Slimstation 3: Slimmer, Cheaper, Sony-er

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Reply #25 on: August 18, 2009, 08:01:56 PM
Great!

Now they just have to make it backwards compatible.

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Reply #26 on: August 18, 2009, 08:03:08 PM




Heh, it's also much uglier as well, but minor complaints.



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Reply #27 on: August 18, 2009, 08:04:43 PM
It looks like a cardboard box.

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Reply #28 on: August 18, 2009, 08:07:59 PM
It looks like a cardboard box.

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Reply #29 on: August 18, 2009, 08:09:55 PM
I miss the Spider-Man movie font on the top.  One thing I will say though, is that it's probably better that they got rid of the glossy casing, which is a huge dust magnet.  Hopefully this one isn't.



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Reply #30 on: August 18, 2009, 08:12:23 PM
Huh, looks like a file folder. :/ 

But cheaper? It's nice for those that can't seem to afford Mr. Bulk.

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Reply #31 on: August 18, 2009, 08:13:24 PM
It's a Plastic Bomb... or a Plastic Grill. ^^

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Reply #32 on: August 18, 2009, 08:20:39 PM
Let's face it, sometimes, sony fails hard when it comes to design and concept.

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Reply #33 on: August 18, 2009, 08:21:50 PM
i know i'm not the only one who was hoping for Medievil 3. <.<



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Reply #34 on: August 18, 2009, 08:22:49 PM
You know.. It looks less PS3 Slim and more PS3 Squashed.



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Reply #35 on: August 18, 2009, 08:23:15 PM
I thought it looked cool D:

Let it be known that I am not a good judge when it comes to such things.



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Reply #36 on: August 18, 2009, 08:23:29 PM
i know i'm not the only one who was hoping for Medievil 3. <.<

I knew I shouldn't have kept my hopes too high. It was too good to be true.



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Reply #37 on: August 18, 2009, 08:23:43 PM
It looks more like a grill than before.

Good for all the people waiting to jump aboard the PS3 train. It's now $50 away from Wii... slim also has the same functionality that the current retail model does (no PS2 support... yet.)



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Reply #38 on: August 18, 2009, 08:25:41 PM
i know i'm not the only one who was hoping for Medievil 3. <.<

Wait I thought that was one of those "whoops, we slipped out info on job positions for it" kinda deals. Was it supposed to happen and be announced today?



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Reply #39 on: August 18, 2009, 08:30:06 PM
$299? SO-wait, 360 still has my SNK games =/


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Reply #40 on: August 18, 2009, 08:35:14 PM
You know, lack of BC doesn't bother me all that much, mainly because my PS2 still works fine, plus I still have room for it.  However, if I were Sony, I'd at least release a fully backwards compatible PS3 Slim and maybe charge $50 more, so at least it gives people the option.  It'd be nice if it was free, but it's Sony, so that won't happen most likely.



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Reply #41 on: August 18, 2009, 08:36:00 PM
This just in: Sony finally invents a PS3 that'll fit on my [tornado fang]ing TV stand

Also, maybe I'll actually get one now that it's being sold at a more reasonable price.

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Reply #42 on: August 18, 2009, 08:40:31 PM
Some more information...

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Here are some more details. The 80GB PS3 (current model) will be discounted to $300, whereas the 160GB PS3 will be $400. There will be a new PS3 logo as well as modifications to the official name from PLAYSTATION 3 to PlayStation 3 as to not be shouting all the time.

It'll also have a BRAVIA Sync feature that'll allow you to control the PS3's XMB with your Sony TV remote as long as they're connected via HDMI. And the TV will automatically turn off the PS3 when the TV goes off.

There's also a vertical stand retailing for $24 on September 3. Whether or not you can stand it up vertically for long periods of time without the stand is unknown. Sony also says that they're eliminating the feature of installing other operating systems on the Slim, so no more Linux.

Oh, and there will only be two USB ports.




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Reply #43 on: August 18, 2009, 08:45:05 PM
took them long enough. so which was the worse kept secret, the PSPGo or this?

Now they just have to make it backwards compatible.

this would be nice. and smart, considering people are still making PS2 games.


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Reply #46 on: August 19, 2009, 10:38:48 AM
took them long enough. so which was the worse kept secret, the PSPGo or this?

this would be nice. and smart, considering people are still making PS2 games.
Considering people still OWN PS2 games. and still play them. My PS1 is in the PS2 bos because the PS2 is backwards compatible. Seriously, they really dont realize that gamers are getting their rooms FILLED with consoles because of no backwards compatibility.
but, I gues they just dont care. As long as it prints money.
Also, Its ugly. and like PB said, I liked the spidey font better. and it does look like a cardboard box.
:\ seriously Sony. Massive fail. Its just the SE version. like they did with the PS1, AND the PS2.

Ill stick to my 360 thnx.

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Reply #47 on: August 19, 2009, 11:40:10 AM
fun thing is, the ps3 would sell more if more models would have BC.

but ah well, my ps2 still works great and I plan to import some games (mostly the PAL Ico and SotC and some JPN games like ToD2 and ToDD'sC and stuff...maybe even Front Mission 2)soon, so...i'll await for The Last Guardian's release  :)



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Reply #48 on: August 19, 2009, 02:55:02 PM
http://kotaku.com/5340337/sony-explain-why-the-ps3-slim-has-no-backwards-compatibility

Wow, what a crappy reason, especially considering their previous goal of turning the PS3 into a massive entertainment center. I guess EVERYONE complaining wasn't enough for them. Let's rule out BC for the PS4 already, then?

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Reply #49 on: August 19, 2009, 03:31:08 PM
The minority always complains loudest.

Not like a PS2 is that expensive anyway. The thing's so small, you could almost snap it in two, like a wafer.