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New PS3 (CECH-3000B) Disassembled pictures

This is a teardown of a PS3 Slim from the upcoming PS3 CECH-3000 family.

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zero_gamer5051d ago (Edited 5051d ago )

I didn't see any duplicates so far on N4G. Feel free to report this article if there are any earlier submissions (I cannot report articles as of yet).

About the PS3, I am happy I already own a Slim with the button LED's, the silver, and the stereoscopic PS Logo. However, this new system is better under the hood. Less power consumption, more green.

LOGICWINS5051d ago

^^I hope so, my 60gb is already on its last legs. It takes about 14 tries to get the disc out of my PS3 with the Eject button.

I'm not sure if I should buy this PS3 or just have Sony fix my 60gb when it breaks for $150.

DaTruth5051d ago (Edited 5051d ago )

I'm hoping if I send my broken 60 gig back to them after the pricecut, they'll give me a new CECH-3000 for next to nuthin'! I heard somewhere they give you the choice!

I prefer my 60gig with BC and card readers, but if it may just break down again in a year, I'd rather a new one!

You Noob5051d ago (Edited 5051d ago )

SLIM!

@surfaced

Usually small fan = more RPM to move the same amount opf air, and this mean more noise

LOGICWINS5051d ago (Edited 5051d ago )

@Datruth- I hope thats true!

@Noob- I bought my PS3 in 2006 for $600. As a loyal Sony consumer, I don't feel I should have to pay full price for a slim. I'm hoping Sony offers me the new model for a DEEP discount when I send in my 60gb.

@BrianG- Yeah, definetly upgrading. I never use the BC feature anyways.

BrianG5051d ago (Edited 5051d ago )

I've had the eject issue a few times myself.

One trick that works some times is holding the eject button while the system is on, does a "manual eject". The "fan test" is another desperate way to remove a disc from older systems like my 40Gb.

Also I'd go for the upgrade when you send it in.

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BakedGoods5051d ago

What are the new specs? The translated page doesn't say much (?)

Surfaced5051d ago

Same stuff, just more cost-cutting.

Also it consumes less energy and is much more quiet.

Surfaced5051d ago

@ You Noob

wow, didn't figure that out. Thanks... shows how much I know about the physics behind this.

But maybe everything will balance out since this model will generate less heat to begin with.

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Surfaced5051d ago (Edited 5051d ago )

Wow... really cutting on the manufacturing costs I see. Even the PS logo has been reduced to a printed symbol, instead of a tactile plastic one.

Looks like this model will be much quieter than existing slims, since the 120mm fan has been replaced by an 80mm fan.

Curious about the removal of LEDs, though. It's not like those are expensive.

postofficebuddy5051d ago

Every little bit helps. They're going to be shipping several million of these things. Even if removing the LEDs only saves them $0.50 (Total guess. It could be more than that) a unit, if they ship 10 million of this model that's a $5 million savings.

BakedGoods5051d ago

Removing the LED's probably saves them $0.05. Maybe even lower.

pandabear5051d ago

No LED's means no YLOD :-)

I still have 60GB fat which has been replaced by Sony already, about a year ago and offered me a slim but said no, think if I need another repair I'll get a slim now.

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TAC Pro For PS4 Allows For A PC Gaming Experience

PC like experience on PS4 – Sony’s attempt to address cross platform gaming

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Top 5 Most Realistic Games

A list of the most realistic games available.

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iamnsuperman4842d ago

number 4 ,in my eyes, is a total kick in the groin. Total dis service to the whole tactical genre.

I can't decide if the list was based on what games look realistic or what games are realistic.

3GenGames4842d ago (Edited 4842d ago )

Battlefield is a FPS primarily that requires teamwork and tactics to win. Doesn't mean it did a dis-service to the tactical genre, it just means none of the tactical genre games were good enough to beat it. Pretty accurate, IMO. Everything in the game is spot on physics and realism-wise. Of course there's some thing that can't be to have a good game, but deal with it.

TooTall194842d ago

Stopped watching after I saw his first 2 choices. What a joke he thinks Battlefield 3 is realistic. It can be tactical, but certainly doesn't need to be played that way in order to succeed.

3GenGames4842d ago

You'll totally be able to win planting 0 bombs in rush or capturing 0 points in conquest, not ever flanking or getting behind people to do said things if your teammates can't. Good luck with that, you've just never played the game right. I also bet you haven't won, either.

