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PS3 revision with 28nm RSX and 22nm Cell next year?

Digital Foundry tweet:

"On a related note, the word is that there's a new super slim hardware revision with a 28nm RSX... 22nm Cell next year."

LOL_WUT3947d ago

Another revision? The PS3 is fine the way it is Sony should just work on the Vita instead ;)

2pacalypsenow3947d ago

It makes the Ps3 cheaper to make, its a good thing

FlyingFoxy3947d ago (Edited 3947d ago )

Vita is already pretty sleek.. if it's too thin & small it will be difficult to hold unless you have kids hands.

kneon3947d ago

I already have a Vita but I would prefer if they came out with a slider version similar to the PSP GO design. I have both and the GO isn't too small, of course a Vita wouldn't be quite as small due to the larger screen.

Donnieboi3947d ago (Edited 3947d ago )

I think it will be an attachment for the ps4. It might plug into the auxiliary port for quick speed and access. Maybe even not have a blu ray drive to save money. It can utilize the ps4's blu ray drive and HDD to save a butt load of money while also bringing ps3 backwards compatibility to the ps4.

Besides it would give everyone backwards compatibility without making us pay for Gaikai's b/c. And trust me, Sony probably would have lost MORE money by using cloud b/c since running cloud servers for gaming has yet to prove to be profitable (look at Gaikai before being with Sony, or Onlive, CiiNow, etc). So maybe Sony should re-focus Gaikai onto more profitable venues such as cloud computing, dedicated servers (which will entice 3rd party devs), etc...and just make a device that will let us play our old ps1,2,and 3 games on our ps4.

kneon3947d ago

I've made that suggestion before but if they were going to create this PS4 add-on they should have included a high speed interface like lightning bolt or Dock Port. USB3 could be a bottleneck.

Donnieboi3947d ago

@kneon: That's why I said Auxiliary port. It's very high speed. Practically as if the ps3 attachment would be built into the ps4. Currently the ps4 auxiliary is for the ps4 camera. But it could be used for a ps3 attachment.

kneon3947d ago

Have they mentioned any performance specs for the aux port? I've haven't seen anything.

Ingram3946d ago

To all of the above:
http://www.freepatentsonlin...

A 2010 patent, a PP + 4SP, kinda like a stripped down CELL, now here comes the good part: Look at the memory interface, and the kind of memory it's designed to tap into.

hint: PS3 had separate memory pools.

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stuna13947d ago

Actualy I think this is a good thing! This could potentially mean this new PS3 model could last a lot longer time than previous models due to less heat being generated! Also less money being spent to have games streamed or remade in order to be playable on the PS4, plus online will still be free on the PS3, without the need for PS +.

nnodley3946d ago

It's just a revision on the components. Not the whole thing. This will make it cheaper so they can drop price and still make a great profit.

nnodley3946d ago

Just disregard my comment first comment. I read the post I replied to wrong.

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yewles13947d ago

It's not a shell revision, it's just fab shrink. Most likely leading to a price drop.

GribbleGrunger3947d ago

I agree, but I'd like them to remove that corrugation from the sliding panel that covers the blu-ray drive, it ruins the overall aesthetic.

PurpHerbison3947d ago (Edited 3947d ago )

I know what you mean. For me, I personally get this unwanted retro vibe when all I wanted was for it to be sleek.

Dojan1233947d ago

Agree. My Fat(80g)YLOD for the second time last month. Did not want to spend another $100 to fix it (or do myself). Just picked up the new one. Big let down as far as the look of it.

DarkBlood3947d ago

damn lol, least it will be cheaper for when i plan to buy multiple ps3's for my collection and retro sake of playing the many games i have for it

CBaoth3947d ago

hopefully it means that people who are on budgeted incomes and/or don't place a premium price tag on virtual entertainment can now purchase a $199 PS3. Personally I'd have an economy bundle/deal ready for Black Friday ($499 for a 40" 720p LCD set and a PS3, $399 for 32") for people just hoppin into the HD era.

IcicleTrepan3947d ago

I'm still confused how they managed to replace the front loading disc drive with a top loading one and still didn't decrease the price for consumers.

kreate3947d ago

Maybe becuz they lost so much money with the front loading ones they can't afford to lower the price on the top loading ones.

Hopefully the price will come down.

nnodley3946d ago

Because they are trying to get as much profit as they can out of the new super slim. Just like how MS released a new super slim 360 at E3 but kept the price the same. Anyway Sony needs all the profit they can get right now.

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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JonTheGod1d 3h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??

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Tales Of Graces Ƒ Retro Review – Holding Out For a Hero

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GoodGuy093d ago

Odd this and the xillia games still haven't gotten remasters yet.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil4d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai3d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing693d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle3d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal3d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa3d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal3d ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing13d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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