Connections include USB 2.0, USB 3.0, a media card reader and HDMI output.

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According to the specs released by Sony, the 20GB version will lack WiFi, a memory card reader and, most significantly, HDMI output.

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Connectivity encompasses WiFi, HDMI output and a USB port and -- according to Google's translation -- a microSD card slot.

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While you could probably get along without WiFi in a home-based console that already has Ethernet, and you can always presumably hook up a memory card reader via one of the unit's four USB ports, the lack of HDMI output makes this pretty much a non-starter for anyone hoping to actually use the PS3's Blu-ray drive for anything more than playing games.

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The wild card remains China, which effectively sets pricing by its decision on export permitting for its own rare earths output.

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