[ziggyx]

For months, we've been blogging about rumors that Sony would cut the price of its PlayStation 3 game console from $399 to $299 and possibly announce a new trimmer model called the PS3 Slim. Well, at a press conference in Cologne, Germany, preceding the opening of the Gamescom Expo, the company finally took the wraps off the new console.

Earlier Tuesday, Kmart.com jumped the gun on the announcement and accidentally posted an ad on its home page that revealed a price cut to the "old" 80GB and 160GB PS3s to $299 and $399 respectively and hinted at the impending arrival of the new PS3 Slim.

In Cologne, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kaz Hirai performed the unveiling, taking the stage and announcing the PS3 was "getting a new model" and that indeed it was called the PS3 Slim.

The Slim is hitting stores the first week in September and will cost $299 (or for those who live in other regions, 299 euros or 29980 yen). Hirai says it has the same features and functions as the "old" PS3 but is 33 percent smaller, 36 percent lighter, and comes with a 120GB hard drive.

It's unclear how Sony will sell the old 80GB PS3 at the same price as the new Slim, but we'll have more details as they emerge. Until then, feel free to comment.


source : http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10312144-1.html

[411ken]

It looks just OK to me... I personally like the "Bulkyness" of the original PS3.

[twitchyzero]

I wonder how much it'll be here...$350CAD anyone?

It's so cheap looking like PS2 slim...but the PS2 slim was actually slim..this one isn't slim enough.

[q0192837465]

i like the original's piano black finish. The slim just look utterly cheap

[hotjoint]

http://www.engadget.com/photos/sonys-slimmer-ps3/2216339/

[skyxx]

Now I'm gonna wait for someone to open up the PS3 Slim and it's internals. :)

[urrh]

it's okay. it looks too square from the top though.
probably pick one up when i get a job...

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

wow are they serious


that thing looks like a cheap $99 dollar casing

the glossy black finish on the original PS3 actually looks classy, and nice display item in ur living room. That piece of shit? more like hall of shame

disappointed

[underscore]

I love the look, our regular PS3 got lots of fingerprints and dust showed easily on it, the matte finish will clear that up.

I'm torn now though, on the one side, the slim is smaller, quieter, and has more memory, but the fat has the ability to run Linux, and is proven to be reliable.

I'm also wondering what other features will be added/removed? I know they say it's the same, but you never know. Also is there a date on the launch?

[ienhz]

not like the original ps3 looked that much better. what the hell happened to sony's designers anyways?

[muteki]

Definitely looks a lot cheaper like the slim ps2, but at least it won't collect dust and fingerprints.

[underscore]

^ imo almost all consoles look ugly as sin in some way or another. at least from a distance the PS3 passes as a regular home entertainment device. the PS2 almost passed as a fancy DVD player. But up close they all look weird.

[wouwou]

^ imo almost all consoles look ugly as sin in some way or another. at least from a distance the PS3 passes as a regular home entertainment device. the PS2 almost passed as a fancy DVD player. But up close they all look weird.

DC looked GREAT.

although it died painfully

[91civicZC]

I bought one of the last “Full version” 80 gigs. So have the 4 USB ports, backwards compatibility (software based, not hardware), Memory card readers blah blah blah It also cost me an ass load.

I am wondering how many features will be cut out of the slim. Backward capability is really the big one. Is it there? Where any cuts made to the software?

The good thing about this, is it should boost sales, which in return will mean more companies developing for the PS3.

[twitchyzero]

^backward compatibility was taken out for a year now

who says there's more memory?
It just runs more efficient i think...it's rumoured to have PS2 backwards compatibility so we'll wait until september to find out.

No point in upgrading to this if you already own a fat one unless the fans constantly run in high gear.

[wouwou]

my 40G makes noise louder than my 07 refurb 360 lol

[Vansterdam]

wonder if they improved on the overheating issues

[underscore]

^ I would think the more efficient processor would help


If they add backwards compatibility that would be GREAT. save me so much space.

[skyxx]

Unboxing video of new PS3 Slim. It actually looks quite good!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrOS_0Ulv7M

I'm surpised how they can house the power supply, removable hard drive all in one small slim package....

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Features/2009/08/PS3%20Slim%20Unboxing/IMG_2885--article_image.jpg
Comparison between the other consoles.

[underscore]

^ did he say 2 weeks? he said 2 weeks. fuck yes 2 weeks is beautiful for me.

*la la la* life is good again!

[skyxx]

^ It's coming september 1st. :)

LOOK GUYS! It's the "APPLE STATION 3" :lol

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10125867&catid=

[StylinRed]

here's another picture

http://www.blu-ray.com/images/news/slim_ps3_3.jpg

[StylinRed]

I'm surpised how they can house the power supply, removable hard drive all in one small slim package....



have you heard of Laptops? that are a lot thinner :)


what i posted on br.com too lazy to rephrase so just quotin myself :P

you guys freaking out that there doesnt seem to be a fan or harddrive slot..... you guys realize that laptops are a lot thinner and a lot more advanced and they're able to cool and have removable hard drives right??

like i said on the front page to a prior news posting, they probably utilized heatsinks more for cooling than fans


the slim is nice but i like the big one

[skyxx]

^ Uh Laptops have external power supplies......

[SlySi]

Still looks better than the bulky PS3's...

