PS3 Slim

Was just gonna post this just now. Good to see someone's already ahead of me. :)

Slim looks pretty nifty, but less shiny. Since my PS3 just sits there anyway, there's no real point of making it lighter, so I'm happy with my bulky sexy one. Large, and in charge!

It's funny. The PS3 is about the size of a small desktop tower, but the PS3-Silm Will be about the size of a classic PS2.. Isn't technology meant to be getting smaller AND more powerful?

There's probably gonna be a huge power brick outside the system now. Is it just me, or does the system look kinda ugly compared with the original? And whats up with the power and eject buttons? Couldnt they have used the old ones?
And sony said the slim wont support extra OS installations, so no more linux for anyone who cares. One thing that did catch my attention was the Bravia sync feature sony seems to be trying to make universal with their entertainment units.

But Im glad I have the old PS3 with partial PS2 emulation =)

Its too bad that all the current PS3 incarnations are crippled compared to the original models. No PS2-hardware compatibility through the emotion engine, or even software compatibility like in the 80GB MGS4 bundle model, and no slots for memory cards and the like, and they cut down on the number of USB inputs too. Sony even cut back on the physical make-up. The older models used to have Playstation 3 printed on its surface with chrome metallic lettering. Later models used some grayer plastic letters, and now this newest one just carves it into the matte finish itself. Ah well, as long as it can still play games. If this draws less power than the current PS3, I might consider one.

Hmm... I still can't afford it. I'm gonna have to take time and save up, cuz I'm investing in DD!! (>_<)

$299.99 right

Aw but I liked having a PS3 boat anchor...

Yeah Sony wasn't able to keep this secret at all. It was rumored what 3-4 months ago? lol

$299 and no backward compatible... At least PS3 are region unlocked right?

I find it more amazing that they can pull this off for such a price. A 120GB slim is the same as the 80GB fat!? I hope they'll have a price reduction on the older models, or they'll probably collect dusts in the stores. ^^'

With the price of an average blu-ray player being ~$100, I think these units will sell like hotcakes.

This better be the official design. I'm sick of
seeing so many designs all over the web. :O

Whoooo! BlazBlue and KOF12, here i come. :D

I kind of like this design actually...the PS3 was insanely large, and I like the condensed logo 'stead of the Spiderman font chrome.

But, well, I've pretty much given up hope once they gave up on backwards compatibility.

Looks nice. If I had the money, I'd buy one.

The PS3 Slim should hopefully get the PS2 gamers to finally make the switch to PS3. The $299 pricing is makes it a good competitor to the other consoles now. I always liked the simple look of the XMB on the PS3, but Firmware 3.0 looks a lot more refined and I liked the dynamic themes idea.

I'm very satisfied with my 60GB launch PS3 that has full 100% backward compatibility (thanks to the Emotion Engine found in launch PS3s).

got my 60GB brick, and i'm happy with that... the minute i found out that they were nixing the backward compatability i grab up the last one...

whats with the buttons?? i love the touch buttons.. now they gone back in technology with a push one... sad really... amazed then that they still have the slot load instead of a pop open then... there's one thing for going cheap... another for going "cheap" on the construction..

well if i didn't own one.. i 'd get this one.. hope they solved the overheating problems.. probably the outside brick for the power supply... owell...

I'll wait for a white version

I liked the shiny fat PS3 lol. I guess I wouldn't mind having it though--still need to get a PS3!

Cool I think I might get this one. here's a video of the unboxing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JM2BAZ8n70&feature=channel_page

Haha, I find this design cute and "homier" than its current PS3 (thought it seems its only been cut down by a few inches)

I dont own a ps3( since Im scared to buy one)but is the overheating problem a myth or a true problem?

Not fussed bout the size of consoles, tis the performance. If I was worried about the size I woulda replaced my retro DS with one of the new DSlites or DSi's.... but I don't like either of em. And I woulda got a normal bigass PS2 if the slimline wasn't a better deal in the place I got it...

You had me at "Half the price"...hope it doesn't over heat or anything...

Can't be bothered with consoles. I'm a PC gamer. :)

oh that was pretty @_@. If I was a gamer I would have been one of those guys waiting all night in front of a shop lot. LOL

For some reason, after all these years, I'm still not convinced to buy ANY of the new gen consoles...

