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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Borys on August 18, 2009, 02:34:20 PM

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Post by: Borys on August 18, 2009, 02:34:20 PM
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Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 18, 2009, 02:39:36 PM
i would like to.
is there a way to transfer save games to a new system? cuz i remember them being system locked
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 02:40:49 PM
120 gig

still no BC
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Grecco on August 18, 2009, 02:43:13 PM
No BC?

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Rman on August 18, 2009, 02:47:15 PM
I don't know why anyone would expect hardware bc on this unit.  They're trying to sell PS3 games, plus adding the additional hardware would have just made the unit more expensive.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Crushed on August 18, 2009, 02:49:19 PM
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/08/ps3-slim-big-1.jpg)

uggo as fuck
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ManaByte on August 18, 2009, 02:50:42 PM
I don't know why anyone would expect hardware bc on this unit.  They're trying to sell PS3 games, plus adding the additional hardware would have just made the unit more expensive.

Isn't the PS2 like 100% profit for Sony now? It costs nothing but pride for them to slap a EE/GS chip in it. They just don't want people buying superior PS2 games to play on their PS Triple.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: treythemovie on August 18, 2009, 02:50:56 PM
Fanboys are already proclaiming that Sony will now win this holiday season. heh
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 02:51:02 PM
Fucking ugly.

But still looks better than the X360.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
only off thing are those buttons (I guess it's no longer touch sensitive) but other than that, I think it looks nice.

wait, where are the usb slots? are there two or four? any on the back?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 02:53:39 PM
Still can't believe the pricepoint. This is gonna sell like gangbusters.

ridiculous value for €299
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on August 18, 2009, 02:54:22 PM
Good price. I'll probably actually get one.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ManaByte on August 18, 2009, 02:55:00 PM
Fanboys are already proclaiming that Sony will now win this holiday season. heh

Don't worry. Halo will come to crush their hopes and dreams.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Brehvolution on August 18, 2009, 02:55:09 PM
Different, somewhat ugly somewhat pleasing.

Still can't believe the pricepoint. This is gonna sell like gangbusters.

lol sfags
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ManaByte on August 18, 2009, 02:55:47 PM
only off thing are those buttons (I guess it's no longer touch sensitive) but other than that, I think it looks nice.

wait, where are the usb slots? are there two or four? any on the back?

Sony: "DAMNIT! I knew we forgot something!"
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 02:56:49 PM
Halo?

LOL

Modern Warfare is the new Halo. I don't expect Halo STD to move many X360 units anyway.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Grecco on August 18, 2009, 02:57:36 PM
I don't know why anyone would expect hardware bc on this unit.  They're trying to sell PS3 games, plus adding the additional hardware would have just made the unit more expensive.

a selling point over the PS3 Phat? If the PS3Phat is 299.99 as well theres no reason to buy a PS3 Slim really.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Rman on August 18, 2009, 02:59:31 PM
The PSPgo's price now looks even more distinguished mentally-challenged.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 03:00:24 PM
people are saying 249 pounds

only off thing are those buttons (I guess it's no longer touch sensitive) but other than that, I think it looks nice.

wait, where are the usb slots? are there two or four? any on the back?

Sony: "DAMNIT! I knew we forgot something!"

I'm sure they will have some on the front.  If there isn't one on the back, especially with how they're putting focus on the PS eye, that would be really dumb.  The one thing I really hate about the current PS3 design (other than the dust) is that everything needs to be plugged in from the front.

edit:  two front usb ports, none in the rear.  Sony :japancry
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Rman on August 18, 2009, 03:01:24 PM
Prole, are you getting this?  You could have three PS3s.  I remember you talking about your love miniaturized tech in the Borecast.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 03:05:09 PM
120gb is nice, price is finally mass market, it is ugly but i've never given a shit about stuff like that and i doubt the walmart crowd will either
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 03:06:12 PM
The PSPgo's price now looks even more distinguished mentally-challenged.

$200 by March I'm guessing.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 03:09:13 PM
120gb is nice, price is finally mass market, it is ugly but i've never given a shit about stuff like that and i doubt the walmart crowd will either

plus you can get the nice looking one (till it fully runs out)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Kestastrophe on August 18, 2009, 03:09:53 PM
Although the price drop was long overdue, the timing is pretty good. The economy is looking like its could be turning around and blu-ray is gaining some momentum.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ManaByte on August 18, 2009, 03:12:41 PM
Although the price drop was long overdue, the timing is pretty good. The economy is looking like its could be turning around and blu-ray is gaining some momentum.

What? Home video sales are down drastically across the board. People are saving money by adding a premium channel to their cable or just renting/downloading their movies.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 03:13:26 PM
i'm surprised, i thought for sure they'd tough out one more holiday season at $399 and price drop next spring

feature-wise a $299 PS3 is certainly more appealing than 360, but i can see MS countering by dropping the elite to $250 and arcade to $150 before the holiday

it's all about the games now
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 03:18:38 PM
(http://i31.tinypic.com/27yo6rc.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/20uxxqt.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/35iaj53.jpg)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2e6hp9h.jpg)

so far the only thing removed is the ability to install linux or another os.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 03:20:29 PM
i don't care for the matte texturing, looks like a car dashboard
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 18, 2009, 03:20:38 PM
ok, it's ugly.

Follower
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 03:22:16 PM
also just occurred to me that with the intro of this new model,  i'm fucked if my 60gb BC unit shits the bed
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: treythemovie on August 18, 2009, 03:23:26 PM
i'm surprised, i thought for sure they'd tough out one more holiday season at $399 and price drop next spring
New PS3 model = cheaper to make = ability to actually drop the price now. It wouldn't be advantageous to Sony to miss another holiday season or to release the PS3 slim in the spring.

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it's all about the games now
Actually I disagree. At this point I think the bandwagon effect has taken full force and little to nothing will massively change things. You could release all the games on one platform and none of them on the another (coughWiicough) and things wouldn't change much.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 03:23:31 PM
only 4 vents on the front?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 03:24:13 PM
these new pictures make it look really cheap and bigger than I thought.  I still don't think it looks bad.

only 4 vents on the front?

that's where the hard drive goes, i think.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Wollan on August 18, 2009, 03:24:32 PM
Tiny 'radio' power input with no brick needed is pretty impressive.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 18, 2009, 03:25:02 PM
True. That is unless they haven't shown the brick.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Grecco on August 18, 2009, 03:26:21 PM
i'm surprised, i thought for sure they'd tough out one more holiday season at $399 and price drop next spring
New PS3 model = cheaper to make = ability to actually drop the price now. It wouldn't be advantageous to Sony to miss another holiday season or to release the PS3 slim in the spring.

Quote
it's all about the games now
Actually I disagree. At this point I think the bandwagon effect has taken full force and little to nothing will massively change things. You could release all the games on one platform and none of them on the another (coughWiicough) and things wouldn't change much.

exactly.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: CajoleJuice on August 18, 2009, 03:26:30 PM
Even without BC, I might actually buy this. Yes, sir, I just might.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 03:27:45 PM
(http://i30.tinypic.com/ne7y1d.jpg)

both sides look the same except for that hard drive door. 


http://www.viddler.com/explore/sceablog/videos/513/

video
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: The Fake Shemp on August 18, 2009, 03:28:33 PM
I still don't see the point. Outside of God of War, there's nothing compelling to buy. And that's a maybe.

Also, it looks like a waffle iron.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: CajoleJuice on August 18, 2009, 03:29:50 PM
I still don't see the point. Outside of God of War, there's nothing compelling to buy. And that's a maybe.

Also, it looks like a waffle iron.

I just want to play Wipeout HD.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 03:29:58 PM
i'm surprised, i thought for sure they'd tough out one more holiday season at $399 and price drop next spring
New PS3 model = cheaper to make = ability to actually drop the price now. It wouldn't be advantageous to Sony to miss another holiday season or to release the PS3 slim in the spring.

Quote
it's all about the games now
Actually I disagree. At this point I think the bandwagon effect has taken full force and little to nothing will massively change things. You could release all the games on one platform and none of them on the another (coughWiicough) and things wouldn't change much.

exactly.


well, i meant it's all about the games for Sony as opposed to any console wars stuff, as "it's too expensive" isn't a factor anymore considering the feature set for the price point

i can see how that could have been misread since that sentence was directly below me talking about MS countering with a price cut of  their own
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 03:30:31 PM
Tiny 'radio' power input with no brick needed is pretty impressive.

wait, what?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on August 18, 2009, 03:30:59 PM
Sweet price for all the multimedia crap it can do, though I would be pissed if I just got my PS3. On the flipside, I would totally buy a 360 Arcade if they drop it down to $150 in response to this.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 03:31:38 PM
Also, it looks like a waffle iron.

the first thing that came to mind when I saw the new pics  :lol

Ps3 slim still looks huge imo. Especially when you look it from up.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 03:32:32 PM
i'm surprised, i thought for sure they'd tough out one more holiday season at $399 and price drop next spring
New PS3 model = cheaper to make = ability to actually drop the price now. It wouldn't be advantageous to Sony to miss another holiday season or to release the PS3 slim in the spring.

