The folks at Sony have unveiled yet another cutting edge video game system, as they've announced the Playstation 3 Slim or new PS3 slim gaming system.  There had been photos of the official PS3 slim box package put out on the internet months ago, but now they have made the dream into a reality.  The console was unveiled at the 2009 GamesComduring a Sony Press Conference and will be available to the gaming masses soon!

What makes this new video game system unique? Like it's name implies it's much slimmer than the first PS3 is. It's basically an updated, sleeker, slimmer and better designed video game system than the original PS3. This slim console is 32% smaller than previous models and uses 34% less power as well. The new slimmer PS3 model will ship with a nice-sized hard drive of 120 gigabytes, perfect for storing MP3 music and other multimedia files!  Many PS3 video game fans are already trying to find out if they can swap out the PS3 slim hard drive and add in bigger drives.  There may be some sort of hacks developed or a future update from Sony on this.

With the Sony PS3 slim you'll be able to enjoy built-in Wi-Fi and a Blu-ray player. Play both CD's and DVD's on it in addition to your video games. Also, you'll receive a free PlayStation Network Membership!

Also among the new features are special compatibility with the PS3 and BRAVIA TV sets, that allow for system standby auto shut off and other controls. Sony will be providing a new 3.0 version firmware in conjunction with this new PS3 as well. They will also be eliminating the "Install Other OS" feature that was part of PS3's.

• Product name: PlayStation 3
• Product code: CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)
• CPU: Cell Broadband Engine™
• GPU: RSX
• Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.
• Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
• Hard disk: 120GB 2.5" Serial ATA
• USB 2.0 ports: 2
• Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (+EDR)
• Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth) x 1
• AV outputs: HDMI x 1, AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1
• Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
• BD / DVD / CD drive (read only): BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
• Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption: Approx. 250W
• External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
• Mass: Approx. 3.2kg
• Included in box: PlayStation 3 system × 1, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3) × 1, AC power cord × 1, AV cable × 1, USB cable × 1

The new Sony PS3 slim console will actually be cheaper than its predecessor.  Playstation 3 slim will sell for just $299, while the other PS3's sold for $399.  This new model will have a nice $100 price drop to go with its slim, sleek technology!   

Due to this, there's been an overall Sony PS3 price drop and starting August 19th, they will drop all existing PS3 models to $300.  But instead of scooping up the old technology you might want to wait for the new!

The beauty of some video game systems is their ability to not only play the hottest new games but also older games from previous video systems, like PS2. Unfortunately, the PS3 slim is not backwards compatible and won't be able to play the old Playstation 2 video game discs.

The Playstation 3 Slim video game system will have an official PS3 Slim release date of September 1, 2009 for the United States (North America & Europe).  It will arrive 2 days later on September 3rd, 2009 in Japan.  Video game fans all over will be able to pick up this hot new game system and start playing the PS3 games in style!  It's already been listed at big name retailers like Kmart, so before you know it you'll be seeing it on store shelves!

So how do you get your hands on the new Playstation 3 slim console? You can preorder this hot new video game system at Amazon.com and have yours as soon as it's ready to ship! Use the product link to the right to check out the PS3 and get your own today!

Amazon's current deal will also entitle you to $5 of MP3 downloads from Amazon.  Get some of the hottest new digital music to put on that PS3 Slim, your iPod or anywhere, since Amazon MP3's are DRM free!