Couple of days ago I got in a store that was selling one 60Gb PS3 for half the price, because it was used on display.

It was really a great deal only because the PS3 had some scratches, but even then, I still didn't feel like buying it (even more because in Brazil half the price is still expensive... out taxes over imported products are crazy).

The new design looks way better with the non-shiny top though.

wow now it's like... a normal sized console instead of an grillmaster.

hey totally random but has anyone heard about that show the othersiders on cartoon network?

thought this was the april fool's joke but I guess not, will probably get but am worried about how hot it'll get seeing as the regular one get get real hot

Yay! I can afford a PS3 again!!

PSair?

LOL

Can't afford to buy but I do want this.

I've been wanting to purchase a PS3 since it's came out but money has always been an issue. =[ I think the new look is good, the old model looked like it was a fingerprint magnet.

time to save cuz im buying it! ^0^

Not much of a fan of PS3 though it does look fairly nice.

Not going on my buying list though.

I'm with Danny, I just use my PS3 mainly as a media center (it is AMAZING at playing video files off the hard drive) and leave the gaming to my Xbox 360.

Do want!!!

when you said you use the ps3 to watch avi i originally read it as av

This looks good and the price seems to fit aswell, As long as it can do everything that the normal ps3 can do then if you dont have one all ready this might be the way to go. Im thinking about getting a ps3 but just need one thats budget friendly and this might work i mean after all it is a gameing consule so as long as it can play games and doesnt have any issues were it will crap out in a year or two then thats good in my books.

I'll be getting this once it's available in Canada. I bought a PS3 fat a few months ago but I returned it after two weeks. Now that it's cheaper, definitely getting one if not for the games then it'll be for the bluray player.

I'd get if I had the money. I like that it's not shiny like the previous version. It's so hard to keep it clean that my brother just gave up. :|

Heat problems here we come.

Hehe...building Cell Linux clusters has just gotten cheaper

I'd rather save my cash for a Dollfie, since I'm not a big gamer. Still, much better price point than the old version. But does it make toast? http://crouching-kitty.deviantart.com/art/Playstation3-33247715

How much does this cost anyway? Cuz im gonna buy one if ever the price drops... Im itching to play the new Final Fantasy games in PS3!!

Nowadays, the only thing I use my PS3 for is watching Blu-ray...

definitely will pick one up, maybe after the holidays

Nice, i don't mind the new look

This gives me a reason to consider buying one.

However I wonder why they couldn't use the same material for the case.

Although the matte look isn't bad, the overall impression doesn't seem as high quality as the original PS3.

think I'll stick with my original white PS3, I find the original exterior looks much better, slim looks like a cheap acrylic box for kiddies to bash with a baseball bat...

i guess games may run much smoother since they removed the ability to run linux on it... but where the backward compatibility? considering the amount of PS1 and PS2 games and machines still floating around, i reckon sony will attract a lot more businesses if they make the slim backward compatibility, think of all the ppl that will ditch their age old PS2 and upgrade to the PS3... that's a lot of money...

It doesn't look that slim to me. Well at least it's smaller than the regular PS3

I would rather have the old 20GB one for the backwards compatibility.

that's small just remember PS2 slim isn't good enough Crappy >_<

I won't be getting one as I have the current boat anchor model. Not really a fan of the redesign or original design anyway. I think the 360 wins in terms of style with the Wii 2nd and the PS3 last.

Still a good system (all 3 systems are actually). I think the next gen of console systems needs to have one system designed to look like a toaster. Yes I said it, a toaster.

Reading the first post makes me realize, why do we need a slimmer PS3? I understand if it was 50% or 60% smaller but this isn't a huge decrease in size. Personally for me this came a bit to late :/ the price drop and the remake, Sony should have fired back Microsoft's drops with this but it is a nice sight^^

Do want for sure =D actually i was planing to buy one and this notice came from the heaven for me XD God of War III & Final Fantasy XIII are some of the reasons that i want a ps3 =P

Clever... why waste money and effort inventing something new when you can just change the wrapping to make everyone think its a new product?

