New PS3 slim on the way?

T0mmyM

http://www.slashgear.com/new-ps3-model-possibly-on-the-way-as-images-surface-13238540/

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2012/07/13/report-this-is-the-new-playstation-3-model?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Nerdkiller1991

Looking at some of the pictures and the concept art...







It has come full circle.

T0mmyM

Also found this image

coolisin

looks weird don't like the ripple effect on the plastic.

Hmm wonder what the prices will be like if its true.

aindriu80

I think the new design is ugly and the DVD/Blu Ray drive on top is a step back.

The PS3 slim isn't a completely conventional design, either is the fat PS3. I didn't mind that too much but this time round they really got it wrong. I wish Sony would adopt a conventional design with classical lines. It really makes the console look like a toy.

little big planet 2

a great advantage with this that i can see with this new ps3 is that its going to be pretty cheap and very small and also not the best looking ps3 going so it be ideal for in car ent slip it in the dash nicely

WolfForager

T0mmyM wrote: »

Also found this image

This is a mock up done by a guy on Neogaf, not in any way official, just someone's guesstimate.

Kenno90

Won't affect the vast majority here, we already own PS3's

aindriu80

A new PS3 slim would mean that a new console PS4 would be Christmas 2014 release date.

RUCKING FETARD

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/46516/super-slim-ps3-pictures-gamescom-2012

bpb101

so, so unnecessary

PseudoFamous

I'm a sucker for exposed components. I'd definitely buy one if I didn't already have a playstation.

johnmcdnl

what's the odds that it's a fake though


EDIT - wait that's not a clear see though lid - give me back my money :mad:

bpb101

hope it will have something like 2tb hard drive in it.

We all need so much storage for fifa saved data which amounts to 1.2mbs

Holsten

Nice, I'll be getting my hands on this then, my current PS3 is wrecked.

Varik

eurogamer.net wrote:

Sony will not announce the much-rumoured "super slim" PS3-4000 model at Gamescom, a new report suggests.
The PlayStation manufacturer has delayed the planned reveal due to high stock levels of the current PlayStation 3, VG247 stated.
Previous reports have outed three varieties of the new model: 16GB, 250GB and 500GB.
The 16GB version will use flash-based memory, and will likely be marketed to rival Microsoft's 4GB Xbox 360. The report states that a price point as low as £99 is possible for the machine.
"We haven't announced anything new on PS3 in terms of hardware revisions," Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida told Eurogamer at E3. "We should never say never - hardware guys are always looking at ways to make things cheaper, smaller."

£99, at what point did the PS2 hit that price and that was likely when the PS3 had been released.

TGS seem likely now.

JohnMarston

So the current PS3 for sale is not a slim

F1ngers

JohnMarston wrote: »

So the current PS3 for sale is not a slim

It is, this one is slim compared to the slim, or anorexic compared to the phat, if you prefer.

aindriu80

Super Slim 12GB PS3 advertised by Polish retailer
NewsPublish Date 17/09/2012 - 3:22pm GMT+1
500GB model also said to be on the way.


Sony looks set to launch a 12GB super slim PS3 and a higher capacity 500GB model in time for the holiday season, according to an advert placed by Polish electronics retailer Media Expert (seen by Polygamia | TheSixthAxis).

The advert places a September 28 date on the two new models, priced at €199 (around £160) for the 12GB, and €299 (around £240) for the 500GB model.

Sony is expected to officially announce the new PS3s at the Tokyo Game Show later this month – Sony's conference will take place at 5am BST time on Wednesday September 19.

VideoGamer.com Analysis

A budget priced PS3 would be a great way to help Sony shift more consoles in the wake of new competition from Wii U - set to launch November 30.

It looks like they are going ahead with that ugly new super slim


I guess it will help sell a few more PS3's but they should have spent more time in the design stuido

Notorioux

They're squeezing the price so much even there's nothing more to squeeze imo, but I still don't think it's going to help em' especially with the very **** model and 12gb seriously? MGS 4 alone is 10gb install.

lertsnim

12GB? Surely that should say 120GB.

aindriu80

no its for the super broke gamers !

aindriu80

thread should say super slim ps3.

I really have to see it for real, it is so cheap looking

lertsnim

aindriu80 wrote: »

no its for the super broke gamers !

That's just stupid on Sony's part. As already mentioned the install size for some games would consume most of the HDD. i remember cursing the 60GB HDD in my PS3 for being too small but 12GB? LOL

Varik

lertsnim wrote: »

That's just stupid on Sony's part. As already mentioned the install size for some games would consume most of the HDD. i remember cursing the 60GB HDD in my PS3 for being too small but 12GB? LOL

In all likely hood it won't have the 12Gb taking up space where the other new slims have their 2.5" HDD, it's likely the same as the 360 in that you can still add a HDD. If they do it right it'll sell to people looking for the cheapest PS3 possible or those who want to put a 1TB or so drive in straight away.