[q0192837465]

Nice, I can finally get my PS3.

[underscore]

^ Uh Laptops have external power supplies......

and they run a lot smaller... so that extra room is to cool that extra heat and house the power supply...

I still think the best power supply design was the N64

[TOPEC]

doesnt look that much slimer than the original PS3.

[underscore]

it's 1/3 thinner...

[skyxx]

They say it's 2/3's smaller than the original.

[hotjoint]

I'm happy with my 60 gig :)

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

I'm happy with my 60 gig :)

so am i

but ironically at the same time even tho i dislike the slim


i want the NEW stuff



thats my bad habite

[Grandmaster TSE]

it looks good, but i'm sticking with my backwards compatable 80 gig

[StylinRed]

^ Uh Laptops have external power supplies......

ugh and the ps3slim is like 3x the size of a laptop? (don't consider the monitor)



anyhow


http://images.pcworld.com/news/graphics/170411-ps3-slim-v-xbox-360_original.png

check that out, even though the price for the HDMI cable is ridiculous should be $30 less at least :)

[SkinnyPupp]

Don't forget, the old PS3's are now $299 as well, so if you want to get a PS3, but don't want the fugly looking Slim, you can get one for the same price for now.

[Amuse]

I'm more interested about the internals. Slimmer but how big is the fan? Makes more noise than the original? Does the slimmer one get more hot?

Pics of the original PS3 internals for comparison:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=715674&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

[underscore]

^ I thought that price doesn't hit til the Slim launches?

Also does that chart count as confirming the Slim for reverse compatibility? clearance headset and cheaper HDMI cable and you could swing $330 + tax

[underscore]

I'm more interested about the internals. Slimmer but how big is the fan? Makes more noise than the original? Does the slimmer one get more hot?

Pics of the original PS3 internals for comparison:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=715674&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

supposed to be cooler due to more efficient internals, and thus quieter

[hotjoint]

price is effective as of when they showed the slim.

[underscore]

awesome. now to sell my 360

[Amuse]

http://gizmodo.com/5340239/the-ps3-slim-up-close-and-hands-on?skyline=true&s=x

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

it looks good, but i'm sticking with my backwards compatable 80 gig

why is that mr.stubborn lol


wait if i sell my 60gig

that means all the shit inside is lost right? unless i transfer saved games

[SkinnyPupp]

60GB's go for like $600 in Japan (http://tinyurl.com/qnt3ku)... How much are they going for on places like CL and Ebay?

Maybe it's worth selling, and picking up a new one for $300... TBH I don't use the PS2 compatibility much anyway, since it's NTSC/J region. I did pick up GOW and GOW2 though, which I missed the first time around.

[twitchyzero]

this is bullshit..the old 80GB should be priced at $250 to be fair (less efficient, smaller HDD)

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

wow 60gb goes that high in japan? wtf



is the slim one backward playable?

[Bonjour43MA]

60GBs go for ~$500 here on eBay... people pay crazy money for that.

and this new PS3 is fugly as hell, but I'll probably pick one up if it hits $250 during xmas, on sale and etc.

[skyxx]

600 Dollars really? Damn.

I still have my 60gb model. Bought it in January of 07 and I still have warranty on it till next year. I love my first gen model though :/

[underscore]

^ sell it, get an old 80gb for 300?

[StylinRed]

i did not know the 60gb sells for that much oO wtf i got 3 of em (had 4 but gave it to my friend as a goin away gift)


just checked ebay.. they're selling for $300 -_-

[TOPEC]

1GB ethernet port!? is that even necessary? right now house hold internet is only 10MBs isnt it?

[ienhz]

maybe if you wanted to stream a 1080p movie or something off another computer it would be useful.

[SkinnyPupp]

1GB ethernet port!? is that even necessary? right now house hold internet is only 10MBs isnt it?
Internet yes (actually Mb/s, not MB) but tha thas nothing to do with actual home networks.

In any case, 100 MB/s ethernet is still more than enough for a game console/media player.

[.Renn.Sport]

skinnypupp, didn't you say the rumors of the PS3 slim at first was too unbelievable?

[StylinRed]

1GB ethernet port!? is that even necessary? right now house hold internet is only 10MBs isnt it?

thats probably meant for places like Japan etc with crazy internet speeds and growing







i like this pic, although i still think the slim is ugly... or at least could look a lot better

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/media/ALeqM5i-3hJ2wIiGEhPI7PmdLqjVvurwvg?size=l

[SkinnyPupp]

skinnypupp, didn't you say the rumors of the PS3 slim at first was too unbelievable?
Yes, and I still think that it's unbelievably ugly.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

wait but if i sell my 60gb and get the new one

doesnt that mean all the shit that was stored in my fat ps3 is gonna be gone???



some stuff u cant transfer i believe

[silk]

im buying this mother fucker for sho !!!

[q0192837465]

i'll be getting the slim just for the higher resale value in future AND cuz it's new.

[underscore]

thats probably meant for places like Japan etc with crazy internet speeds and growing







i like this pic, although i still think the slim is ugly... or at least could look a lot better

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/media/ALeqM5i-3hJ2wIiGEhPI7PmdLqjVvurwvg?size=l

that shot reminds me of the PSP Phat battery

[d1]

Damn, what reason do I have to not buy it now

[Renxo]

pre order this shit its gonna sell out asap!

