Author Topic: Sony's secret weapon is PS3 Slim... Jim? (Read 38266 times)

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2009, 10:09:50 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on May 14, 2009, 10:04:10 PM

now thats a huge improvement over the ps3 of now.

Being smaller is a "huge improvement"? I think you need to reconsider your priorities in a game console.

Anyway, sounds like Sony, so probably legit. How long after PS2 did the PSTwo come out?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2009, 10:37:36 PM »

I think PStwo came out 4 years after PS2

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #27 on:** May 14, 2009, 11:42:05 PM »

Well the PS3 is also performing significantly below expectations brought about by the success of the PS2, so I can see it. Probably wouldn't be released until November or something, putting it right at the three year mark.

AV · « **Reply #28 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:42:36 AM »

Quote from: Dirk Temporo on May 14, 2009, 10:09:50 PM

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on May 14, 2009, 10:04:10 PM
now thats a huge improvement over the ps3 of now.

Being smaller is a "huge improvement"? I think you need to reconsider your priorities in a game console.

Anyway, sounds like Sony, so probably legit. How long after PS2 did the PSTwo come out?

I like the idea of Smaller Electronics that don't take up that much space. I love my Mac Mini, Wii and DS lite which are small compact. I don't know if it has less features or whatever, but ps3 is one ugly console so I rather have this version.

Stratos · « **Reply #29 on:** May 15, 2009, 02:40:09 AM »

Most exciting thing if this is real will be cheaper regular PS3s.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #30 on:** May 15, 2009, 05:12:48 AM »

And subsequently, used PS3 prices would drop like a rock. Probably be able to pick one up for $150 on eBay.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #31 on:** May 15, 2009, 07:03:27 AM »

Okay, so its a smaller system but with the same great price as the original? *pffft* At least it might save some money off your electric bill, and save you some space for your Bru-ray collection. This will be great especially for Japan, where everyone lives in tiny cubicles.

Plugabugz · « **Reply #32 on:** May 15, 2009, 07:05:45 AM »

Like i said in another thread, i am price sensitive. Sony knows what to do. MAKE ME TINGLE WITH JOY.

NovaQ · « **Reply #33 on:** May 15, 2009, 07:34:28 AM »

Quote from: Spinnzilla on May 14, 2009, 09:38:49 PM

This probably won't be able to play PS3 games.

On the bright side, it's regained backwards compatibility!

What? No, it's not a repackaged PS2 with PS3 pricing! Heh heh, that would be... heh, heh... ridiculous...

ReverendNoahWhateley · « **Reply #34 on:** May 15, 2009, 03:36:45 PM »

Quote from: Ian Sane on May 14, 2009, 07:32:18 PM

Sony has changed the controller significantly once but it's still rare enough occurance that to expect a console maker to do it is unrealistic. I don't think it's fair to crap on Sony for not changing the controller with this console redesign.

The PS3's price is definitely the gorilla in the room when you're talking about things Sony needs to improve on. That Sony refuses to modify the Dual Shock IS a fairly common complaint about Playstation hardware, however, so I don't think it's really too far-out to expect a controller that's different, on an aesthetic level, at least.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #35 on:** May 15, 2009, 04:00:55 PM »

Now, Nintendo needs to follow suit and come up with a Wii Slim.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 15, 2009, 04:12:12 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on May 15, 2009, 04:00:55 PM

Now, Nintendo needs to follow suit and come up with a Wii Slim.

You make the Wii any smaller you're gonna have to expose the disc while its spinning.
On second thought, that would look pretty cool, and I would probably buy one.

I'm actually waiting for the day when Nintendo tries a Panasonic Q again(would have made more sense this gen than last). maybe a slimline DVD player with a connector for a sensor bar and Wii built in.
I would buy that too, as long as basic DVD functions are also usable in the Wiimote itself.

