Sony Announces Redesigned PlayStation 3
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I just want to point out that Microsoft and Sony have both said that they want their consoles to run for at least 10-12 years. That's 5-7 years way past the norm (5 Years is the standard based on all the Previous generations). My guess is, that since the XBox 360 and PS3 have basically been sold at a loss, they want to recoup as much money as possible. That, and I think that Microsoft and Sony are sort of hitting the top of what they can do, and are simply waiting for hardware to become both advanced and cheap (Cheap being the main purpose).Eternal_Lament said:
OT: I don't care. Good for Sony, but the PS3 has nothing on it. I'm not spending money on a New PS3. That money is going to the WiiU.
Hence why I said that this probably shows Sony's decision to possibly wait it out till 2016. I say late into the cycle as in it's late enough in that most people have already decided who to go with, it's unlikely that this would be the version that would bring in all the undecided onto Sony.Mr.Mattress said:
Restoring the backwards compatibility? Hijacked linux support? No? Yeah this is something that simply should not exist then.
Seriously... you can get fat, and even slim PS3s used all day long for less than 200, and approaching 150. What purpose is this to make a slightly "slimmer" PS3 to sell for 300$?
Nope, without some sort of justification to merit buying it at a 300$ price tag in this day and age, theres no way this should logically exist.
Seriously... you can get fat, and even slim PS3s used all day long for less than 200, and approaching 150. What purpose is this to make a slightly "slimmer" PS3 to sell for 300$?
Nope, without some sort of justification to merit buying it at a 300$ price tag in this day and age, theres no way this should logically exist.
Blow up?!Gizmo1990 said:Yes it was called the PS2 slim.llubtoille said:
Not that I needed one. I still have the original fat arse one and it is still going strong. To put it into context since I got it 10-11 years ago I have had 3 PC, sent my PS3 into be repaied and had 1 360 blow up (smoke went everywhere, scared the crap out of my dog).
OT: Did anyone ask for or need this? Also let me be the one to ask the most important question. Have you included the safty switch at the back again? Removing it from the last models was a crime againt humanity!
I heard about the rrod but I didn't hear about them exploding. Glad I dodged that bullet.
I too have a fat ps3 and while the hardware is obviously more reliable than the competition (granted, there's not a high bar there) sony hasn't supported it very well. I don't see the point in making a new model unless it's cheaper and if it's cheaper, they should give consumers a price drop.
I get a feeling that they guys at Sony aren't really the smartest.
They are obviously afraid of the WiiU, since they are releasing a revision of the PS3 so close to the WiiU release date.
But at the same time, they are releasing it at a similar price point as the WiiU. Also, the PAL version is so fucked up, it's not even funny.
What the hell Sony?
They are obviously afraid of the WiiU, since they are releasing a revision of the PS3 so close to the WiiU release date.
But at the same time, they are releasing it at a similar price point as the WiiU. Also, the PAL version is so fucked up, it's not even funny.
What the hell Sony?
To be fair the whole blowing up thing seems to be a problem only I have had. I got the red ring of death, sent it away to be fixed and it blew up 2 weeks after I got it back so someone must have messed up while fixing it.GonzoGamer said:
Unfortuantly, to this day my dog will not come into my room.
I just wonder when the ps4 does come out if sony will put itself behind the 8 ball for the 2nd time by coming out with the ps4 after the nintendo and microsoft offering then short shipping it again so everyone and their brother that waits out in line to get one ends up going home with a xbox 720 or a nintendo.
protip sony works ok when you are first by a mile not so great when you are last, your just shooting yourself in the foot since most people outside japan are not hardcore ps/sony fans, and are not going to go home empty handed after waiting in line all night long because you chose purposely to not ship enough to cover demand.
protip sony works ok when you are first by a mile not so great when you are last, your just shooting yourself in the foot since most people outside japan are not hardcore ps/sony fans, and are not going to go home empty handed after waiting in line all night long because you chose purposely to not ship enough to cover demand.
Why would any Australian buy this? Have they stopped stocking the 2nd redesign of the PS3?ResonanceSD said:Uh, did the PAL regions piss off Sony or something?that sounds like a terrible deal for us.
Because they hadn't ever heard of Amazon? Idk, i'm genuinely confused.Evil Smurf said:Why would any Australian buy this? Have they stopped stocking the 2nd redesign of the PS3?ResonanceSD said:Uh, did the PAL regions piss off Sony or something?
My prediction: manufacturing costs on this model are significantly lower than the slim model, meaning this is something they can make drastic price cuts to and continue selling long into the PS4 era. They don't care if it doesn't set the core gamer market's hair on fire.
