Yeah, my holiday bundle is the CECH-3001A. Interesting to hear some of the holiday bundles are the newer model.
CECH-3001A is the new model. Quick Google search and it'll show up as the new model.
Yeah, my holiday bundle is the CECH-3001A. Interesting to hear some of the holiday bundles are the newer model.
I think that is the new model. I don't see anyone claiming they've eliminated all the lights. And if you look at the power numbers I posted earlier, Daytona USA running at 58 watts is pretty damn impressive. I really think we do have the latest model and A and B is the difference between 160 and 320GB.
The drive is definitely louder, it's not as loud as lets say the Dreamcast loud, but its definitely noticeable where my 60GB I didn't even notice the drive spinning up.
CECH-3001A is the new model. Quick Google search and it'll show up as the new model.
Any pic differences to compare new and old slim?Just opened mine and yep that's the model I got in the ps3 bundle. Looks cheaper than my older original slim . Wifi led is gone. Sony logo in the front is not colored white, just engraved. Metallic plate is gone where on/off button is. Will be testing for drive loudness and hdd speed after kids sleep.
The transfer will speed up if it was anything like mine. 0-40 went fast, then 40-55 took forever followed by a very fast 55-100%Uugghhhh the data transfer is pain fully slow (1.5 hours and only 50%). And Sony fix trophy sync shit because I gave up as it was taking too long. Not doing this transfer shit again!!!
Well traded in my YLOD 60GB PS3 for $105 at Gamestop. Now I have no idea what to do with $105 in store credit
the insane amount of penny pinching from sony on ps3/psp revisions, shows how much they are struggling to compete price wise with MS and nintendo, MS can cut the price of the 360 any time they want, but they dont need to
the insane amount of penny pinching from sony on ps3/psp revisions, shows how much they are struggling to compete price wise with MS and nintendo, MS can cut the price of the 360 any time they want, but they dont need to
Sony has always had a lot more pennies to pinch when it comes to build/assembly costs. They're just finally now coming down to the level MS and Nintendo have been at for a long time.
you think sony are on the same level? i doubt it is even close in the slightest
Dat satin silver... North America never got these, right?
Part of me wishes I traded in my 40GB Phatty for a 160GB slim model back when EB had their promotion (I think they were giving people $150 or something to that effect for any fat model). I haven't had any issues with it, but I checked my HD space a while back and really didn't have much left considering the only games on the drive are the SF4 series, Noby Noby and DOTP2012. I can't remember the exact number, but it was less than 20GB.
Didn't realize this was necro'd from June. Not liking what I'm hearing about fan noise; mine makes enough noise as it is. Guess I'll hold onto it for a bit.
Is that the newest one? Are you sure you're even supposed to orientate it vertically? There's zero mention anywhere in the quick-start instructions and there are only rubber feet for the horizontal position. Don't think you're supposed to do that. Unless the older slim allowed it.
Was kind of disappointed by this removal, but the thing is so ugly now, I'd just assume have it sitting horizontal and hidden from view.
I think the main reason they supported vertical placement was superior air flow/cooling. But since the newest slim has the side vents completely removed, there's no functional purpose for supporting it anymore.
EDIT: Rechecked that video. You've got a blu-led. So that's the 2500 model. Are you sure it supports vertical placement? The 3000s don't.
That's not my PS3, just found a video of it on youtube and my slim makes the same noises. And again, I do have the 3001A.
I plan on doing this and I'm scared. Didn't someone post that something differs based on which psn account You do the transfer on? Like if you do it on your main, something might not transfer 100% from that account so you'd have to make a new dummy account and do the transfer from there to get all your accounts done properly.Uugghhhh the data transfer is pain fully slow (1.5 hours and only 50%). And Sony fix trophy sync shit because I gave up as it was taking too long. Not doing this transfer shit again!!!
Not sure why I completely forgot about this. Maybe it's the Slim's sexy allure...Just upgrade the HDD then no need for a whole new console...
Are these holiday bundle slims supposed to load slowly or does Uncharted 3 just load really slow for every ps3? When I first start the game it loads kinda slow, you know when the ring pops up on the bottom right, and when I just started a new campaign it took at least a minute to load the intro cutscene
Is it like that every time? I cant say 100% for sure, but i think that my first start of Uncharted 3 was a bit slower than usual.Are these holiday bundle slims supposed to load slowly or does Uncharted 3 just load really slow for every ps3? When I first start the game it loads kinda slow, you know when the ring pops up on the bottom right, and when I just started a new campaign it took at least a minute to load the intro cutscene
Are these holiday bundle slims supposed to load slowly or does Uncharted 3 just load really slow for every ps3? When I first start the game it loads kinda slow, you know when the ring pops up on the bottom right, and when I just started a new campaign it took at least a minute to load the intro cutscene
Should of got an xbox.
Better versions of Call of Duty and Fifa, not to mention a way better online interface and online play, community etc.  PS3 sucks. But europeans are biased so they buy shittier systems just cause they have no souls and are fanboy sheep.
All Uncharted games do this. That's the only loadscreen you will see.
Actually Uncharted 3 loads the fastest out of the three games, lolz.
I plan on doing this and I'm scared. Didn't someone post that something differs based on which psn account You do the transfer on? Like if you do it on your main, something might not transfer 100% from that account so you'd have to make a new dummy account and do the transfer from there to get all your accounts done properly.
Anyone got a clue what I'm talking about? Read it here on GAF.
Any more feedback on this model? Do they use identical BD drives as the 2500 series?
Also, how much power does it consume running more demanding games like Uncharted 3 or GT5?
Any more feedback on this model? Do they use identical BD drives as the 2500 series?
Also, how much power does it consume running more demanding games like Uncharted 3 or GT5?
Dat satin silver... North America never got these, right?
I've been wanting to buy a new PS3 (sold mine a while back for money issues), good timing! I hope this one cuts the heat down, that's the only complaint I have about the system. Makes my room noticeably warmer and I live in Louisiana so that ain't enjoyable.
Any updates? Debating on replacing my broke 60GB with a slim or trying to ride it out till ps4. It's not like i don't have a backlog that could crush a horse.
Any updates? Debating on replacing my broke 60GB with a slim or trying to ride it out till ps4. It's not like i don't have a backlog that could crush a horse.