# Skinny Gaming Sony to Unveil $300 Ultra Slender PS3 Slim in September By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2009-08-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-ps3-slim References: [acquiremag](http://www.acquiremag.com) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002I0J4VQ/ref=nosim/uncrate-20?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Just this past May, Trendhunter.com reported on the possibility of a skinny or slimmed down version of [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-6-concept)’s [Playstation 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aps3e). Well it looks like the rumour has materialized into a fact. This change in design should come as no surprise as Sony had already done the same a couple years ago when they resigned and shrunk their Playstaion 2 gaming console. The new [PS3 Slim is 32% smaller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini) than the original PS3 and uses 34% less energy than its predecessor. Along with enabling play of some of the hottest gaming titles, it also has a Blu-Ray player, built in Wi-Fi and 120 GB hard drive. Dropping this September for only $300, you won’t have to stuff much cash into your skinny jeans in order to pick up a PS3 slim. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slimmed Down Gaming Consoles:** The release of the slimmer PS3 Slim reveals a trend towards more compact and energy-efficient gaming consoles. - **Energy-efficient Technology:** The PS3 Slim's 34% reduction in energy usage highlights a trend towards more sustainable and eco-friendly gaming devices. - **Integrated Media Player Consoles:** The inclusion of a Blu-Ray player in the PS3 Slim demonstrates a trend towards consoles that offer more than just gaming, but also serve as multimedia hubs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the gaming console industry have an opportunity to capitalize on the demand for slimmer and energy-efficient consoles. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Retailers in the consumer electronics industry can benefit from the release of the PS3 Slim by promoting its features and competitive pricing. - **Digital Media Distribution:** Companies in the digital media distribution industry can take advantage of the trend towards consoles with integrated media players by offering content that is compatible with these platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-6-concept.md) - [Strikingly Minimalist Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-xbox-series-s-1tb-carbon-black.md) - [Angular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-concept.md) - [Ultra-Slim Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x14.md) - [Retro-Style Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-30th-anniversary-limited-edition.md) - [Sleek Black-Tonal Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series.md) - [Highly Portable Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-legion-slim.md) - [Maturely Demure Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-1tb-series-s-carbon-black.md) - [Branded Gaming Console Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-gaming-monitor.md)