BRocknRolla
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Hmmmm... Interesting. So Putin is now taking over for Kaz. Interesting...
(I don't believe what you're saying at all.)
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Hmmmm... Interesting. So Putin is now taking over for Kaz. Interesting...
(I don't believe what you're saying at all.)
vpance
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The theory is, if they make the box bigger then they can fit in a bigger PSU that is actually cheaper, but not necessarily stronger. It doesnt make much sense because making the entire console bigger and heavier just to save money on a PSU will likely cost more overall, unless somehow they are saving like $100 by using the big PSU...
Literally though. As in they found a way to retro fit all that custom hardware exactly like a Matryoshka inside one another. Connect them all using their internal custom super HW bridge and bam, 10 lbs.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I don't buy it. Sorry.
Edit:
I'd sooner believe that these tubs are controllers, and the water is a motion displacement sensor which sends signals in to the system to control your character.
Okami Haundo
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I mean, we can dream about whatever we want I guess. Just don't actually get your hopes up.
mcdomination
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Oh yeah? Well I heard the Neo also grants 3 wishes and buys you a pony on your birthday!
Don't forget the built-in Vita and PSP too.
With a built-in 6" display too, in case you don't want to play on your TV.
I have to admit, it's completely bizarre to me we don't have an official announcement from them yet. If nothing by the end of the day, then I have no idea what's going on.
Does it play Neo games too? Or is Neo another add on?
Are you stating a theory, regarding NEO's weight? Or did you actually hear this from a viable source?
TheKastorian
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This would give credibility to two things:
1) The PSX powerpoint slide shown some pages ago
2) This post by Shu
https://twitter.com/yosp/status/770934593499258880
Matryoshka?
Negotiator
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There's no excuse for the lack of PS1 BC. Even the PSP can do it.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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The OG PS4 is already 300 right? So the slim should be 250 odd, then 400-500 for the Neo.
Who in their right mind would dream of that monstrosity though?
No only Neo games but gotta spoiler this one cause too hot for this forum
Neo Geo
Shhhh, whispers. Only whispers from now on. We. In. There.
OG PS4 is $349 MSRP currently
The OG PS4 is $350
That I agree with, I'm still rather peeved the PS4 can't run the PS1 games bought from the PS Store. As you said, even the PSP can do it, and the PS3 and Vita were able to do it at launch.
And maybe it would make the European PS Store receive more PS1 games, like Chrono Cross, Threads of Fate and Xenogears just to mention a few. So many PS1 classics are still missing from that place.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Is it really? I swear it had a price drop.
Okami Haundo
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Why does the world have to operate around right-minded people? Some people operate from the left you know!
it's confusing these days because there are so many bundles and deals all the time but yeah the current price of the PS4 is $349
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
*inserts Willy Wonka image and starts crying immediately
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Makes sense. I thought it'd be cheaper after 3 years.
NotSmartEnough
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I just realised that the Neo's new PSU is going to be using the same kind of three-prong power lead as the original PS3.
CONFIRMED: Neo is backwards compatible with the PS3 power cable. Yep, you can carry on using your treasured PS3 cable with Neo! Enjoy, it's as close to BC as you'll be getting!
All this talk of backwards compatibility is making me tetchy: hands up who honestly thinks being able to play last-gen games is a big enough deal for Sony to throw enough money to either write a software Cell emulator and put in a more powerful CPU to run it, or (can't believe it was actually suggested) put a Cell in the Neo. Please leave the thread in an orderly manner.
Why would Sony spend money on acquiring Gaikai to build up PS Now if their master plan is to add full backwards compatibility as part of a mid-gen hardware revision? Does any of this make sense?
CONFIRMED: Neo is backwards compatible with the PS3 power cable. Yep, you can carry on using your treasured PS3 cable with Neo! Enjoy, it's as close to BC as you'll be getting!
All this talk of backwards compatibility is making me tetchy: hands up who honestly thinks being able to play last-gen games is a big enough deal for Sony to throw enough money to either write a software Cell emulator and put in a more powerful CPU to run it, or (can't believe it was actually suggested) put a Cell in the Neo. Please leave the thread in an orderly manner.
Why would Sony spend money on acquiring Gaikai to build up PS Now if their master plan is to add full backwards compatibility as part of a mid-gen hardware revision? Does any of this make sense?
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How much would a Cell @ 14nm cost? Just curious... not like it's gonna happen.
NotSmartEnough
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One off R&D costs, or per chip unit costs?
No idea on an actual figure, but I can say with a high degree of confidence "too much".
recklesscognition
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I think the foxconn leaker person just found his drawings and information on a foreign youtube translated into English and found out he's famous. lmao.
I think he said they're still producing 5-6k consoles a day of the Neo.
I think he said they're still producing 5-6k consoles a day of the Neo.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Good!! Can they tell us what the darn CPU in the thing is?? Lol.
Holy shit.
Matryoshkas everywhere.
EDIT: Perhaps it has nothing to do with NEO, considering The Tomorrow Children reference in the tweet.
Caayn
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A full BC compatible PS Neo would be really sweet.
mejin
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Premium product everyone would want. :3
THE:MILKMAN
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I see we have entered silly season! It is the withdrawal from no leaks. We need our fix, insiders.
Head.spawn
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That'd be dope. BC for all PS consoles would be killer as well.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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If it was all the playstation's, we'd get the PSP/Vita as well 
artsi
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The one with Google Translated Japanese + Chinese text? Nothing can make that credible, lol
Seriously a premium console with a higher price point gives Sony every chance to ram in full backwards compatibility. It would be the ultimate PlayStation. Yeah yeah I know Cell is a bastard and relatively expensive and cramming one in would be a pain... But if this thing is bigger, has a bigger power supply, a premium price meaning theres more scope for including expensive one off components like a Cell... Surely if it's ever going to happen then this is it!?
I still think it's a bit unlikely, but I don't see why all the negativity surrounding it. I'd quite like to play that Yakuza game I got on PS+ or revisit the Nurburgring on GT6...
A niche feature for the hardcore in a console everyone keeps telling us is a niche console for the hardcore... Makes sense to me. People want it and would pay for it, Sony would be simply giving them that option.
I think considering Sony is actively using the Cell in their PS Now servers that they have got a lot of experience of streamlining it's use as much as possible, why can't that experience come into play here? I think as an announcement it would be hype city on Gaf, no matter what people are saying now. Sony have been pretty good giving us huge announcements of things we all thought we'd never see. FFVII Remaster, Shenmue 3..
Oh you just wait 3-4 days.
31GhostsIV
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As wonderful as it would be to suddenly have access to my PS3/PS1/PS2 digital library again... there's no way I see it happening.
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