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French retailer claims PS3 Slim is real, will be €100 cheaper
French retailer claims PS3 Slim is real, will be €100 cheaper
French media site JVN contacted an anonymous retailer, revealing supposed details of the most-likely-real PS3 Slim . According to the source, the PS3 Slim is very real, and is planned to launch in Europe next month for €300, a discount of €100 over the current Phat model. The ...
News: New PS3 is €299, says French retailer
News: New PS3 is €299, says French retailer
computerandvideogames.com — 299, says French retailer Friday 14-Aug-2009 11:26 AM "New console, new price," reckons catalogue ad An ad... in what looks like a catalogue for French supermarket chain Carrefour says the PS3 will be 299. The PS3 pictured is the current model, although ... (more) News: New PS3 is €299, says French retailer
Sony set to announce PS3 Slim today?
Sony set to announce PS3 Slim today?
t3.com — We've been tipping it to happen for some time , but the arrival of a cheaper PlayStation... 3 console could be hours away and yes, it's almost certain to be the much-rumoured PS3 Slim.    - 10 Ways Sony can win us back  - Vote for ... (more) Sony set to announce PS3 Slim today?
Sony PS3 Slim tipped for €300 September launch
Sony PS3 Slim tipped for €300 September launch
slashgear.com — The Sony PS3 Slim rumors refuse to die down, as anonymous French retailer seemingly confirms not only... the existence of the low-profile console but a European launch in September. According to gaming site JVN’s research, the PS3 Slim will land ... (more) Sony PS3 Slim tipped for €300 September launch
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PS3 Slim rumor #852492893583495: Out next month, announcement next week
CrunchGear — We all know what the PS3 Slim is by now, so no need to get into details. Here’s the skinny on what French site JVN has learned about the PS3 Slim: • It’s real! • Launching in Europe next month for €300 • Possibly announced at Gamescom next week JVN via AOL

Retailer claims PS3 Slim is headed for Europe next month, getting 100 Euro price drop
Engadget — ... to land next month over there for €300 Euro -- €100 Euro less than it currently retails, a real sight for sore, price-gouged eyes -- and gamescom seems to be the safest bet for a debut. Other details are scarce, and some facts are downright confusing: the console is currently being listed by this retailer's wholesalers as a "limited edition," which naturally seems silly given the traditional PlayStation life cycle. Still, we like where this all is headed. [Via Joystiq] Filed under: Gaming Retailer claims PS3 Slim is headed for Europe ...

Sony PS3 Slim tipped for €300 September launch
SlashGear — ...  They’ve not been informed as to what will happen to the current, “fat” PlayStation 3, nor given official artwork of the new Slim model. As for price-cuts of the current model, they don’t sound likely either.  Sony has apparently informed retailers that there is no price-protection for those wishing to discount their existing stock, meaning that if they sell beneath the wholesale price then Sony won’t refund them the difference. [via Joystiq] ...

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