TooTall194842d ago

http://battlelog.battlefiel...

Actually I have won a game doing nothing but lone-wolf running and gunning. In fact, I've won quite a few games doing my own thing. I've also been in the top 3 (out of 24) about 28% of the time.

Ejecting from a jet, shooting another jet with a rocket launcher while in mid-air, and then landing back in your jet is NOT realistic. It's fun, but that's not the point of this top 5.

h311rais3r4842d ago

compared to many other games it is realistic. sure there goofy shit u can do but come one. u know why u won lone wolfing? the other team wasnt working as a team or even cared about winning. COD kiddies just want kills

TooTall194842d ago

Okay then 60% of BF3 players don't use tactics is what you're saying. And that's on "hardcore" servers even.

Just because it's more realistic than some other games doesn't mean it deserves to be in a top 5 list.

ExCest4842d ago (Edited 4842d ago )

You know why you do well? You don't die. You know why? You don't play the objective. Just killing scrubs that can't fight back because they have more important things to do. Like PTFO.

You're one of those people who run up to the bomb, kill everyone, and then run away so you don't die. Without planting/defusing. I hate those people. Don't play BF3 if you're going to do that. Play COD and don't give BF3 a bad name.

Now I sound mean but seriously...

BTW your Battlelog isn't impressive. You lone wolf it but dude, it's fairly unimpressive. I do better by playing the objective. (But I've been sniping recently so I haven't helped the team too much.)

After looking at your Battlelog. You lie. You do play the Objective.

TooTall194842d ago (Edited 4842d ago )

Yes you are right. Your 1.74 W/L ratio and 8 more hours of playtime is so much better than my terrible 1.53 W/L ratio... That's a whopping 3%

Of course I play the objective! Look at my original comment. I go in Rambo-style and take the objectives, cause half of your team is doing their own thing away from the objective.

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ExCest4842d ago

Then name a game that is huge (in a sense that everyone will play) and is also tactical. Nowadays, people like the fast-paced action of FPS so it would be boring if BF3 was all tactical. Everyone would be too cautious and sit back and not die. EVER. Tactical requires a captain who can plan everything but if that happens, it won't be fun because you won't be doing your thing, but instead someone else's.

lorianguy4842d ago (Edited 4842d ago )

For #3, I'd say GT5 is more realistic than Forza. Simply because it is a simulator and puts realism before fun, whereas Forza is very fun but not as realistic as GT5.

I know his list wasn't going to include simulators, but you need them for a realistic game, no?

Series_IIa4842d ago

It's obvious that you nor him have heard of rFactor...

lorianguy4842d ago

Just checked it out. It looks very nice indeed. :)

But I still think GT5 is more realistic.

(Or if you can find a good gameplay video of it, I might change my mind. I don't have much time to look for myself I'm afraid.)

RXL4842d ago

Realistic feeling = if you switch out a mag...you don't get to keep the bullets in the previous mag you just threw away = no games out that are THAT realistic

should've just named this "Games i think are fun and kind of, almost, not really realistic"

Ducky4842d ago

There are games that are smart about weapon reloading.
RedOrchestra is one that I can name off the top of my head, and it isn't even a military sim.

Slugg3r4842d ago

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising did this, although I'd say it gets annoying to use the left overs of your ammo belts when you run out of fresh ones.

ninjahunter4842d ago

There was a game called like swat or something i played along time ago. You start with 4 mags, one in your gun, 3 spares. If you reloaded You would keep the mag but it might only have 1-2 bullets left. Of course that game somewhat tanked it for obvious reasons.

MaximusPrime4842d ago

Well that's Gamersheep's opinion. Respect.

Sharingan_no_Kakashi4842d ago

That guy......

Does he ever blink?

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Police Target Xbox Users for Stakeouts, Console Searches

First, it was computers. Then it was cell phones. And now? It's gaming consoles.

Hacktivist group Anonymous recently targeted the email account of a cybercrimes investigator with the California Department of Justice. That hack netted a treasure trove of information related to police use of Xbox and other gaming consoles.

The practice is apparently becoming more and more common.

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KMCROC544839d ago

Microsoft must put an end to this ,cause now they will have allowed these scumbags to even listen in on those who are innocent. Sounds like invasion of privacy.