[.Renn.Sport]

i'll be getting the slim just for the higher resale value in future AND cuz it's new.

the only PS3 that have high resale value is the original 60GB

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

and even that the 60gb seems to be dropping to $300


weak



so can anyone confirm? is the new slim backward compatible?

[Expresso]

http://gizmodo.com/5340239/the-ps3-slim-up-close-and-hands-on?skyline=true&s=x

This person claims the slim is a tad louder.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

fuck im really getting mixed feelings now about the slim


in a way i like it only becuz its newer and smaller

yet i really find that it looks shittier and cheap vs the original one.

god damn it


and i hate not being able to transfer everything to the new one in case i do get it

fuckkkk


:mad:

[LsquareD]

that shot reminds me of the PSP Phat battery

LOL! You're right :haha:

[q0192837465]

the only PS3 that have high resale value is the original 60GB


no, i'm comparing the slim with the 80GB fat, since u can get them for the same price. The slim should have a higher resale value 3 yrs down the road than the 80gb fat

[hotjoint]

fuck im really getting mixed feelings now about the slim


in a way i like it only becuz its newer and smaller

yet i really find that it looks shittier and cheap vs the original one.

god damn it


and i hate not being able to transfer everything to the new one in case i do get it

fuckkkk


:mad:

how about you not buy the slim? problem solved :D

[urrh]

fuck im really getting mixed feelings now about the slim


in a way i like it only becuz its newer and smaller

yet i really find that it looks shittier and cheap vs the original one.

god damn it

good news is that it's so thin that you can just hide it in the crack between the wall and tv. so no need to even look at it

[q0192837465]

OK, i think u guys should NOT get the slim so it won't sell out & I can get it.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

how about you not buy the slim? problem solved :D
:haha::haha:

fuck dude im here at work, scratching my balls in frustration.
WAT DO I DO WAT DO I DO WAT DO I DO! wtf bbq should i do! LOL
cant fucking decide, running in circles lol fuck
good news is that it's so thin that you can just hide it in the crack between the wall and tv. so no need to even look at it
sweet, wait that ruins the purpose of show casing it
:D
OK, i think u guys should NOT get the slim so it won't sell out & I can get it.

i wonna be that special person , so no one else have it just me

no slim for uuuuuu :p

[Ikkaku]

I've been waiting for the PS3 to drop in price... constant dissapointment. Finally I may be able to afford one!

[q0192837465]

Damn, my gf went to EB to pre-order one & they say they dun take pre-orders yet.

GAY

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

sweet lord

looks like im gonna get the slim

slim shady please stand up!!!

[skyxx]

PANINI MAKER!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/08/ps3-slim-09.jpg

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

george foreman's grill!!!!!

[Expresso]

PANINI MAKER!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/08/ps3-slim-09.jpg

So sandwich maker or foreman grill, take your pick!

[StylinRed]

Damn, my gf went to EB to pre-order one & they say they dun take pre-orders yet.

GAY

why not best buy or futureshop? they've had pre-orders up since it was announced


Futureshop and Bestbuy list the release date as Aug. 26th btw... wonder if they listed it wrong since release is supposed to be Sep 1st? or are we (north america) getting it sooner

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

foreman grill is the shit, GREASE FREE!!!

[skyxx]

KNOCK OUT THE FAT! POW!!!

[underscore]

^ you could probably grill stuff on a 360 heatsink :P

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

it will burn the eggs u try to pan fry on top of it

[sas]

I haven't played any video games for the last oh say 5 years.. So all you PS3 guys:


For $300, do you think this would be a decenty blue ray player? Slim or fat better? I know jack shit about gaming, but I do think the older version does look sleek. Much better than any other console.

But, if the slim is a better blue ray player, I'll grab that

[Bonjour43MA]

I haven't played any video games for the last oh say 5 years.. So all you PS3 guys:


For $300, do you think this would be a decenty blue ray player? Slim or fat better? I know jack shit about gaming, but I do think the older version does look sleek. Much better than any other console.

But, if the slim is a better blue ray player, I'll grab that


there should be no difference in the playback ability of these two versions and yes $300 for a Blu-ray player + gaming console is a great deal.

I would, however, wait for some bundle deals to come out near x'mas time, since $299 is the "regular" price and discounts are bound to happen near the holiday season.

FYI I use my PS3 for games 50% of the time and for BD/DVD the other 50%.

[StylinRed]

There's already a PS3 slim bundle in Japan coming out its a Gundam bundle


http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2007/500xgundamps3.jpg

[skyxx]

PS3 slim Commercial in Japan.
http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/new/tvcm.html

[twitchyzero]

my tip for those on the fence is to wait for full hardware reviews that probably wont be around until mid september

dont rush buying one now..i doubt sony will keep the stock low
i think the best time to get it is at the end of oct when you get enough comparsion, probably 2nd mass shipment and right before the holiday rush

[604778]

Damn. I want one.