Varik

Holsten

Nice! That's me sold! Gimmie!

eddhorse

12GB is ridiculous, most people have no idea how to add a hard drive later.
They will be ordering the wrong size, think of all the endless boards threads regarding this, put another sticky up quick !!
It doesnt look that much smaller than the slim, interested the see the size specs.
Ed

cloud493

Is there a 12gb model? Joystiq didn't mention it.

Josey Wales

I think the 12GB flash memory PS3 is a good idea. It will allow them to sell it at a cheaper price point and people can buy a separate HDD at a later time. I don't see anything wrong with having more choice.

0ph0rce0

Yes there is a 12gb version

250gb - September 25th Relaese
500gb - October 30th Release

USA that is

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57515560-1/sony-unveils-super-slim-playstation-3/

aindriu80

ok, the cheap ps3 is a break for the gamers with less cash but I still don't like the design (its so wood like). I do think it signals the beginning of the PS4 though. You might get 2 years out of it before you see a new model on the shelf.

How do you put in the DVD/blu ray ? does it operate like the George foreman ?

Otacon

aindriu80 wrote: »

How do you put in the DVD/blu ray ? does it operate like the George foreman ?

AFAIK the top of the PS3 is split in two, so that the right-hand side slides to the left, opening the disk tray.

noodler

It is very crap looking alright.

I though Slim 1 looked better than original.

Is it actually cheaper though?

quad_red

I dunno. I think they're getting uglier as time goes on. I liked the old fat PS3s.

Notorioux

I'm already happy with my smexy white slim one

JohnMarston

F1ngers wrote: »

It is, this one is slim compared to the slim, or anorexic compared to the phat, if you prefer.

the malnourished ps3

PeterStrauss The Second

Really don't see the point in this.

Notorioux

229 euros for 12gb stand alone and 299 euros for 250gb Uncharted 3 bundle :eek: What a joke!!!

jones

My phat ps3 recently died and i've been waiting to see what announcements where being made regarding the super slim and now i've my answer.

Just have to see the pricing and see if it worth getting the original phat ps3 reballed or just go with this. design is strange on this one alright maybe its a grower

Stuxnet

Bust my ps3 recently trying to downgrade,

500GB will be released on 28th September costing €299.99 and will come bundled with Fifa 13.

looks like a decent deal to me !

harpstilidie

Will this bring the current PS3 slim down in price do you reckon? 12GB doesn't seem like a while lot of space and then the 250GB and 500GB are still a bit expensive.

stephendevlin

Redesigned and added an SSD. I dont see the point TBH, wont effect gameplay and if it does it will be minimal. It will make the OS run quicker but thats about it. I am still on the origional one with internal 500gb.

aindriu80

only thing i like is the idea of the OS running faster, i wish they put the os for the slim on Flash ROM or something super fast.

The rest of it is no real advantage. I bought a 640gb internal HD for relatively cheap on amazon and it is serving me very well

Varik

Notorioux wrote: »

229 euros for 12gb stand alone and 299 euros for 250gb Uncharted 3 bundle :eek: What a joke!!!

How so, a 250GB HDD would cost between €40-50 and the Game would at this stage be around €20.

jaxdasher

stephendevlin wrote: »

Redesigned and added an SSD. I dont see the point TBH, wont effect gameplay and if it does it will be minimal. It will make the OS run quicker but thats about it. I am still on the origional one with internal 500gb.

It comes with SSD? Can I get a source for that or is it just SSD compatibility?

johnmcdnl

stephendevlin wrote: »

Redesigned and added an SSD. I dont see the point TBH, wont effect gameplay and if it does it will be minimal. It will make the OS run quicker but thats about it. I am still on the origional one with internal 500gb.

Would it make loading times faster?? Some of my games have stupidly long loading times so an SSD would be savage

eioneill

I must be the only one who likes the design. I wont be buying it because I'm happy with my current slim.
I'm guessing here but with the new 12GB model I think we can perhaps expect an across the board firmware upgrade to allow game saves etc. to be saved to external hard drives and USB drives direct?

Captain Chaos

johnmcdnl wrote: »

Would it make loading times faster?? Some of my games have stupidly long loading times so an SSD would be savage

The way the filing system works on the PS3 an SSD does not give much if any advantage. In some cases a standard drive will be a bit quicker. There have been loads of benchmark test done on it.

Grumpypants

eioneill wrote: »

I must be the only one who likes the design. I wont be buying it because I'm happy with my current slim.
I'm guessing here but with the new 12GB model I think we can perhaps expect an across the board firmware upgrade to allow game saves etc. to be saved to external hard drives and USB drives direct?

They are releasing an external plug in hard drive 250 GB for €89.99. But im sure any HHD will work.

Clover

Unboxing vid here