Since the PS3 was released, rumours were flying around from the start that Sony will release a slim model of the console, as they’ve done with all previous consoles. Sony have previously denied these rumours along with rumours of a price cut, but today we can confirm, both are true. The PS3 slim will be launching at the start of September. In the US it will retail for $299, $100 off the price of the current PS3, €299 in Europe and around £225 in the UK. The current PS3 model will also be reduced then from $399 down to $299.

Sorry to disappoint you, but the Trophy system found on the PS3, won’t be making it’s way to the PSP. PlayStaion Network Operations director, Eric Lempel was asked about the possibility of trophies on the PSP, but has said they will not be coming to the PSP. Not because users wouldn’t want the system, but because the PSP is very hackable. With custom firmware, the PSP is capable of playing PSP games from the memory stick, which could “artificially inflate” the rankings and trophies of players, which could kill the trophy system. Hackable or not, I think it’s a missed opportunity, where many genuine PSP owners are let down.

The gaming event of the year has arrived and all the major players have revealed some juicy games and accessories. The event saw many announcements from Sony, although it wasn’t what everyone was hoping for. There was no word on a price cut for the PS3, which is a disappointment to many. There was also a rumour of a PS3 slim, but there was no mention of another PS3 model coming.

Here’s what Sony showed for the Playstation 3.

PS3 Motion Controller announced and demonstrated. Coming in Spring 2010.

Agent announced for PLAYSTATION 3 from Rockstar Games. PS3 exclusive.

Sony Ericsson have announced that Q4 will see the launch of 3 new handsets. The first handset, the Satio, is the official name of the Idou. As previously reported, it will feature an impressive 12 mega pixel camera which offers the Cyber-Shot side of the phone, while combining the phone with the Walkman experience. Also included is GPS and Wifi, as well as featuring a touch screen. The Satio is to be a smartphone and will run Symbian S60 5th Edition OS.

Playing games and having fun has always been a favourite past time of a lot of people. Today, the most popular form of playing games is playing video game consoles which have evolved from a simple computer program to a complex, real-like world environment. One of the latest game consoles out today is Sony’s Playstation 3.