A stand-alone 250Gb Slim console has finally been confirmed by Sony, the platform holder announcing that the system will start shipping stateside on November 3rd.

The fully-loaded Slim SKU will set gamers back 349.99 USD, and it comes after unleashed a cut price 160Gb Slim at the beginning of the month, following the console's unveiling at GamesCom.

Details are scant on when this model will be released in - or how much it will cost - although the has already been spotted in a number of bundles.

We'll have more for you soon on this.

By Luke Guttridge