Sony Files Two New PS3 Slim Models With The FCC

Sony has submitted two new PS3 Slim model numbers with the FCC under the name of a shell company called Sand Dollar Enterprise, reports the tech blog Engadget. The two model numbers are CECH-2101A and CECH 2101B, which parallel the current Slim model numbers CECH-2001A and CECH-2001B (the A and B represent the 120GB and 250GB hard drive options, respectively).

While it's tempting to speculate about new PS3 features coming down the pike, in all likelihood this filing represents some changes to the PS3's internal chipset. Sony is known for refining its chip manufacturing processes and switching chip suppliers throughout the lifecycle of its consoles in order to reduce costs. Each time a change is made, a filing must be made with the FCC. So far, this seems like the most likely, and least sexy, reason behind the filing.

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Another price cut soon?

Want a white slim.

Well I'm guessing now that I've finally bought a Slim to replace my broken 40Gb they will start selling Slims with backwards compatibility returned. Makes sense now that the PS2 is about to go by by.

prob just new HDD size moddles. could be reduced chip size. i doubt we will see another price drop any time soon though. though it would be awsome if they did drop the price again.

would love a price cut since my ps3 got YLOD and i need a new one.Blitz_Nemesis

Want a white slim.

biscuit_chucker

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Want a white slim.

Bass7

i would like to see a ps3 model that is similar to 360 arcade (without wifi, and cheaper) this would boost ps3 sales again

[QUOTE="Blitz_Nemesis"]would love a price cut since my ps3 got YLOD and i need a new one.MushroomWig