[StylinRed]

PS3 slim Commercial in Japan.
http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/new/tvcm.html

its not loading for me but here it is on youtube (nothing happens when i hit play)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvYHLl9w5Tk




Endgadget says the chip might be faster
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/ps3-slim-is-cheaper-yes-and-faster-maybe/

PS3 Slim is cheaper, yes, and new Cell processor makes it faster, maybe

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/09/9-18-07-ps3chip.jpg
by Thomas Ricker posted Aug 20th 2009 at 4:49AM
If you've been on the fence with that new console purchase then maybe this bit of information will push you over. Not only is the $299 PS3 Slim a skinnier version than its fat bro, it also features a new upgraded Cell processor (jointly developed by IBM, Toshiba, and Sony), according to an IBM spokesman, that uses smaller, more efficient, and less costly 45-nm processes first hinted at back in February of 2008. IBM doesn't specify the clock speed. The 45-nm Cell is 34 percent smaller and requires 40% less power than the original 65-nm processor according to earlier accounts. Any changes to the graphics in the PS3 Slim are still unknown -- the GPU is simply listed as the NVIDIA RSX like the ol' chubster before it. Nevertheless, the IDG New Service says the PS3 Slim "adds hardware enhancements that make it speedier."

What's odd is that Sony didn't make any claims of the PS3 slim being faster at launch and the "boost" in processing speed in the IDG article quoting IBM doesn't seem to come from the IBM spokesman. As such, we're not sure if this is just an improvement in performance-per-watt or something the gamer will actually notice during play. We're still working on the review but rest assured, that's one question we're determined to answer.

[underscore]

^ if the slim is actually faster, not just faster per watt, don't expect to be able to find out til all the old fats are sold off.

I haven't played any video games for the last oh say 5 years.. So all you PS3 guys:


For $300, do you think this would be a decenty blue ray player? Slim or fat better? I know jack shit about gaming, but I do think the older version does look sleek. Much better than any other console.

But, if the slim is a better blue ray player, I'll grab that

Well the PS3 is already the best BluRay player you can get, and I doubt the BluRay playing abilities of the Slim are different from the Fat as they haven't said anything about a new drive. If you have an intense enough setup where you could notice small differences maybe wait until a teardown to see exactly what drive is in the new one. If you don't, pick up a Fat as you prefer the look and have a wicked 80GB media machine.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

but but but newer is bettaaa

at least thats my mentality

:)

[StylinRed]

PS3 Slim Bitstreams lossless codecs Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD MA

Slim PS3 Bitstreams Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD

Posted August 21, 2009 03:10 AM by Juan Calonge

PlayStation 3 Without any fanfare or even a passing mention in its official announcement, the upcoming slim PS3 is getting an additional feature, one long requested by those who use the console as a Blu-ray player: it will be capable of bitstreaming DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD to a compatible receiver for it to decode those advanced audio signals.

This has been revealed by Engadget, quoting a story posted on Japanese electronics site AV Watch.

The regular PS3 can't bitstream advanced audio codecs because its HDMI transmitter chip doesn't support it. Therefore, unlike the addition of DTS-HD decoding or BD-Live support, a new firmware cannot add advanced audio bitstreaming to existing consoles.

It has been long argued that there is no difference between decoding an advanced audio signal on the player or on the receiver, provided they both follow the specification. However, many users insisted they wanted to decode in their receivers and were unhappy that the PS3 didn't offer them that option. Now, with the slim PS3, they can choose whether to decode in the console or in the receiver.

[SkinnyPupp]

Pretty pointless feature

[StylinRed]

yeah but people have been bitching about it ever since launch

they want to see their receiver say "Dolby TrueHD" and "DTS-HD MA" instead of MPCM

[SkinnyPupp]

I like how they put "it has long been argued". There is no argument to make. Once it's decoded, it's decoded. 1's and 0's will be identical, no matter what device was used to decode it. There is no such thing as a "better quality decoder". The data is always the same.

GRRRRR People are so fucking stupid sometimes.

[hotjoint]

where can we give feedback for PSN? I hate that we can't download and play games at the same time like xbox. No background downloading is gay.

[StylinRed]

^^^ i thought they changed that so you could... could swear i remember playing and downloading


a bunch of people with like $10s of thousands of dollars of equipment swear they can hear slight differences when their unit decodes it

same argument as analog outs for each channel instead of using hdmi

[underscore]

^ and the clowns that use still use tube amps. it always seems to be the people who love sound yet know absolutely nothing about the circuits behind it that make these claims.

[hotjoint]

^^^ i thought they changed that so you could... could swear i remember playing and downloading


nah you can't. I've tried this many times, the moment u start a game the download stops.

[MR_BIGGS]

It's settled...XMAS time i'm getting the slim...naughty or nice..fuck it...i'm getting it.

[twitchyzero]

PS3 Slim Bitstreams lossless codecs Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD MA
I thought on PS3 you can choose bitstream vs LPCM


Isn't bitstream sending uncompressed audio to the receiver to decode? Or does that not include lossless HD audio?

[wouwou]

I thought on PS3 you can choose bitstream vs LPCM


Isn't bitstream sending uncompressed audio to the receiver to decode? Or does that not include lossless HD audio?

you can, but if you are using the fat one, you can ONLY go HD sounds with 2.0 LPCM with optical.

