PS3 Slim looks to be announced at the TGS

[Destroyer_of_knights]

I reckon the following will happen in this order:-

1. PS3 slim announced and released near the 09 holiday season with game/movie bundles available as well

2. PS3 slim price cut next year, a $100 price cut, I reckon either march, or even holiday season again....although it cold be used as their ace up their sleave if PS3 slim sales drop off quickly in all 3 major regions

This way, Sony will finally start making money off the PS3 hardware, as well as the Slim PS3 having been designed to be so cheap to manufacture that even having a $100 price cut wouldn't cause sony to lose money again but at least break even....and seeing as slim version tend to boost sales then sony can simply ride the wave and when needed use the price drop to further their ride.

this is the only way I see it happening for Sony, and I reckon it could work, just need some heavy advertising and she'll right as rain.