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[Dragon Puncher]

Not impossible, but the PS4 is still smaller than the Xbox One S, there really isn't a lot of reasons to release a new smaller version unless they can really slim it down and still keep the heat down.

 

[etta]

Interesting turn of events! I hope the Neo design ends up better, though, since that's the one I'm gonna get.

 

[slavesnyder]

SonyGAF strikes again amirite

Gaf is worse than Sony intranet.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

TGS Hype!

 

[Paches]

Will it get this slimmer?

Going back to the top loader disc? Oh yeah!

 

[TheGreyHulk]

PS4's height/width are pretty small already, but i wouldn't mind it being shorter in depth. it's pretty deep.

 

[thuway]

Sony would be really stupid to announce Neo and a Slim model on the same day. On top of that- this kills the rumor that "Neo is the Slim PS4".

 

[bidguy]

price drop for regular ps4 plz

 

[Aters]

Sony will announce a price drop at TGS and that's it.

 

[Flandy]

A PS4 slim should be easy to make with a cpu die reduction. Also they may make the power supply an external brick. Psu takes up 40 percent of the space inside Ps4 as well generate a good deal of heat. PS2 slim went the brick route to save massive space.

Please no brick. I love how easy it is to move the PS4 and PS3 due to the lack of brick. They also clutter up the back where all the cables are and I imagine generate heat which then gets trapped there?

 

[Tratorn]

Title is misleading... It seems to be prediction of an analyst, not a rumour.

 

[wesleyshark]

1GB?!?!?

No fallout 4 mods damn

 

[funkystudent]

PS4 already felt like a Slim.

I hope the actual PS4 slim isnt like the PS4 super slim and feels like its made of the plastic used in boxes of chocolate to hold the bits in place. That version of the console was nasty.

 

[El_Chino]

Sony would be really stupid to announce Neo and a Slim model on the same day. On top of that- this kills the rumor that "Neo is the Slim PS4".

What's stupid about this?

One will still be the cheaper option than the other.

I brought this up at E3 and everyone said there's no need for a PS4 slim. Now look.

 

[Vinc]

Sony would be really stupid to announce Neo and a Slim model on the same day. On top of that- this kills the rumor that "Neo is the Slim PS4".

Andrew House already said both models would coexist throughout the generation. I really don't think this would be stupid at all. If anything, it would reaffirm their commitment to the regular PS4 and potentially calm down any anxieties people have.

 

[Bunta]

It's already a pretty small console. It's also extremely loud and runs hot. I wonder how much smaller they can get

My Uncharted LE console is perfectly quiet and doesn't get that warm.

 

[Danis Saur]

But its already slim...

 

[Breakage]

I don't have a PS4. I'd buy a slim if Neo didn't exist, but it does so buying a slim version of the "inferior" PS4 makes absolutely no sense to me.

 

[Creamium]

Hope this isn't true, that last thing they need is to make things even more complicated. MS seemed all over the place at E3 and their new console isn't out for 18 months.

Yeah, after that Slim/Scorpio reveal combo I hoped Sony wasn't going to pull the same move. It'd make more sense to lower the price for the current PS4, and reveal the Neo.

 

[@Wreck]

hows a slim possible?

 

[Anth0ny]

i'd probably buy a slim ps4 in a cool color

 

[Vashetti]

I don't see how they can make it slimmer without introducing major heat/noise issues.

 

[likedamaster]

These are things that should have been anounced at e3. What is Sony doing?

 

[Marvel]

It'll melt.

 

[etta]

I don't see how they can make it slimmer without introducing major heat/noise issues.

14/16nm vs. the 28nm of now...?

 

[valkillmore]

cheaper PS4 Slim: $299

PS4K: $399

You aight

 

[Backfoggen]

Title is misleading... It seems to be prediction of an analyst, not a rumour.

Yea, it should be changed.

 

[Sapiens]

I'd be happy with PS4:Usb ports in the back edition.