[StylinRed]

I thought on PS3 you can choose bitstream vs LPCM


Isn't bitstream sending uncompressed audio to the receiver to decode? Or does that not include lossless HD audio?

you can bitstream just not the lossless codecs, with that you have to let the ps3 decode it

when they released the ps3, the hardware for the HDMI to bitstream those codecs wasnt available yet so the fat ps3's never got it, but its in the slim now

[ImportPsycho]

Finally, I will buy a console, not computer LOL
good thing I waited and didn't buy some used fat ps3 on cragislist for $300
fat or slim, i'll definately buy one

[Zyzz]

wow GT 5 and GT PSP and PS3 Slim all coming out before the end of this year

[twitchyzero]

^GT5? keep dreaming

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

loll

:haha::haha:

[ienhz]

just to let people know, bestbuy is having a sale tonight ( http://www.bestbuy.ca/marketing/latenightsummersale/en/default.asp?logon=&langid=EN ) and you should be able to get an additional $25 off the ps3 slim pre-order unless they exempt it. $274.99 for a slim!

[underscore]

^ doesn't say it's exempt so give'r boys!

[Renxo]

just to let people know, bestbuy is having a sale tonight ( http://www.bestbuy.ca/marketing/latenightsummersale/en/default.asp?logon=&langid=EN ) and you should be able to get an additional $25 off the ps3 slim pre-order unless they exempt it. $274.99 for a slim!


that sale is online only..=[ so we would get it like 2 weeks later

[q0192837465]

Anyone lining up tonite?

[wouwou]

that sale is online only..=[ so we would get it like 2 weeks later

and $25 cheaper

there aint that many good games you need to play in a 2 weeks time frame

[ienhz]

does it really take 2 weeks for BB to ship you a ps3 slim? i always thought their shipping time was around a week and usually under.

[wouwou]

^not really, but they send by Canadapost and the delivery guy doesn't always know on the door

[wouwou]

just FYI,

EB has a trade in your 60/80G PS3 + 2 games + $49 for the slim rip off going on

[q0192837465]

just FYI,

EB has a trade in your 60/80G PS3 + 2 games + $49 for the slim rip off going on

lol, that's a big ripoff :lol:

[StylinRed]

wow EB is only about ripping people off

[Ikkaku]

and it's not a subtle kind of ripping off either...

[hotjoint]

:lol wow, what a killer deal from eb :haha:

[StylinRed]

think bestbuy is sold out of the ps3 slim for $25 off, i ordered one and there was only 1 left



wow.... i just found out that sonystyle.ca had a $100 off the ps3 slim sale... they were selling for $199

[skyxx]

^ WTF, serious? Hmm I don't even see it on the website lol....

[Renxo]

wow.... i just found out that sonystyle.ca had a $100 off the ps3 slim sale... they were selling for $199

liesss they dont even have it on their website

[StylinRed]

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1005167&navigationPath=n100152n100345


****ing A ! thx op !!

Sony's PlayStation® 3 (PS3™) Computer Entertainment System with 40GB Hard Disk Drive $299.99 1 $299.99
Discount Value > -$100.00
Total Discount -$100.00
Subtotal $199.99
GST $10.00
QST $15.75
Total $225.74

Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered one!

Just picked one up as well.

Says it's OOS... Not suprising at that price...

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=111480 <original thread



deal was posted on Friday -_- cant believe i keep missing out on the damned deals

[skyxx]

But it says it's the 40gb and not the Slim? Confused :/

[StylinRed]

Oh for some reason that didnt dawn on me, you're right lol ;)


guess it was just 40gb ps3 stock that they mustered up

[SkinnyPupp]

Brand new 40GB for $200 is still pretty good!

[underscore]

^ yup! swap the HDD if you really want and you're in business

edit: back to 299.99 now? fuck I missed it :(

[ienhz]

what the hell, this thing is out of stock everywhere!

[q0192837465]

more coming in tmr & friday. It's all good

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

so who got theirs

where can i find one now

[q0192837465]

EB in Pacific Centre is out

[Renxo]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?langid=EN&logon=&sku_id=0926INGFS10125867&CMP=ILC-BBY_hmpg3_slide5

245 left online

[Guy_LikeWhoa]

heh, my 60GB PS3's GPU was failing and i was able to sell it for $350 on CL 3 days before the price drop!. went to BB and price matched the walmart 80GB+KZ2 offer. the guy threw in infamous for free for buying the warranty.

returned the warranty the next day, and traded kz(already had a copy) for prototype lol. sweet!

[BLUETIGER]

how can u tell the GPU is failing?

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

kinda wonna find one in store tho

[ienhz]

more coming in tmr & friday. It's all good

what stores?
FS and BB are still OOS

[q0192837465]

what stores?
FS and BB are still OOS

That's wut the guy in EB told me

[skyxx]

Here's some US commercials. i thought it was pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYeVSEmOLsQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKfx2h8Bl8

[underscore]

^ those are some great ads. love the nigerian millionaire bit in the first one :lol

[StylinRed]

ENDGADGET REVIEWS PS3 SLIM as a BD Player http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/playstation-3-slim-review/


Synopsis from blu-ray.com

Tech site Engadget has just published an in-depth review of the slim PS3, including its performance as a Blu-ray player. One of the review's findings is that the new PS3 is slightly slower when loading a Blu-ray disc. On the other hand, improvements such as reduced power consumption and lower noise are confirmed.

The Engadget crew was surprised by the slower BD load times. They measured two sets of data: the time between inserting the disc (listening for that last little "click" sound) and having it register in the XMB; and the time it takes to get a non-loading once you click on the disc and actually launch into the movie. Disc recognition time was virtually the same, but actual loading took a few seconds longer on the slim PS3. For example, 'Watchmen' took 27 seconds to show the first disc screen on the slim, versus 23 seconds on the original. The smallest difference recorded was 2 seconds with 'Air Force One', and the largest was 10 seconds with 'The Nightmare before Christmas'.