People not in the know will assume its something totally brand new and is somehow better than the original PS3. Sony is just like so many other companies out there right now that simply do not want to take any risks in the current global climate and so we see a tweak of an existing product rather than something more advanced.

Oufff! Lucky to me that I didn't buy the first PS3 =D

Now that PS3slim has arrived, i can finally afford to buy that phatPS3. Woo-hoo!

Do want. I'm going to pick one up for sure.

This is a definite get for me.

I have a 80GB model, which I ended up getting since the Fry's near me refused to respect the extended warranty that my mom bought with the 40GB model she had gotten me. I had to sell that and got the other one at Circuit City when they were closing.

But in all cases... I prefer RPGs over all other games, even fighting games. And since there are a few coming out (or supposed to be coming out), as well as the fact I did not like the glossy look it has, this would be great to have when I finally get a new place. That, and it would compliment the PSP (3000 model) I plan to get as well. :3

So this is a definite get since it looks like the kind of PS3 that I have wanted from the beginning. X3

I will get the PS3 Slim for sure! ^^

Yay! I can finally afford one of these! Both financially and space-wise!

I'll probably get this around dec/jan now that the price has dropped. Mostly just because I want to play God of War 3. I still wish they would have included an HDMI cable and backwards compatibility.

I find the Slim model looking kinda cheesy, I much prefer the original design, it has class. I'll be keeping mine, thank you.

My first reaction to PS3 Slim... "Paint it white and call it a George Foreman grill."

Not getting. I just recently got the 160GB for 500 USD. I really should have seen this coming, but oh well; what's done is done. On the other hand, the PS3 is great. :)

I have the 80gb with BC model. This slim version is meh, not really liking the matte black and shape - it makes it look cheap. =/

Time to jump on the PS3 bandwagon. It can be in a shape of a yellow banana for all I care (although I think it looks fine), the price point is the real news here.

BTW for the folks that like the PS3 Fat, a lot of major retailers are already slashing prices to match the PS3 Slim new price point. I think I'm gonna pass and wait for the PS3 slim. ^_^

Woots! If the price is going to be cheaper, i may just get one.

Still prefer the phat PS3 ಠ_ರೃ
I actually use my console with Linux...

yes, this is what i've been waiting for, after selling my original ps3 60gb and getting an xbox 360, after the releases of so many nice exclusives. This is the opportunity to pick this new one up, especially with the price drop from the old console.
I will soon be a sonyfriend.

there is no point with this slim if there is no backward compatibility. i personally don't get all the hype of the slim compared to the original besides the price. the look is overall still the same just matte. sure it is smaller but i don't think that size makes that much of a difference. it only makes a difference if you were trying to fit it in an entertainment center or shelf that was not accessible before.however i prefer it to have enough room to breathe properly. another downside that i noticed is that there is no ethernet cable. alot of people other than me run their ps3 wireless but it still nice to have that option. there is also only 2 usb slots instead of the 4 that the ps3 originally started out with (great for rock band or guitar hero). if sony had included these missing features for the same price it would be an amazing buy.

Think i'll continue to stick with my 360 for the time being - still not enough exclusives on the PS3 for me to justify the spend, even if it is a Blu Ray player too

i'm worried about the heat dissipation of this thing.
i dont wanna have to bring a fan to blow on it just so i can play a little longer.

I already own my bulky shiny PS3 so I wouldn't be getting the slim.
The slim's look doesn't look that appealing to me, its lost its glossy shine and the buttons look like they're not touch censored anymore.

Of all places, it was revealed in Germany.

Sony loves shooting itself in the foot, huh? It's still bulky. Oh and the lack of reverse compatibility kills it. If I buy one and it comes with reverse compatibility, I'm forced to buy the Japanese one. (PS2 games and DVDs: all Japanese. So, forget the English one!)

Oh yeah. George Forman's Grill ---> Toaster. Enough said.

Gah...and to think that I just got myself a PS3 recently. At least its a used set and not a new one so it didn't cost me as much.

I need to get a new DS3 controller since mine came with the Sixaxis T_T. Not to mention upgrading the hard disk since mine's only 40GB but I doubt I will store anything much in it. My PS3 is in my room and not living room so I won't use it to store my music, videos, etc since I already have my PC next to it.

