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solarplexus · Sep 21, 2004

http://www.gamefront.de

Babelfish....

- Model SCPH-70000 CB
- EUR Release 11/01/04
- new mainboard
- weight - 50 %
- height 2,8 cm (old PS2 7,8 cm)
- first public presentation TGS
- built in Ethernet Port

Sony stellt PS2 in neuem Design vor

21.09.04 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. hat heute eine PlayStation 2 (SCPH-70000 CB) mit komplett neuem Design vorgestellt. Diese wird rechtzeitig zum Weihnachtsgeschäft verfügbar sein. Das neue Modell wird am 1. November in Europa in den Ladenregalen stehen.

Während die grundlegenden Funktionen und die Designphilosophie der aktuellen PlayStation 2 (SCPH-50000) beibehalten werden, wurde die interne Architektur komplett neu entwickelt. So wurden das Mainboard und das Innenleben der neuen PlayStation 2 komplett überarbeitet. Daraus resultiert ein schlankeres Design und geringeres Gewicht. Im Inneren wurde das Volumen um 75 Prozent reduziert, das Gewicht wurde auf weniger als die Hälfte verringert und die Höhe auf 2,8 cm zusammengestaucht (beim aktuellen Modell 7,8 cm).

Des weiteren ist die Hardware mit einem integrierten Ethernet Port für Network-Gaming ausgestattet.

Das aufregende neue PlayStation 2-Design sowie die kürzliche Preisreduzierung auf 149,95 Euro (UVP) sind Garant für den weiteren Erfolg des Produktes.

DSN2K · Sep 21, 2004

BeOnEdge · Sep 21, 2004

wtf? ps2 took trimspa???

u_neek · Sep 21, 2004

Ist hat the official logo in your avatar DSN2K?

DSN2K · Sep 21, 2004

no its not, their is no new name.

Wario64 · Sep 21, 2004

DSN2K said:
no its not, their is no new name.

The corner of the box says "Two" on it, for what it's worth

neo2046 · Sep 21, 2004

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/articles/0409/21/news050.html

Rolio · Sep 21, 2004

hdd??

solarplexus · Sep 21, 2004

Press Release Source: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

PlayStation(R)2 Gets Stunning New Look

Tuesday September 21, 3:01 am ET

Smaller, Slimmer and Network-Ready PlayStation 2 Hits Market Worldwide in November

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040921/sftu069b_1.html

Dujour · Sep 21, 2004

And I was going to swap my system in for a new one. I hope it comes out over here in time for christmas

DSN2K · Sep 21, 2004

Sho Nuff · Sep 21, 2004

hott!

XS+ · Sep 21, 2004

So do you put discs in this thing or what? I don't see any disc drives anywhere..

MightyHedgehog · Sep 21, 2004

That's nice-looking. Hopefully, the new drive will be as reliable as the PSOne units' were compared to the original system design.

Mermandala · Sep 21, 2004

man. If PS2 was made out of taco I could eat the whole thing.

Mr_Furious · Sep 21, 2004

XS+ said:
So do you put discs in this thing or what? I don't see any disc drives anywhere..

fliptop?

Dujour · Sep 21, 2004

Look at the right side of it. It would've been cool if it was flip-top, though.

DSN2K · Sep 21, 2004

PS2 been on atkins :lol

XS+ · Sep 21, 2004

Mr_Furious said:
fliptop?

:O TurboDuo ripoff!

neptunes · Sep 21, 2004

here's what it looks like from behind

gofreak · Sep 21, 2004

Woah...so so slim. Very nice. I was going to not get my own PS2 (brother has one), but now I think I might just. Network ready = harddrive included?!

Late Stage Marxist · Sep 21, 2004

Built in BBA? Nice. Even the AC out is smaller. :lol

element · Sep 21, 2004

looks cool!

Jonnyram · Sep 21, 2004

Serafitia said:
Look at the right side of it. It would've been cool if it was flip-top, though.

I still don't understand where the disc goes... is there a slot somewhere near the eject button that I'm not seeing?

Mr_Furious · Sep 21, 2004

Serafitia said:
Look at the right side of it. It would've been cool if it was flip-top, though.

I am. I see an eject button and what looks like LEDs on the far right but there doesn't seem to be enough room for the cd tray. Looking at the girl holding the machine, I'm convinced there isn't enough room on the front. I think it's a fliptop design.

Scrow · Sep 21, 2004

i like it. if MS release a slimmed down xbox I'd probably buy one.

BuddyC · Sep 21, 2004

Toss me on the fliptop bandwagon.

ThirstyFly · Sep 21, 2004

i like it. if MS release a slimmed down xbox I'd probably buy one.

Same here. I don't get rid of my old systems so it's becoming a pain to store all of them. I've never gotten an Xbox and size is one of the factors why I haven't. But if there was one as small as this (well, a little bigger thanks to the HD) I'd probably crack and get one with Outrun 2.