Power consumption when watching a Blu-ray was drastically reduced. The slim PS3 drew 75 watt during Blu-ray playback, versus 167 watt on the classic 60GB PS3.

The noise levels improved considerably as well. According to the review, the PS3 is up to 10 decibels quieter than the classic 60GB PS3 while watching Blu-ray movies. In their own words, "during the quieter, more suspenseful moments of 'Watchmen', there wasn't any loud whirring noises this time to ruin the mood."

Bitstreaming of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD was confirmed.

The Bravia Sync feature was also tested, connecting the console directly to a 32-inch BRAVIA L-Series TV via HDMI. The reviewers were able to do some basic tasks like navigate the XMB menu and control video playback, but operation was limited - for example, you can turn off the PS3, but not turn it on.

Engadget also mentions that unlike the classic PS3, the new console doesn't have a physical on/off switch.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

needs a faster Blueray laser

[underscore]

I think the 10dB less ambient noise is worth the 3-10 sec more load time.

Without a physical on/off, what are you supposed to do when/if the system jams up? I know I've had a demo that jammed up our PS3 and the only way to shut it off/reboot was to hit the back switch. It's also a good idea to use that prior to plugging/unplugging it. I guess just use the switch on a surge bar?

[twitchyzero]

there's a pretty good deal right now going on at Dell

Slim + BD Remote + Burnout Paradise + Driving Force Wireless = $370

[ImportPsycho]

some idiots on CL thinks it's 2006november, selling slim over retail price...

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

woot got my slim

[twitchyzero]

I'm not sure why Sony didn't include the fat PS3 under the BraviaSync system...it's like its major blu-ray player too..was disappointed when i found out i couldnt use my TV remote

[BT]

Worth getting now that the price has been cut down? They're cutting down the price of the 360 too so I think now might be a good time to finally grab one of these consoles! (Have the Wii but when you love sports games the Wii just doesn't cut it!)

[.Renn.Sport]

it was a good time to pick either of them up 3years ago

[winson604]

Worth getting now that the price has been cut down? They're cutting down the price of the 360 too so I think now might be a good time to finally grab one of these consoles! (Have the Wii but when you love sports games the Wii just doesn't cut it!)

When you like games period the Wii doesn't cut it =)

[Renxo]

there's a pretty good deal right now going on at Dell

Slim + BD Remote + Burnout Paradise + Driving Force Wireless = $370

considering the blu ray remote is 25bucks, $45 for a wheel + burnout paradise is a great deal...yes?

I might be wrong...someone is selling BOparadise for xbox360 for $5 bucks used..http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/vgm/1348071522.html

Game must blow.

Wheel + Game combo is only $70 on the site itself, so you're basically saving $15 on the blu-ray remote.
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/PLAYSTATION%C2%AE_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A3038696

On the fence with this one, no shifter, or brake/gas pedal, it's the lowest wheel model they have, the other ones all have a wrapped steering wheel lol....GT5 around the corner.. ahh choices.

[urrh]

When you like games period the Wii doesn't cut it =)

*hi5 :thumbsup:

[twitchyzero]

considering the blu ray remote is 25bucks, $45 for a wheel + burnout paradise is a great deal...yes?

I might be wrong...someone is selling BOparadise for xbox360 for $5 bucks used..http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/vgm/1348071522.html

Game must blow.

Wheel + Game combo is only $70 on the site itself, so you're basically saving $15 on the blu-ray remote.
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/PLAYSTATION%C2%AE_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A3038696

On the fence with this one, no shifter, or brake/gas pedal, it's the lowest wheel model they have, the other ones all have a wrapped steering wheel lol....GT5 around the corner.. ahh choices.
Paradise is a good game...there's a slim chance you can get it for $5 for PS3 version and cant really compare retail with CL

okay it's a decent deal..not the best
your technically just saving on a remote which is $25

[StylinRed]

How odd is it that BestBuy and Futureshop are not advertising the PS3 Slim in their National Weekly Flyers (they did online though) and are only displaying the PS3 160GB with games/accessories package so that the listing price is $499.99

and yet they show the Xbox Elite with games/accessories for $329.99

they don't even mention the new pricepoint of the ps3s


Microsoft must have paid em $$$

[ienhz]

everything must be a conspiracy against sony

[underscore]

How odd is it that BestBuy and Futureshop are not advertising the PS3 Slim in their National Weekly Flyers (they did online though) and are only displaying the PS3 160GB with games/accessories package so that the listing price is $499.99

and yet they show the Xbox Elite with games/accessories for $329.99

they don't even mention the new pricepoint of the ps3s


Microsoft must have paid em $$$

It seems to me that unless you heard about it online, or are lucky enough to stumble across one in the store, you wouldn't even notice the Slim is out.

[StylinRed]

just an FYI

u guys might know already but im just learning about it ;)

the PS3 Slim has a link system where u can connect it with your capable tv so that you can control it with ur televisions remote such as Bravia tv's with "Bravia Link" and even Sharp tvs with their linking system

there's videos online already of how a guy with a sharp lcd can control his ps3 through his television, even powering on and off (when u power on the tv the ps3 turns on too)

so thats a + for ppl who want to use their logitech remotes i guess

[woob]

^depends on the TV. I'm pretty sure my Toshiba Regza HDTV doesnt support it.

