Sony unveils new PS3 model (250GB and 500GB)

GameSpot just released an article confirming the rumor about a new PS3 model, here is the article in its entirety:

Sony today unveiled a new PS3 model at its pre-Tokyo Game Show briefing today in Japan. The new PS3 will have a new body and design: it is approximately 20 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than the current PS3.

The new PS3 will be available in 250GB and 500GB models, and will be available in black and white colours. The black model will be released on October 4, while the white model will be released on November 22.

Sony announced the 250GB model of the new PS3 will cost 24,980 Yen. Sony did not reveal pricing for the 500GB model. Sony also announced an Everybody's Golf 6 PS3 pack, which will launch on November 22 with a white PS3 250GB model for 25,980 Yen.

Sony revealed the 250GB PS3 will be available on September 25 in North America for US$269.99 as part of a limited edition bundle featuring Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Game of the Year edition, and a voucher for more than US$30 worth of bonus digital content for the title Dust 514.

The new 500GB PS3 will be available in a limited edition Assassin's Creed III bundle on October 30 in North America. Sony did not reveal pricing for this model.

Elsewhere in the conference, Sony revealed its PlayStationPlus subscription service will become available for PlayStation Vita in November this year. Different subscription options will be available in each territory, including a 30-day plan (Japan: 500 Yen, Asia: HK$38); a 90-day plan (North America: US$17.99, Europe: €14.99); and a 365-day plan (Japan: 5,000 Yen, Asia: HK$233, North America: US$49.99, Europe: €49.99).

According to Sony, PS Vita will integrate all of the PS3's entertainment options with PlayStation Plus.

Sony also announced it will be opening up PlayStation mobile stores all around the world (Japan, North America, EU, and Australia) later this year, and that its PlayStation Network service has reached 2.4 billion downloads worldwide to date.

GameSpot will continue to update this story as news comes in.

Source: http://www.gamespot.com/news/sony-unveils-new-ps3-model-6396730