Apparently, the CECH-4000 PS3 model will be hitting stores shortly after the Tokyo Game Show has come to a close later this month. A post over on NeoGAF points to September 28th as the likely release date for the redesigned console, but seeing as there is no confirmed proof, we’ve filed this has a rumor for now.
Although it was never confirmed by Sony, everyone was speculating the CECH-4000 PS3 model would be announced at Gamescom next month. However, VG247 are saying that the announcement will no longer happen because stock levels of the current 3000 model PS3 are still “too high”.
Images of what the new PS3 model have been leaked, showing what the new model looks like. The images show what looks like a sliding cover for disc on top of the console, and matches the overall look of the FCC filing. As the images are not directly from Sony, we’ve filed this under rumours for now.
Details of a new PS3 model, coded CECH-4000, have been spotted on the FCC website. The diagrams filed with the FCC spotted this morning show the label placement has changed, suggesting the revised console is using a new case. Could this be the new PS3 Slim model Sony is rumoured to be working on?
