Sony announces PS3 slim and price drop

Post by **odditude** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:02 pm

kode54 wrote:two USB ports

those had previously been removed as well.

megamanzer0 · Post by **megamanzer0** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:05 pm

wait really? how would you have charged the controller then?

Post by **odditude** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:58 pm

the 60GB model had four USB ports. two were removed in later versions of the hardware.

kode54 · Post by **kode54** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:20 pm

My 80GB has four USB ports and the flash memory slots. I guess I got it early enough.

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:20 pm

I.S.T. wrote:clocks peed

That is all.

Louis Cypher · Post by **Louis Cypher** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:31 am

I'm sure I don't care about backwards compatibility; I have a chipped PS2 that does everything I need it to. I'm also sure I don't give a fuck about linux. The only reason I see to put linux on the damn thing is to run emulators which are already running on my Xbox 1, my Wii, and my PSP.

I'd want a PS3 for games and *maybe* bluray movies, if they weren't so stupid expensive. And as has been stated, there are only a few games I'd want to buy on the PS3. Demon's Souls, MGS4, Infamous, Afrika, Folklore, and The Last Guardian. Maybe LBP doesn't really thrill me, dunno quite why. Cautiously optimistic about White Knight thingy, and Heavy Rain looks cool. I think it's enough to warrant a purchase, eventually. Maybe when I have some money to burn (hah.)

Gil_Hamilton · Post by **Gil_Hamilton** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:27 am

Let's not forget they removed SACD support too!
That's right up there with Linux on the "things 99% of people don't give a flying buttfuck about" list.

odditude wrote: ... blazblue and sf4 (which are almost impossible to play with stock 360 pads, btw)

Who plays fighters with gamepads anyways?
Especially SF4. 6-button fighter on diamond-layout pads? Barbarism.

Though a 360 and a decent 3rd-party pad is cheaper than a PS3.

Post by **odditude** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:29 am

Gil_Hamilton wrote:6-button fighter on diamond-layout pads? Barbarism.

I got used to it with SF2 on the SNES. Only thing i ever have problems with sometimes is a left-facing dragon punch motion with the left shoulder button.

I really need to get a new PS adapter for the tankstick, though.

Gonzo · Post by **Gonzo** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:18 am

odditude wrote:I got used to it with SF2 on the SNES. Only thing i ever have problems with sometimes is a left-facing dragon punch motion with the left shoulder button.

I swaped the LP and LK to the L and R buttons for that very reason.

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:48 am

An arcade stick is highly recommended for SF4. A gamepad is okay, but having all the buttons available in one area is convenient. I'll have to get one myself when I get the money.

Gil_Hamilton wrote:Though a 360 and a decent 3rd-party pad is cheaper than a PS3.

It's cheaper if you get the Arcade SKU. But who wants that one? I know MS will drop the Pro SKU and then lower the price for the Elite SKU.

franpa · Post by **franpa** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:56 pm

Can the slim model still be turned into a grill?

alyxx · Post by **alyxx** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:08 pm

Gil_Hamilton wrote:Let's not forget they removed SACD support too!
That's right up there with Linux on the "things 99% of people don't give a flying buttfuck about" list.

odditude wrote: ... blazblue and sf4 (which are almost impossible to play with stock 360 pads, btw)
Who plays fighters with gamepads anyways?
Especially SF4. 6-button fighter on diamond-layout pads? Barbarism.

Though a 360 and a decent 3rd-party pad is cheaper than a PS3.

I have a few SACD's but I don't have any SACD player, I don't know anyone who has a SACD player, and I don't see why I would need one when I only have stereo speakers.

Panzer88 · Post by **Panzer88** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:35 am

I.S.T. wrote:
Playstation Games & Media News wrote:Removal of Install Other OS feature
The new PS3 system will focus on delivering games and other entertainment content, and users will not be able to install other Operating Systems to the new PS3 system.
OMG THEY ACTUALLY DID AWAY WITH THAT?! ROFFLES

wow, you guys seriously think that homebrew peeps won't get around this? I mean, it's not exactly like nintendo makes the wii to run linux, and yet it does.

I.S.T. wrote:
adventure_of_link wrote: Gee wow, who didn't see this one coming.

On another note, the PSThree came out sooner than I expected though (given PSOne and Two came out ~5-6 years after their larger version came out)... maybe the slumping economy and the $599 USD price tag (for PS3) made them push it out sooner?
Not the PSThree. the PS3 Slim. I expect the PS3 to come in a few more years.

actually it is neither, it isn't officially called the PS3 Slim.

if you look carefully the original launch of the system back in 2006 was officially called "Playstation 3" with the spiderman font

now this new system is officially branded just "PS3" in a font more akin to the PS2, PSX, and PSP font except slightly more rounded like the PSOne font rather than the harsh square edges.

so this is the first "PS3", while the fat system is the "Playstation 3"

Post by **grinvader** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:44 am

Panzer88 wrote:fat system is fat

Gil_Hamilton · Post by **Gil_Hamilton** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:36 am

alyxx wrote: I have a few SACD's but I don't have any SACD player, I don't know anyone who has a SACD player, and I don't see why I would need one when I only have stereo speakers.

