Rumor: Hack-Proof PS3 In Development

[Mavrick]

An anonymous source has told Everything HQ that Sony is 'already deep in development' of a new PS3 SKU that isn't susceptible to recent system security exploits.

The hack-proof model is said to be a slim PS3 boasting a 300GB hard drive. The report claims it will cost £186.99.

Sony is also said to be planning to cut the price of existing PS3 hardware to £170 in order to help clear out the inventory and make way for the new SKU.

The launch timing of the new model has reportedly not been decided yet, as Sony awaits the conclusion of its legal battle with PS3 hacker George Hotz.

This is great news! A new Hack-proof PS3 with a 300GB HDD for less than £200! I really cant wait for this. I think it might be time to upgrade from my launch 60GB. He's served me well. But he's deserved a well earned retirement

[Steve James]

Yep, it's maybe time to give my launch ps3 a well deserved rest and at £187, I could have one in every room........... including the bathroom

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Steve James

Yep, it's maybe time to give my launch ps3 a well deserved rest and at £187, I could have one in every room........... including the bathroom

Definately!

And at that price it's cheaper than a 3DS! And almost as cheap as a Wii.

It would be nice of them to add 802.11n Wi-Fi and HDMI 1.4, considering the current push of 3D games and BD.

[partridge]

I really hope this is true, as with Steve, above, I'd happily retire my launch day PS3 for a sub £200 one (and yeah, let's get wireless N in there too)

Not bothered about the hard drive size, I have a 320Gb one that I'd swap into it.

[ariakon]

While I have serious questions about the validity of the source, the first thought I had when blu-ray.com had that thread about the PS4 about a month ago is that instead of a new system, Sony would release a new hardware modified PS3 to combat the hacking. I hope it's true, and for some reason, I wish it would go even slimmer! Just put a blu-ray drive and a cell processor in a bookcover and let us go at it. I know that's impractical, but it would be cool.

[Mavrick]

I had the same doubts about the source too.

But with a price drop expected this year anyway, and the fact that the only way to re-instate security is at the hardware level, then I can see this being true.

I don't actually like the design of the slim. I think the main thing that I dislike is the actual finish to the plastic, compared to the original piano black finish it doesnt come close. The other thing that really anoys me is the re designed PS3 logo. Its terrible. And did it really need redesigning, it was what, only 2 and a half years since launch?

But at that price I wouldnt complain. And wireless N would really be apreciated.

[Darkhawk9587]

Not that I have had any problems with hackers, but I am glad about this if true.

[Oateyboat]

They should offer some sort of trade in, like trade in your current PS3 and get this brand spanking new one, for only (insert price here), to get rid of the hackable ones on the market now. In fact if Sony played their cards right and added new features to the latest console, I'm sure it would substantially decrease the amount of hackable consoles being used