Backwards Compatibility via FW update and Price Drop Confirmed

by **Event Status** Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:58 pm

Over at my local GameStop (where I work), our Sony rep stopped in earlier today to update the PlayStation 3 kiosks and check in with us. I decided to ask him about all the rumors going around on the PlayStation 3 slim. When I asked him about whether or not is coming he told me this:

"All I'm going to say is this: both a price drop and a firmware update with backwards compatibility are coming soon."

Directly from the mouth of a Sony rep. GamesCom is next week, folks. Don't be surprised if you hear the announcement.

http://scrawlfx.com/2009/08/sony-rep-price-drop-and-backwards-compatibility-coming-soon

Also price drop confirmed at kmart and amazon

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_018W014436760001P?adCell=W2

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002I0J4VQ/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20

It’s confirmed! The PlayStation 3 is now available for $299. Yes, NOW! Today, Kaz Hirai also announced a new, slimmer form factor 120 GB PS3 (available September 1st). SCEA President and CEO Jack Tretton shows off the new hardware in this video.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/18/playstation-3-now-299-slimmer-version-coming-september-1st/