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Sony to launch slimmer, sleeker PS2 in India, Europe this year

by Christopher Grant on Jul 3rd 2008 9:58AM

The Economic Times reports that Sony is preparing to launch a new "slimer, sleeker and more suave" version of the PlayStation 2 in the Indian and European markets by Diwali – the festival of light – scheduled for October 28 this year. In addition to the new Slimer™ look, ET reports "there will be no more external AC adapters" and the price will remain the same, Rs 6,990 ($162).

If you're wondering why Sony keeps pushing the PS2, we'd be quick to point out that it keeps selling. A Sony rep might tell you that it feels the "PS2 has the potential to penetrate further into the Indian and Russian markets" because "console gaming is in its nascent stage in India." Maybe true, Mr. Sony rep, but not so nascent as to be unable to enjoy the PS3! The same ET report also announces that Sony will be launching the PlayStation Network in India by the end of the fiscal year.

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Reader Comments (26)

who ya gonna call?

Bhostgusters?

Sony Defence Force?

Jesus?

I'd tap that!

We've been going about this all wrong. This Mr. Stay Puft's okay! He's a sailor, he's in New York; we get this guy laid, we won't have any trouble!

NOBODY STEPS ON A CHURCH IN MY TOWN!

"...During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the traveler came as a large and moving Torg! Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Slor! Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!"

One time, I turned into a dog and they helped me. Thank you.

How much slimmer can the damn thing get?

I was just thinking the same thing.

A slimer version of the PS2? Count me in!

/still has original version

Is it not slim enough?

There's already a slim version of PS2 and it's called a Slimline.Slimline is already hot to the point where it burn anyone who touches it, so I don't know how much slimmer the new models can get before they all become plagued by the Red Melt Of Death.

Judging from the description ("there will be no more external AC adapters"), this is the exact same slimline that's available in Japan... the Joystiq summary makes it seem like this is a an all-new design, which is a bit misleading.

Which ,in turn, is a different slimline compared to the one I can buy in UK?

They call it a "fourth" design and say it's "slimer [sic], sleeker and more suave." Hardly seems like we're taking it out of context. Now, the ET reporter may not be very familiar with the history of the PS2 and may, therefore, be making some very silly mistakes, but that's hardly our issue. We've asked SCEE for a comment. We'll let you know what they say.

I'm not calling y'all jerks or anything, I just figured an article about a PS2 model on Joystiq versus an article about a PS2 model from India Times would be quite different, contextually speaking. Especially since I recall originally reading about the Slimline PS2 on Joystiq and it's not referenced in this summary.

joystiq.com/2007/11/06/new-ps2-coming-to-japan-same-price-same-size/

It's good that they're targeting that infamous Diwali shopping season. It's right up there with Ramadan in terms of massive global spending.

PS2 = old and Anorexic? I still have the original though.

might as well do business over there in india,
that where all the american dollars are...
Zing!

I don't think this new model (SCPH-90000) is really slimmer than our current slim model (SCPH-70000).

But the power supply is now built into the console, no more brick ala PS3 which is pretty damn impressive in my book.

It came out in Japan late last year, what about N.A?

the ps3 has a brick? or are you refering to yours? speaking of wich did you ever consider selling your 60 gig? let me know

Whoops, I meant no brick like the PS3, I need to know my words before I use them.

I sold my 60gb PS3 at a big loss, if I buy one again, I'm waiting as now build quality problems with it are arising.

And I want to buy a 60gb PS3 again with the hardware B/C goodness but if I can buy one, they seem to be breaking down more than the other models.

Wow, an even smaller PS2, will you be able to play it on the bus. Will it fit in your pocket. They should really make a Portable PS2. Maybe call it the portable version. PS2P? Nah that sounds stupid.

On a related note, WHY?! and for 162 dollars? I could buy 3 "old" ps2s for that much.

I need to know; is "slimer" the dude's spelling mistake and not Joystiq's?

kthx,
vs

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