PS3 Slim and Price Cuts: Production Increasing

We have more news on the rumored PS3 Slim console for you to read now, as it has been reported that Sony are increasing production of PS3 units in preparation for the release of an 160GB Slim model.

According to Electronista, Sony have been ordering double the amount of hardware parts for this Summer, compared to what they ordered in Spring. The increased demand of the parts has led to lack of supply at Renesas, which make key chipsets for the PS3.

This has led to speculation that Sony are pushing on for a redesigned PS3 between August and September, with a price cut also following at the same time.

We’ll keep you updated with news. Full article in the link above.