Rumor: Third PS3 model in the works?

And then there were three.

On our last count, there were two versions of the PS3 on the market - the 20 GB and the 60 GB models. And if the info we're getting here is right, there's a third brother in the works, dubbed the "media-centric" variant.

This version, which has yet to be verified, isn't going to be packaged as a gaming platform like the former two, but will instead be featured as a video entertainment system. In line with the "mod" to the system, this third variant will carry these features:

• Anti-vibration mechanism for the Blu-ray disc drive.
• 512MB XDR memory.
• Advanced power supply unit.
• Two HDMI connectors to divide audio and video data.

Aside from the new parts, it will also be featuring a new look to ensure it is identified as a video player. It will still play PS3 games, though (phew). This new model is supposedly to be shipped directly under the Sony logo instead of following under the SCEI brand - further distancing it from the previous two. It's going to cost some too - the site reports that the estimated price for this new bundle is $ 2,500.

Given the level of comparisons that's been pitted between the Blu-Ray and HD-DVD formats, we're hoping this won't be the only future player out there with Blu-Ray capability - 2.5k is a painful price to pay. On the other hand, with that sort of money being shelled out, we're imagining what sort of goodies could be waiting in Sony's monster console. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.

Via PC watch

And then there were three.

On our last count, there were two versions of the PS3 on the market - the 20 GB and the 60 GB models. And if the info we're getting here is right, there's a third brother in the works, dubbed the "media-centric" variant.

This version, which has yet to be verified, isn't going to be packaged as a gaming platform like the former two, but will instead be featured as a video entertainment system. In line with the "mod" to the system, this third variant will carry these features:

• Anti-vibration mechanism for the Blu-ray disc drive.
• 512MB XDR memory.
• Advanced power supply unit.
• Two HDMI connectors to divide audio and video data.

Aside from the new parts, it will also be featuring a new look to ensure it is identified as a video player. It will still play PS3 games, though (phew). This new model is supposedly to be shipped directly under the Sony logo instead of following under the SCEI brand - further distancing it from the previous two. It's going to cost some too - the site reports that the estimated price for this new bundle is $ 2,500.

Given the level of comparisons that's been pitted between the Blu-Ray and HD-DVD formats, we're hoping this won't be the only future player out there with Blu-Ray capability - 2.5k is a painful price to pay. On the other hand, with that sort of money being shelled out, we're imagining what sort of goodies could be waiting in Sony's monster console. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.

Via PC watch