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Sony Files Two New PS3 Slim Models With The FCC
Sony has submitted two new PS3 Slim model numbers with the FCC under the name of a shell company called Sand Dollar Enterprise, reports the tech blog Engadget. The two model numbers are CECH-2101A and CECH 2101B, which parallel the current Slim model numbers CECH-2001A and CECH-2001B (the A and B represent the 120GB and 250GB hard drive options, respectively).
While it’s tempting to speculate about new PS3 features coming down the pike, in all likelihood this filing represents some changes to the PS3’s internal chipset. Sony is known for refining its chip manufacturing processes and switching chip suppliers throughout the lifecycle of its consoles in order to reduce costs. Each time a change is made, a filing must be made with the FCC. So far, this seems like the most likely, and least sexy, reason behind the filing.
[via Engadget]
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