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Slim PS3 ...good fake or...
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hirokazu said:Maybe it's actually still fat, just smaller area when laid horizontal - hence the overhead image.
That's a possibility. Which they could get away with if the new box is significantly smaller than the old one.
Edit: Then again, why wouldn't they just show both views for the hell of it if it's going to be a smaller box.
hirokazu said:
Agreed. Big & beautiful!
DenogginizerOS
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This might explain why the box shows a top down view. It looks like it is flatter thinner than the original PS3. Showing it from the side in a slightly zoomed in fashion will only look like the current model since it is retaining its "George Foreman Grill" form even though the curve is reduced.gofreak said:
sixteen-bit
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why would they change the font?
badcrumble
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Very encouraging to see Wollan and gofreak all over this and not immediately dismissing it as bunk. Makes me think it could actually be happening, whereas I'd ordinarily be much, much more skeptical.
So they confirm that the photos show a system ... interesting!gofreak said:Sony UK PR sez:http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=214986
Which may well be true, even if these aren't fake
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The back of the base is about 3cm high, I think.
(Using the PS AV connection slot as a guide).
The current base is about twice that..although this doesn't necessarily tell us the whole unit will be 50% slimmer as the proportions on this one's base vs the rest may differ.
If it was closer to 50% smaller on its height though, that would be a much bigger reduction than along its other dimensions.
(Using the PS AV connection slot as a guide).
The current base is about twice that..although this doesn't necessarily tell us the whole unit will be 50% slimmer as the proportions on this one's base vs the rest may differ.
If it was closer to 50% smaller on its height though, that would be a much bigger reduction than along its other dimensions.
Why are people attacking those who called fake on the front page?? there is nothing wrong with a healthy dose of skepticism, in fact it is in exactly these sort of situations that I welcome it.
Even though there is some evidence here, it is far from conclusive. I still don't think that the finish on the plastic is good enough for something like a PS3, furthermore I find it strange that the S in the PS3 logo on the shell is like the PS2's, something which Sony has not done with the PS3 this generation. If Sony were to change it from 'PlayStation 3' to 'PS3', would it not be in that Spiderman style font we have seen?
Furthermore a reduction of that size would necessitate smaller components, what I would think would be a 45nm CELL and 45nm RSX built with Toshiba's fab plants and
a smaller blu-ray drive. I believe that 45nm CELL's and RSX could make their way into the PS3, but I am not so sure that a 45nm CELL or RSX would be ready yet.
I offer this as evidence from late last year:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/other/display/20081023164922_Toshiba_Initiates_Pilot_Production_of_Semiconductors_Using_40nm_Process_Tech.html
Much of the heat and power generated from the PS3 would be coming from the RSX, and I find it difficult to believe that they would be able to launch a PS3 slim if Sony had not submitted designs for 45nm chips by late last year.
I certainly believe that its possible that Sony could go PS3 slim this year or next, as its the perfect way to dig themselves out of the hole they dug themselves with the current designs inherent inability to reduce costs. But I sincerely believe that in reality it is more plausible it will be next year.
Even though there is some evidence here, it is far from conclusive. I still don't think that the finish on the plastic is good enough for something like a PS3, furthermore I find it strange that the S in the PS3 logo on the shell is like the PS2's, something which Sony has not done with the PS3 this generation. If Sony were to change it from 'PlayStation 3' to 'PS3', would it not be in that Spiderman style font we have seen?
Furthermore a reduction of that size would necessitate smaller components, what I would think would be a 45nm CELL and 45nm RSX built with Toshiba's fab plants and
a smaller blu-ray drive. I believe that 45nm CELL's and RSX could make their way into the PS3, but I am not so sure that a 45nm CELL or RSX would be ready yet.
I offer this as evidence from late last year:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/other/display/20081023164922_Toshiba_Initiates_Pilot_Production_of_Semiconductors_Using_40nm_Process_Tech.html
Much of the heat and power generated from the PS3 would be coming from the RSX, and I find it difficult to believe that they would be able to launch a PS3 slim if Sony had not submitted designs for 45nm chips by late last year.
I certainly believe that its possible that Sony could go PS3 slim this year or next, as its the perfect way to dig themselves out of the hole they dug themselves with the current designs inherent inability to reduce costs. But I sincerely believe that in reality it is more plausible it will be next year.
dreamcastmaster
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I think this is real. There is far too much peripheral details that I can see (Even before the showed the pink padded test jig) The picture is shit becuase it was taken on a mobile phone. Mobile phones are prohibited on the production floors of these factories. But you can under the right circumstances get permission.
Panajev2001a
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gofreak said:Sony UK PR sez:
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=214986
Which may well be true, even if these aren't fake
:lol.
AndresON777
shooting blanks
I want one right now
wackojackosnose
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What are the chances that this is going to be like the DSL -> DSi refresh, i.e. PSThree ends up more expensive than original PS3?
Last I checked, the yen was quite stong relative to other currencies meaning Sony aren't making as much money as they were before the recent economic crash. If that still is the case (can't be bothered to check) I doubt they'd want to cut the price of this thing.
Last I checked, the yen was quite stong relative to other currencies meaning Sony aren't making as much money as they were before the recent economic crash. If that still is the case (can't be bothered to check) I doubt they'd want to cut the price of this thing.
AndresON777
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It'd be nice if you could transfer your data from your old ps3 to the new slim one. I dont have an external hard drive to facilitate this.
Gamecocks625
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Spiegel said:
Seriously. I haven't been this pumped about E3 in a while.
PuppetMaster
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ChrisGoldstein said:
Any USB memory stick will do. Or SD card if you have a card reader. If you have a PSP you can connect it via USB too.
ChrisGoldstein said:
If the HDD is accessible you could just swap them.
