The "New" PS3 Logo Isn't So New After All

So, this "new" PS3 logo isn't so new after all...

[jack who]

you sure owned them didnt you..../s

[ChozenWoan]

back around GDC Sony mentioned that they where going to change the PS3 logo to make it stand out more. Now, two months later the logo is finally being put to use and some nanobrains think that this means that a PS3 slim is coming. WRONG!!!

A PS3 slim would be a bad thing unless Sony found a very good way to improve airflow dramatically. The PS3 is a mini oven if not properly vented and would suffer catastrophic failure if the casing was simply slimmed up.

Anyway, the new logo is obviously working as planed, seeing how it has already improved public awareness of the PS3 brand. To bad it can't do something for the average attention span.

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

That's why they reduce the physical size of the Cell and RSX, thus dramatically decreasing the temperature as well. Ever thought of that? Sony did it with the PS1, and they did it with the PS2. Fan-less systems. Same will happen to the PS3 slim.

They don't use the same parts for the slim design. Get that through your head.

[ChozenWoan]

I know they are reducing the chip size, but I doubt the reduction is enough to justify a ps3 slim. Besides a complete redesign would initially increase the cost of production. If they keep the casing the same and only make a minor change to the motherboard, they can pocket the savings in production or pass them along to us the consumers.

I could be wrong about the possiblity of a ps3 slim, but the new logo really has nothing to do with the prospect of such a product.

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

Physically smaller units also means cheaper shipping and warehouse storage. Going slim is the best move, financially for Sony.

[DeadlyFire]

There will be a PS3 slim. Only time will show you it though. No use arguing with hard headed people. If its at E3 they wooo! I can get a cheaper PS3! If not then I will wait for the $100 drop coming in August-September. Either way PS3 will be getting price drop in 2009 and you will see a slim PS3 before end of 2009/2010.

[Bob Dole]

We're more likely to see a 360-slim than anything.

[gamesmaster]

no, we're more likely to see a ps3 slim than 360 slim at this time, sony wants to reduce the cost of ps3 production, redesigning the ps3 and making it slimmer offers massive opportunity to reduce the cost of parts from the case to removing fans. I think this rumor about ps3 slim holds weight. simply because it makes sense for sony. Remember there was the slimmed down PS3 chip board that was revealed at CES in January.

relaunching a cheaper slim ps3 at e3 with the upcoming lineup of games coming will do the PlayStation brand wonders

[Bob Dole]

One would think since MS has had a year head start a slimmed down version of their console would be out before Sony's. But then again we might not see one at all, whereas we're guaranteed to see a slim PS3 eventually.

[gamesmaster]

yeah, i understand what you're saying. I just think for sony, its something of a necessity now, and i'm sure they've been planning this for awhile, what with them constantly redesigning parts in the public eye. sony needs this to make profit on the ps3.

in terms of a slim xbox, i think the xbox is selling pretty solidly. MS wouldn't want to pump even more money into redesigning the xbox (what with the rrod debacle costing enough) i think they're concentrating on the next box rather..

[Bob Dole]

Well if they made a 360 slim that fixed the RROD problem 100% Bob Dole would get one in a heartbeat. He's having Dead Rising withdrawles.

[-x.Red.x-]

we still in HS were we make fun of each other?

[Unbiased1]

It could be that Sev is just using that "logo" thing to tell us that there is actually PS3 slim without braking any NDA....if you see what i am trying to say.

[LukaX23]

You DO KNOW this article was made so that people don't start having false hope correct?

[Sev]

This article should be approved.

The logo is old. However the PS3 slim is not.

If the author of the logo article was available right now, I would make sure he edited the title properly.

I even approved this article.

The logo is old. However I personally did not post the article. I wouldn't have.

Sadly this is going to make PSLS look like we don't know what we are talking about.

[PLASTICA-MAN]

I also saw the new logo in the trailer of the upcoming DLC for F.E.A.R.2:
http://evolvedgaming.net/20...

[In-cognito]

@ Sev

I feel for you man.
I hope your people become more careful because of this.

Very unfortunate.

[n4gn4gn4gn4g]

the other article is embarrassingly wrong and the mods/contributor should man up and pull it.

[Johnny Cullen]

I congratulate this contributor.

Bubbles whenever available.

[red2tango]

I friggin told you so. What a waste of space...

