) which allows control of the console over HDMI by using the TV's remote control. The PS3 Slim no longer has the "main power" switch like the previous PS3 models, similar to redesigned PlayStation 2 slim. Support for emulation to play PS2 titles is not present in the Slim version.[19][86]
The PS3 slim was officially released on September 1, 2009 in North America and Europe and on September 3, 2009 in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.[19][86][90][91] However, some retailers such as Amazon.com, Best Buy and GameStop started to sell the PS3 slim on August 25, 2009.[92][93] The PS3 Slim sold in excess of a million units in its first 3 weeks on sale.[94] A 250GB Final Fantasy XIII-themed PS3 Slim, which was white in color with pink designs, was officially announced on September 24, 2009 at the Tokyo Game Show as part of a bundle in Japan for Final Fantasy XIII, it was initially revealed in U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filings as the PS3 CECH-2000B.[95][96] Sony Computer Entertainment Australia also announced later that day that it would be bringing the 250GB PS3 slim to Australia which would be bundled with other games and will not feature the Final Fantasy XIII theme. Although no North American bundles have been announced for the 250GB PS3 slim, it is sold as a stand-alone console in North America.[97]
In July 2010, Sony announced two new sizes of Slim PS3, 160GB and 320GB, with the 120GB model being discontinued in Japan.[50] These were launched on July 29, 2010 in Japan, with the 160GB version available in "****c White" as well as the standard "Charcoal Black".[50] The black 160GB version was also made available as a bundle with the Japan-only DVR accessory torne.[49] It was later announced that the new sizes were to be launched in other regions, with the 160GB model available from August 2010 in North America[98] and October 2010 in Europe.[99] The 320GB model is to be available in North America only as part of a bundle with PlayStation Move, a PlayStation Eye and a copy of Sports Champions,[98] and in Europe with PlayStation Move, a PlayStation Eye and a demo disc.[99] The bundles are set to release on September 19, 2010 and September 15, 2010 respectively, to coincide with the launch of PlayStation Move.[98][99]
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