Sony unveils lighter and more energy efficient PS4, with new 1TB version

Sony Computer Entertainment has announced a new PlayStation 4(PS4) (product code CUH-1200) that will be available by the end of this month. The new PS4 will be lighter and consume less power. Compared to the current PS4 model, the weight of the new PS4 system will be 10 percent less and the power consumption reduced by 8 percent. The new PS4 system’s HDD bay cover will come in a matte finish for a more casual look, says the company. “The PS4 system’s games portfolio will continue to expand with highly anticipated titles from third-party publishers as well as SCE Worldwide Studios such as Sengoku Basara4 Sumeragi (Capcom Co., Ltd.), Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.), God Of War III Remastered, Until Dawn, and The Tomorrow Children,” the company writes in its press release. The new PS4 dipped in Jet Black or Glacier White will initially be launched in Japan, followed by North America, Europe, and Asian countries. The company has also announced a 1TB version of the PS4 dubbed 1TB PS4 Ultimate Player Edition. It is expected to launch on July 15, but there is no word on the pricing yet.