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I'm not saying it looks stupid. I'm saying the concept is stupid. A "slim" PS3 doesn't sell me on a PS3. It doesn't even look like the footprint is that much smaller. The only reason it's actually interesting is the prospect of a price drop, and that doesn't even have anything to do with the fact that they're making a slightly smaller console.
From what I can see, I'm absolutely betting on it.
Why do I say this? First of all - mobile cameras. Sooner or later something's going to slip.
Second (stolen from NeoGAF):
"Alex_Hsieh [url] : 2009/05/14(木) 19:06:22 ID: - | EDIT
We would like to ask you kindly remove the following pages of your pages on your website because the page contains MainTeK Computer Incorporation confidential document and photos, which were illegally released and posted on your website."
MainTek is the company making the PS3s in China. Seems kinda clear to me. Suffice to say, heads will roll.[/url]
Having someone ask to have the pics removed was just what I was waiting for to confirm this as fact. Anyone thinking this is some elaborate fake is just dense at this point.
Also, LOL SONY.
Not just that they asked them to remove it, but that they pretty much identified themselves in the process.
It could still be fake, but it's gaining credibility.
Uh, you guys realize that the above statement is literally a comment left on a blog, right? It's also the only English statement on the non-English page referenced. It's about the equivalent of someone responding to a Kotaku article with "My name is Ken Kutaragi, I will be coming back to Sony and announcing the PS4, 5 and 6 all in sequence at this year's E3! TTYL."
I have no idea if this whole thing is true or not—it very well could be—but the Internet has completely ruined people's abilities to determine the validity of sources. I have an obituary for everyone here to read.
1) Maintek Computer located in Suzhou, China, manufactures PS3s. They brought down the thread (Chinese) that was hosting these images with cease and desist. Of course, sites hosted outside China have nothing to fear.
Kay, so it went from a stupid fake to a stupid, possibly real product. I'm not sure which is better.
It's not stupid at all. Sony needs to spend less money on or charge less for each unit and they know they can't have a comeback with the PS3 in its current form and pricing. It took four years last time but now they're last and need to act fast, especially considering the fact that MGS4: Substantiation/Oxide looks quite likely by now.
Add the rumors of Microsoft's Flow camera (MS has always been the anti-Nintendo when it comes to keeping secrets) and I think Nintendo must be feeling something akin to a sensation of a vague recollection of how it felt to possibly ascertain the fact that there is such a thing as the slight ennui of nervousness.
Which is good. They were getting complacent and that whole "We want to keep you coming back for more!" bullshit was definitely the last straw.
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So how does every single fucking hardware related thread turn into crying about Nintendo hurting people's feelings by selling some fucking product?
I always love reading these threads (much like Mac rumors type stuff) where production photos are released and everyone goes nuts. But, but, the plastic is too dull?!?, Where are they going to fit all the stuffz?!?!
Oh well, when the 1 in 10 chance it is real, noone ever comes back to say "yeah I was stupid to write a post of nothing but faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake"
1) Maintek Computer located in Suzhou, China, manufactures PS3s. They brought down the thread (Chinese) that was hosting these images with cease and desist. Of course, sites hosted outside China have nothing to fear.
If true, that has actual weight to it, then.
Yeah, that's the part that got my attention.
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Why the crap did I ever make my original name "cloudeagle?"
The only reason I'm calling this fake is I just can't see Sony changing the Spider-Man font halfway through the game when it's so widely used on boxes and promo shit.
If it is real, it's not half the size. Unless the guy with his hands in the case is Hulk Hogan and the controller in the picture is out of scale, it looks to be about 70% of the size on the regular PS3 with a flatter top.
I always love reading these threads (much like Mac rumors type stuff) where production photos are released and everyone goes nuts. But, but, the plastic is too dull?!?, Where are they going to fit all the stuffz?!?!
Oh well, when the 1 in 10 chance it is real, noone ever comes back to say "yeah I was stupid to write a post of nothing but faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake"
If it does come back as real, I will post that exact quote. Just to prove you wrong.
I always love reading these threads (much like Mac rumors type stuff) where production photos are released and everyone goes nuts. But, but, the plastic is too dull?!?, Where are they going to fit all the stuffz?!?!
Oh well, when the 1 in 10 chance it is real, noone ever comes back to say "yeah I was stupid to write a post of nothing but faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake"
If it does come back as real, I will post that exact quote. Just to prove you wrong.
