Sony Also Announce A PlayStation 4 Slim
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that a new slimmer and lighter PlayStation 4 (PS4) (CUH-2000 series) computer entertainment system with a 500GB HDD will become available in Japan, North America and in Europe starting from September 15, 2016, at manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of 29,980 yen, USD 299 USD, EUR 299 and GBP 259*1*2*3.
The internal architecture of the new PS4 system has been revamped, reducing its volume by more than 30% compared to the previous models and reducing its weight by 25% and 16% compared to the first (CUH-1000 series) and current (CUH-1200 series) models respectively. Also, the new PS4 system is more energy efficient, as the power consumption has been cut by more than 34% and 28% compared to the very first and current models.
The form factor of the new system inherits the slanted body design of the previous models, with the foreside and backside of its body slightly angled. The corners are trimmed and curved, giving it a softer impression that would appeal to a wider range of audience. The new simple look, with gloss finished PS family mark designed on the center of the top surface, will fit perfectly wherever it is placed.
PlayStation(R)4 (CUH-2000 series)
Product name | PlayStation(R)4 |
| Color | Jet Black |
| Product code | CUH-2000 series |
| MSRP | 500GB HDD: 29,980yen, US$299, EUEUR299 and ?259*1 1TB HDD: 34,980yen*1 |
| Main Processor | Single-chip custom processor CPU : x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, 8 cores GPU : 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon(TM) based graphics engine |
| Memory | GDDR5 8GB |
| Storage size*6 | 500GB, 1TB |
| External dimensions | Approx. 265x39x288 mm (width x height x length) (excludes largest projection) |
| Mass | Approx. 2.1 kg |
| BD/ DVD drive (read only) | BD x 6 CAV DVD x 8 CAV |
| Input/ Output | Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) port x 2 AUX port x 1 |
| Networking | Ethernet(10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)x1 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth(R)v4.0 |
| Power | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Max. 165W |
| Operating Temperature | 5 ?C – 35?C |
| AV output | HDMI(TM) out port (HDR output supported) |
*1 Prices in North America and Japan exclude tax. Prices in Europe and UK include tax.
*2 The price of PS4 with 1TB HDD is 34,980yen.
*3 Release date and MSRP of the slimmer and lighter PS4 for Asian region will be announced separately.
*4 All PS4 will support HDR by the upcoming system software update.
*5 Title line-up differs by regions.
*6 The hard disk drive contains space that is available for users and space that is reserved for the system, therefore the actual space that is free for users is smaller than the total space stated.
