[deadly_penguin]

I'd be much more impressed if they released one that was the same size as the PS2 slim; that might, maybe, come close to being worth the price.

[mrweasel]

It would still be a bit to pricy for me, but I can see the logic. Either get the old model, at a reduced price, or get the new slimmer version at the old price. I think many would take the new model in that case, while some of those who have been waiting for the price to drop would pick up the old model at the reduced price.