Playstation 3 120GB Slim Model $299.99 - Coming Soon!

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If you follow tech or video games news, you're probably up to speed on this one. However, for those of you who don't follow that sort of news as closely, you will be pleased to know that the Sony Playstation 3 is finally receiving a price cut. A new design in the form of a 120GB Slim version, will be available soon for $299.99. Older models have also dropped in price. The new slim model consumes less power, weighs less, and has a matte finish. Here's how things shape up with some major retailers:

• Amazon.ca has the Playstation 3 Slim available for pre-order at $299.99 with no stated shipping date.
• Best Buy has the Playstation 3 Slim available for pre-order at $299.99 with an estimated release date of August 26.
• Future Shop also has the Playstation 3 Slim avilable for pre-order at $299.99 with an estimated release date of August 26.
• The Playstation 3 160GB Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Bundle is now $399.99. This can be found on Amazon.ca, Future Shop, etc.
• The Playstation 3 80GB Model is now priced at $299.99 at major retailers.

You may be asking what advantages are disadvantages there are between the new and older versions. The PS3 Slim looks like a clear winner to us -- it's slimmer, consumes less power, lighter, and has the most bang for the buck in terms of hard drive size. However, a small number of you may care about things like the lack of Linux support for the new version. For a detailed breakdown of model differences, you can check out a useful chart at Engadget.com.

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