In September 2012, Sony announced that a new slimmer PS3 redesign (CECH-4000) was due to be released in late 2012 and that it would be available with either a 250 GB or 500 GB hard drive. In PAL regions, the 250 GB model is not available; a model with 12 GB of flash memory is available in its place. A standalone 250 GB hard drive is available to upgrade this model. Both are roughly 25% smaller and about 20% lighter than the original PS3 Slim. This version has a sliding disc cover rather than the slot-loading drive found on previous PlayStation 3 consoles. A vertical stand is also available for these models and was launched on the same day as the consoles in their respective regions.
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