If you’re trying to slim down for the holidays, you’re not the only one. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced plans to release a new, redesigned PlayStation 2 gaming console in time for the gift-giving season. Set to arrive in stores on November 1, the new PS2 will sport a slimmer look and weigh half as much as the current model.
The engineers at Sony have managed to cut the unit’s thickness down from 3 inches to 1.1 inches. They have also reduced internal volume by 75 percent, making it easier to carry around.
The North American model is equipped with both Ethernet and dial-up modem ports to support the 120 some online titles to be available in North America by the end of the year.
To maintain its competitive edge over Microsoft and Nintendo, Sony recently lowered the price of the PS2 to $149. The company is hoping the new, sleeker version will further spur sales of the console, which has seen more than 72 million units shipped to date.
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