The PS3 Slim has arrived!

So what’s different about it? For starters it’s much lighter, cooler and quieter than before – and it stores a whole lot more!

The new Playstation 3 Slim weighs in approximately two-thirds the size of the first PS3, but packs a hard drive of twice the original’s size – now a comfortably large 250GB.

And thanks to its completely revamped internal architecture (with Cell Broadband Engine™ processor) the PS3 Slim runs cooler and quieter than its PS3 predecessors. Just what you need to enhance those terrifying late night zombie romps!

And what better way to kick start your PS3 Slim gaming collection than with the amazing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Drakes new adventure is visually stunning and promises action, adventure, puzzles, gunfights and laughs delivered in flawless HD.

The PS3 Slim has arrived!

So what’s different about it? For starters it’s much lighter, cooler and quieter than before – and it stores a whole lot more!

The new Playstation 3 Slim weighs in approximately two-thirds the size of the first PS3, but packs a hard drive of twice the original’s size – now a comfortably large 250GB.

And thanks to its completely revamped internal architecture (with Cell Broadband Engine™ processor) the PS3 Slim runs cooler and quieter than its PS3 predecessors. Just what you need to enhance those terrifying late night zombie romps!

PS3 Slim – it's so much more than ‘just’ a gaming machine...

Blu-Ray movies at full Hi-Definition:
The PS3 Slim sports a fully featured Blu-Ray disc player so that movies and games can be enjoyed at full Hi-Def resolution via the on-board HDMI port.

More interactivity:
The new PlayStation Operating System (V 3.0), included in the package, gives you even more interactive and user-friendly features, making the console much more than ‘just’ a gaming machine.

Content and services will be available, too, through the ever-growing PlayStation Network. With the PS3 Slims spacious 250GB, you’ll have plenty of room to download your choice of game titles, trailers, demos, movies and TV shows from over 30,000 currently available.

And it looks good, too:
With its irresistibly sleek and curvy case, the PS3 Slim is a good-looking creature indeed.It is designed to be placed in a horizontal position, but a stand (available separately) enables the PS3 to be mounted vertically to suit you or your gaming space better.

Better for you and the environment:
The PS3 Slim is a powerful new design that uses less power in the process! In this mean machine, power consumption is reduced by a third, making it kinder on your electricity bill and on the environment. And you’ll notice the added benefit of reduced fan noise.

PS3 Slim features include:

• The lightest and smallest PS3 ever – fits neatly onto any shelf or TV unit.
• Packs a huge 250GB hard drive – letting you store even more downloaded content, demos, games, movies and more!
• Fully featured Blu-Ray player built in – so you can enjoy cutting-edge HD entertainment when you aren’t gaming!
• Cooler and quieter than before – So no distractions from enjoying your gaming.
• Consumes less power – Less spent on electricity means more to spend on great new games!
• New V3.0 Operating System – makes using the PS3 Slim a cinch!
• Choose to place in a horizontal or vertical position (via a stand available separately) – fit your PS3 Slim into your living room setup wherever you want.
• Special Sync™ features for Sony Bravia TVs
• System software updated via the XrossMediaBar – no complex installs, just browse, click and get the latest updates!
• Wireless Bluetooth™ Controller – sit anywhere in the room for maximum comfort and control!

PS3 Slim console comes with:

• The new PlayStation Operating System (V 3.0)
• 1 Wireless Dualshock 3 Controller
• 1 AC power cord
• 1 AV cable
• 1 USB cable

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

In 1292, after spending nearly 20 years in the court of emperor Kublai Khan, Marco Polo departed China with 14 ships filled with over 600 passengers and crew. Eighteen months later, when Marco Polo arrived at his destination, only one ship remained and only 18 passengers survived. Although Marco Polo described every aspect of his adventures in detail, he never revealed what happened to these lost ships, passengers or treasure on board – even on his deathbed.

Drawn in by the potential riches to be found – but most inspired by the intrigue of the historical mystery – Drake embarks on a quest to find the lost fleet. He soon realizes that Marco Polo was hiding a much bigger secret – he had gone on a secret expedition on behalf of the emperor to find the mythical kingdom of Shambhala (otherwise known as Shangri-La) and to recover the legendary Cintamani Stone, the “wish-fulfilling jewel” of Buddhist mythology. The Stone is described by Marco Polo as a massive raw sapphire – if it truly exists, it would be worth billions of dollars today.

This discovery sets Drake on a new course following Marco Polo’s 700-year-old trail through a diverse range of exotic environments to find out if the lost city of Shambhala, rumoured to lie deep in the Himalayas, really exists. This quest also pits him against a new, more formidable adversary who is after the same artefact – a ruthless, rogue paramilitary leader with a private army and a relentless ambition to recover the stone for himself.

Using the Naughty Dog Engine 2.0 to blend together the art of cinema and gaming, the immersive action and storytelling is brought to life through technology only made possible on PlayStation 3. Maximising the CELL processor as animation, physics, sound, and motion / audio capture combine together to enable gamers to become Nathan Drake and immerse themselves in his extraordinary story as they play.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Exclusively on PlayStation 3:

• An expanded cast of characters who reflect different facets of Drake’s character, including Chloe Frazer, Drake’s current partner and new romantic interest.
• Varied and exotic locations – from lush, green swamps and dense urban environments, all the way to the ice and snow of the Himalayas. Open design allows players to take an aggressive or stealthy approach to combat.
• Free-flowing “traversal gunplay” adds a unique vertical element to familiar cover-based third-person shooting mechanics, allowing the player to engage in combat from any position in the environment – even while climbing and hanging.
• Introduction of new traversal and free-climbing mechanics allow Drake to navigate through the environments more fluidly and naturally. Gunplay and combat enhancements, including an expanded melee system, and a variety of enemy types with advanced AI routines.
• High-quality cinematic presentation of scenes, characters and dialogue, all rendered within the Naughty Dog Engine 2.0.
• Dramatic in-game events that make the player an active participant in the cinematic experience.
• Full character interaction with dynamic geometry.
• Uses Naughty Dog Engine 2.0 purpose-built for the PLAYSTATION 3; uses PS3’s technology to hit a turning point in technology innovation by recreating reality and capturing human emotion.
• No visible loading – a Naughty Dog hallmark – returns along with technology improvements in major game systems such as lighting, shadows, ambient occlusion, animation technology and physics, among many others.