New PS4 and PS3 Models Revealed by Certification Request Filed by Sony

So going to 22/20nm isn't going to make a huge difference, right?

Huge difference on the contrary, you don't have to think just about the APU itself, but about what a lowered power consumption means for the rest of the system as well. You can use a smaller and simpler heat dissipator, the motherboard can be designed with less expensive components and can be more compact. It's a domino effect. The greatest effect will be seen with a APU shrink plus using 8 chips of memory instead of 16, something that will be possibile with 8Gbit (1GB) modules.
 
Hey my thread from last weekend about the PS3 base model being virtually sold out was referenced! LoLz

What I don't get is if you can shrink the internals on PS3 why would you stick with the presumably larger casing of the current super slim as that would just use more plastic and cost more than a smaller design with less plastic. Plus wouldn't the shrink of components mean a smaller fan as well?

Not that I'm an expert on how much a smaller PS3 case using less materials would save on bom over the current super slim casing.
 
Hey my thread from last weekend about the PS3 base model being virtually sold out was referenced! LoLz

What I don't get is if you can shrink the internals on PS3 why would you stick with the presumably larger casing of the current super slim as that would just use more plastic and cost more than a smaller design with less plastic. Plus wouldn't the shrink of components mean a smaller fan as well?

Not that I'm an expert on how much a smaller PS3 case using less materials would save on bom over the current super slim casing.

Not an expert either, but wouldn't a new case mean costs too, creating new designs, testing them how they cool the hardware, how loud it is, etc?
 
one would argue...the slimmest (cheapest) one was the ugliest.
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Here is the phat ;)

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I foresee a smaller PS3 model for cost reasons, but the PS4's slim revision is probably a year off. Sony loves to revamp the internals of their system without bringing much attention to it.
 
What can they possibly do to the PS3. My Super Slim(model CECH-4201B) has silent fans even after hours of playing a game like The Last of Us. Maybe they can bring back the slot loader.
 
What can they possibly do to the PS3. My Super Slim(model CECH-4201B) has silent fans even after hours of playing a game like The Last of Us. Maybe they can bring back the slot loader.

Super Slim has 45nm Cell and 40nm RSX.

They were shrunk down to 22nm and 28nm last year and as of yet haven't featured in a retail model.

The shrinkage is great for cooling, power consumption and saving Sony money.
 
I wouldn't expect any major revision, but maybe a slight styling variation like the early PS2 slim to the later one?

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Because the Superslim desperately needs to do something different with its styling. Just losing the ridges would do wonders.
 
I wouldn't expect any major revision, but maybe a slight styling variation like the early PS2 slim to the later one?

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Because the Superslim desperately needs to do something different with its styling. Just losing the ridges would do wonders.

Yeah, that could be possible, but I'm expecting no physical changes.

Also, does anyone know how long it usually takes before these revisions hit the shelves after Sony files for certification ?
 
Looks like fat Metal Gear model might get replaced soon....Its a trooper tho, still going strong, but it has issues here n there I know a new model will fix.


What can they possibly do to the PS3. My Super Slim(model CECH-4201B) has silent fans even after hours of playing a game like The Last of Us. Maybe they can bring back the slot loader.

Super Slim has 45nm Cell and 40nm RSX.

They were shrunk down to 22nm and 28nm last year and as of yet haven't featured in a retail model.

The shrinkage is great for cooling, power consumption and saving Sony money.

This is even more promising. I just need to be able to bring my current HDD with me.
 
I find my surprise to be opposite to most. New model for PS4 is unexpected but I was definitely expecting a new smaller model of the PS3 to be revealed soon. Compared to the slim PS2 the "super slim" PS3 isn't that teeny, really. Although the inclusion of a hard drive will certainly make it bigger.
 
More info

The first difference between the CUH-11XXA and the original CUH-10XXA model appears to be in its WLAN transceiver component (basically the Wi-fi part). While the basic specs are the same the original Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA) has been replaced with an Inverted-F Antenna (IFA).

The documentation also shows differences between the original model of the WLAN component and Bluetooth component in maximum peak output power and other tidbits, suggesting that the components may have been switched with new ones.
While no further differences are included in the documentation of the FCC, this doesn’t necessarily mean that there aren’t more. The FCC purposely certifies radio emissions, so other components simply aren’t part of its focus.

More info at- http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/05...c-first-difference-and-official-label-appear/
 
Upgrade to 5GHz Wi-Fi?
Yes please. Also, what are the smallest physical dimensions needed to fit a Disc Drive, 2.5" HDD, and Internal PSU into a frame for a new PS3? Probably including the fan and chipset too that is. The PS4's late year pricing is going to be insanely low isn't it? The HDD will probably be the most expensive part.
 
I'm going to just assume that it's going to be in the super slim casing as to not get my hopes up.

I would probably buy a good looking super-duper slim though at this point. My OG slim is pretty huge, and I'm planning on having a PS2/3/4, Wii U, GC, and DC all hooked up after I move this summer, so I could use the space.
 
I still have my phat PS3, and I'm terrified of it kicking the bucket any day now. I wouldn't mind buying a super slim or this new revision, if it's at a good price. It would be much easier to carry it around, too, it's a hassle to move my PS3 right now.
 
I think it is waaay to early for a new PS4 model...
unless it just a memory upgrade

Could be any number of minor tweaks. The PS2 had something along the lines of 18 versions, though people generally just think of there just being the fat, the slim with external power supply, and the slim with internal power supply.
 
It's nearly been 10 years :

Talking about the PS4

Nothing, unless you really really want to use 5 GHz WiFi. Honestly I'd hope they could improve the WiFi at least a bit by this point.

Well it's no secret that the Ps4 wifi chip is very underwhelming in all types of network test. For one, it does future proof the system the way it should of for one, but it's is pretty messed up for the people who have that 2.5ghz chip in there who would love to have that 5.
 
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