But if you wanna use your Logitch Harmony (like I do), buy this: http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10114802&catid=27031

Plug the USB dongle into the PS3, and program all the needed buttons from the Nyko remote onto your Harmony.

[wouwou]

How odd is it that BestBuy and Futureshop are not advertising the PS3 Slim in their National Weekly Flyers (they did online though) and are only displaying the PS3 160GB with games/accessories package so that the listing price is $499.99

and yet they show the Xbox Elite with games/accessories for $329.99

they don't even mention the new pricepoint of the ps3s


Microsoft must have paid em $$$
OR, they were trying to clean out the fat PS3 stocks?

Just a thought, I mean, Microsoft IS EVIL!

[woob]

Even EB features the fat PS3 on the front page of their site without mention of the slim.

[jasperlin]

hey guys,

just unboxed my slim.. within an hour, it turned off on me at likes 8-10 times.

any ideas? i'll probably just be refunding this now, it's pissing me off

[underscore]

^ why not call support?

[BT]

Is there a program you can download to allow the slim to run backwards compatability and allow it to play PS2 games?

[jasperlin]

^ why not call support?

lol, good call.

[SkinnyPupp]

Is there a program you can download to allow the slim to run backwards compatability and allow it to play PS2 games?
Umm no

[BT]

^

Oh thanks, cause that's what I was thinking too. But I was over at my friends house today and he was playing some PS2 games on his original version PS3 but I thought none of the PS3's were created with backwards compatibility. And then he went on about downloading some program or something that allowed him to do that. Thanks for clearing that up though!

[underscore]

^ your friend is silly.

[Jermyzy]

Can the PS3 play fake or asia code DVDs or is it region locked to only NA for DVDs? I need a blu-ray/dvd player, might as well get a PS3 :p

[smk]

we just got them at london drugs... apparently in our e-mail it said we can sell once we receive it. on the box it said street date sept 1st but sony put a sticker over it that said ignore street date o_O

[Renxo]

Got mine today, looks better than I thought! <3

[twitchyzero]

^

he went on about downloading some program or something that allowed him to do that. Thanks for clearing that up though!

That's this..it's only used for 60/20GB old 80GB that uses PS2 games that needs installation.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080804090458AA2GHMN

it has nothing to do with backwards compatibility.

[MelonBoy]

hmm.. sweet, imma wait for the old ps3's to drop in price.. im assuming the old 80gb fat ones will drop at least 50 or 100 bucks ( to clear shelving room ) ..

finally fukcing sony i was getting pissed off how xbox was kicking there ass for so god dam long.. lol.. ( me = total sony fan boy hahaha ) tho.. i do have a xbox lol

[underscore]

finally in a flyer, The Sources email flyer has it at the bottom.

[SkinnyPupp]

hmm.. sweet, imma wait for the old ps3's to drop in price.. im assuming the old 80gb fat ones will drop at least 50 or 100 bucks ( to clear shelving room ) ..

finally fukcing sony i was getting pissed off how xbox was kicking there ass for so god dam long.. lol.. ( me = total sony fan boy hahaha ) tho.. i do have a xbox lol
The 80GB already did drop - it's $299

[freakshow]

The 80GB already did drop - it's $299I think he means that the price drops below the price of the slim

[MelonBoy]

^
Roger that. since its 80gb fat ps3 for 299, while the new slim has 120gb for 299? .. seems a bit off there ..

[Expresso]

Man I wish superstore has some damn stock, tax free was this weekend too. :(

[SkinnyPupp]

^
Roger that. since its 80gb fat ps3 for 299, while the new slim has 120gb for 299? .. seems a bit off there ..
The only way it'll be cheaper than a slim is if you find it used.

[StylinRed]

a "credible insider" leaked this to a UK site (these are ps3 bundles for UK/France)

■ Pack PS3 Slim + Need for speed Shift : 339€ - Release date : October 1st 2009 - 25.000 units


■ Pack PS3 Slim + 2 Blu-Rays : 339€ - Release date : October 2009


■ Pack PS3 Slim + Uncharted 2 : 339€ - Release date : Octobre 14th 2009 - 50.000 units


■ Pack PS3 Slim + PES 2010 : 339€ - Release date : October 24th 2009 - 50.000 units


■ Pack PS3 Slim + Tekken 6 : 339€ - Release date : November 4th 2009 - 25.000 units


■ Pack PS3 Slim + Assassin's Creed 2 : 339€ - Release date : November 19th2009 - 25.000 units


■ Pack PS3 Slim + Gran Turismo 5 : 339€ - Release date: December 4th 2009 - 75.000 units.

OriginalSource (http://www.play3-live.com/news-ps3-exclu-tous-les-packs-ps3-dici-la-fin-2009-16586.html)

[Alatar]

Ouch... $339 Euros... that's pricey. I got my PS3 at Cambie Bestbuy for $274.99, got them to honor the online pricing (spoke with the manager). For the extra $, I'm still ahead, if I were to buy any of those "package" options separately.

