Sony announces 250GB PS3 Slim out 11/3 for $349

15.10.2009
Sony recently announced another product in the PS3 "Slim" line, a beefier version with a 250GB hard drive identical to the models announced in the Japanese, Australian and European markets. The second PS3 Slim is confirmed for release in North American markets November 3rd at $349.

Since the Playstation doesn't offer players the option of installing games to the hard drive it's unclear exactly what you might need all that space for, but Sony is hoping you'll fill it from the cornucopia of downloadable content available for purchase on PSN. Brace yourself for PR spin:

Following the successful launch of the slimmer and lighter PlayStation 3 (PS3) system with 120GB hard disk drive (HDD), Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that a new PS3 system with a 250GB HDD will be available on November 3 for $349.99 (MSRP). Launching in time for the holiday season, the 250GB PS3 system provides consumers with plenty of storage capacity to download more games, movies, and TV shows from PlayStation Network, as well as to store their personal media files, including music, photos, and videos.

The 250GB PS3 system offers the same form factor and functionality as the current 120GB system, which achieved retail sales of 1 million units worldwide in the three weeks since its launch on September 1. Both models will be available at retail this holiday, providing both gamers and gift-givers with the opportunity to choose the PS3 system that's right for them.

More than 600 million pieces of content have been downloaded from PlayStation Network as of September 2009, and in conjunction with the launch of the 250GB PS3 system, PlayStation Network will continue to expand with a broad range of original games and blockbuster entertainment content for download this holiday season. Exclusive downloadable games launching soon on PlayStation Store include PixelJunk Shooter, Gravity Crash, and Hustle Kings.