Woot PS3 Slimmer ???

[Arseen]

I didn't know that they'll release even slimmer PS3 model, and it comes out on friday.

[Superchop]

Lol and with bigger hdd options and a new sliding tray to reveal the disc bay!  After I saw some of the pictures I wasn't really impressed to be honest :/

But nonetheless if I didn't have a ps3 already I would've most likely bought that one. 

[wiggy]

It reminds me of the PS2 slim. I.e. Cheap cheap cheap. I'm happy with my phat slim, although I'm still miffed that they didn't even bother with emulated BC

I somehow doubt that Sony is going to stick with their original 10 year life cycle for the PS3 at this point. If they do, then we likely have about 3 more hardware revisions to look forward to.  I can see it now, 2015, the newest and final PS3 Super Über McSlim Pants. It's the size of an iPod and it's digital download only. We all denounce it because it only has a 20 hour battery life

[Mick Dundee]

No price drop though. I don't see anything special about the new one.

[wiggy]

That's because there isn't anything special and why there was no "big" announcement about it. I'm about 99% sure that it's one and only purpose is to cut costs a step beyond the old slim.

[Dr.Agon]

they did it to try and draw some attention away from the wii u, now stores can announce the "new" playstation, and people "might" hesitate before buying a wii u.

[ShoothimNow]

have you even heard the "SCCRRREEEEE" when the "flap" opens to place a disc inside?  Freaking stupid idea!

[wiggy]

They shoulda just done a cheap-ass pop open door if you ask me. The thing is freakin ugly too

they did it to try and draw some attention away from the wii u, now stores can announce the "new" playstation, and people "might" hesitate before buying a wii u.

I somehow doubt it. There's like zero promo material coming from Sony, which means its all up to retailers to try and push it. They won't bother. It's not any different, it's not any cheaper, and it's not even available in different colors (Sony, you're idiots for not taking advantage of something that simple the 3rd time around).

Plus, retailers stand to make far more money with the Wii. EVERYONE buying a Wii will need/want controllers, games, and accessories to go along with it, and that's where they make their money. People will buy games with the PS3, but not like they will with the Wii.

Console sales alone literally cost money. The margin is 1% or less typically, and that 2-3 bucks doesn't even cover the time and money spent shipping, stocking, and selling.

[kylethestyle]

Well, we ARE talking about it. So, we are generating some sort of buzz about the PlayStation brand. I have 2 PS3s as it is (60GB CECHA01 120GB Slim), not buying a third. I bet the price will go down to $199.99 after the holiday season.

[wiggy]

WE are, but the general game buying public is likely not. 

[ShoothimNow]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwOsZbZYZTE

@ 2:41

Sounds like I am filling a shotgun with ammo to shoot myself with.  I would personally download every dame I own compared to hear that everytime I wanted to play something new

[NoCa$h]

I wished they would have made a PS3 that plays PS2 games!

[ShoothimNow]

I wished they would have made a PS3 that plays PS2 games!

Made?  You mean 're-release' a PS3 with PS2 backwords compatibility?  They already "made" a PS3 that plays PS2 games 

[Heilman11085]

Here are comparisons if anyone wants to see.

http://www.gamesradar.com/new-ps3-super-slim-direct-size-comparison-new-machine-examined-every-angle-even-pointless-ones/

[tbonesteak4dinner]

Here are comparisons if anyone wants to see.

http://www.gamesradar.com/new-ps3-super-slim-direct-size-comparison-new-machine-examined-every-angle-even-pointless-ones/

Bahaha, even THEY'RE not amused.

My only thought on this is that I'd be really worried about heat with that small form factor. Admittedly, I don't own a PS3 so I don't know how hot they get but 1080p capable graphics card + small plastic casing + little to no ventilation = extra cooktop.