Here here!Macgyvercas said:
I've been mulling over the idea of getting a "new" ps3 for the dark day when my 60giger bites it..but this.. is just stupid. $300.. when the Wii-U is right around the corner? And it offers absolutely nothing that the PS3s already on the market don't already offer? You already get a 160gig model for less than either of this cost... brand new. Maybe I'm the minority but I can't even imagine needing a 500gig HD on my console. I just wonder how much money they wasted on R&D on this thing that no one wants, needs, or asked for.
Screw that. Just get a refurbished PS3 off Amazon and pick up a 1TB Sata HDD while you're at it. Once they both arrive install the 1TB Sata to your PS3 and you've got a better PS3 at roughly the same cost.
Not only is Sony showing its inability to change, its desperately covering its wrinkles like a back ally whore in a panic for meth.
Hmm, I'm reminded of something I learned of called the Sega 32X, it was an attempt to keep the Sega genesis alive, however the timing was ate, the Sega Saturn was on the way, as well as the N64, and the PlayStation.
except that was an add on, it was compatible with genesis games and had it's own 32 bit games (genesis was 16 bit) you can't upgrade Graphics as easily these days though, I don't know anything about PS3 but I assume it's high power causes long loading times.
also older consoles were better designed, why?
well I've played on Game cube and PS2, CD based games, i can play them for hours, when I play my Xbox 360 know what happens? it starts to get hot, because they cooling system is sub par. but still, it works, even though I've had two of them now, the other first one died, overheated.
In conclusion don't waste your money on this new redesigned model, it's better to wait for the next generation, I doubt Sony is going to to try what Nintendo is with the Wii-U they wouldn't just blatantly rip them off-
oh wait PlayStation move.
except that was an add on, it was compatible with genesis games and had it's own 32 bit games (genesis was 16 bit) you can't upgrade Graphics as easily these days though, I don't know anything about PS3 but I assume it's high power causes long loading times.
Old Game Consoles are tougher I used to have a Game-cube and I can't remember how many times its been dropped and it still works, probably I don't have it because I have moved elsewhere but I wouldn't doubt if the thing still worked.GonzoGamer said:Blow up?!Gizmo1990 said:Yes it was called the PS2 slim.llubtoille said:
Not that I needed one. I still have the original fat arse one and it is still going strong. To put it into context since I got it 10-11 years ago I have had 3 PC, sent my PS3 into be repaied and had 1 360 blow up (smoke went everywhere, scared the crap out of my dog).
OT: Did anyone ask for or need this? Also let me be the one to ask the most important question. Have you included the safty switch at the back again? Removing it from the last models was a crime againt humanity!
I heard about the rrod but I didn't hear about them exploding. Glad I dodged that bullet.
I too have a fat ps3 and while the hardware is obviously more reliable than the competition (granted, there's not a high bar there) sony hasn't supported it very well. I don't see the point in making a new model unless it's cheaper and if it's cheaper, they should give consumers a price drop.
also older consoles were better designed, why?
well I've played on Game cube and PS2, CD based games, i can play them for hours, when I play my Xbox 360 know what happens? it starts to get hot, because they cooling system is sub par. but still, it works, even though I've had two of them now, the other first one died, overheated.
In conclusion don't waste your money on this new redesigned model, it's better to wait for the next generation, I doubt Sony is going to to try what Nintendo is with the Wii-U they wouldn't just blatantly rip them off-
oh wait PlayStation move.
This flash memory and basicly required additional hard drive is interesting. Is this what Sonny plans for the PS4? A central unit with little memmory but seperate hard drives on.
Possibly to make the system seem more price competitive with a lower base price but with high hidden cost of the hard drives, a bit like the PSVita memory cards.
Possibly to make the system seem more price competitive with a lower base price but with high hidden cost of the hard drives, a bit like the PSVita memory cards.
Alright! You're redesigning it and adding back in all the functionality you said wouldn't work now that you've had 7 years to iron out the bugs. Hello Other OS and Backwards Compatability!
...what do you mean it doesn't have the Other OS option or backwards compatability? You didn't actually add anything? You just took the guts and put them in a new casing and decided to charge $300 for a console that's currently retailing at $200.
You know, I think it might be time for an xbox.
...what do you mean it doesn't have the Other OS option or backwards compatability? You didn't actually add anything? You just took the guts and put them in a new casing and decided to charge $300 for a console that's currently retailing at $200.
You know, I think it might be time for an xbox.