Source: Gamesutra
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Officials from Sony Japan have confirmed plans to release a redesigned version of the PlayStation 2 console. Although the new hardware model will be smaller than ever, with a built-in AC adapter, it will still be sold at the same price in Japan.
The hardware revision was
rumored earlier in the month, but the smaller console was predicted to be accompanied by a 25 percent price drop. According to a
an official Sony press release, this is not the case in Japan at least, where it will remain at a price of ¥16,000 ($139).