Quote
it's all about the games now
Actually I disagree. At this point I think the bandwagon effect has taken full force and little to nothing will massively change things. You could release all the games on one platform and none of them on the another (coughWiicough) and things wouldn't change much.

exactly.


well, i meant it's all about the games for Sony as opposed to any console wars stuff, as "it's too expensive" isn't a factor anymore considering the feature set for the price point

i can see how that could have been misread since that sentence was directly below me talking about MS countering with a price cut of  their own


Trust me people will still be saying that its too expensive.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Crushed on August 18, 2009, 03:34:18 PM
looks terribad

no buy
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: M3wThr33 on August 18, 2009, 03:34:30 PM
About damn time.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Kestastrophe on August 18, 2009, 03:34:31 PM
I just want to play Wipeout HD.
Just get a PSP.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 03:36:10 PM
i actually like the buttons as opposed to the touch sensitive strip

i'm always afraid stuff like that is going to fuck up and stop working

also, whenever i dust my ps3 with a lightly dampened cloth it always turns on and ejects the disc
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 03:36:18 PM
i'll buy one in 2010, i've been waiting for this and the price is finally right.

i've always thought sony's consoles have looked ugly (except for the PSP, which just feels like ass to play instead), so the design doesn't really bother me.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 03:37:35 PM
the video with Tretton holding it makes it look like a Pizza box

at least it's square now, making it even more like the Gamecube  :teehee
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 03:39:08 PM
looks alright but i normally dont give a shit about how it looks.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: CajoleJuice on August 18, 2009, 03:40:33 PM
I just want to play Wipeout HD.
Just get a PSP.

No, you know, in 1080p.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Grecco on August 18, 2009, 03:49:18 PM
this doesn't have upgradeable HD?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: archie4208 on August 18, 2009, 03:50:29 PM
What?  No upgradeable HDD?  WTF Sony, that is one of the best features of the PS3 :duh
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: The Fake Shemp on August 18, 2009, 03:50:48 PM
What are you going to store on the HD? That's what the 360 is for!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 03:51:59 PM
You can upgrade the HDD.

The HDD slot has been moved to the front.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 03:54:01 PM
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/BoozerDawg/HDD.jpg)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Grecco on August 18, 2009, 03:54:24 PM
What?  No upgradeable HDD?  WTF Sony, that is one of the best features of the PS3 :duh

someone said they heard trenton say the hd was "built in".
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 03:57:11 PM
What?  No upgradeable HDD?  WTF Sony, that is one of the best features of the PS3 :duh

someone said they heard trenton say the hd was "built in".

Well duh, no Ps3 has an external hdd.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: maxy on August 18, 2009, 04:00:56 PM
Looks=cheap Chinese knock-off,wonder how internals look.
Also need to buy some overpriced piece of plastic to stand it vertically=fail.

Idiots are going to put it vertically without it and when falls down it will be but but but my old PS3 was always vertical .
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 04:05:00 PM
Looks=cheap Chinese knock-off,wonder how internals look.
Also need to buy some overpriced piece of plastic to stand it vertically=fail.

Idiots are going to put it vertically without it and when falls down it will be but but but my old PS3 was always vertical .

keeping with the ps2 tradition it seems
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 04:07:15 PM
who places their console vertically anyway?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 18, 2009, 04:11:04 PM
PC tards
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 04:11:16 PM
ninthings
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: maxy on August 18, 2009, 04:12:17 PM
who places their console vertically anyway?

Me
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Brehvolution on August 18, 2009, 04:16:35 PM
who places their console vertically anyway?

xfags
:wag
Mine is flat.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 04:21:22 PM
Oh wow, now that you mention it. My Wii is placed vertically.
Totally forgot about that console.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 04:21:28 PM
I never had my wii vertical.

dammit kosma
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on August 18, 2009, 04:23:37 PM
Vertical is ideal for Wii so that you can minimize the amount of horizontal, dust collectiong surface area.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: border on August 18, 2009, 04:25:39 PM
What? Home video sales are down drastically across the board. People are saving money by adding a premium channel to their cable or just renting/downloading their movies.

BluRay sales are up tremendously year-over-year last time I looked......though the home video market as a whole is down.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 04:26:18 PM
Finally. Please please allow affordable hd gaming to strangle the wii
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 04:29:02 PM
Vertical is ideal for Wii so that you can minimize the amount of horizontal, dust collectiong surface area.
:rofl
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Kestastrophe on August 18, 2009, 04:31:16 PM
Finally. Please please allow affordable hd gaming to strangle the wii
You would think. The PS3 is now only $50 more than the Wii while being infinitely more functional, and the 360 has been priced competetively compared to the Wii for awhile now. Hopefully the fad has died and people move onto the real consoles
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jansen on August 18, 2009, 04:31:36 PM
man that price and design almost makes me want to buy one just because it'll be easier to keep clean during those long months of dormancy
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bebpo on August 18, 2009, 04:32:37 PM
I think the smaller size is nice and the price is ok, though it'd need to be $200-250 to light up any charts.  Lack of BC sucks but was 100% expected.

I'll stick with my launch unit thanks.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ch1nchilla on August 18, 2009, 04:34:46 PM
I kind of want to buy one simply for the fact that I wouldn't have to deal with shipping my PS3 to Japan. But do I want to spend $299 on another version of a console that I almost never play?  :-\
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 04:35:47 PM
Finally. Please please allow affordable hd gaming to strangle the wii
You would think. The PS3 is now only $50 more than the Wii while being infinitely more functional, and the 360 has been priced competetively compared to the Wii for awhile now. Hopefully the fad has died and people move onto the real consoles

Nintendo still has Resort and WiiFit+
Those two games will keep HW sales healthy for a long while.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 18, 2009, 04:36:38 PM
When is SMG2 coming out? If I don't bite on this, I might end up buying another Wii for that game.  :(
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 04:38:09 PM
Why would either of those games appeal to anyone who didn't already get the originals? Its like ODST, its not a hardware mover. Resort is already out and hardware sales are lower than ever. We'll see what holiday family funtime does.

Also wtf is willco talking about re: no games. Ps3 has far and away the best lineup this year.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 04:42:50 PM
things are getting rebranded too

(http://i25.tinypic.com/2emkagy.png)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/mjn2id.jpg)

spider-man font is dead (creepy eyepet boxart lives)

just noticed it on the case itself.  just a ghost.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 04:43:54 PM
Why would either of those games appeal to anyone who didn't already get the originals? Its like ODST, its not a hardware mover. Resort is already out and hardware sales are lower than ever. We'll see what holiday family funtime does.

lower than ever = still higher than xbox360 or ps3.

whatever helps you sleep at night, bro
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 04:45:53 PM
The topic of discussion is what ps3 can do at $299, not what its been doing at $399.

And I asked a question, I didn't make a prediction.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 04:49:07 PM
When is SMG2 coming out? If I don't bite on this, I might end up buying another Wii for that game.  :(

TBA, 2010.
I'm also waiting for that one.

Why would either of those games appeal to anyone who didn't already get the originals? Its like ODST, its not a hardware mover. Resort is already out and hardware sales are lower than ever. We'll see what holiday family funtime does.

Yeah, you've got a point. But I still expect good sales.

I guess Nintendo will try to sell Motion+ and Vitality sensors now. I don't know if you need a new board for WiiFit+
All those Wii peripherals are getting pathetic, really.

And people shouldn't complain about Ps3 games or the lack of it. Ps3 is getting basically the same games as the X360.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 04:51:25 PM
The topic of discussion is what ps3 can do at $299, not what its been doing at $399.

