New PS3 Slimline

[Kyle]

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....

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

I remember reading on Kotaku that Sony actually filed for some sort of "PS2 software emulation on PS3" patent just a couple of months ago. This could mean two things:

1) They'll offer PS2 titles as downloads only from their network store.

2) They patented it to stop 3rd parties from offering similar emulators, so you cannot play PS2 discs/roms on the PS3, and have to purchase the games again from their network store.