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[ironcreed]

Is "What's the point of this thing?" the new "What do you do in NMS?"

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To have a cheaper 'basic' PS4 to sell alongside the 'premium' Neo. Pretty straight forward.

 

[Qvoth]

man this is a huuuuuuuuge leak from sony
someone's gonna get fired

 

[Okami Haundo]

You'd think because of molds, economy of scale, existing inventory etc that it wouldn't make much sense to make such a minor adjustment. I get the practice generally, but I mean honestly how much cheaper can the PS4 get? I guess we could get to PS3 super slim levels lol.

My line of thinking here is that they're going to re-use the molds etc. of the OG PS4 for the NEO. Otherwise I agree with you, this doesn't seem like a change that would save them a ton of money based on materials.

 

[Sangetsu-II]

It's really not much smaller compared to the original PS4.

Smaller and lighter are two completely different things.

 

[ScaryShark]

So you think they are happy about this? Even if they are spending money and time to set up a conference? Of course not only for that, but still...

This slim model's 'announcement' is probably like a slide with a price reveal.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Looks ugly af.
The PS4 logo does not rotate now.
The power and eject buttons are inconveniently placed
Why the huge space between the 2 USB ports?
Cheap chrome plastic lining? Back to 2004?
It is not even much slimmer than OG PS4.
Fail Sony, they rushed this thing out.


I wonder how much the guy bought it for? Or how much did the gumtree seller sold it for?
So we are going to monitor gumtree for leaks in the future?
What the heck is a gumtree?

£300.

 

[Purest 78]

Still don't get the complaints about "ugly". Looks like a black box that sits nice in an entertainment center.

Not even that It looks like a smaller ps4 with rounded edges and no top plate. I'm just not seeing any huge differences.

 

[r3n4ud]

Neo probably has benefits even if you have 1080 display. Not saying the slim is a bad choice doe, interested to see how they pitch Neo at the meeting.

Perhaps you're right, but Neo will be out of my price range :/

I'd be satisfied with a slim. Im dying to play Ratchet!

 

[Coxy100]

So who's going to buy one? With iterative hardware now on the scene surely the market will be quite small for slim consoles.

Me for one. As an XB1 owner I want to get a PS4 now - and I'm not made of money. I have zero interest in 4k - so if this is £200 - £250 then I'm sold...

 

[longdi]

£300.

Dumbass!
I would sell it for twice the price, would probably contact eurogamer if they wants it.

 

[Sangetsu-II]

I'm late to the thread but why are the USB ports so spaced out?

My guess is so people who buy a multi USB hub can have 5 usb ports instead of 4 because it usually blocked out 2 usb spots since they were so close together.

Edit: It could also be space out like that for people who buy PSVR so they don't make a mess with wires when you have to plug in a USB for PSVR PU

 

[timlot]

Why the space between the front USB ports? Odd.

Looks like thick Texas toast on bottom and regular bread on top. Not a fan. I guess every design can't be a hit.

 

[Insane Metal]

If you think this is ugly, just wait till you see the final Neo hardware. Your eyes ain't ready. I suggest everyone listen to a live podcast instead of watching the conference. Your eyes will thank me.

Uhm, can I ask you how you know this?

 

[fluffydelusions]

So is it only the one slim in the wild that this guy had or are there more?

 

[Curufinwe]

My guess is so people who buy a multi USB hub can have 5 usb ports instead of 4 because it usually blocked out 2 usb spots since they were so close together.

I had that issue with the PS3 Slim.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

So is it only the one slim in the wild that this guy had or are there more?

seller said he'd be selling more today. sony probably stopped him tho

 

[Aztechnology]

My line of thinking here is that they're going to re-use the molds etc. of the OG PS4 for the NEO. Otherwise I agree with you, this doesn't seem like a change that would save them a ton of money based on materials.

I suppose that would make sense.

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

That looks awfully ugly. Not that it really matters I guess

 

[Aostia]

This slim model's 'announcement' is probably like a slide with a price reveal.

So..? Still is a disappointment for the company to see the actual product still to be announced not only leaked but even SOLD.
I mean...I am not criticizing the almighty Sony, you know? I'm just saying that they have set up an Event for Sept 7th during which they would have probably unveiled also this HW (alongside the Neo: if there will be no PSP3, this would have covered more than 1 slide and a price, I'm pretty sure, especially if the Neo will skip the Fall '16 sales) and were probably planning a "WOW" moment with some sort of "available NOW in stores!" surprise, and they got screwed.
I'd be pissed of about this.

 

[RedAssedApe]

Funny seeing people call this ugly and fawning over the old ps4. The design is pretty similar.

 

[Shin-Ra]

The PS4 logo does not rotate now.
The power and eject buttons are inconveniently placed
Cheap chrome plastic lining? Back to 2004?

The PS4 logo never rotated, this is a joke right?

(there's no chrome lining and the buttons are easy to press too)

 

[D23]

Doesn't look slim at all..

 

[The Pope]

Ugliest piece of tech Sony has conjured up for a playstation. Love my og white ps4. Why do Playstations always get uglier sans Ps2 or worse through hardware revisions. Upgrading to the Neo, hopefully it will be Sexy af.

 

[vpance]

Uhm, can I ask you how you know this?