Other than that you'd be kind of out of luck..unless you want to manually upload your files to a file storage service on the net via the browser and then redownload them
No ipod or anything you could borrow to transfer stuff across?
Actually, I just noticed that the box says "PlayStation 3"
Officially, Sony mandates the system be called "PLAYSTATION 3" in all caps in logos and documentations, and this even holds with the recent abbreviation of the logo to just "PS3" with the "PLAYSTATION 3" text beneath it:
Small note, but I think that's a pretty big pointer to this being fake.
Officially, Sony mandates the system be called "PLAYSTATION 3" in all caps in logos and documentations, and this even holds with the recent abbreviation of the logo to just "PS3" with the "PLAYSTATION 3" text beneath it:
Small note, but I think that's a pretty big pointer to this being fake.
UnluckyKate
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So, they thrown away all the hardware but the wifi, usb, HDD and the BR drive. It's now a cloud gaming device ! OnLive beware
lowrider007
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hirokazu said:Actually, I just noticed that the box says "PlayStation 3"
Officially, Sony mandates the system be called "PLAYSTATION 3" in all caps in logos and documentations, and this even holds with the recent abbreviation of the logo to just "PS3" with the "PLAYSTATION 3" text beneath it:
Small note, but I think that's a pretty big pointer to this being fake.
I think you've cracked it dude.
hirokazu said:Actually, I just noticed that the box says "PlayStation 3"
Officially, Sony mandates the system be called "PLAYSTATION 3" in all caps in logos and documentations, and this even holds with the recent abbreviation of the logo to just "PS3" with the "PLAYSTATION 3" text beneath it:
Small note, but I think that's a pretty big pointer to this being fake.
But since they have changed the PS3 logo as well, they might want tro try a different approach with this also.
As the PS2
I think if they're reverting to the PStwo style lettering (albeit slightly softer and curvier) on the PS3 logo, it's not a stretch to imagine them harmonising the full logo with all the other 'playstation' logos also (i.e. back from all-caps to just a capital P and S). Note it's the same as the PlayStation Network one which didn't adopt the all-caps approach.
I wouldn't be surprised if they did this to very subtly connect it back with previous playstations in an attempt at some positive nostalgia
I wouldn't be surprised if they did this to very subtly connect it back with previous playstations in an attempt at some positive nostalgia
DenogginizerOS said:
You look at this box & what is on it, and you listen to what Shane said on the last 1up podcast about how digital distribution is going to be on the forefront of E3 in a huge way, maybe this is just a PSN only system? I hope not however because as good as the PSN games are a PS3 that can't play MGS4 or Infamous or Demon Souls just isn't worth it.
hirokazu said:Actually, I just noticed that the box says "PlayStation 3"
Officially, Sony mandates the system be called "PLAYSTATION 3" in all caps in logos and documentations, and this even holds with the recent abbreviation of the logo to just "PS3" with the "PLAYSTATION 3" text beneath it:
Small note, but I think that's a pretty big pointer to this being fake.
If you look at the font on the case in the pics its more like the PS2 style 's', not the Spiderman style 'PS3' that you have in your image there.
It doesn't make sense they would radically and retroactively change the font styling on the PS3 back to what was on the PS2 after pushing forwards with the Spiderman font for so long.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
I would buy it, when it jumps to 45nm everything and comes with a $250 price tag.
My original 60 gig is fine right now (aside from massive size).
My original 60 gig is fine right now (aside from massive size).
dreamcastmaster
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gcubed said:
Crossrefrence with the release schedule and see if there is a big game due in September.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Mrbob said:
So true, the best way to revitalize the PS3 image is to shrink it, redesign it, and put cheaper parts so that you can sell it for less.
It just makes sense.
Just a thought, has anyone got a similar picture of a current PS3 box flattened out to compare to this one? out of all this, I think the most compelling evidence is still the quality of the box, I have no doubt that it is real, but if its really a Sony PS3 slim that's another thing.
dreamcastmaster said:
Uncharted 2 was at one point mooted for September, although I don't think it's a massive release sales-wise.
I wouldn't pin it down to a specific month just yet anyway.
edit - the suggested logo changes are pretty much exactly in line with that PSP branding though..though the short-form font is slightly curvier, admittedly.
Oni Jazar said:
It has a blu ray disc logo right there on the box. And a disc slot, shown with chrome.
Sony would have to be absolutely fucking stupid to make a PS3 without a BD drive. So they save themselves $60 on the drive, and then end up spending almost as much jacking up the HDD capacity so that people (a tiny minority with sufficient bandwidth and patience) can actually download full size titles.
Aside from that it would piss off retailers who wouldn't stock a device they can't even sell games for and confuse the hell out of everybody about Sony's direction and plans for blu ray. It would be tantamount to corporate suicide.
If Sony go digital only through PSN you can bet it won't be the PS3 that gets the treatment. In theory some TVs are becoming internet aware enough to consider selling games for them and the PSP too. But PS3 games are still far too big.
PuppetMaster
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hirokazu said:Actually, I just noticed that the box says "PlayStation 3"
Officially, Sony mandates the system be called "PLAYSTATION 3" in all caps in logos and documentations, and this even holds with the recent abbreviation of the logo to just "PS3" with the "PLAYSTATION 3" text beneath it:
Small note, but I think that's a pretty big pointer to this being fake.
The box is probably just a mock up.
They did the same thing for TGS and I believe even E3 when they first were showing off the PS3 to the public. They created a bunch of fake boxes and stacked them up to make people salivate over them. But of course they were all empty.
There might be a mistake or two on it. Sony's art team seems to do this sometimes. Remeber the PGR4 screen shot for the PS3 marketing. Or the Valkyria Chronicles screenshot for PSP marketing.
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