Playstation 3 Slim announced

**The Good Reverend Rollo Goodlove** · 08-24-2009, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by geo

Cool thanks!

Also keep in mind it all PS3's are PS1 backwards compatible. If your girl doesn't care that much about graphics there are a bunch of good PS1 platformers that she may enjoy.

**djfunq** · 08-24-2009, 10:41 AM

a little announcement/
Yesterday I saw "Inglorious basterds' in a movietheatre.
Before the film started the "THX" logo was presented and after the movie
the "Dolby digital" logo was presented.

I rest my case.

**Moksha** · 08-24-2009, 12:42 PM

I must say, I don't understand why the 120GB Slim is priced the same as the newly repriced 80GB fat (or, for that matter, why the 160GB fat is $100 more than the slim). What do you get in the fat that justifies paying for the extra power consumption and less storage?

**geo** · 08-24-2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Moksha

I must say, I don't understand why the 120GB Slim is priced the same as the newly repriced 80GB fat (or, for that matter, why the 160GB fat is $100 more than the slim). What do you get in the fat that justifies paying for the extra power consumption and less storage?

A shitload more plastic.

**geo** · 08-24-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Huey P. Freeman

Also keep in mind it all PS3's are PS1 backwards compatible. If your girl doesn't care that much about graphics there are a bunch of good PS1 platformers that she may enjoy.

Never knew. Good tip.

I'm still decideing what I'm going to treat myself too. I really want Fifa soccer but the 2010 version is out in october so it makes sense to wait.
I'm think grand theft auto and metal gear solid for starters.

**martino** · 08-24-2009, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by geo

Never knew. Good tip.

I'm still decideing what I'm going to treat myself too. I really want Fifa soccer but the 2010 version is out in october so it makes sense to wait.
I'm think grand theft auto and metal gear solid for starters.

MSG4 for sure!

**geo** · 08-24-2009, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by martino

MSG4 for sure!

Done!

**'Magic' Juan** · 08-24-2009, 01:50 PM

The MGS series rules! I started playing them in sequence again. About to finish 2 and will start on 3 real soon.

**The Good Reverend Rollo Goodlove** · 08-24-2009, 02:55 PM

Meh... Not a big fan of the MGS series. GTA4 is the shit though. I'd say go for that.

**'Magic' Juan** · 08-24-2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Huey P. Freeman

Meh... Not a big fan of the MGS series. GTA4 is the shit though. I'd say go for that.

Yeah, that one is good as well. Planning on getting Killzone 2 and Resident Evil 5 next.

**Lupine** · 08-24-2009, 03:22 PM

http://ps3.ign.com/objects/800/800208.html

**The Good Reverend Rollo Goodlove** · 08-24-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Lupine

http://ps3.ign.com/objects/800/800208.html

I hear that game is dope.

**Moksha** · 08-24-2009, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Moksha

I must say, I don't understand why the 120GB Slim is priced the same as the newly repriced 80GB fat (or, for that matter, why the 160GB fat is $100 more than the slim). What do you get in the fat that justifies paying for the extra power consumption and less storage?

Any ideas?

I might buy when they finally announce a real release date for Gran Turismo 5.

**Lupine** · 08-24-2009, 04:08 PM

Lots of praise for the game, but I haven't played it yet. I'm still trying to work my way through my long list of games I own but haven't finished. Among those in the list are Assassin's Creed, GTA4, Bioshock, and a couple of the DLC for Fallout 3. Till those titles are finished, game purchases are temporarily suspended. Hopefully by the time I'm done, Infamous will be on clearance. hehe

Originally Posted by Huey P. Freeman

I hear that game is dope.

**The Good Reverend Rollo Goodlove** · 08-24-2009, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Moksha

Any ideas?

I might buy when they finally announce a real release date for Gran Turismo 5.

The new PS3 slim is a harware redesign that is much, much cheaper for Sony to manufacture. The old consoles were already selling at a significant loss for Sony and they are taking an even deeper loss on them with the price drop. Only way they will clear them out I suppose. The 160GB comes with a game. That's why it is more but it is only $350 not $400.

**Lupine** · 08-24-2009, 04:18 PM

I would just get the Slim if I were you. From what I know, the only difference between the models is the Slim bitstreams high definition audio streams instead of decoding them in-console like the older models. I assume this allows for lower power consumption. There was some initial worry about not being able to swap the HDDs in the Slim, but it's already been announced that swapping is still possible and recommended. The smaller form factor, lower power consumption, and lower price should make your choice an easy one.

Originally Posted by Moksha

Any ideas?

I might buy when they finally announce a real release date for Gran Turismo 5.

**Moksha** · 08-24-2009, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Huey P. Freeman

The new PS3 slim is a harware redesign that is much, much cheaper for Sony to manufacture. The old consoles were already selling at a significant loss for Sony and they are taking an even deeper loss on them with the price drop. Only way they will clear them out I suppose. The 160GB comes with a game. That's why it is more but it is only $350 not $400.

But why have they priced the 80GB at the same price as the Slim?

On paper, the Slim seems to be the obvious choice, but I feel like I must be missing something... why wouldn't they just price the 80GB cheaper to get rid stock before replacing it with Slim?

**geo** · 08-24-2009, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Lupine

http://ps3.ign.com/objects/800/800208.html

Played it a few times round a buddies! It's alright- I personally wouldn't buy it.

**The Good Reverend Rollo Goodlove** · 08-25-2009, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Moksha

But why have they priced the 80GB at the same price as the Slim?

On paper, the Slim seems to be the obvious choice, but I feel like I must be missing something... why wouldn't they just price the 80GB cheaper to get rid stock before replacing it with Slim?

Larger losses on hardware. Add to that the availability of the slim will be somewhat limited to begin with and it's not as counterintuitive as it might seem.

**Moksha** · 08-25-2009, 09:24 AM

Sony is still losing money on the hardware, even the Slim with its cheaper 45nm Cell:

http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/...cle6808050.ece

**geo** · 08-26-2009, 07:58 AM

It actually came in yesterday so i picked it up last night. Got MGS4 and Grand Theft Auto 4.
Both are highly recommended but Metal Gear especially.

**'Magic' Juan** · 08-26-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by geo

It actually came in yesterday so i picked it up last night. Got MGS4 and Grand Theft Auto 4.
Both are highly recommended but Metal Gear especially.

Good move

**The Good Reverend Rollo Goodlove** · 08-26-2009, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by geo

It actually came in yesterday so i picked it up last night. Got MGS4 and Grand Theft Auto 4.
Both are highly recommended but Metal Gear especially.

Got mine yesterday too. I love the new look. More in line with what the PS2 looked like. Looks a lot better under the TV next to mah 360. Watched Wanted on it last night.