figadapaura
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Won't be able to afford either, but I'm interested to see what they look like.
New PS4 and PS3 Models Revealed by Certification Request Filed by Sony
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This is a recipe for disaster, if Sony wants to maintain their lead in the US then they will need to keep making moves to stay ahead.
The first digit didn't change from the Super Slim, so no.
No new looks, just some changes inside (smaller chips etc.), no new hard drive either.
Do people even read the OP before posting?
phxxBullet
Banned
plus his previous form was ugly as hellwell...the PS3 is using the Cell engine...and we know Cell went through several versions until it reached...Perfection.
So just hope for the best, a smaller, cheaper, good looking PS3
I still feel like they will keep the price but bundle in games like destiny in September, batman in October and AC in November. Most likely digital codes. I can see 399 bundles with those games doing very well especially batman and ac bcoz they are next gen only
disastermouse
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And PS2 backwards compatibility?
They want to save money.
ResidentDante
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Haha!
Moves yes, price drops no.
AstroNut325
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Please have 5GHz wifi! And better power/eject buttons!
Yep. The Xbox One price cut won't really make a big difference, only a slight bump and only temporary. The PS4 was priced really well at entry and will continue to be priced well versus its competitors in the market since it still provides the most value in box.
Petalpusher
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Since PS4 is on 28nm process, there can't be any die shrink yet. It's a rather large SOC which needs a solid process so it's not going to happen soon, since even the upcoming AMD Beema and Mullins will still be produced on 28nm. However the production now will switch to Global foundries (it was TSMC)
plus his previous form was ugly as hell
So just hope for the best, a smaller, cheaper, good looking PS3
one would argue...the slimmest (cheapest) one was the ugliest.
GameAddict411
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I think that the new PS4 "model" is just a regular PS4 with a bigger harddrive.
SenatorBot
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Maybe it's a PS4 with the improved cell chip with backwards compatibility with the PS3 on it for $599, that would be funny to see.
Facism
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$499 PS4 + vita bundle for maximum deep, probing penetration.
which you can do with marketing, with a constant stream of high quality games etc. You don't simply cut your price because some people would like to pay less. you only cut when your demand falls (either vs your projections or vs your competition), and a cut is your best estimated way to bring that demand back up.
Anything else is throwing money away, and Sony really needs to not do that.
Noisepurge
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yeah i wouldnt expect visual changes, just small changes to the internals.
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
I would love to see a PS3 that is similar to the size of the PS2 Slim that has the PS2 backwards compatibility put back in. I would buy one for sure.
I see what you did there.
U n i o n 0015
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Yeah, pretty much anything is better than the crappy sliding lid they put on the Super Slim.
Sectorseven
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Would be nice if the new PS3 could stack under the PS4. Maybe even share the same hdmi and power supply connections through a daisy chain.
Shmuely Bully
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PlayStation 3
Sony has teamed up with Majesco to create the smallest PlayStation 3 ever* with compact, ergonomic controllers^ to make it easier than ever to game with your friends on to go.
*May not be compatible with most PlayStation 3 software. Hard disk drive not included.
^Wired controller, Sixaxis and force-feedback technology not included.
PS4 model should be just an internal revision with optimized design to cut costs and better position them to make discounted bundles later this year. A full PS4 shrink is going to happen when the APU goes to 22/20nm and 8Gbit GDDR5 chips become available, that's also when I expect a 299$ price, in mid-late 2015.
PS3 revision instead might pretty well be a full revision with shrinked chips (Cell and RSX) and a new form factor. PS3 really needs a 150$ entry price considering the current level of sales. A new model with 32GB or 64GB of flash memory and a 150$ price might be the right move to lift sales.
PS3 revision instead might pretty well be a full revision with shrinked chips (Cell and RSX) and a new form factor. PS3 really needs a 150$ entry price considering the current level of sales. A new model with 32GB or 64GB of flash memory and a 150$ price might be the right move to lift sales.
travisbickle
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If they can cut the cost of internals, I can see a $399 model with a 1st party game, and a $369 solus model to keep 3rd parties happy, for Christmas.
Isn't the PS4 APU already 28nm?
Man-is-Obsolete
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New model could mean a bundle is in the works. A Destiny PS4 bundle would be a big deal and would likely be announced at E3 methinks.
Yes it is.
So going to 22/20nm isn't going to make a huge difference, right?
that would be the point then.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Sounds like a good enough reason.
Exactly! That's is why they're doing it.
LicenceToK1ll
Member
That has always been the reason
28->20nm is almost a 30% reduction in die space, similar to the 90->65nm shrink early PS3 models had. So I'd say it's quite substantial.