DSN2K · Sep 21, 2004

neptunes · Sep 21, 2004

but then look at this pic.

Does it mean the Discs go on the right hand side?

Nintendo Ate My Children · Sep 21, 2004

I think it's a fliptop also. Given the new size of the unit, the disc drive door isn't big enough for a disc, if you think it's in the same relative position as it was on the original PS2 model.

Does that make sense? I'm really tired.

EDIT: Then again, a fliptop would be awkward in vertical mode. Hell I don't know. WHERE'S THE PSP INFO?!?

XS+ · Sep 21, 2004

I hope it's a fliptop so HK pirates can finally get to work on an easy boot disc/import-playing solution for PSTwo..

AniHawk · Sep 21, 2004

Looks sexy. Damnit, I wish I'd buy one..

KyotoMecca · Sep 21, 2004

More: http://games.kikizo.com/news/200409/022.asp (overview / report / pics)

Late Stage Marxist · Sep 21, 2004

Anyone else think this might be damage control for HD Loader?

SentientStone · Sep 21, 2004

This shall be mine come November!

Dekajelly · Sep 21, 2004

kaching · Sep 21, 2004

Frankly, I'm disappointed. No HDD support and they didn't even include Memorystick support to offset that. So all you get out of it is integrated ethernet/modem and a smaller, lighter PS2. Wahoo.

Product Outline (for North America/United States Models)

Product Name PlayStation(R)2
Color Charcoal Black
Product Code SCPH-70011 CB (for North America)
SCPH-70012 CB (for United States)
Release Date November 1st, 2004 (Monday)
Suggested
Retail Price $149.99
Dimensions Approximately 230 mm (W) x28 mm (H) x152 mm (D)
*internal volume about 23% of the current model
Weight Approximately 900g
*weight about 45% of the current model
Power requirements DC 8.5V
Electrical current
consumption
(power consumption) Approximately 5.3A (approximately 45W)
Compatible format PlayStation format CD-ROM
PlayStation 2 format CD-ROM
PlayStation 2 format DVD-ROM
Audio CD
DVD-Video*
DVD-RW (VR mode)
* The term "DVD-Video" is used to refer to DVD-
R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.
Interfaces Controller Port x 2
MEMORY CARD slot x 2
USB connector x 2
NETWORK connector x 1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
LINE connector x 1 modem : RJ-11C
DC IN 8.5V connector x 1
AV MULTI OUT connector x 1
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector x 1
Included PlayStation(R)2 console x 1
Analog Controller DUALSHOCK(R)2 x 1
AV Cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
AC Adaptor (AC power cord included) x 1

Pug · Sep 21, 2004

Is the transformer external like the GC? That a big negative for me as all my cables are hidding in trunking the GC's power supply is a pain. Its also a quick way of making lots of room inside a machine!

neo2046 · Sep 21, 2004

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040921/sce.htm

DCharlie · Sep 21, 2004

"Frankly, I'm disappointed. No HDD support and they didn't even include Memorystick support to offset that. So all you get out of it is integrated ethernet/modem and a smaller, lighter PS2. Wahoo."

i guess it's more portable too - and the eventual screen will be nice. But yeah, i'm, with Kaching.

The DS announcemnt (ie: new hardware) dampened this one for me.

The Faceless Master · Sep 21, 2004

i see a DC IN plug in the back... guess they saved some space by using an AC Adapter...

ourumov · Sep 21, 2004

It looks very good. I think I'll get one.

JackFrost2012 · Sep 21, 2004

DCharlie said:
"Frankly, I'm disappointed. No HDD support and they didn't even include Memorystick support to offset that. So all you get out of it is integrated ethernet/modem and a smaller, lighter PS2. Wahoo."

i guess it's more portable too - and the eventual screen will be nice. But yeah, i'm, with Kaching.

The DS announcemnt (ie: new hardware) dampened this one for me.

I agree. Not even a new look, really. It's sexy ... but it's no DS!

And NO HDD SUPPORT!

Pug · Sep 21, 2004

The Faceless Master, thanks though that would be the case. Think I'll stick with my normal PS2 then.

DCharlie · Sep 21, 2004

"And NO HDD SUPPORT!"

as mentioned elsewhere....

this means they have to STILL keep making the old PS2 in order to provide continued support for all the PS2's functionality....

i'd have thought the whole point was to switch away from the old PS2 machine entirely as the PSTwo would cut production costs??

Unless of course they are going to hump Square HARD from behind (with an old model PS2

)

maskrider · Sep 21, 2004

External power supply bugs me (as much as the GameCube).

Alex Anderson · Sep 21, 2004

neptunes · Sep 21, 2004

Holy crap!

:buys $30 PS0ne screen Tomorrow:

The Faceless Master · Sep 21, 2004

Alex Anderson said:

lol.... or they could make a PS2two screen thats widescreen and has stereo speakers!!!

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