This is nothing amazing lol. My 4 year old laptop is just as slim, comes with a screen and is more powerful than the PS3 ;-) Plays most games in 1080p(its equipped with a GTX 260m).
So while Sony just managed to shrink the PS3 down to Size, they are still lagging behind in terms of power.
@decrypt I totally care lol...I bought myself an Asus G73SW-3DE (the 3D model) notebook and it BLOWS away anything that the PS3 and 360 can dish out. I bought Alan Wake on Steam today and the graphics are insane! Don't get me wrong, I'm a console gamer and LOVE my systems, but when it comes to sheer power and capabilities, my PC is a beast!
I see a number of people saying (on other websites) that they want the Backwards compatibility and that this one might answer to all those calls but I highly doubt that. I think GAIKAI is the answer to everything related to backward compatibility. All our PSN purchases, all the PS3 games that we own could very well be moved to the cloud so we'll all be able to play PS3 games on PS4. But, this will of course suck for those who don't have access to high speed broadband. Mind you that in a number of countries 1mb-4mb connection is considered to be "broadband".
They release this at the same price as 360 or cheaper and it will sell millions in its first couple of months though. No doubt its slimmer to save on costs and thats whats with the weird disc loading system.
My first day 60Phat still works fine (now with large hdd). But: it's being blown out of dust from time to time, stands vertical next to the tv so no heat building up.
still looks like a ruffled potato chip, the sliding panel idea doesn't sound to bad though... the only way ill buy one is if it includes wireless N or a solid state hard drive all for 150 or lower because if it doesnt whats the point of buying this if the current slim cost 150 in the shops around me?
I expect there aren't any actual ridges, just differently textured stripes which in these poor quality images look like ridges. It probably looks much better in person
looks nice in the first photo. the top down is still kinda ugly. But remember everyones reaction when the slim was leaked? yeah, everyone hated the sh*t outta that thing, now no one really calls it ugly.
Looks almost as tiny as the ps2 slim. The PS3 Slim was basically just an "in-between" update it looks like... this one is the real deal. Complete with the usual way to load the disc from the top.
I still just don't like the design, I actually still prefer the original, fat PS3. 60GB model looked great, and the 20 gb fully black and glossy one is the best looking PS3 ever imo. This new one looks like the ugliest from what I've seen, but the size of it could help. I'll have to see it in front of me.
It may very well be cool but if you already own a fully functioning PS3 and want to buy this new version simply to replace your old one then that IMO is a waste of money. That money could be spent on fine wine & caviar.
The 16gb is probably built in. HDDs are very cheap and it wouldn't cost much to upgrade the memory to what you want it. Also, you can take the HDD out of your old PS3 and place it in new ones. Thats what i did when I replaced my phat ps3 with a slim.
Since their is 3 models for this new PS3 I wonder if the lowest model will be priced at $149 or $199. If the PS3 and 360 both drop to $149 later this year than major pressure will be put on the Wii U and the $99 Ouya
i think sony can make a ps3 thats similar to the ps2 slim with pop open tray and release it for say $165 it would be a huge win and just by not including the bluray drive they can save alot but i would reaslli like some wireless n
bahabeast, Based on both of your comments I can tell you know nothing about technology. The PS3 needs the bluray player to play games because ps3 games are on bluray disc. Your second comment makes no sense at all.
based on your comment neither do you. 360 & ps3 can play full games from the internal hard drive and external usb drive...you dont NEED a disk drive. all games can be digitalized & downloaded you dug?
bahabest read what you just wrote, you said if they dont include a bluray drivethey save money one thing its needs to be bluray as the disc format is bluray, so if you put a current ps3 game into a non bluray drive it wouldnt work dumb ass
I had to sign in to reply to this, LOL omg its amazing how idiots like you roam this world. I pray that people like you don't run our necessities one day. LOL omg dude.
To phase out older more expensive to manufacture units, and use new better/more efficient components that probably run cooler by not requiring as much electricity to operate.
Something i would hope as a general rule, in regards to newer electronics is actively pursued by every industry, within reason.
I won't be surprised if the launch 720 and ps4 is smaller than the 360 and ps3 at launch, they should be down to 22 or 28 nanometer chips by then.
sometimes i don't get the mental health of gamers.no one said "sell your CURRENT ps3" so that you can go buy it AGAIN.if you're buying a second one,it means it will still PLAY all your sh!t.who cares what it looks like if it does everything the current one does just slimmer.
more consoles sold means potentially:
more movies,music,games,accessories sold from sony.
which means a HEALTHIER sony that is capable of selling more content and offering something even better with PS4.and even advertise better.
there will be a 4th model in 3 years The 4th model will be truly compact and even portable with no blu-ray player and is very affordable. It will be a strictly cloud based system playing all of your favorite ps1-ps3 games.
Sure I'm making this up, but it could be very possible.
Yeah, I read about this on GAF yesterday. Everyone on the forums had the same reaction..."EWW" I really don't know who designed that ugly step-child of the beautiful phat, but that is a pretty ugly looking console, imo. I mean, it's good they're saving cash and all by making it cheaper for the consumer but you'd think they could have come up with something a little easier on the eyes.
Man those 1st gen PS3 are the best. The overall feel and look of the glossy piano black finish was great, not to mention the touch buttons...miss mine!!! My only ? is, why release a new slim when PS4 is round the corner. I would concentrate on the PS4 and slash the price on your current skus, but whatever!
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This is nothing amazing lol. My 4 year old laptop is just as slim, comes with a screen and is more powerful than the PS3 ;-) Plays most games in 1080p(its equipped with a GTX 260m).
So while Sony just managed to shrink the PS3 down to Size, they are still lagging behind in terms of power.
The render was created by someone on neogaf, yet gamefocus decides to embed their url onto the image and claim it as their own.
Smaller, cheaper and lower power requirement is always nice though.
Err, no the light is missing (and the eject light) on the Slim 3000 series.
/facepalm
I will probably buy it :D
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You're a fucking idiot. You can't take out the blu-ray drive and still play games - they're on blu-ray discs.
Calling him a "dumb a**" is hilarious coming from you.
"thier is a hatch at the top so the laser is inside it isnt a drive as to say suck in spit out cds, no moving parts."
Probably the most illiterate thing I'll read all week. Thanks for the laugh.
The PS3 slim is small enough, do they want us to carry it in our pockets or something
To phase out older more expensive to manufacture units, and use new better/more efficient components that probably run cooler by not requiring as much electricity to operate.
Something i would hope as a general rule, in regards to newer electronics is actively pursued by every industry, within reason.
I won't be surprised if the launch 720 and ps4 is smaller than the 360 and ps3 at launch, they should be down to 22 or 28 nanometer chips by then.
more consoles sold means potentially:
more movies,music,games,accessories sold from sony.
which means a HEALTHIER sony that is capable of selling more content and offering something even better with PS4.and even advertise better.
wake up.....excuse me...WAKE THE F UP......
The 4th model will be truly compact and even portable with no blu-ray player and is very affordable. It will be a strictly cloud based system playing all of your favorite ps1-ps3 games.
Sure I'm making this up, but it could be very possible.