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[Phoenician_Viking]

Incomplete family picture.

The PS3 really does look out of place in that mix.

I would say that PS1 is the one looking out of place

 

[VanWinkle]

That screw is GLORIOUS.

And that must mean I am way too hyped for next-gen.

 

[xxracerxx]

The PS4 is orientated differently.... the "front" is on the left, while the PS2 and PS3 had it on the right.

Just an observation.

Yeah I noticed that. It really bothers me they didn't turn the PS logo on the PS2/3 for the image!!!!!

 

[Parablank]

Wow that screw is so adorable.

I never thought of taking off the top panel as a viable method, but the way they've done it is really nice. I thought that the little opening to side of the blu-ray drive would be the place to upgrade drives, but this is better.

 

[def sim]

Oh, I can't read that article. I'm loving that screw and sliding side/top panel, though.

 

[MDSLKTR]

that screw is so damn pimp

 

[Some Nobody]

Something to remember, because I'm replacing that 500GB with a 3TB as soon as possible.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I would say that PS1 is the one looking out of place

In terms of color, but I think its shape is more consistent with the rest of the original PS designs. The rounded shape of the PS3 sticks out more.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

That screw is GLORIOUS.

And that must mean I am way too hyped for next-gen.

Screw it! Get hyped. Greatness awaits.

Sony needs to sell these screws

 

[Bojanglez]

Foxconn?

How long before the Chinese slave labour blog posts start? Or is that just Apple?

Happened last week

 

[NyMartin]

Next:

Put in an SSD harddrive and let us know the results please

speed increases?

Please report back with results

 

[Quentyn]

Don't stop there, German computer site. Take the whole system apart.

They say they will do that tomorrow.

 

[Dead Prince]

are all the screws PS Branded?

 

[Joeki11a]

Look at that family:

60 gig has Ps1 and ps2 inside...

You know the PS4 looks very slim

 

[Hollow]

I was wondering where the hard drive was but I never expected the panel to come off like that.

 

[CoffeeExpress]

Hopefully that screw wont get striped as easily as that piece of shit blue ps3 HDD screw..

 

[Iacobellis]

That's one motherfucking dissection!

I want some of those Sony screws.

 

[The Faceless Master]

hope that screw isn't made of silly putty

 

[Violater]

Finally, seems fairly painless enough.
As long as this does not void the warranty though.

 

[DBT85]

Under the HDD cage looks like a heatsink to me. Anyone else?

 

[Rolf NB]

Is that a Philips #1 screw head? I hope it doesn't strip as easily as the one in the (early) PS3s.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

What a missed opportunity to not have the philips slot be the cross button

 

[N30RYU]

Look at that family:

Without PSP and PSVita the family isn't complete

Even more... where's the PocketStation??

 

[Cragvis]

Jesus, sony really went all out engraving screws with the button icons...

Just awesome levels of care and detail went into the design of that thing.

 

[Bojanglez]

I would really appreciate someone creating a list of compatible (and tested) 1TB 2.5" SSHDs.

I want to buy one to install straight away.

 

[tipoo]

Under the HDD cage looks like a heatsink to me. Anyone else?

Nope, that's just standard electronics structural integrity stuff. Hard drive cradle or whatever. Not a heatsink at all. My laptop has that on the inside too. Although it could absorb some heat, that's not its function.

Also similar:

The thing that's ABOVE the heatsink for RF shielding, but not part of the heatsink itself.

I still really want to see what Sony did with the cooling here.

 

[Sweep14]

Ok now that we know where the HDD is located can someone tel me what is this strange cover near the bottom :

 

[Afrikan]

I need me some Playstation themed cufflinks.

fixed!

 

[xxracerxx]

Under the HDD cage looks like a heatsink to me. Anyone else?

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Bigger image for you:

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/wRn6ULr.jpg

 

[Neuromancer]

That screw is adorable. Your move, Microsoft.

 

[dragonbane]

Don't stop there, German computer site. Take the whole system apart.

They said "tomorrow we will take a closer look inside the PS4". I'm not sure if they will actually tear it down, but we might be lucky.

 

[Cozmogramma]

The rounded shape of the PS3 sticks out more.

Original model maybe, but I think the Slim fits very well together with the other Sony-consoles.

 

[Reule]

Stripping that screw would make your heart skip a beat. Very awesome. I don't think I'll be exchanging my HDD with anything, I've been pretty content with the size for the most part. Maybe in the future!

 

[Loudninja]

That screw is adorable. Your move, Microsoft.

That would be a regular screw.

 

[TheRealTalker]

Ok now that we know where the HDD is located can someon telle me what is this :

An asking the same thing it is not for the Camera and controller... What is it

Almost as confusing as that mystery port on the vita

 

[gofreak]

I wonder if they're allowed do a tear down...I'm guessing not if this is something 'on loan' from Sony.

Would love to see the PS4 motherboard compared to PS3's first. And the cooling system for that matter.

 

[VanWinkle]

Woah, they pretty much have a video unboxing of the PS4 on there. It's a "for testing" PS4, but the inside of the box looks like what I imagine it would look like in the retail boxes. The DS4 looks so nice! I haven't finished the video yet but it's getting me HYPED.

 

[def sim]

Original model maybe, but I think the Slim fits very well together with the other Sony-consoles.

I really liked the slim. Good amount of matte to gloss surfaces. If they made a flat version, it would be my favorite console design to date.

 

[UnluckyKate]

Im just curious, can you put an ssd in there and will it help with load times? Probably not, but it would be cool.

on PS3 it was marginal upgrade

 

[startyourengine]

So the HDD is 2.5" again right?

need some confirmation before i hit the buy button

 

[tipoo]

They said "tomorrow we will take a closer look inside the PS4". I'm not sure if they will actually tear it down, but we might be lucky.

Ooh, excited.

God, I'm a geek. Getting excited over seeing what the heatsink and fan and motherboard layout will look like.

 

[Goldenhen]

Ok now that we know where the HDD is located can someone tel me what is this strange cover near the bottom :

It might be marked area for serial number sticker to stick on.

 

[Goldrusher]

Ok now that we know where the HDD is located can someone tel me what is this strange cover near the bottom :

It's where the sticker goes with all the model info and all the government ratings:

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Looks like it might take the slightly taller 2TB drives?

 

[Frumix]

Sony's all like, SCREW YOU

 

[Metfanant]

DAT SCREW :O

Antonio.gif

 

[Tsundere]

Ok now that we know where the HDD is located can someone tel me what is this strange cover near the bottom :

An asking the same thing it is not for the Camera and controller... What is it

Almost as confusing as that mystery port on the vita

That's for the FCC sticker thingamagig, and the rubber foot below it is for horizontal placement of the console so it doesn't move.

 

[HeroesInAHalfShell]

I know that Nintendo has their own specialty-shaped screws they use to assemble their consoles, but Sony legit branded their screws with PS symbols. That is to cool for school!

 

[fu3lfr3nzy]

Is that a Philips #1 screw head? I hope it doesn't strip as easily as the one in the (early) PS3s.

First thing that came to mind. Love the design of the screw, but don't be an easy strip POS like PS Phat :/

 

[Chamber]

Something to remember, because I'm replacing that 500GB with a 3TB as soon as possible.

Don't think that will be possible.