And I asked a question, I didn't make a prediction.
HD sales have been largely inconsequential to wii sales outside of japan, even with microsoft's and sony's huge price breaks.

but who cares, good news is i can finally get a ps3!  :elephant
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: MCD on August 18, 2009, 04:51:39 PM
360 IS DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAD

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Saint Cornelius on August 18, 2009, 04:59:00 PM
Still don't care.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 05:02:41 PM
Comparison of the 2 models

Slim got a bit wider

and holy shit the OG PS3 was a behemoth

(http://i26.tinypic.com/2d8i73n.png)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2gu07df.png)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Trent Dole on August 18, 2009, 05:06:31 PM
Dropping even more than I thought it was. Looks really, uh, boring. A fucking matte square, seriously?  :lol
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 18, 2009, 05:21:02 PM
Dropping even more than I thought it was. Looks really, uh, boring. A fucking matte square, seriously?  :lol

it looks like a PS2 now.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: jjasper on August 18, 2009, 05:34:14 PM
This just makes the $249 PSP Go price even more stupid.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 18, 2009, 05:38:33 PM
Re: PS3 at $299 as Wii competitor.

360 has been always cheaper than Wii and it didn't stop it.

The 360 hasn't always been less expensive than the wii. And the Pro and Elite are still more expensive than it

The PS3 has added value because of its blu-ray capabilities. For $50 more, consumers are getting a better console and one of the best blu-ray players on the market.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 18, 2009, 05:56:43 PM
This just makes the $249 PSP Go price even more stupid.

The PSP GO price is total bait and switch.

How so?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 05:59:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrOS_0Ulv7M&eurl

Pss3 Slim unpacking.

Internal psu. Sony is amazing.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on August 18, 2009, 06:05:10 PM
I had to watch that twice. The bowl cut was too distracting.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 06:12:49 PM
This just makes the $249 PSP Go price even more stupid.
Not at all, that was always a stellar value.

you're joking, of course
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 06:26:20 PM
IGN also confirmed that you can replace the hard drive.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 06:32:28 PM
IGN also confirmed that you can replace the hard drive.

I don't know why people were doubting that...

It's such a great option. At least you don't have to pay for overpriced HDD's...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 06:37:16 PM
It definitely is
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: The Fake Shemp on August 18, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
It's too bad systems don't sell systems.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 18, 2009, 06:48:29 PM
I think its pretty slick looking. 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 06:51:35 PM
shit, bad news, guys.  The Playstation logo under the blu-ray slot no longer rotates to remain consistent when placed vertical.  Rotating PS logo 2000-2009 rip; poured one out for ya.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 18, 2009, 06:53:17 PM
This just makes the $249 PSP Go price even more stupid.

The PSP GO price is total bait and switch.

How so?

Because after a month or so of somewhat boosted sales Sony will drop the price of the GO and do a big thing about it being such a great value at an all new low price.

That's not really a bait-and-switch; in fact, that might be the opposite of one. The switch is supposed to be more expensive or less desirable than the bait. An example of a bait-and-switch would be a retailer advertising non-existent PSP 3000s for $99 with the intention of luring customers only to try to sell them the PSP GOs at $250.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 06:59:28 PM
yeah, not a bait-and-switch

more of a tax on the stupid
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: The Fake Shemp on August 18, 2009, 07:03:36 PM
You're just getting old Willco. It's time to welcome the new blood.

Hey, I've got nothing against Sony only than trying to parade their overpriced Blu-ray player as a game console and making a ton of mediocre software.

The moment they have a legitimate killer app, I will be happy to steal one from someone more fortunate than myself.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on August 18, 2009, 07:07:18 PM
Not bad at all.

No BC means I'll get it when it is $249, which will probably be some time next year.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 18, 2009, 07:09:07 PM
Have there been any rumors about Sony doing some kind of software bc?...or maybe putting PS2 games on PSN?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on August 18, 2009, 07:15:27 PM
I don't think so but there is a lot of shit I want to check out on the PS2.  I don't really expect it to be implemented.

My price point is $299 w/ PS2 BC or $249 w/o PS2 BC.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 18, 2009, 07:20:03 PM
it's in my price point...just want someone to assure me that the goddam controllers dont lose their signal like they did on the three different units I had before giving up on the thing.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 07:30:53 PM
Dual Shock controllers don't do that AFAIK. I haven't had the problem with mine, I had it a lot with the regular Sixaxis though.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 07:31:28 PM
it's in my price point...just want someone to assure me that the goddam controllers dont lose their signal like they did on the three different units I had before giving up on the thing.

You just have to connect the controller to the Ps3 via an usb cable to solve that problem...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Snuflupagulus on August 18, 2009, 07:31:48 PM
it's in my price point...just want someone to assure me that the goddam controllers dont lose their signal like they did on the three different units I had before giving up on the thing.
Haven't had that problem in a long while.  I'm not sure which firmware fixed it; or maybe it was the rumble controller.  Either way, I don't blame you for giving up.  Nothing says precision control like spinning 360 degrees because the controller cuts out.  
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 18, 2009, 07:38:19 PM
I know about the usb cable thing....but I should not have had to do that since the damn controllers were supposed to be wireless.



Quote
Nothing says precision control like spinning 360 degrees because the controller cuts out.

I actually really enjoyed playing Resistance, until the controller would go nuts on me...takes that fun out of it.



Well, if no one has that problem any more then its all good for me. 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 18, 2009, 07:42:29 PM
the controller thing was the worst in Ninja Gaiden Sigma.

$299 is nice...might get one around christmas time.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 07:43:41 PM
it's in my price point...just want someone to assure me that the goddam controllers dont lose their signal like they did on the three different units I had before giving up on the thing.

That was fixed long ago.

some claimed the fix came from the last batch of sixaxis controllers that were produced but it was mostly when the Dualshock 3 came out
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 18, 2009, 08:06:33 PM
It's ugly, but better looking than the standard PS3.  I wish they would have done a new controller shape but we all knew that wasn't going to happen. :(
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 08:12:47 PM
dildo hands incoming
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 08:16:37 PM
Why do so many think it looks ugly? I think it only looks ugly from above. But put side by side with the ps3 it looks pretty hot.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 18, 2009, 08:16:40 PM
:bow dildo controller :bow2
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 08:30:41 PM
Have there been any rumors about Sony doing some kind of software bc?...or maybe putting PS2 games on PSN?

Software bc is rumored to come to all ps3's via a patch.

It's also rumored that Sony will sell ps2 games on psn and just say screw it to disc based bc.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 18, 2009, 08:37:45 PM
I would love to see PS2 games come to PSN....sounds hot.  :-*
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 18, 2009, 08:38:57 PM
Have there been any rumors about Sony doing some kind of software bc?...or maybe putting PS2 games on PSN?

Software bc is rumored to come to all ps3's via a patch.

It's also rumored that Sony will sell ps2 games on psn and just say screw it to disc based bc.

Rumors rumors rumors. That shit has been around since last year. What is the difference between "disc based" bc and "download" bc? software is software.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 08:41:35 PM
Have there been any rumors about Sony doing some kind of software bc?...or maybe putting PS2 games on PSN?

Software bc is rumored to come to all ps3's via a patch.

It's also rumored that Sony will sell ps2 games on psn and just say screw it to disc based bc.

Rumors rumors rumors. That shit has been around since last year. What is the difference between "disc based" bc and "download" bc? software is software.

Because some people like me have 100 ps2 games and it's obvious only a few would be released via psn.

It would be a giant kick in the balls.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 08:51:31 PM
Who cares, it's never happening.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 08:53:27 PM
Who cares, it's never happening.
seriously.
buy a PS2 used for ~50 dollars.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 18, 2009, 08:53:55 PM
get a real pc and run pcsx2 :flex
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 18, 2009, 08:54:40 PM
Apparently it's $499 Australian (USD$410). :lol 

I realise nobody cares except Aussies and people who like to laugh at us.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 18, 2009, 08:59:02 PM
Apparently it's $499 Australian (USD$410). :lol 

I realise nobody cares except Aussies and people who like to laugh at us.

€299 is $421,62

Europe is more fucked.

I don't know why we take this shit.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 09:00:37 PM
I want Sony to put PS2 games on PSN before making all units BC.  That would be pretty funny.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 09:03:12 PM
Who cares, it's never happening.
seriously.
buy a PS2 used for ~50 dollars.


No, buy a 60gb PS3 used so you can have virtual memory cards, wireless controllers, upscaling, and save some space and outlets.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:04:19 PM
I have a used 60 gig and it's crapping out. I don't want to ever buy a used system ever again. I'm getting the slim, selling my 60 gig and using my computer as a ps2.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: twerd on August 18, 2009, 09:07:20 PM
i've got pc envy.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 09:12:30 PM
so you're gonna sell the busted ass used system to someone else

i see you picked up some grifting skills during your time in the penitentiary
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 18, 2009, 09:16:28 PM
You're just getting old Willco. It's time to welcome the new blood.

Hey, I've got nothing against Sony only than trying to parade their overpriced Blu-ray player as a game console and making a ton of mediocre software.