Design looks okay though. Heard that Sony is planning to sell a PS3 slim which comes with a 250GB hard disk o.O

I like the glossy and stylish PS3. PS3 slim is looked cheap plastic mini case IMO.

The good things that I like in PS3 slim is Bravia Sync and HD codec bitstream.

I want one T_T But just to play InFAMOUS >_<

I'm not bothered. I was never interested in the original model and I'm not in this one either.
It's good that it's now smaller and uses less power, but it kinda looks like a bootleg. :/

If I didn't have my current PS3 then I'd definitely go for this. There's a lot of games making this worth the money; Valkyria Chronicles. If that game didn't come out then I think my PS3 would have just been a Blu-Ray player for a very long time.

That's a lot less bulky - still I won't be getting one. As it probably will become my BR player. I wouldn't pay more than $250 for the machine.

One thing that's really unforgivable is that Sony brags about next gen HD gaming and can't be arsed to include the HDMI cable...

I sold my PS3 6 months ago due to economic crisis, and now I'll buy this good machine again ^_^v

If only game save data can be easily transfer without doing the full backup of the hard disk then I'll probably get one to bring around with.

I personally prefer the old PS3 design. It was a real looker. And btw, mine doesn't sound like a plane when it takes off, its much quieter than a 360.

Once they release this, the exclusivity of the PS3 will be gone pretty much.

I hope Sony takes this chance to reintroduce a PS2 emulation system since every once and then I like to play my PS2 games and I don't want always to swap cables and such, damn they even registered a new licence on a PS2 emulation system some months ago, they only have to release a firmware update, damn Sony, the PS2 still comes out with great games give me a good retrocompatibility like you did with the PS2/PSX!
Everytime I look at the "create PS2/PSX memory card" option on the dashboard I grieve in sorrow (not true but it piss me off!)

I wouldn't be getting a slim one. Always gotten the bulky PS'es.
Afterall why would I wanna replace my Cloud Black edition PS3 with the slim one XDD

No backwards compatibility and old PS3s are getting discontinued. Looks like that I must keep my PS2 in good condition at all costs.

Maybe get. I've been wanting a PS3 for some time now but they're expensive!

I seldom play console games nowadays, if I do have the time, I'll definitely buy PS3 Slim this time~~~~~~~~~

I have a PS3 40GB and it was a good game console considering it doesn't have PS2 Compatibility .Mainly the PS3 is useful for Blu-ray discs and high def .

Got a bought 6 Ps3 games but never bought any Blu~ray discs .

Its out already?

Might get it but maybe not now.
Perhaps until PS4 comes out :P

Hmm...
One of those fails of my live I made: Buy an PS3.
That thing is like stone. The only good thing at the PS3 is Metal Gear Solid.
Nothing more. But I wanted give the console a chance but now there arent any PS3 only
good Games.

That's why I love my 360. Maybe it have RROD, but the Games are better, XBL and very important the Gamepad.

Anyway, I won't buy the Slim edition.
And now I can't sold my one with a good price.

it pays to wait especially if i'm awaiting ff13's u.s. release before i get to buy a ps3 unit. sweet!

カッコイイ絶対買う！

I think it's about time I got one of those babies too. I've been waiting far too long (silly me bought an xbox360 first .. ), I have yet play MGS4 T_T

Geez, why didn't they make them that "slim" in the first place. Also, not a big Sony fan seeing how Xbox 360 came out long before Sony released the PS3. I won't be buying a PS3 seeing how I don't play as many games as I used to and there aren't that many PS3 games out there that aren't on Xbox 360. Killzone 2 being one that isn't and I wanted soo badly ^^

Well, hopefully the price on the original one will drop a bunch more now. Us poor people worry about this type of thing ^_^

now that's something i can see sitting in my living room. as opposed to the ginormous of a machine the original version was.

Hmm, just bought a #60 a short while ago, so I'll pass for a while. And none of the current games "wow" me for the moment. Though the "final" version of Tales of Vesperia is pretty much calling out to me, eheh.

Don't know if I should sell my current PS3 for this, since it would match my matte PS2 and Sega Saturn better. Ooooh, the issues...