[StylinRed]

well they'll likely be $339 canadian since playstation seems to be counting the currency 1 for 1

[skyxx]

Europe always get screwed over when it comes to pricing. They always get their stuff last too.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

its weird


happened when console first launched as well as when new games gets released

[underscore]

Any word yet on reliability Slim vs Fat? or would it still be too soon?

[Expresso]

Any word yet on reliability Slim vs Fat? or would it still be too soon?

I don't know but its going to me a moot point soon if you are buying brand new, considering the Fats will be harder and harder to find.

[underscore]

True enough, I'm guessing they're fairly solid inside as Sony would be unlikely to replace a solid machine with one that is junk, especially when it's kind of an optional idea.

[Pinoy_Crx]

got mine its sweeet

[ImportPsycho]

i've been playing around with slim for about a month now and I'm wondering why graphics doesn't look as good as I thought it would be
there seems to be absolutely zero anti aliasing
I thought console games look just as good, if not better than pc games?

running on sammy 40inch 1080p btw

[Renxo]

you should design your own system then....ps3 is fanfuckintastic

[StylinRed]

i've been playing around with slim for about a month now and I'm wondering why graphics doesn't look as good as I thought it would be
there seems to be absolutely zero anti aliasing
I thought console games look just as good, if not better than pc games?

running on sammy 40inch 1080p btw


no, if theres a PC version of a game u should always go PC ^^

[underscore]

Sounds like you're sitting wayyy too close dude haha

[hotjoint]

you should design your own system then....ps3 is fanfuckintastic

:lol :werd:

[ImportPsycho]

but when i watch gameplay clip posted on youtube or gamespot whatever, they look amazing, nothing like what I see on my tv
i'm not seeing too close and I can still see jagged edges

[CP.AR]

I <3 my 60gb release version :D
I can play GT4 while waiting for the stupid GT5 to come out = =

[unit]

^my friends 60gb crapped out (red light of death)... sony charged him $177 to fix :S

[underscore]

but when i watch gameplay clip posted on youtube or gamespot whatever, they look amazing, nothing like what I see on my tv
i'm not seeing too close and I can still see jagged edges

is your TV/PS3 set up right? and what connection are you using?

[hotjoint]

^my friends 60gb crapped out (red light of death)... sony charged him $177 to fix :S

my 60 gig just crapped out a few days ago. Waiting on this guy in surrey to fix it for me for $120. he said if it craps out again anytime within 3 months he''ll fix it for free and if it craps out a 2nd time after the fix then he'll give me a used 60 gig to replace it. Gotta wait till next tuesday when he's free but he's only 5 mins away from me :)

[Tapioca]

but when i watch gameplay clip posted on youtube or gamespot whatever, they look amazing, nothing like what I see on my tv
i'm not seeing too close and I can still see jagged edges

Is your PS3 hooked up directly to your TV via an HDMI connection? Is 1080P selected as a video resolution on the PS3? If everything's fine on the PS3, then it's your TV (i.e. it does a poor job of displaying 1080P content.)

[CP.AR]

I don't really see jagged edges in mine UNLESS i take a magnifying glass or something up against it. Blu-Ray looks amazing too... Planet Earth (the BBC one) was freaking insane. And I'm just waiting for Star Trek Blu-Ray to come out so I can watch it once a week =D=D

[twitchyzero]

my 60 gig just crapped out a few days ago. Waiting on this guy in surrey to fix it for me for $120. he said if it craps out again anytime within 3 months he''ll fix it for free and if it craps out a 2nd time after the fix then he'll give me a used 60 gig to replace it. Gotta wait till next tuesday when he's free but he's only 5 mins away from me :)

sry to hear
hope my 2 year old 80GB can live another 6 years lol

[hotjoint]

sry to hear
hope my 2 year old 80GB can live another 6 years lol

yeah sucks :lol. I just wanna play my games :cry:. Its been 3 days and I feel like I'm dying so fuckin bored :confused:

[MelonBoy]

The only way it'll be cheaper than a slim is if you find it used.

https://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665772280#specifications

Cheaper :) 80gb - for $200.. (its 249.99 but they give u a free controller AKA worth 54.99)

[underscore]

lol sneaky Sony, the PS3 comes with a controller anyways.

[urrh]

pretty sure it's for an additional controller
not a bad deal

[underscore]

nowhere does it mention an extra controller, in the specs it lists that one controller will come in the box. Still sweet to get $50 off tho.

[BLUETIGER]

nowhere does it mention an extra controller, in the specs it lists that one controller will come in the box. Still sweet to get $50 off tho.

right below the price it says "Free DUALSHOCK(r)3 controller with purchase."

[underscore]

In the Box

* Free PlayStation®Network membership
* USB cable

* PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system*
* AC power cord

* DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
* AV cable

[urrh]

yes and when you click add to cart, it lists another controller added to the package

[underscore]

ah gotcha, someone couldve just said that.

[BLUETIGER]

In the Box

* Free PlayStation®Network membership
* USB cable

* PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system*
* AC power cord

* DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
* AV cable

yes.. and the free controller is a separate entity. therefore only one controller is listed there.

so, the PS3 box has the console and cables and one controller by default. and the promo is offering an extra one, hence the "free dualshock 3 controller with purchase" under the price. hope that helps. pm me and we can go through this with pie charts and puppets and whatnot if it'll make it more clear to u.

[underscore]

yeah I got it now. I had lots of pie this evening but don't joke about puppets if you're not serious.