The moment they have a legitimate killer app, I will be happy to steal one from someone more fortunate than myself.

stfu wilco

Gundam
Untold legends
Genji
Lair
KZ2
Guns Cash Money Kill Whatever the fuck




anyway, I just realized that this price point might be enough for me to pick one up for Sigma 2.  I'll wait for reviews for that first though...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:18:45 PM
so you're gonna sell the busted ass used system to someone else

i see you picked up some grifting skills during your time in the penitentiary

No. I'm going to sell it as a broken system. Broken systems tend to do about 150-200 on ebay.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 18, 2009, 09:19:22 PM
so you're gonna sell the busted ass used system to someone else

i see you picked up some grifting skills during your time in the penitentiary

Hey, I'm selling my broken system. The issues are in the listing, so if someone wants to pay for it, I don't feel bad for selling it to them.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 09:19:29 PM
i know, i just couldn't resist a prison joke
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:20:10 PM
Selling it as a broken system will be a deal for them. I'll sell it for 150 and they can have Sony fix it for 150 or whatever. Deal.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:20:39 PM
i know, i just couldn't resist a prison joke

lolololololololololololololoooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllll

so funny!!!!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 18, 2009, 09:21:27 PM
How does PCSX2 fare in the republic of gamers?   

if it does well, I may have to think about maybe considering the possibility of getting one.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 18, 2009, 09:21:58 PM
i know, i just couldn't resist a prison joke

Like Himuro, you just couldn't stop!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:22:43 PM
I hear pcsx2 does pretty well with ps2 games. Not 100% but damn good.

My computer is more than capable of running it.

I'll use my dualshock 3 for a controller.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 18, 2009, 09:26:01 PM
i know, i just couldn't resist a prison joke

Like Himuro, you just couldn't stop!


haw haw haw

he paints his pinky nail now
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 18, 2009, 09:26:29 PM
I hear pcsx2 does pretty well with ps2 games. Not 100% but damn good.

My computer is more than capable of running it.

I'll use my dualshock 3 for a controller.

I had a desktop a while ago that did decently well with it...3gb ram, 8800gts 512, 3.00ghz c2d.  I imagine PCSX2 has come a long way even in the past 8 months or so since I last used it.

you've got that Asus laptop, right?  
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:27:17 PM
Yes I do
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 09:29:19 PM
I ordered a new graphics card today, plus I haven't tried PCSX2 in months, so hopefully I'm wowed when I try it now.  Even on old builds, everything was really smooth and nice for some games.  Gungrave ran perfectly, but then R.A.D. ran like shit.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:29:59 PM
swaggaz I think you and I are the only two people in existence to own R.A.D

and it was awesome :rock
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:33:19 PM
Unable to connect to psn for some reason, yellow light
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 18, 2009, 09:36:59 PM
i still havent gotten a straight answer. can i get my saves from my 60gb and move them to a new system?

if i can, i'll grab a slim. if i can't, then i won't
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 09:37:27 PM
i still havent gotten a straight answer. can i get my saves from my 60gb and move them to a new system?

if i can, i'll grab a slim. if i can't, then i won't

Depends on the game.

Stuff like MGS4 are locked.

Downloadables, you can redl but you lose your saves obviously, but keep the trophies.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 09:47:32 PM
swaggaz I think you and I are the only two people in existence to own R.A.D

and it was awesome :rock

yeah, I wish they'd do a sequel to it.  The only came that is somewhat similar is Chou Soujuu Mecha MG on the DS.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 10:01:17 PM
Watching giant robots fight it out in a city :rock

ps2 best system ever
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 18, 2009, 10:51:27 PM
some guy posted this in June, and most of what he has said has come true, down to the slightly different start up screen (now uses the new PS3 logo)  There is even the PS3 slim 250 gig being discovered now. 

Quote
Super_Secret


Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:13 PM
It is real. It is a PS3 that's been cut down as much as physically possible without preventing the loss of playback of any existing PS3 title out there. It still has blu-ray, it still has wireless, it still has bluetooth and it still has gigabit ethernet.
"OtherOS" support has been removed.
You still get 2 USB ports.
Hard drive sizes will be bigger, it will come in 120Gb and 250Gb flavours. It's still replaceable and will actually be slightly easier as it has been relocated to the front of the console.
It will NOT have any "new" features, such as backwards compatibility or enhanced peripheral support. It's just a PS3, but slightly smaller and cheaper.
The power supply is still internal, but a different power cable will be used.
Rear ports are still the same: 1x HDMI, 1x Sony AV port, 1x Optical, 1x Ethernet. And of course a power port.
Release date and official announcement are not final.
Price is undetermined, but make no mistake, this is a "slimmed" PS3 in ever sense of the word. It's as cheap as can possibly be, so expect it to launch with a smaller price tag than what you're paying now in your respective territories.
Internally, several daughter boards have been removed, but all functionality is still there. This is due to a more advanced manufacturing process. It still uses a few extra boards, though, we're not quite at PSTwo levels yet.
A Cheaper Blu-ray drive is being used. It wont be any slower, but expect to see similar issues that another competitor had a while ago.
Touch-sensitive buttons on the front for power/eject are gone in favour of cheaper push buttons.
It has a slightly different startup screen. Only slightly.
It's about 50% smaller than current PS3s.
It wont be called the "PS3 Slim". The PS1 "slim" and the PS2 "slim" were never officially called the "slim", either.

In short: It's a smaller PS3, but that's it. No new features, no special hardware, just smaller and cheaper. And it wont have sex with you.


Cross-game chat is in the works as part of Firmware 3.0. It wont be out during the summer, but assuming all goes well, it will be out well before the holidays. Current timeframe places it around September, but it's still very much a WIP. If there are any major delays, that will slip and if there are very few delays at all, it might even arrive earlier, but don't bank on it as it is a lot more complicated than you might imagine. At this point, it's working quite well in the labs and supports several players at once.
It's targeted to work with all past and future games that support ingame XMB, much like text chat.
I'm not a betting man, but I wouldn't be surprised if the "slim" shipped with this firmware installed (that doesn't mean the slim will come first, remember).

Who said the 3000 wasn't being phased out? It will be and sooner than you realise. However, the PSP Go isn't what's replacing it. The 4000 is. And yes, it will have a UMD drive. And similar to the PS3 "slim", it's nothing to actually get excited about.

Keep a very close eye on the hard drives shipped with newer PS3's. In a few months (or possibly sooner), something strange is going to start happening.

There you have it, folks. That's it, I'm done, I'm outta here. If you have any more questions, you'll just have to wait like everyone else. This account is gone, never to be logged into again. You might see me in a few months time when I've got something even more awesome to tell you, but it wont be from this account and it probably wont even be on this site. Adios!


now curious to see this 4000 and what is up with the hard drives.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 18, 2009, 10:57:12 PM
Who here has played MLB The Show? How are those games?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Van Cruncheon on August 18, 2009, 11:09:36 PM
best baseball games of all time
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 18, 2009, 11:18:31 PM
(http://i26.tinypic.com/11iohud.jpg)

distant?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 18, 2009, 11:33:07 PM
Quote
A Cheaper Blu-ray drive is being used. It wont be any slower, but expect to see similar issues that another competitor had a while ago.

what's he referring to?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on August 18, 2009, 11:48:53 PM
That sucks.  Considering how janky my 360 DVD drive is, I don't want to experience that again.  I'd like to be able to crash on the couch and watch a Bluray, not constantly fiddling with the thing to get it to read anything.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 18, 2009, 11:49:37 PM
The 360 being a piece of shit


The Blu Ray drive on my friend's PS3 is already fucked n e wayz, so I guess it's no big change.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 19, 2009, 12:03:59 AM
oh, thought he meant another blu-ray manufacturer.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 19, 2009, 12:08:07 AM
Who here has played MLB The Show? How are those games?

there are demos for 08 and 09 on PSN to download

but yeah, what Prole said.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: pilonv1 on August 19, 2009, 03:01:41 AM
about time. will keep my 40gb though
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 19, 2009, 03:12:48 AM
swaggaz I think you and I are the only two people in existence to own R.A.D

and it was awesome :rock

I own RAD and the Japan-only Tetsujin 28 game that is nearly identical.

(http://i26.tinypic.com/11iohud.jpg)

distant?

I just got home, I've been flying all day from Hawaii. However, my Newtype senses let me know that something was up...

