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PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Bluecast » Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:58 pm

http://www.destructoid.com/could-sony-b ... 0763.phtml

FCC documents filed by Sony point to a new slim model PS3. The folks at pocketnews note that the new documents do match the currently available PS3 (the label position has changed), which means we could have another slim model coming up. The new model number, CECH-4001x also seems to have moved up from the currently available 3000 series.

According to Pocket-Lint, the documents mention that the 'x' in the model will be replaced by an alphabet denoting the different hard disk sizes to be made available. Sony also asks for a confidentiality grace period of 180 days to keep things under wraps. They say that the public disclosure of these documents "might be harmful to our company and would give competitor an unfair advantage in the market." So much for that!

The FCC docs do not give us much in the way of details beyond this. Some point to the last system update, which changed "eject disc" to "remove disc." This could point to a cheaper top-loading unit, not unlike the one Sony released for a PS2 update.

We're betting this all points to a new PS3 set for holiday release. I'm guessing we'll see its official reveal at gamescom next month.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Sonikku » Thu Jul 05, 2012 3:46 pm

I wonder how stripped down it will be this time. :P
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Bluecast » Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:23 pm

I would get it. Sounds like it might be a top loader and top loaders are the most reliable and easy to fix. I hate slot drives.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby south carmain » Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:42 pm

I wonder if this one will really be "slim" because the current slim all though an improvement over the fat ps3 its still pretty damn big
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Bluecast » Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:11 pm

Smaller the better IMO as space is limited. I just hope it can still stand vertical. I would have my 360 vertical but it's a phat.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Peter » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:15 am

Do they plan this when releasing an initial fat console? Is this a progression of technology, or just a marketing play by hardware developers? I am always sceptical of these things, and have never bought a "slim" in my life, not since i own the original console.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Bluecast » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:24 am

Peter wrote:Do they plan this when releasing an initial fat console? Is this a progression of technology, or just a marketing play by hardware developers? I am always sceptical of these things, and have never bought a "slim" in my life, not since i own the original console.

Mix of cutting costs and marketing. This has been going on since NES,Sega Master System days. So everyone has done it over the years. It's cheaper to make and people (like me who is a sucker) like new models esp if cheaper.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby ys » Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:05 pm

south carmain wrote:I wonder if this one will really be "slim" because the current slim all though an improvement over the fat ps3 its still pretty damn big

That was my reaction when buying my slim PS3. When I saw it at the store before buying it didn't seem so slim to me. It didn't matter to me but it's just something I thought.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Sonikku » Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:05 pm

Peter wrote:Do they plan this when releasing an initial fat console? Is this a progression of technology, or just a marketing play by hardware developers? I am always sceptical of these things, and have never bought a "slim" in my life, not since i own the original console.


It's the cycle of hardware. A new system comes out, has a high end GPU and CPU that run hot, sucks up a ton of wattage and requires lot's of cooling, then the years pass by and newer, more compact versions of old hardware become possible that improve in cost/heat/wattage etc. It's not entirely different from PC hardware. Today a high end video card is nearly a foot long, takes up two slots and requires two power cable hook ups to function. 2 years later you have a middle end card with the same general performance of the ultra high end, tiny, cool and cost effective.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Who Really Cares? » Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:38 am

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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Bluecast » Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:01 pm

I like it. I prefer a top loader
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Spokane » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:48 pm

There is something about them that makes them seem so much more sturdy.
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Bluecast » Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:52 am

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/13/ ... on-3-model

There it is. Kinda ugly but I will take it for being a top loader
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Re: PS3 Slim...slim slimest slim jim....

Postby Bluecast » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:47 am

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