A French advert spotted has hinted that the PlayStation 3 console could be on the brink of falling to 299 Euro on the continent, that's if the scans on one French games site can be believed.

According to the Carrefour images, the new price point will be effective from the 1st of September, which would fit in with previous rumours of a price cut, to be confirmed at GamesCom next week.

Sony are holding a big press conference next Tuesday evening, at which we're expecting all to be revealed, while this price equates to around 260 GBP in British money. The Slim may or may not also emerge.

We'll be on hand at the expo to bring you all the latest details.

By Luke Guttridge