I've already got the game preordered, I'm not buying the system bundle.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: pilonv1 on August 19, 2009, 04:45:23 AM
Why would they give you BC when it's painfully obvious there's money to be made in re-releasing the bigger titles as downloads?

anyone not grasping this isn't trying.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 19, 2009, 05:26:36 AM
Quote
The bundle will also include the bonus items that are being included with the first press run of the software-only version of the game: product codes for downloading FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam and RX-81AS Assault Armor, and a product code for downloading an original HD Gundam animated movie.

Good to know I'm not missing out any bundle-exclusive bonuses, seeing how they also come with the first pressing of the game.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Reb on August 19, 2009, 06:19:16 AM
I can't believe it, but I'm on board with this. Been contemplating a Blu-Ray player for a while.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: The Sceneman on August 19, 2009, 09:09:23 AM
Why would they give you BC when it's painfully obvious there's money to be made in re-releasing the bigger titles as downloads?

anyone not grasping this isn't trying.

its not really that simple... theres a ton of money to be made from people on the fence with PS3, but are waiting for PS2 BC? If the slim had BC I'd be all over it day one.

The prospect of upscaled PS2 games with no BS is awesome... but Sony doesnt want to give that to me

Stupid fucking cunts, its their loss
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on August 19, 2009, 09:29:39 AM
No BC for PS3, ever:

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2009/08/sony-answers-our-questions-about-the-new-playstation-3.ars

Quote
"It's not coming back, so let me put that on the table," Koller says with an air of finality. But it's all people ever talk about!

"It's not as big as a purchase intent driver as you may be hearing," he claimed. "We've got such a substantial lineup of titles on the PS3; most people are buying the PS3 for PS3 games. They've buying it for PS3 games and Blu-ray movies."

"That won't be returning," he repeats.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: maxy on August 19, 2009, 09:57:42 AM
Why are people surprised?PS3 slim is as cheap as possible,it wouldn't be any cheaper if it was Chinese knock-off.Even linux got the shaft :lol


PS2 is going to sell for a long time,why?huge library of cheap used titles,pirates,99$,ideal gift for some annoying "i break everything" brat,etc,etc...

Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Brehvolution on August 19, 2009, 10:12:27 AM
I sure as hell didn't buy a 360 to play OG xbox games.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 19, 2009, 10:16:58 AM
I sure as hell didn't buy a 360 to play OG xbox games.

But it's still useful if you DO want to play OG xbox games.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 19, 2009, 10:23:43 AM
Well, they did say like just a few weeks ago they have no plans making a slim ps3 or lowering the price.

For all we know, they could be brushing it under the rug so people will still buy ps2s without knowing they're going to implement bc.

They did the same thing with psp go. That shit leaked and they're like,"what are you talking about" and denied it existence until they got on stage to reveal it.

Chances are, they are working on bc right now. Didn't patents for graphics synthesizer come out in July? There's no reason for Sony to touch the gs unless it's somehow related to ps2 emulation.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 19, 2009, 10:24:49 AM
The best part about BC was that it made Sony seem like one huge library instead of PS1, PS2, PS3.  You could play any Playstation game on the PS3 (except PSP, but, you know), including any game in the Gran Turismo or Metal Gear series.  Now you can play Metal Gear 1 and 4, GT1, 2 and 5.  It's just a bit inconsistent.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Human Snorenado on August 19, 2009, 10:27:26 AM
MS really has done right by the consumer for the most part this gen imo.  Sure their original hardware was deeply flawed, but they actually did the right thing by extending the warranty.  They could have pulled a Sony and said "what disk read error?  buy another ps2, filthy poor!" but didn't.  Sure they've got the "xbox originals" crap on the marketplace but they also did add bc for a bunch of games.

Compare that with Sony.  "You will pay six hundred dollars for a system with no games and you will like it, peons."
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 19, 2009, 10:32:23 AM
I sure as hell didn't buy a 360 to play OG xbox games.

But it's still useful if you DO want to play OG xbox games.

Not really. Advent Rising isnt BC. Worthless paperweight.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 19, 2009, 10:35:14 AM
Well, they did say like just a few weeks ago they have no plans making a slim ps3 or lowering the price.

For all we know, they could be brushing it under the rug so people will still buy ps2s without knowing they're going to implement bc.

They did the same thing with psp go. That shit leaked and they're like,"what are you talking about" and denied it existence until they got on stage to reveal it.

Chances are, they are working on bc right now. Didn't patents for graphics synthesizer come out in July? There's no reason for Sony to touch the gs unless it's somehow related to ps2 emulation.

You don't actually believe what you are saying, do you? They just said they will NEVER put PS2 BC in PS3.

You didn't read what I said did you? Companies say shit all the time, just like a few weeks ago they said they weren't making a slim.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on August 19, 2009, 10:38:03 AM
MS really has done right by the consumer for the most part this gen imo.  Sure their original hardware was deeply flawed, but they actually did the right thing by extending the warranty.  They could have pulled a Sony and said "what disk read error?  buy another ps2, filthy poor!" but didn't.  Sure they've got the "xbox originals" crap on the marketplace but they also did add bc for a bunch of games.

Compare that with Sony.  "You will pay six hundred dollars for a system with no games and you will like it, peons."

360 BC is pretty bad for the most part.  A lot of the games they have listed aren't completely playable (better than not playable at all on PS3) and some of the best Xbox games can't even be played on the 360.  They pretty much gave up on trying to fix any of that a while ago, like Sony did.  I think the Xbox Originals plan fell through for them and they realized few people care about BC.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: chronovore on August 19, 2009, 12:34:19 PM
Wonder when any Japanese stores are going to bother lowering the price. 
I am more interested in getting this new model, which appears to be more energy efficient, lower heat, lower fan noise, and smaller. Also, matte black is the new black.

I never had my wii vertical.

one day you'll meet a special lady don't worry

FLAWLESS VICTORY.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
KILL IT WITH FIRE.
(http://i26.tinypic.com/mjn2id.jpg)
just noticed it on the case itself.  just a ghost.
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Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 19, 2009, 12:44:24 PM
Not a fan of the new ps3 box. Sidebar is way better.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Wollan on August 19, 2009, 07:14:38 PM
Spotted this.. elsewhere. New official ad apparently.

(http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Features/2009/08/12%20things%20didnt%20know%20about%20PS3%20Slim/PS3_ad_campaign--article_image.jpg)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: MCD on August 19, 2009, 07:16:36 PM
PHOTOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SLIDES!!!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ManaByte on August 19, 2009, 07:19:38 PM
I'm going to sell my PC, 360, and DS because they don't have PHOTOSLIDES!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: MCD on August 19, 2009, 07:26:36 PM
WOLLAN I'VE GOT BUILT-IN HARD FOR U
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 19, 2009, 07:38:17 PM
WOLLAN I'VE GOT BUILT-IN HARD FOR U

psh, that joke is so Internet Brow
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 19, 2009, 07:40:24 PM
Spotted this.. elsewhere. New official ad apparently.

(http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Features/2009/08/12%20things%20didnt%20know%20about%20PS3%20Slim/PS3_ad_campaign--article_image.jpg)


I take it you made that ad? Nice.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Trent Dole on August 19, 2009, 08:12:09 PM
It only does everything ...except play PS2 games. :gun
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ManaByte on August 19, 2009, 08:14:16 PM
It only does everything ...except play PS2 games. :gun

It only does everything ...except Netflix streaming
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 19, 2009, 08:24:18 PM
It only does everything... it just took 3 years to do it
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 19, 2009, 08:32:16 PM
God fucking dammit guys, could you be any more stupid.

You are right, I could always go buy one. :lol
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 19, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
You still don't have a Ps3, demi?

You play and finish shit like The Conduit but miss some awesome Ps3 games...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 19, 2009, 08:42:10 PM
Oh I doubt I am missing anything
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 19, 2009, 08:44:06 PM
Your loss, I guess.

Ps3 had some terrific games coming out the last couple year, imo.



Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 19, 2009, 08:44:32 PM
Jinfash, I think having a Sony employee on the forum is going to make everyone that little more obnoxious towards the PS3.

You are right, I could always go buy one. :lol

Let's not go overboard.

Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 19, 2009, 08:47:35 PM
Nerds hazing some nerd. Yikes.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 19, 2009, 08:50:28 PM
(... no offense)

None taken here boo. :-*
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 19, 2009, 08:55:36 PM
It only does everything ...except play PS2 games. :gun

It only does everything ...except Netflix streaming

... and Hulu.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 19, 2009, 09:00:01 PM
That was actually directed at Mana and Borys :lol

I realised that after I posted but I thought I'd just leave it. :lol
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 19, 2009, 09:09:13 PM
Nerds hazing some nerd. Yikes.

word

smh
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Vizzys on August 19, 2009, 09:10:37 PM
i want bc
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Smooth Groove on August 19, 2009, 09:26:18 PM
Nerds hazing some nerd. Yikes.