Or to add insult to injury, a Panasonic Wii-ray, Blu-ray player with Wii built in for $399. heads up sales to the PS3 and see who sells more at the price point. I think they outcome would be quite embarrassing for Sony.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2009, 12:55:25 AM »

We shouldn't laugh at Sony with the slim, it is one of the few things that that they innovated, as seen with the PS2 Slim. Oh wait, slimmer consoles are nothing new! Nevermind.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #38 on:** May 16, 2009, 01:08:51 AM »

Looks like ****.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #39 on:** May 16, 2009, 01:14:14 AM »

I can just imagine what the Sony execs were saying.

"Wow that Wii has sure been kicking butt." person 1 states

"I agree, after sinking 100 million in our research study we have determined the reason for that success is that the unit is so small and energy efficient, and not because of the type of market it attracted or its games. Because frankly this generation didn't start until we said so. Our games are NOT THE PROBLEM" person 2 replies

"Godbless Ken for providing us with this amazing study. We shall make a PS3 Slim, people will gobble it up because it is so cute and small. Nintendo thought they had us, but we know their secret now! Also lets prepare Resistance 3 for it, the mid generation generation starts at PS3 Slim's launch. Our competition will not see this coming!" person 1 smiles in glee

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #40 on:** May 16, 2009, 10:55:54 AM »

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on May 16, 2009, 12:55:25 AM

We shouldn't laugh at Sony with the slim, it is one of the few things that that they innovated, as seen with the PS2 Slim. Oh wait, slimmer consoles are nothing new! Nevermind.

I think Nintendo started the concept with the Gameboy Pocket, and with that short-lived NES revision.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #41 on:** May 16, 2009, 12:58:24 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on May 15, 2009, 04:12:12 PM

Or to add insult to injury, a Panasonic Wii-ray, Blu-ray player with Wii built in for $399. heads up sales to the PS3 and see who sells more at the price point. I think they outcome would be quite embarrassing for Sony.

I think Sony would be happy with that, they get money from every Blu-ray Disc sold. Sony even said they wouldn't mind if the PS3 tanked if it helped establish Blu-ray Disc as a format. I think Sony would be more than happy wo have a Wii out there with a built-in BD player.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #42 on:** May 16, 2009, 01:13:05 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on May 16, 2009, 12:58:24 PM

Sony even said they wouldn't mind if the PS3 tanked if it helped establish Blu-ray Disc as a format.

And yet they wonder why it's not successful as a game system.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:06:44 PM »

Sony might be happy that BD get s out there, but the insult would be that Wii could out-sell the PS3 at the same price point with lesser tech to the injury that PS3 sacrificed its affordability for its BD drive. It would be hilarious to watch, even though Sony would sorta get what they want at the end... except for that massive R&D bill for developing CELL when a lil ol Wii did it for a fraction of the cost and a snazzy new controller with tons of peripherals. who wulda thunk?

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #44 on:** May 16, 2009, 05:40:52 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on May 15, 2009, 04:12:12 PM

Or to add insult to injury, a Panasonic Wii-ray, Blu-ray player with Wii built in for $399. heads up sales to the PS3 and see who sells more at the price point. I think they outcome would be quite embarrassing for Sony.

It would be even more embarrassing for Sony if Nintendo created a Wii/HD-DVD hybrid which is such a success that it single-handedly reignites the format wars and convinces Toshiba to resurrect the format.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 16, 2009, 07:09:48 PM »

hahaha, now that would be even better.
They should just license out the Wii tech to Toshiba so they can make it.
I would buy one just because.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #46 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:03:31 PM »

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/18/slim-ps3-update-mysterious-chinese-firm-issues-a-cease-and-desi/

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #47 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:38:11 PM »

Sony better have something better then the PS3 Slim to surprise people at E3. Personally I want to see more information on that large scale online FPS.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #48 on:** May 19, 2009, 12:08:12 AM »

PS3 Slims come with a free coupon for Taco Bell? Talk about value? Aren't we cool?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:41:04 AM »

Quote from: Flames_of_chaos on May 18, 2009, 11:03:31 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/18/slim-ps3-update-mysterious-chinese-firm-issues-a-cease-and-desi/

I mentioned that in the 2nd reply. The cease and desist order was posted on the same site the original pics were leaked on.
The pics were removed and on ly the letter remained.

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