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New (Cheaper?) PlayStation 2

by Tim Stevens on November 6, 2007 at 11:40 AM

Sony Developing New, Possibly Cheaper PS2

When Sony finally got around to announcing their new $399 PlayStation 3 model, some (including us) lamented the system's lack of ability to play PlayStation2 games. This was a cost-cutting measure to get that system's price down, but it seems Sony isn't quite done re-tooling its console hardware just yet. Today they announced a new, more efficient PS2 model. This new model will share the same look as the previous "Slim" PS2 released in 2004, but will include an integrated AC adapter instead of the current big power brick.

Sony say this change makes the system more portable and, if you count the power brick, lighter. However, the real improvement is of course cost savings for the somewhat embattled game console maker, savings that many believe will drop the new PS2 to just $99 from its current $129.

However, don't go looking for one of these under the Christmas tree. Just like that luscious white PS3, this one's only for Japan for the time being. Expect a U.S. release sometime early next year.

From Reuters and DailyTech

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Tags: PS2, Slim, Sony

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