No one knows more about Haze-ing than you.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 19, 2009, 09:30:45 PM
Nerds hazing some nerd. Yikes.

No one knows more about Haze-ing than you.

Touché
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: archie4208 on August 19, 2009, 09:34:17 PM
Nerds hazing some nerd. Yikes.

No one knows more about Haze-ing than you.

Boosh
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 19, 2009, 09:44:35 PM
i want bc

Same.  My PS2 controller cord is too short to reach to my couch in my living room layout. :(
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Trent Dole on August 19, 2009, 10:09:08 PM
God fucking dammit guys, could you be any more stupid.

You are right, I could always go buy one. :lol
Bahahaha  :rofl
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Cormacaroni on August 19, 2009, 10:21:54 PM
i want bc

Same.  My PS2 controller cord is too short to reach to my couch in my living room layout. :(

they have wireless controllers for PS2 you know. i have one!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 19, 2009, 10:31:55 PM
God fucking dammit guys, could you be any more stupid.

You are right, I could always go buy one. :lol

didn't you do that twice already?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 19, 2009, 10:35:26 PM
i want bc

Same.  My PS2 controller cord is too short to reach to my couch in my living room layout. :(

they have wireless controllers for PS2 you know. i have one!

The Logitech PS2 wireless controllers are great, but they stop working after a while. I had two that decided to crap out on me after 8 months of use.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 19, 2009, 10:36:47 PM
God fucking dammit guys, could you be any more stupid.

You are right, I could always go buy one. :lol

didn't you do that twice already?


thats the joke omg
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 19, 2009, 10:48:57 PM
they have wireless controllers for PS2 you know. i have one!

I've tried a lot of them and a few for the Xbox as well - didn't like any of them unfortunately including the Logitechs and went back to wired.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 20, 2009, 01:02:14 PM
Quote
Spotted this.. elsewhere. New official ad apparently.

doesn't mention games, about right for shit stain Sony this gen.

Just kill this with fire - having to go with a 3 year $299 PS3 is another disaster.

I'm sure we can all virtually wank each other off about how we are going to get one so we can watch Wall-E round our grandma's house this xmas after we've play inferior 3rd party games and waxed lyrical about how this IS the big Sony come back.

HI WOOLAN!


Your meltdown gets a 6/10
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: doorstop on August 20, 2009, 05:21:48 PM
Eww PS3. Pass.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Saint Cornelius on August 20, 2009, 05:27:46 PM
Eww PS3. Pass.

Yep.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 20, 2009, 05:33:41 PM
I want a cheap blu-ray player...the gamestop down the street has used BC 80gbs for $279...I have a $100 in store credit...temptation increasing. 

Just not sure if $179 will be worth it.  I mean, it will at least have some games to play since it's BC, but still...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 20, 2009, 05:35:41 PM
Fanboys are already proclaiming that Sony will now win this holiday season. heh

Don't worry. Halo will come to crush their hopes and dreams.

Everyone who wanted a 360 for Halo already bought one. The 360 will outsell the PS3 again because kids like playin games with their friends. And their friends all have 360s
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 20, 2009, 07:49:09 PM
Fanboys are already proclaiming that Sony will now win this holiday season. heh

Don't worry. Halo will come to crush their hopes and dreams.

Everyone who wanted a 360 for Halo already bought one. The 360 will outsell the PS3 again because kids like playin games with their friends. And their friends all have 360s


Just watch as September's console sales jump with an intense ad campaign for Halo ODST that jumps from the proverbial rafters two weeks before the game comes out, subsequently knocking everybody distinguished mentally-challenged.  It's like super hero movies, a lot of the people who weren't mega fans as children (and as dysfunctional adults) are the ones buying tickets anyway, because it's a spectacle with a lot of hype.  People who are on the fence or just potential console owners will definitely catch wind of Halo fever and buy that shit up. 

all despite it being an expansion pack.

as I said, halo makes people distinguished mentally-challenged.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on August 20, 2009, 07:55:37 PM
The price is just one piece of the puzzle.  Sony now has to prove that there are new games worth playing on it.  I don't see how Uncharted 2 will be that game.  I bet Modern Warfare 2 PS3 will benefit the most from this, sales wise.

I think PS3 could overtake 360 or at least match the sales.  Most likely, it will outsell the 360 in September and then go back to where it was last year in relation with the 360. 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 20, 2009, 07:57:51 PM
Halo ODST is out in just a month. GET HYPE! Gotta preorder to get me sum Reach beta
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 20, 2009, 08:00:39 PM
I was gonna pre-order, but $60?  fuck no. 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 21, 2009, 06:10:56 PM
Sigh. I sold my 60 gig ps3 when the slim was announced but now Gamestop near my school has refurbished 60 gigs.

I'm not sure if I should bite and get the 60 gig or get the slim and emulate ps2 games on my pc.

I'm conflicted because refurbished means it was used at one point, and I refuse to buy another used console.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: MCD on August 21, 2009, 07:01:42 PM
go for emulation on pc.

ps2 emulation is getting better plus it looks tons better than ps3 bc, persona 4 is a blurry mess on my 1080p tv.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: treythemovie on August 22, 2009, 01:19:29 PM
Fanboys are already proclaiming that Sony will now win this holiday season. heh

Don't worry. Halo will come to crush their hopes and dreams.

Everyone who wanted a 360 for Halo already bought one. The 360 will outsell the PS3 again because kids like playin games with their friends. And their friends all have 360s
I don't know why fanboys and analysts alike always ignore the bandwagon effect. It has such a huge effect on the videogame industry.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on August 22, 2009, 09:43:41 PM
Yep, the momentum is in Microsoft's favor rather than Sony's.  Madden sales also show that most of the PS2 Madden crowd has jumped to the 360.  Same goes for Grand Theft Auto 4.  Everything points towards the 360 of being the casual American successor of the PS2.  I don't think people are driven by aesthetic changes to the console (PS2 was fugly) as they are with the games coming out for it.

Unless Uncharted 2 is just that compelling.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 22, 2009, 09:46:35 PM
Tell them "When Shadow Complex comes out"  8)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 22, 2009, 09:53:42 PM
Sadly, he won't have to buy a PS3 then  8)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 23, 2009, 01:38:39 AM
picked up that 80gb I was talking about earlier, along with a copy of FFX.  The clerk asked me if I wanted any PS3 games. SO I SAYS I SAYS "LOOOOOLL  THERE AIN'T NO GAMES ON ThAT PS3" 

that conversation actually didn't happen.



It was NGS2 that pushed me over the fence  8)

I hated NG2, so this was a really good plan  8)
 

8)




Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 25, 2009, 08:29:31 PM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/95xun7.jpg)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: pilonv1 on August 25, 2009, 08:44:21 PM
payment for his terrible movie
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jamesfrom818 on August 25, 2009, 08:51:38 PM
My local Best Buy has their shipment in and I'll be picking it up as soon as I get out of work.  Then I'm walking over the Costco and getting myself a victory polish sausage.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 25, 2009, 08:56:36 PM
My local Best Buy has their shipment in and I'll be picking it up as soon as I get out of work.  Then I'm walking over the Costco and getting myself a victory polish sausage.

Forget the PS3, I'd love to hear more about your victory sausage.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: pilonv1 on August 25, 2009, 08:57:34 PM
x2
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 25, 2009, 09:03:01 PM
http://www.a1articles.com/article_1008336_50.html
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 25, 2009, 09:11:22 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on August 25, 2009, 09:15:13 PM
who is that guy in the pic? Looks like Ben Linus
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 25, 2009, 09:25:23 PM
No clue, but he has a bluetooth device in his ear. What a douchebag.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: pilonv1 on August 25, 2009, 09:26:42 PM
its gary whitta

http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?t=54431
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 25, 2009, 09:38:16 PM
After the recent RROD, I think I'm just going to put my chips back into the whole PS3 thing. If this buyer accepts the terms for buying my existing PS3, I'll have almost enough to buy a slim.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Brehvolution on August 25, 2009, 09:44:46 PM
I have a squeaky clean 60GB with BC for $299 for whoever wants to be OG. :pimp
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 25, 2009, 09:47:03 PM
I could repair my existing system for $200 $150, but fuck that hells yes!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jamesfrom818 on August 25, 2009, 09:52:19 PM
My local Best Buy has their shipment in and I'll be picking it up as soon as I get out of work.  Then I'm walking over the Costco and getting myself a victory polish sausage.

