In a much anticipated move, Sony unveiled the PS3 Slim at Gamescom this year. The new PS3, priced at $300, will be available in the first week of September. Compared to the original PS3, the new one is smaller and weighs less. It also sports a 120GB HDD, and consumes 34 percent less power.
In other good news, original PS3s have their prices dropped to $300. In India, the prices have been dropped from INR 24,990 to INR 19,990. IMHO, it would have been great if Sony India dropped another 3k INR to bring it closer to XBox 360 Arcade’s price. Apart from countries where the new one will be available at a later date, it really doesn’t make sense to pay $300 for an 80GB PS3 when you can get the new one with 120 GB HDD at the same price in a few weeks.
Need for Speed, the history
NFS is being developed by EA, which was among the first series of 3D racing games out there for 5th generation consoles (or the better known 32bit gaming).
Why do we Need for Speed.. ?
NFS gives us the power, the control for an enthusiastic gamer to excel and push his talents to a new high. One needs a good graphics card like the Ge Force 9x series to take these babies out for a spin.
What’s special about this one ?
“Need for Speed Undercover features a deep and engaging story of spectacular Hollywood-style live-action that will transport players into the fictional world of the Tri-City Bay Area,” said Bill Harrison, Need for Speed Undercover Executive Producer.
As always, NFS brings out even better graphics with every release and this one which packages hot cop chases and the best cars out there to drive and trash is to hit the American stores on Nov 18, 2008. Keep your calendars marked all gamers.
This is gonna be the hottest NFS game with action cut-scenes involving Maggie Q, who has starred in huge Hollywood movies like MI 3 and the recent Balls of Fury. 
Now who wouldn’t want that ? Eh ?
To watch a sample of what they mean.
- Go to WhichRoadToTake.com. And let the teaser load.
- Then use the light switch on the right (this is just beside the door)
- After the light switches off, then click on the projection on the wall on the left..
- Poof, there you go.. Maggie Q in action.
The earlier version NFS ProStreet didn’t come out that well, so this is one more reason for EA to bring the gamer’s expectations and show all the racing game enthusiasts that they’re back and better.
After all we all “Need for Speed”.
Courtesy:
PCGH for posting the first screen shots of this game. [images]
EA – News Source
“Need for Speed” is a registered trade mark of Electronic Arts.
