PS3 Slim Hardware Confirmed

[LunchBox]

PS3 Slim Confirmed

http://hardocp.com/news/2009/08/18/sony_ps3_slim_price_cut_confirmed_at_gdc_europe_09

The long-rumored PS3 Slim console and price drop have finally been confirmed today at GDC Europe 09 at Cologne, Germany. The much-maligned console is now available at most retailers for $300 USD for the 80GB version and the Slim will be available on September 1 for the same price.

some pics in the link as well...

 

[Gradthrawn]

Looking at the press pictures, the DS3 looks incredibly dated when sitting next to the Slim. Maybe it's just me.

 

[Zaphod]

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes.

Yup. The new PS3 has a clear, crisp shape, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the system a big boost. It's not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the brand itself.

 

[RobertR1]

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes.

But then Sports came out in 1983, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically.

 

[thana]

Original 60GB model was around 200W, two thirds is about 66.7%, hence the slim model is slightly under 70W mark. 80GB models are around 100-110W afaik.

I can't believe all of you got this wrong, the press release clearly states "... trimmed down to approximately two-thirds...", not by two-thirds.. which means it will still consume ~110 Watts, like the current 80/160GB models, which probably means still 65nm for both cell and rsx..

 

[Tap In]

But then Sports came out in 1983, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically.

well played sir

 

[makattack]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001FRTP94/

Amazon pre-order for PS3 Slim (Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.)

 

[obonicus]

Amazon lists the fat at $399/$499 list price, it seems, then offers a $100 discount.

 

[djskribbles]

Amazon.ca has it for pre-order too, $299CAD -- was worried they would sell it for $330 or $350.

More pics... looks much better in person IMO.

 

[Grall]

Cool, so I won't have to buy a hat.

The video itself is probably fake even though the PS3 Slim is not (there's bits of dust on the PS2 and it jiggles for example; a professionally produced Sony video wouldn't have that, even if the video was intended to be viral/look fan-made)...

 

[Rolf N]

No explicit word on backwards-compatibility for PS2 games probably means it's not going to happen. Ach.

I believe its a bad move launching at $299, I would of gone now $349 + then $299 in november.
Yes it looks better than it did, but I still prefer the look of the xbox360, Though my ideal style would be a squarish unit with slightly rounded corners, why on earth they stick curves on these machines I dont understand

It's designed in such a way that you won't even consider stacking it.

 

[djskribbles]

Unboxing video
and more pics

I still say I prefer the new look.

Oh, and no power brick from the looks of it.

 

[AzBat]

Unboxing video
and more pics

I still say I prefer the new look.

Oh, and no power brick from the looks of it.

I'm liking the design better than the orignal too. MS certainly doesn't need to get too cocky here in the US. They'll need some kind of answer to it. I don't think a $299 Elite will work for very long this year either. Kudos to Sony.

Tommy McClain

 

[joker454]

Unboxing video
and more pics

I still say I prefer the new look.

Oh, and no power brick from the looks of it.

Nice, yeah I think it looks really slick. I liked the old look as well, but this one looks better.

 

[DrJay24]

I was expecting a external power brick, Sony has some really good engineers to shrink it down and keep it inside.

 

[Scott_Arm]

I don't understand why they keep the supply inside. Seems like it's just another thing producing heat inside the casing, which could be moved external. Plus, you can make the casing smaller. I guess some people really don't like the external bricks because they don't have anywhere to hide them in their home theater area.

 

[ngkmh]

I can't believe all of you got this wrong, the press release clearly states "... trimmed down to approximately two-thirds...", not by two-thirds.. which means it will still consume ~110 Watts, like the current 80/160GB models, which probably means still 65nm for both cell and rsx..

according to cnet its 45nm:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10312144-1.html

 

[jonabbey]

I like the new look. The exterior design of the old (post-launch) case didn't make sense with the card readers and extra pair of USB slots removed.

 

[DrJay24]

I don't understand why they keep the supply inside. Seems like it's just another thing producing heat inside the casing, which could be moved external. Plus, you can make the casing smaller. I guess some people really don't like the external bricks because they don't have anywhere to hide them in their home theater area.

Efficient power supplies don't produce much heat. And yes some people hate large heavy bricks, especially when the cord is ridged.

 

[tirminyl]

according to cnet its 45nm:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10312144-1.html

I just came in here to post an interview confirming it is 45nm as well: http://arst.ch/6dh