PS3 Slim Hardware Confirmed

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    Looking at the press pictures, the DS3 looks incredibly dated when sitting next to the Slim. Maybe it's just me.
     
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    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. :razz:
     
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    But then Sports came out in 1983, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. :cool:
     
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    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..
     
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    well played sir :cool:
     
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    Amazon lists the fat at $399/$499 list price, it seems, then offers a $100 discount.
     
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    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.
     
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    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)...
     
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    No explicit word on backwards-compatibility for PS2 games probably means it's not going to happen. Ach.
    It's designed in such a way that you won't even consider stacking it.
     
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    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
     
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    Nice, yeah I think it looks really slick. I liked the old look as well, but this one looks better.
     
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    I was expecting a external power brick, Sony has some really good engineers to shrink it down and keep it inside.
     
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    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.
     
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    according to cnet its 45nm:

    http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10312144-1.html
     
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    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.
     
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    Efficient power supplies don't produce much heat. And yes some people hate large heavy bricks, especially when the cord is ridged.
     
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