New PlayStation 3 console gains FCC approval

A new PlayStation 3 console was approved by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission last week, according to the agency's online filings database.


Newly announced PS3 incoming

No information on the new model, number CECHL01, is available at present from the filing because Sony was granted short-term confidentiality on the papers, but it is likely the 80G-byte version announced earlier this month during E3 in Los Angeles. The console is due on sale in the next couple of months and will replace the current 40G-byte model.
Sony's filing to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission was made because the FCC is the radio regulator in the U.S. and as such all new products that use radio must be submitted to the organization for approval before they can be sold.
The PlayStation 3 includes both 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.


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Will the Slim PS3 be released the same time this comes out. And do you know the price range of the Slim PS3 ? Thanks

The earliest you'll see the ps3 slim will be late 09 and at this time they haven't announced a price for the new ps3... I think the current 80 gig will drop in price and this one will take that price slot.

So what will this new 80gb PS3 have that different from the original 80gb that is already out.

The specs for the new system hasn't been released yet. hopefully sony will make it have full BC like it's 60 gig brother and maybe a 250 gig H-drive "largest internal drive" at this time, as for the slots on the 60 and 80 gig ps3.. I've never even used them except for transferring themes from a memory stick and they really add to the price of the system, maybe they'll leave that out.... anyway! thats what it really needs but all this is just wishful thinking at this time.

What will be the price range concerning the new 80ps3 ? and if you have more than 250gb+ can sony add more features to the system ?

Sony probably looking to set the price at the current 80 gig area, since the current 80 gig price well be loward..... I would love for them to add some new hardware features, I posted a new topic on this in the forum... "What should the new FCC approved PS3 have" Hit that topic up and let everybody know what you think and want in the new approved PS3.

imguessing around $400. maybe a little more cloase to 500 we'll c though sony sumtimes suprises ppl.

Looks good, do you guys think it will be released in limited supplies like other consols were?

I think Sony will make these 80gb PS3 Limited Editon because this will make Sony customers by the system. i don`t want it to make it seem like they are forcing us. Its` just they want us to experience better gameplay and realism.

UMM THEY LOWERED THE PRICE OF THE PS3 TO DRIVE FANS FROM PS2 THIS IS JUST TO MAKE THE HARDCORE PS3 FANS HAPPY.

i switched from ps2 to ps3 and i am very happy with my decision. anyone thinking of making the change, i would reccomend doing it.

Blkice16 wrote:

imguessing around $400. maybe a little more cloase to 500 we'll c though sony sumtimes suprises ppl.

One thing is for sure, sony won't be selling it for $400.00 if they did I would be

Thats what the 40 gig is for basic ps3 gaming... this unit might be another premium unit, hopefully with full BC... thats what everybody wanting.

BAKNAFEK88 wrote:

Looks good, do you guys think it will be released in limited supplies like other consols were?

This console will be replacing the current 80 gig as sony premium unit so I wouldn't think so. The current 80 gig will be phased out, this unit should be around until the slim hits next year.

well the 80g now is 400 so its prolly going to b a hundred dollars more at the most.

Modrewgnu wrote:

i switched from ps2 to ps3 and i am very happy with my decision. anyone thinking of making the change, i would reccomend doing it.

I went from the ps2 to the 360 back to sony on the ps3...... playing b3yong is by faaaaarrrrrr the best.

Blkice16 wrote:

well the 80g now is 400 so its prolly going to b a hundred dollars more at the most.

If you can buy a 80 gig for $400.00 and its not a refurbished unit... you better grab it.

80 gig ps3 bundle $499.99
40 ps3 $399.99
You can get a refurbished ps3 at a discount heres the link with current Gamestop price list on all ps3
http://www.gamestop.com/Browse/Search.aspx?N=141+196