And does anyone know of how the backwards compability will be changed or not? Or will a new firmware make it backwards compatible again or how will that work?

Cause one of the big reasons I got a PS3 was that I could play my PS2 games on it. Instead of having to have two consoles at the same time connected to my TV at all times when they are from the same company and all.

Any news on backwards compability? Having a smaller and more silent PS3 is a good thing. But without it being able to play PS2 titles then I have no use for it.

And I want to know more about it before I make any descions about it.

I wrote a comment about it earlier but I don´t think it showed up as it should. So I had to write this comment as well.

Hope this comment gets trough.

Not having the ability to play PS2 games has been a dealer breaker for me since day one. would love to play Little Big Planet though.

This could really reel me in...especially with the backwards compatibility...

Well, rats. I just purchased a PS3 last month. Oh well, it's not like I could game frequently as I'm currently studying in another place outside of my hometown (PS3 sits at my hometown. Isn't it sad? ;_;).

I'm really angry at Sony, Nintendo and Sega. C'mon guys!? Why did you make me buy an XBOX360?! It breaks my heart to play an American video game system.

Looks cool! And nice that they kept the possibility of upgrading the hard drive:)

It looks pretty cool but since I have a launch PS3 which has the PS2 backwards compatibility there is no reason for me to pick one up.

Tbh coz they are both cheaper now and the same price, i'd rather have the big fat one, it looks so much nicer lol. This one is all matt and stuff, and it doesn't have touch buttons.

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No need for two consoles, though I must admit the slim look and price are mighty tempting. The return of backwards compatibility is great news, though it looks a little 'plasticy'. Never used the Linux OS option, so I don't think I'll miss it.

I held off from buying a PS3 because I knew Sony was going to release a slimmer version... now to wait and see how it actually funtions

Might buy it cause it's cheaper.

Definitely something to look forwards to, especially if it comes with a price drop because... let's face it, it's just too expensive for me to acquire right now. It'd be even better if the online system were improved somewhat, but that's something that will have to wait I guess.

I have always preferred PC gaming to any console. PC gaming seems to give greater playing freedom, though consoles are pretty good for some racing and fighting games.

the last console i had was a super nintendo, lol.. still needs to play that 24 game.. lol

I always thought the PS3's (physical) shape was hideous, and the slim version isn't any better >_<... At least the matt surface means less of a fingerprint magnet.

I'll buy it, but just because I need one to be in the living room (slim one). my brother is always playing ps3 shooter games so he doesn't needs the ps2 compatibility anyway, but yeah, PC always better for astonish graphics and power, but most commercial games are just for consoles u.u

I just noticed that there's hardly any vents for cooling the Slim PS3. Sure there's a row of vents on the back, but none on the front, sides or bottom. My original 60GB PS3 has vents on all sides except the glossy front/top (the side that says PlayStation 3). I guess the power consumption was low enough and with a better heat sink, extra vents wasn't necessary?

Lol@queue and polls. 50-50? o.O

I may have to get this one seeing as even USED PS3's are expensive. My biggest concern is will it be backward's compatible. I half a decent sized library of PS2's games that I still play every once and awhile so I'd like to be able to box up and put away my PS2 so I doesnt get broken.

My ps3 is good to me, so i dont plan on getting the slim. :P

Hmm...it reminds me of the DSi.
Despite it looking all streamlined, I don't plan on getting one. I'm pretty happy with my DS Lite. :D

Well it isn't slim... this is a little small than the original, but I don't sense the diference, and like SuperSayanNoob saids, I have the DS lite and I don't plan on getting one onli for a little change from the original.

needs to get me a slim

Do want nao!

Time to save some paychecks!

Looks pretty good imo.

I prefer the glossy finish being more appropriate with nowadays piano black finishes of simular audio/video devices around your PS3.

But I do like the rest of the design tough' reminds me alot of a duo :)

The PS3 Slim is a fanastic console, for ps3 slim reviews, specifications, news and pictures try:

http://www.ps3slimconsole.net/

Hope this helps

I really love the ps3 slim, but I cannot believe the the hype and the how many people turned up on the first day.
http://www.ps3slim120gb.co.uk