Cool thanks! And when it comes back fake, I'll quote mine and say "Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake".
Not to say these pictures of a slim PS3 are real, but why are people so violently dismissive of the mere concept of a slim PS3? We got the slim PS1 and PS2, after all. Hell, the slim PS2 came out at the same point in the PS2's life as we are now in the PS3's.
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Why the crap did I ever make my original name "cloudeagle?"
Not to say these pictures of a slim PS3 are real, but why are people so violently dismissive of the mere concept of a slim PS3? We got the slim PS1 and PS2, after all. Hell, the slim PS2 came out at the same point in the PS2's life as we are now in the PS3's.
Actually it'd be a year earlier (slim ps2 was at 4 years, we're not quite at 3 for ps3). There's no way they've got the cooling for this system down to that small a package yet. Plus the thing looks like shit in those pics...I'm pretty sure they're better at design than that.
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Okay this post made me laugh a lot.
I'm not saying it looks stupid. I'm saying the concept is stupid. A "slim" PS3 doesn't sell me on a PS3. It doesn't even look like the footprint is that much smaller. The only reason it's actually interesting is the prospect of a price drop, and that doesn't even have anything to do with the fact that they're making a slightly smaller console.
Uh, you guys realize that the above statement is literally a comment left on a blog, right? It's also the only English statement on the non-English page referenced. It's about the equivalent of someone responding to a Kotaku article with "My name is Ken Kutaragi, I will be coming back to Sony and announcing the PS4, 5 and 6 all in sequence at this year's E3! TTYL."
I have no idea if this whole thing is true or not—it very well could be—but the Internet has completely ruined people's abilities to determine the validity of sources. I have an obituary for everyone here to read.
EDIT: Hmm.
If true, that has actual weight to it, then.
It's not stupid at all. Sony needs to spend less money on or charge less for each unit and they know they can't have a comeback with the PS3 in its current form and pricing. It took four years last time but now they're last and need to act fast, especially considering the fact that MGS4: Substantiation/Oxide looks quite likely by now.
Add the rumors of Microsoft's Flow camera (MS has always been the anti-Nintendo when it comes to keeping secrets) and I think Nintendo must be feeling something akin to a sensation of a vague recollection of how it felt to possibly ascertain the fact that there is such a thing as the slight ennui of nervousness.
Which is good. They were getting complacent and that whole "We want to keep you coming back for more!" bullshit was definitely the last straw.
I'm just curious here.
Because they're happening to be worthy of criticism as of late. You think it's the "selling x" people have problem with?
That's all I'm saying on that - I don't want to deviate too much and another discussion wouldn't bring anything new.
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That doesn't seem to be the caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase but it's still up for debaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate.
Oh well, when the 1 in 10 chance it is real, noone ever comes back to say "yeah I was stupid to write a post of nothing but faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake"
Yeah, that's the part that got my attention.
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Oh man I can't believe I missed this last page.
THEY'RE STILL WAITING FOR THE PRICE DROP LOL
How does your PS3 fit now? Wouldn't this new one being half the size help?
No. It doesn't look any narrower at all, just shorter. And there's no way this is real.
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It's still kinda domed.
If it does come back as real, I will post that exact quote. Just to prove you wrong.
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It looks wider to me. Could just be me.
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We're making a pack-in for this with God of War III
Special red slim PS3 is coming with a limited edition red DualShock3
srsly
Can trade TF2 items or whatever else you're interested in. PM me.
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What am I, your fucking Speak-And-Spell? Go fuck yourself.
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Dude this would make a good contest.
Dude this would make a good contest.
Congratulations, you pass the test.
Now explain why you are posting on forums and not working on God of War 3 or answering all the emails I send you every day.
Hands-on research for the obligatory nude scene is taking a lot longer than we expected. I want those titties to bounce realistically goddamnit.
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Cool thanks! And when it comes back fake, I'll quote mine and say "Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake".
Sadly this whole exchange is more believable than the idea this slim PS3 is real.
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I'll gladly participate in the virtual vs. real researching. Just stop giving me money when I can't tell the difference.
Because he doesn't work for Sony anymore?
(Please do not gift. My game bank is already full.)
Actually it'd be a year earlier (slim ps2 was at 4 years, we're not quite at 3 for ps3). There's no way they've got the cooling for this system down to that small a package yet. Plus the thing looks like shit in those pics...I'm pretty sure they're better at design than that.
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