[kingOVsticks]

Im sorry you guys are excited and what not but if the ps3 slim looks likes those Chinese pics I don't want it. On the other hand they may do what they did last gen release the slim PS3 and lower the price on the other older PS3s. hmmm sony you crafty bastards GOW,motion controls,slim design and a new price drop. Sounds almost to0 according to plan. I can hear Stringer's evil laugh in the distance *snicker snicker*

[Megaton]

I wanna like PSLS, but you guys killed your rep before you even earned it. Was a good idea when you planned on dumping the rumor and 'insider info' business after that last episode with whatever PS3 exclusive you backed out on revealing.

[kws1065]

The abbreviation "PS3" logo is used in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 trailer back in April. I think April is the time when Sony decides to use the abbreviation of PLAYSTATION 3 (Sony stated that they would use "PLAYSTATION 3 (All capital letters)" as a unique brand so that they would not use the abbreviation out of it back in 2006).

Play Station = PS
PLAYSTATION =/= PS

So..."PS3" can be something new from April, and I tried to find any game trailer using this logo before April but couldn't find one.
Anyone?

[jack_burt0n]

like this and worse for the next month. n4g should not allow blog posts imo.

[ZASKARK123]

if you look at the side of any of your PS3 games the logo is on the top.

[Cartesian3D]

thanks .. now I remember where I saw that logo .. lol .. Bubbles for your excellent memory!

[KilZoneGeneralStrife]

I think Sony are blaming Ken Kutaragi for their slow salesg . . .He Ok'd the design of the logo.He stressed he wanted it just like that.I think the old logo rocks! So. .are they changing it cuz they thought Ken didnt know what 'cool' meant, and they do?Lol

[DelbertGrady]

Who cares if it's slim or not. If it's not cheaper it makes no difference.

[BannedForNineYears]

I told you....What did you guys say? "NOO IT'S THE SLIM111111111111111"

[Cartesian3D]

its Spider man font.. I saw that logo few times before..

the logo from Slim(fake?) PS3 used a PS2-PSP like font (may be smoother)

[Enigma_2099]

... who gives a f**k?!?!

... apparently you did, since you went and posted an article criticizing it...

[peeps]

it's probably too early for a completely revamped model. The ps3 has only been out for jsut over 2 years in europe. Would be nice for them to bring out a new model within a year or so though because if my ps3 breaks and i need a new one, i wouldn't mind so much is i was getting a new, slimmer model if that makes sense.

By the time my original ps2 died the slimline was released so it was a more worthwhile purchase rather than buying the same machine again

[forcefullpower]

Because the change the logo people think it is a slimmer PS3. Jesus Christ some people friggin morons

[Timesplitter14]

oh, the controversy...?

[mastiffchild]

Oh, the pre-E3 tedium?

[ULTIMATE_REVENGE]

the new PS3 slim would look so stupid with 'P S 3' written in the spiderman font in a chrome finish, just picture that slim piece of hardware with 2 GIANT letters and 1 number,...i mean.....come on man! it would look ugly as heck and too childish, the pictures that were shown were of the slim PS3 still going through the assembly phase, so the beauty of the console isn't shown in those pictures because obviously as i said it wasn't finished, the finale product will probably be shown at E3 in front of the crowd with someone from Sony holding it up to show everyone like how they first unveiled the PS3 with Ken holding it up on the stage

and the crowds go wild..YEAH!! YEAH! *clapping and cheering*

[ActionBastard]

The logo is also on the Batman Arkham Asylum site and Red Dead Redemption.

[Christopher]

Commented on it when the PS3 was released on IGN, but the old logo was way too long and when put in print would end up being too thin to be read from afar. 360 and Wii logos, though, use very few characters and good colors for attracting a user's eyes. The new logo, PS3 w/a slant, is a better logo, but still isn't as good as the 360 logo which utilizes vibrant greens and oranges for attracting attention.

[Lipscomba]

nothing to see here people, move along!

[Pintheshadows]

everyone that believes those slimline pictures are real and are linking it to this logo change have missed something.

The logos are different. The S for a start. I'm sure Sony are not going to redesign the logo again just for the slimline.

[MovieScouse007]

That Is Not a Rounded Logo, it's simply a poor resolution vid-cap.
If you look closely you can see it is actually the current spidey font!
This is just another of those moronic, cheating ways of getting site hits for advertisers.
I shan't be clicking on any links from this shabby website!