Forget the PS3, I'd love to hear more about your victory sausage.

Its only $2.25 with a soda and I can take all the napkins I want.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 25, 2009, 10:22:43 PM
My local Best Buy has their shipment in and I'll be picking it up as soon as I get out of work.  Then I'm walking over the Costco and getting myself a victory polish sausage.

Forget the PS3, I'd love to hear more about your victory sausage.

Its only $2.25 with a soda and I can take all the napkins I want.

...

Someone clearly doesn't get The Bore...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: pilonv1 on August 25, 2009, 11:14:29 PM
What did you use the napkins for? :drool
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 25, 2009, 11:33:00 PM
What did you use the napkins for? :drool

To wipe his mouth after he thanked him for the hospitality  8)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: pilonv1 on August 25, 2009, 11:36:55 PM
:heartbeat
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on August 26, 2009, 01:39:07 AM
I saw a lot of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars with their sirens/lights on today.  Whether the emergencies were PS3 slim related or not, I can't say.  I assumed someone got maimed today trying to snag this shit hot new item.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bildi on August 26, 2009, 03:03:11 AM
See any sausages?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on August 26, 2009, 08:25:30 AM
I did more to them than just see them...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jamesfrom818 on August 26, 2009, 12:23:19 PM
What did you use the napkins for? :drool

To wipe his mouth after he thanked him for the hospitality  8)

Clearly.

EDIT:  So whats a good movie to watch in Bluray that'll make me go "Holy fuck!  I can never watch a DVD again"
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 26, 2009, 01:54:09 PM
What did you use the napkins for? :drool

To wipe his mouth after he thanked him for the hospitality  8)

Clearly.

EDIT:  So whats a good movie to watch in Bluray that'll make me go "Holy fuck!  I can never watch a DVD again"


Pretty much nothing, imo.  Blu-ray is nice, but it's not VHS > DVD.   But Casino Royale, the Departed, and The Dark Knight are three that stood out to me (I haven't seen that many blu-ray movies.)
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 26, 2009, 02:10:34 PM
Happy Feet
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Purple Filth on August 26, 2009, 02:14:17 PM
What did you use the napkins for? :drool

To wipe his mouth after he thanked him for the hospitality  8)

Clearly.

EDIT:  So whats a good movie to watch in Bluray that'll make me go "Holy fuck!  I can never watch a DVD again"

PLANET EARTH

ive seen a lot of recommendations for this
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jamesfrom818 on August 26, 2009, 02:24:13 PM
What did you use the napkins for? :drool

To wipe his mouth after he thanked him for the hospitality  8)

Clearly.

EDIT:  So whats a good movie to watch in Bluray that'll make me go "Holy fuck!  I can never watch a DVD again"

PLANET EARTH

I was watching some of that on Discovery Channel recently.  It looked crazy even in SD.  The slow motion shark attacks were awesome.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 26, 2009, 07:57:54 PM
Been meaning to get that too, actually. 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: ch1nchilla on August 27, 2009, 02:34:18 AM
Just not going to get the slim anymore. I'd rather just ship the thing than take a financial hit (again) on a console I rarely play. I probably won't even touch the PS3 until Bayonetta comes out in Japan (and even that might be region locked, so maybe not. fuck off, sega.).
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: bork on August 27, 2009, 02:51:55 AM
Bayonetta will not be region-locked.  PS3 games never are.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Brehvolution on August 27, 2009, 10:01:58 AM
I thought you were picking it up, Borys.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 27, 2009, 10:58:58 AM
I'm going to pick one up in a few minutes...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 27, 2009, 02:26:13 PM
 :bow Blu-ray :bow2

Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 27, 2009, 03:26:31 PM
needs more Dustin Pedroia
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Trent Dole on August 27, 2009, 03:30:43 PM
Elite is going to $299 on Friday with the Pro going to $249 until they're all sold out.  :-*
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 27, 2009, 03:56:25 PM
Can't get Home?

How tragic!
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 27, 2009, 04:33:32 PM
I still can't believe the Ps3 is only $50 more expensive than the Wii.

Buying the Wii at $250 was horrendous value since day 1, but now it's really getting extreme.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 27, 2009, 04:34:04 PM
Whimsy isn't free.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on August 27, 2009, 04:36:37 PM
I'd say $99 would be a perfect price for the Wii.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 27, 2009, 04:38:33 PM
Duct tape isn't free either.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: The Sceneman on August 27, 2009, 04:50:12 PM
Another commercial, simply awesome:

[youtube=560,345]OIKZxDirQ-E[/youtube]

fuck that bitch is hot
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on August 27, 2009, 04:53:00 PM
Hey now I thought we had an understanding.  No talk of whimsy without the 'expert'. 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on August 27, 2009, 05:00:14 PM
I still can't believe the Ps3 is only $50 more expensive than the Wii.

Buying the Wii at $250 was horrendous value since day 1, but now it's really getting extreme.

If you were a profit-seeking business and your 'poor value' product still outsold the competition in every region worldwide... you get the idea, I think I'll spare you that sales talk.  The 360 is within spitting distance of the Wii figures.  WSR and MH3 hasn't significantly raised the consoles sold either so if the yoy drops continue after wii fit+ and nsmb wii are released I'm expecting a stingy $50 drop.

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Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Vizzys on August 27, 2009, 05:17:16 PM
you should be
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 27, 2009, 06:23:15 PM
Got mine today-

 Pretty slick looking compared to the fatty.  Damn silent too. Picked up Uncharted and Ratchet & Clank but I haven't played them yet because Wipedout HD fucking rocks socks.  Jesus is this game beautiful :drool
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on August 27, 2009, 06:41:44 PM
Those ads are actually pretty good. The shock value of Sony pushing good ads is ad power in itself.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 27, 2009, 06:51:01 PM
Sorry Green Man but I didn't need a stand so I did not bother to ask.

Unless you can find a full b/c fatboy....just get the slim.  It really is nice looking.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 27, 2009, 09:19:48 PM

Quote

:bow :bow :bow :bow :bow

I hope you picked up the expansion too!

Expansion?!?



Expansion??!!??


 :hyper




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Home is distinguished mentally-challenged.  Hadn't seen it before.  Creepy as fuck to be walking around and seeing avatars standing and staring at screens in a virtual world.
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I want a Killzone helmet for my homey  :'(
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Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 27, 2009, 10:19:47 PM

I want a Killzone helmet for my homey 


that's right.  I took it out of the spoiler box for all to see. 

Bow your head in shame.

Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: huckleberry on August 28, 2009, 12:08:45 AM

I want a Killzone helmet for my homey 


that's right.  I took it out of the spoiler box for all to see. 

Bow your head in shame.



Helghast dudes look badass....even if the game controls like shit.  (of couse, maybe thats fixed by now...dunno).


Either way you are right.

                :gloomy
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on August 28, 2009, 10:58:06 AM
I may get mine today. it totally depends, but I'll have one within the week.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jamesfrom818 on August 31, 2009, 04:22:23 PM
I got mine last week and finished MGS4: Cutscenes of the Patriots.  I'm just starting Valkyria Chronicles and its already my favorite strategy RPG ever.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: chronovore on September 02, 2009, 10:20:51 PM
I got mine last week and finished MGS4: Cutscenes of the Patriots.  I'm just starting Valkyria Chronicles and its already my favorite strategy RPG ever.

Have you played a lot of SRPGs? I enjoyed Final Fantasy Tactics on PS1, so much that I bought it again on PSP. However games like Tactics Ogre: Knight of Lodis are too complex in their battles, and too wordy in their stories and high character count.

I'm thinking about grabbing Valkyria Chronicles if I grab a PS3, but am not sure.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Mr. Gundam on September 02, 2009, 10:45:27 PM
I'm thinking about grabbing Valkyria Chronicles if I grab a PS3, but am not sure.

It's a good game. Not OMG euphoria inducing like the GAF fanboys claim, but it's worth your time and money.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on September 02, 2009, 10:53:14 PM

I want a Killzone helmet for my homey 


that's right.  I took it out of the spoiler box for all to see. 

Bow your head in shame.



Helghast dudes look badass....even if the game controls like shit.  (of couse, maybe thats fixed by now...dunno).


Either way you are right.