 

[Salty Rice]

More like PS4 Tiny.

 

[MaulerX]

Sony would be really stupid to announce Neo and a Slim model on the same day. On top of that- this kills the rumor that "Neo is the Slim PS4".

You're right. If true, then having Slim, Neo and PSVR all in the same year would be.... a bit odd. Somethings gotta give. Either Neo gets delayed until next year or Slim is not happening.

 

[Vinc]

Yeah, after that Slim/Scorpio reveal combo I hoped Sony wasn't going to pull the same move. It'd make more sense to lower the price for the current PS4, and reveal the Neo.

Slim consoles ARE a cost-cutting measure, so it's likely the slim will launch at a lower price than the current PS4.

 

[Omnistalgic]

New colors
Improved DS4
Limited Editons
Bigger HDD

Don't really need a smaller Ps4, just gimme the Neo news please...

 

[Menitta]

I kinda hope the Neo launches next year. I really want to get an Xbone and I don't want the Neo out when I just made that purchase. That's just me though.

 

[tiebreaker]

I'll take the FInal Fantasy Edition PS4, whichever one it ended up being.

 

[slavesnyder]

Sony would be really stupid to announce Neo and a Slim model on the same day. On top of that- this kills the rumor that "Neo is the Slim PS4".

MS did it and it worked out fine.

 

[platina]

Finally some real news for the week!!!

 

[Gren]

I don't have a PS4. I'd buy a slim if Neo didn't exist, but it does so buying a slim version of the "inferior" PS4 makes absolutely no sense to me.

Same here. The vanilla PS4 would have to hit at most $250 and have a significant price difference compared to the Neo for me to consider it.

 

[Straight Edge]

PS4's height/width are pretty small already, but i wouldn't mind it being shorter in depth. it's pretty deep.

I have to keep mine sideways on my mantle because it is so deep.

 

[Real_Madrid]

hows a slim possible?

I think it's just a term for a revision of a current console with cheaper components etc. I doubt they can get the console smaller and it's not really needed.
The sound is way more important imo, the launch ps4 was a loud beast when playing games like Infamous Second Son.

 

[Dovahking]

Title is misleading... It seems to be prediction of an analyst, not a rumour.

Yeah... sorry :/
Title should be change since it's a prediction.

 

[marmoka]

Both announced the same day?

Sony does what Microsoft does.

 

[ethomaz]

They will move to TSMC 16nm FF+.

 

[Anton Sugar]

MS did it and it worked out fine.

I mentioned this last page, but MS took a not insignificant amount of flak over it. I personally think there is nothing wrong with announcing it, considering how far away the X1S is from the Scorpio and that they aren't exactly interchangeable, but I wonder if Sony would get any shit for it.

 

[Vashetti]

14/16nm vs. the 28nm of now...?

14/16nm is getting them the performance improvements in Neo

 

[ViciousDS]

oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

TGS conferences are amazing with translators haha, best entertainment to be had at 11pm at night!

 

[Proelite]

Slim version will still be on 28nm. IMO. Porting to 14nm finfet is a waste of money.

Might use PUMA and GCN 1.2 for better efficiencies.

UHD and HDR are obvious features to add to the slim.

Need that competitor to Xb1S.

 

[Auctopus]

cheaper PS4 Slim: $299

PS4K: $399

If it's competing with Scorpio then the fuck will it be 399

 

[Z3M0G]

I wonder if PS4 slim will support 4K media like the XBOS

 

[Xaero Gravity]

I want to believe. But then I will have to eat crows for making fun of MS.

Wtf, so it's only OK to you if Sony does it?

 

[Nestunt]

oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

TGS conferences are amazing with translators haha, best entertainment to be had at 11pm at night!

I highly doubt they will do this in Japan. If Neo is to be released this year, I would bet on scheduling this announcement to an European event. Since I doubt that Neo is being released in 2016, I say PSX in December or dedicated event in Feb.

But not in Japan