Why would you buy an SACD when you can't play it?

And the primary advantages are increased fidelity due to the much higher bitrate and the fact that they're mastered properly instead of compressed and clipped to hell for the sake of sounding louder.

Most audiophiles listen to them in stereo anyways(doesn't hurt that a lot of the surround upmixes are awful).

In short: SACD sounds better, even if you only have one speaker.
So does DVD-Audio, and by my understanding, DVDA is the superior format.

But no one gives a damn about either one.
Recent study showed people actually prefer the sound of 128-kbit MP3s to lossless CD rips now.
...
In short: The RIAA was right. Piracy IS ruining the music.

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:03 am

Gil_Hamilton wrote: Recent study showed people actually prefer the sound of 128-kbit MP3s to lossless CD rips now.

That can't be. THAT JUST CAN'T BE! Could you link this study, if possible?

Panzer88 · Post by **Panzer88** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:41 am

yeah most audiophiles that have SACDs etc listen exclusively in stereo or 2.1

SACD and DVD-A is becoming slightly obsolete with Blu-Ray audio now

for example

Trondheim Solistene: Divertimenti -- LPCM (uncompressed) 24-bit/192kHz

Mozart / Grieg: Werke für Zwei Klaviere: Vol. -- DTS-HD Master Audio(lossless compression) 24-bit/192kHz

Akira -- Dolby TrueHD (lossless compression) 24-bit/192kHz

to list a few.

loss of SACD support is lame, but with blu-ray audio.... well you get the idea, it's just that the selection is pretty small right now but other than that the quality is superb.

Post by **Agozer** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:53 am

Gil_Hamilton wrote: Recent study showed people actually prefer the sound of 128-kbit MP3s to lossless CD rips now.

I remember this one, but can't remember for the life of me where I read it.

TechDirt maybe.

Post by **odditude** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:52 pm

Panzer88 wrote:[if you look carefully the original launch of the system back in 2006 was officially called "Playstation 3" with the spiderman font

now this new system is officially branded just "PS3" in a font more akin to the PS2, PSX, and PSP font except slightly more rounded like the PSOne font rather than the harsh square edges.

so this is the first "PS3", while the fat system is the "Playstation 3"

if you're going to be that pedantic, i'm going to call you out for being wrong.

the system was originally branded "PLAYSTATION 3." that was changed with this announcement to be "PlayStation 3." (and yes, as far as branding/marketing is concerned, that is a significant change.)

sony has been using the abbreviation "PS3" since launch, which is evidenced on the packages for PS3 software. (proof)

Panzer88 · Post by **Panzer88** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:35 am

odditude wrote:
Panzer88 wrote:[if you look carefully the original launch of the system back in 2006 was officially called "Playstation 3" with the spiderman font

now this new system is officially branded just "PS3" in a font more akin to the PS2, PSX, and PSP font except slightly more rounded like the PSOne font rather than the harsh square edges.

so this is the first "PS3", while the fat system is the "Playstation 3"
if you're going to be that pedantic, i'm going to call you out for being wrong.

the system was originally branded "PLAYSTATION 3." that was changed with this announcement to be "PlayStation 3." (and yes, as far as branding/marketing is concerned, that is a significant change.)

sony has been using the abbreviation "PS3" since launch, which is evidenced on the packages for PS3 software. (proof)

yeah read this.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/24/plays ... ty-issues/

and yes they have been using the term PS3 since the begining but in most of their ads etc. it was always playstation 3 while now they are really going to be pushing the PS3 logo in ads.

I wasn't trying to be uber pedantic, just clearing up that while we all call it the PS3 Slim for simplicity sake, that isn't what they are calling it, but if you look at it, it's clear they are trying to push forward the "PS3" branding.

I also found out another interesting fact about the slim, mostly it's lost features, but it has also gained a feature too.

You can now bitstream your audio to be decoded by your A/V Reciever instead of having the PS3 decode it. This wasn't possible on the old PS3s.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:38 pm

are you sure?

i have a bitstream option on my 80 GB. (now a 320 GB, i bet that feature's out, too)

Post by **odditude** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:42 pm

sweener2001 wrote:i bet that feature's out, too

nope - drive is accessed through the front now, swapping it is still supported.

Panzer88 · Post by **Panzer88** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:00 pm

sweener2001 wrote:are you sure?

i have a bitstream option on my 80 GB. (now a 320 GB, i bet that feature's out, too)

well you would be more sure than I, but it was a feature I was holding out on to not buy a PS3 for a blu-ray player because I wanted a PS3 that could bitstream to my A/V Reciever. Everything I read said that all previous PS3s couldn't, and even in the article about the PS3 slim it said that it was a NEW feature, so that's what I am going by. And yeah hard drive swapping is still supported, there is a video about it on ign.com

PHoNyMiKe · Post by **PHoNyMiKe** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:48 am

played the game for a few hours, fucking love it. went to go play it a week later and forgot what all the buttons do. it's got the voices from the animated series, gotta love mark hamil as the joker!

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:55 pm

PHoNyMiKe wrote:can't wait to play the batman game, it's got the voices from the animated series, gotta love mark hamil as the joker!

The demo was very fun. I may eventually get this game.

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