He's joking. Neo will be slick as hell.

 

[KingSnake]

Maybe the strategy is to make Neo look good by comparison.

 

[Falchion]

It's decent looking, not as good as the white PS4 though.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

The lack of optical audio is really annoying.


Also, don't understand why the USB ports are spaced as they are. Its weird.

 

[ChaosZeroX]

I wonder how Sony will react to this.

They will prob confirm its real and then say more details to come September 7th at the Playstation Meeting or whatever

 

[Aztechnology]

That looks awfully ugly. Not that it really matters I guess

Was this a pun? I really want to believe it was a pun lol.

 

[Possumowner]

Looks pretty similar to the model that's out now...just slimmer... objective complete

 

[VincentMatts]

So this and neo coming out this fall?

This, Neo and VR lol

seems like way too much HW at one time

 

[platocplx]

The OG PS's always look better than the slims except possibly the ps3 imo. JHust them cutting a ton of costs for people meanwhile also allowing them to refine pieces of the product in the manufacturing process and make it more reliable.

This def will be hitting at 249. If they go as low as 199 I wouldn't be surprised. Then they couple that with the NEO they have two options for people to get into the PlayStation platform which is pretty cool.

 

[ScaryShark]

So..? Still is a disappointment for the company to see the actual product still to be announced not only leaked but even SOLD.
I mean...I am not criticizing the almighty Sony, you know? I'm just saying that they have set up an Event for Sept 7th during which they would have probably unveiled also this HW (alongside the Neo: if there will be no PSP3, this would have covered more than 1 slide and a price, I'm pretty sure, especially if the Neo will skip the Fall '16 sales) and were probably planning a "WOW" moment with some sort of "available NOW in stores!" surprise, and they got screwed.
I'd be pissed of about this.

I'm sure they're annoyed but this is probably far and away the least important part about the event on the 7th. It might actually get more pub being 'leaked' now than it would being a footnote in two weeks.

 

[Aztechnology]

The lack of optical audio is really annoying.


Also, don't understand why the USB ports are spaced as they are. Its weird.

I reaaaaaally hope that the Neo still has optical audio. I don't want to have to buy a splitter box as it adds an additional $40 to the cost.

 

[RedAssedApe]

Ugliest piece of tech Sony has conjured up for a playstation. Love my og white ps4. Why do Playstations always get uglier sans Ps2 or worse through hardware revisions. Upgrading to the Neo, hopefully it will be Sexy af.

You must have missed the PS3 foreman grill.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

This, Neo and VR lol

seems like way too much HW at one time

Vita 3000 BELIEVE

 

[blastprocessor]

I wonder how Sony will react to this.

Free marketing buzz

 

[ScaryShark]

The OG PS's always look better than the slims except possibly the ps3 imo. JHust them cutting a ton of costs for people meanwhile also allowing them to refine pieces of the product in the manufacturing process and make it more reliable.

This def will be hitting at 249. If they go as low as 199 I wouldn't be surprised. Then they couple that with the NEO they have two options for people to get into the PlayStation platform which is pretty cool.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Looks even better in video.

 

[RedAssedApe]

The OG PS's always look better than the slims except possibly the ps3 imo. JHust them cutting a ton of costs for people meanwhile also allowing them to refine pieces of the product in the manufacturing process and make it more reliable.

This def will be hitting at 249. If they go as low as 199 I wouldn't be surprised. Then they couple that with the NEO they have two options for people to get into the PlayStation platform which is pretty cool.

Naw the ps2 slim was goat.

 

[Shin-Ra]

Doesn't look slim at all..

The PS4's already slim and this is 2/3 the thickness.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Damn, no more USB ports ? It's a nightmare to juggle with all my USB equipment on PS4 (USB headset, 2 USB Fighting sticks, the USB charge thing...).

 

[//DEVIL//]

Lets go too far with team fake. Notice how they didnt show the while set up ? Thats because there is abother old ps4 connected down there . That is just a 3d printed mini ps4 with a light led installed. Cmmon people think loo

/s

 

[Venom Fox]

seller said he'd be selling more today. sony probably stopped him tho

Nope he's just text me asking if I still want one.

 

[thetester77]

I'm sure they're annoyed but this is probably far and away the least important part about the event on the 7th. It might actually get more pub being 'leaked' now than it would being a footnote in two weeks.

Thats a good point, this might be frustrating for Sony but it is for the better that the Ps4 slim gets its own time in the sun before its all about Neo

 

[NJD316]

What the heck is a gumtree?

Gumtree is sort of like the UK's Craigslist

 

[Detective]

What a ugly looking console.

 

[ScaryShark]

Damn, no more USB ports ? It's a nightmare to juggle with all my USB equipment on PS4 (USB headset, 2 USB Fighting sticks, the USB charge thing...).

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...lack/4694700.p?id=1219801836579&skuId=4694700

5 bucks

 

[Genio88]

Meh, i guess Sony has to reply somehow to Xbox One S so here is the PS4 Slim, even though it's not really that slim or different compared to the original PS4, Xbox One S instead it's a real deal compared to original Xbox One, which is really big and has that external power supply

 

[Baroquemantic]

The PS4's already slim and this is 2/3 the thickness.

That looks so nice