                :gloomy


speaking of which, I read in a random post that they did patch in responsive controls.  is that true?  :lol   

If so, "realism" owned.  I won't buy it until it's $20 because of those damn controls.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: T-Short on September 03, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
uploaded amazing playface adverts - so amazingly honest by sony for a change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwth9k9OBck

:bow
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: chronovore on September 03, 2009, 11:07:58 AM
uploaded amazing playface adverts - so amazingly honest by sony for a change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwth9k9OBck

SONY TIMER.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on September 03, 2009, 11:24:24 AM
I dont get the video...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on September 03, 2009, 11:45:19 AM
Sony makes stupid "play face" ad for Japan that is supposed to show people intensely playing games
+
MGS4 long/frequent install times
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Video makes it seem like the people are making those faces because they're stuck waiting to play the game
spoiler (click to show/hide)
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dcharlie projecting his intense love for MGS4 by showing how painful it is to not play right away  :teehee
[close]
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on September 03, 2009, 01:09:27 PM
keep receipt  :lol
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Diunx on September 03, 2009, 08:29:08 PM
Theres a ps3 slim? does this one have ps2 emulation?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Third on September 03, 2009, 08:31:28 PM
no
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on September 16, 2009, 11:03:27 PM
Thanks to the fucking awesome return policy at Costco, I got to return my crapped out launch system for a slim and a bunch of cash. System seems pretty slick so far.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: chronovore on September 17, 2009, 04:17:46 AM
Holy crap, that's full of win. What is their return policy?

What BluRay are you planning on watching first? (I'm guessing the purchase wasn't about the games... :) )
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on September 17, 2009, 11:31:07 AM
Total customer satisfaction, basically. They put limits on it after people started exchanging TVs for newer models every year, but it still applies to video game systems. They even refunded the shipping cost.

As for the system itself, I actually said as much to the wife when I picked up the new one, that aside from a few great exclusives, it really is more about having a good media system than a gaming system. Between this and the 360, things are good. And the slim is damned slick.

The damned Wii, though, it has to go. I have no idea why I bought another one.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on September 17, 2009, 11:58:24 AM
I got a real good deal, and I figured maybe the kid would like it. She didn't, she hated the controllers, and kept asking to use the 360 controller instead.  :japancry

What a fiasco. 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bocsius on September 17, 2009, 12:03:29 PM
He'll buy the Wii at least 2 more times before it's all said and done, don't you worry.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on September 17, 2009, 12:06:57 PM
Probably. The wife isn't totally alright with me selling it, precisely for that reason.

On the upside, after nearly 3 years of feeling like a dunderhead about it, I finally feel totally alright about my PS3 purchase.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: fistfulofmetal on September 17, 2009, 12:09:56 PM
duckman. if you want to sell your wii. i'll buy it for 100 bucks. i wanna play the Metroid Prime Trilogy.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: duckman2000 on September 17, 2009, 12:12:40 PM
duckman. if you want to sell your wii. i'll buy it for 100 bucks. i wanna play the Metroid Prime Trilogy.

Just because I got a good deal doesn't mean someone else is getting one.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: fistfulofmetal on September 17, 2009, 12:13:27 PM
booo.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: bork on October 16, 2009, 07:01:30 AM
Sorry if old, but I just saw that Sony has another PS3 slim model coming out at the beginning of November, which is a 250GB model for $349.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jansen on October 16, 2009, 09:19:47 AM
let's introduce an sku that raises the price! fucking brilliant!

Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jansen on October 16, 2009, 09:43:15 AM
msoft should kill off the elite, put the 120gb hdd on the pro, and keep it at $250.

the less skus the better.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bocsius on October 16, 2009, 09:46:23 AM
They've actually killed the pro. After the supplies are gone, it's just the arcade and the Elite.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jansen on October 16, 2009, 10:18:41 AM
oh yeah forgot about that.

well then kill the arcade and make the elite $199. how sweet would that be?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bocsius on October 16, 2009, 10:21:19 AM
Give them away for free.

Throw in a kitten, as well.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: MCD on October 16, 2009, 10:27:26 AM
i prefer free dildos but i will take the kitten...
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bocsius on October 16, 2009, 10:28:21 AM
Got to keep it family friendly.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: cool breeze on October 16, 2009, 11:40:04 AM
msoft should kill off the elite, put the 120gb hdd on the pro, and keep it at $250.

the less skus the better.

Seriously.  The average consumer is probably lost with all the versions.  They'll either go cheapest or highest, and for the 360, cheapest is garbage.

that said, the modern warfare 2 bundle and this 250gig PS3 are alright deals.  The problem with the PS3 one is that you can find a much larger hard drive for under $50 and install it yourself.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: chronovore on October 16, 2009, 08:02:28 PM
I think a lot of people shy away from that level of hardware tweaking, even if Sony says it doesn't void the warranty. Most people probably assume if they do it, it may break, and they'll be SOL with their expensive doorstop.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 16, 2009, 08:29:01 PM
He'll buy the Wii at least 2 more times before it's all said and done, don't you worry.

:lol
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Agent Whiskers on October 16, 2009, 09:16:10 PM
I think a lot of people shy away from that level of hardware tweaking, even if Sony says it doesn't void the warranty. Most people probably assume if they do it, it may break, and they'll be SOL with their expensive doorstop.

Yeah. One should not expect the average consumer to know how to replace a hard drive. That reminds me of that GAF topic where some lady jammed her credit cards into the Wii disc slot.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on October 16, 2009, 11:43:03 PM
I'm not going to lie, I may crack and get a PS3 soon.  I'm going to call Microsoft and if they don't want to fix their janky ass DVD drive, it is going in the garbage.  Only problem is that I have no idea how reliable these Slims are.  I don't know how many corners were cut to make it as cheap as it is.

He'll buy the Wii at least 2 more times before it's all said and done, don't you worry.

:lol

Hit a little too close to home? :smug
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on October 17, 2009, 02:04:54 PM
That's what I have (MGS4 bundle) but what do you mean by "description of the box?"
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Don Flamenco on October 18, 2009, 01:50:16 PM
Anyone hear own an 80GB with BC? I need a description of the box.

i do, don't have a box though.  I imagine it's either an MGS4 box or a Motorstorm bundle box.  did they ever sell the original BC 80gb without Motorstorm? 
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on January 03, 2010, 04:11:06 PM
Fellow slim owners, how fast does it take your ps3 to get covered in dust?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Bebpo on January 03, 2010, 04:23:47 PM
Fellow slim owners, how fast does it take your ps3 to get covered in dust?

I don't have a slim but I dust my PS3 like every 2-3 days.  It collects dust like craaaaaazy.  But I think that's just because it has more surface space than my vertical X360s and vertical Wii.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on January 03, 2010, 06:07:44 PM
I was asking because I thought the slim would collect dust slower than the old ps3 but it seems to collect FASTER.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: chronovore on January 07, 2010, 02:51:43 AM
Fellow slim owners, how fast does it take your ps3 to get covered in dust?
I am dustless, except for that one bit of silver plastic at the disc port. I think the thing is statically charged. Yuck. Dust.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on January 07, 2010, 12:31:13 PM
Where are you guys putting your ps3s? I have to dust mine every other day.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: bork on January 07, 2010, 12:43:52 PM
Where are you guys putting your ps3s? I have to dust mine every other day.

A friend of mine usually covers his game systems with small towels to help keep the layer of dust off.

Me?  I just dust and vacuum the room every week or two.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: chronovore on January 10, 2010, 12:31:03 AM
I dunno, I think a "PS3 Cozy" is right in line with Sony's snoozer branding this generation.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Ichirou on January 10, 2010, 12:43:14 AM
PS3s get dusty because they lay in disuse for so long, hahahahah
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Himu on January 10, 2010, 12:47:07 AM
You're right. I wish I had a white ps3 just like how I had a white 360. That way I won't have to dust it off like my old 360; just let it sit there for a year and you won't notice a speck of dust.

Seriously, is it electromagnetic field or something inside the ps3 that causes it to be such a dust magnet?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: demi on January 10, 2010, 01:45:34 AM
You're right. I wish I had a white ps3 just like how I had a white 360. That way I won't have to dust it off like my old 360; just let it sit there for a year and you won't notice a speck of dust.

ur dumb. ps3 sucks. get with it, tubs.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Ichirou on January 10, 2010, 01:49:57 AM
huahuahua
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jansen on January 10, 2010, 11:16:53 AM
hmm putting a towel on the ps3 might actually be a good idea for me. i rarely use the thing for gaming and only watch the occasional movie on it.

i can't think of a single ps3 game coming out in the foreseeable future that i will use it for.
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: MCD on January 10, 2010, 03:18:39 PM
u buying ffxiii on 360, jansen hon?
Title: Re: PS3 Slim for $299 out in September
Post by: Jansen on January 11, 2010, 08:28:57 AM
i intend to buy both versions and will prolly play it on 360 just as long as there isn't any disc switching nonsense like star ocean 4.

gotta get dem cheevs :smug