The Slim PS3 finally hit this week.  I still can’t get over the fact that some Japanese shop (video here) got their hands on the newly designed console well before the official press announcement.  I wonder if they’re in some basement now being tortured to reveal their ‘inside man’.  I’m not super excited about the new design, but I do appreciate the fact that the Slim PS3 uses 34% less power then its predecessor and includes a 120GB hard drive.  I’ve been holding out for a Blu-ray player and this might just be the one I’ve been looking for.  Anyway, here are pics of the Slim PS3 from all angles.  Far from a stunning design, but I like Sony’s conserative approach.  I think they’ve produced a more timeless looking console.