New PS3 Slimline

[G1Optimal]

My PS3 is an overseas model (Asian region 240v) that I got a month after Japanese launch since I wasn't keen on waiting almost months for the Oz release.

My one had 240v printed on it and came with different power adapter plugs for the different regions.

I did eventually read that all PS3 had multi voltage for worldwide usage with the exception being the plug, however, unless you're a qualified electrician and can test it, you kinda risked blowing up your expensive ($1k) toy.

Playasia still advertise the Asian PS3's as being either 110v or 240v so it may probably be best to err on the side of caution.

well , I don't blame ya then...

[Vector Prime]

My apologies everyone, especially G1Optimal

Did some more research as opposed to speculating and it seems the PSU is still built into the unit... still dunno how they managed to get the thing to lose 2kgs though...

Here's a link to Gamespot which shows one being unpacked and displays the box's contents.... no external PSU!

Gamespot

[G1Optimal]

Sorry to double post, but just read this section on your post... I still believe it's a separate PSU... how else do you explain a 2kg drop in weight?

Pick up a PS2 original and a PS2 slimline w/it's PSU and they weigh about the same.

not a problem about the 2nd post thing..

The only reasons, i can only logically think of is mostly due to the size..

• Less materials used, becuase of the "shirking" of the Components/System.
• Probably, dose not need as much of a cooling system as the "phat" because of the small size.
• Also, something to do with smaller Chipsets (45nm on the slim apparantly ) using less power therefore being cooler "or something"

pic reference:
http://kotaku.com/5340119/ps3-fat-next-to-slim


Also, I just noticed "this" video on au.ign
PS3 Slim Unboxing

and dose not look like there is one.. guess this answers that question .

Edit:
You definitely are a "The Last Second Sniper" aren't you ..

[Vector Prime]

So who's gonna get a new slimline one?

I'm thinking about it since my original PS3 is coming on 3 years old in December.

[G1Optimal]

Possibly me and my Brother...

[Vector Prime]

Group buy anyone?

[Gutsman Heavy]

But.. I was told and read on the net, that the "Phat" PS3 could be pluged in anywhere in the world "as long, as it had the right plug to fit into the wall of course" aka... Universal Power Supply of sorts

its true, my PS3 is a US one with a $10 AUS cable, no probs! Any standard PC power cable will do the trick. I imported back when the dollar was win so I paid $450AUS inc post for my PS3. and that's when they were $1000 in the shops, TAKE THAT SONY AUS!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I just checked the one I have and its limited to 220-240 volts, so it wouldn't work in Japan/America.

I will probably get a slimline, haven't got one of my own yet. I hear rumours of backwards compatability through Emulation as well...

I see they are removing the option to use other operating systems on the slim. Bye bye Linux....

[The_Damned]

$499

[Paulbot]

I hear rumours of backwards compatability through Emulation as well...

I'd that's ever confirmed I will have no hesitation buying a slimline PS3.