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[ManaByte]

Really great Twitter account for Sony/PS history:


Why did they just use the Spider-Man font for the PS3? Because they could.

 

[PSYGN]

Yeah everyone thought Spider-man, doesn't help that the PS3 was ugly

 

[DR3AM]

The only thing he did right with the PS3.

 

[nial]

Yeah, Ken Kutaragi wasn't really the best CEO of SCEI (before anyone says anything, he got that position in 1999).
But it's funny how we ended up getting the first-party Spider-Man games on PS4 and PS5.

 

[Days like these...]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

 

[hououinkyouma00]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

.... grow up lol

 

[TGO]

Nothing wrong with it other then being the Spider Man Font.
people act like other things don't use other fonts

Although it stand out more when they was giving Spider Man 3 on Blu-ray away with it

 

[Topher]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

 

[Days like these...]

.... grow up lol

Ok I was half joking I did own PS 1 briefly for FF 7

 

[ManaByte]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

 

[RagnarokIV]

Greatest console ever made (launch model only). The font is beautiful.

When they switched from PLAYSTATION 3 to gay ‘ps3’ branding, they lost their way.

 

[TGO]

Ok I was half joking I did own PS 1 briefly

You poor thing, nearly 30 years is a long time to go without playing decent games.

 

[nush]

meanwhile at Sega...

 

[TGO]

Greatest console ever made (launch model only). The font is beautiful.

When they switched from PLAYSTATION 3 to gay ‘ps3’ branding, they lost their way.

Can we just appreciate Sony's and campaign from when they did switch to PS3 branding

Seriously Sony, bring back Kevin Butler!

 

[Hrk69]

Immediate idiot

 

[ShirAhava]

That was basically the only thing I didn't like about the PlayStation 3

 

[nial]

When they switched from PLAYSTATION 3 to gay ‘ps3’ branding, they lost their way.

I only agree in relation to the fact that the first half was much better than the second one. But PS4 was a WAY better console than PS3.
Still, I like the latter branding more.

 

[Audiophile]

Crazy decision, yet somehow worked perfectly for that OG console..

 

[Sushi_Combo]

Greatest console ever made (launch model only). The font is beautiful.

When they switched from PLAYSTATION 3 to gay ‘ps3’ branding, they lost their way.

How did the re-brand make it gay? I'm so confused.

 

[Rentahamster]

Better than comic sans.

 

[diffusionx]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

 

[CoreyFlawless]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

Sounds like some Sony fans when it comes to M$

 

[Lumpyoatmeal]

Greatest console ever made (launch model only). The font is beautiful.

When they switched from PLAYSTATION 3 to gay ‘ps3’ branding, they lost their way.

Sony now it's absolute ass. Back then they stuff was excellent, I still think the original PSP is probably the best looking gadget, ever.

 

[RagnarokIV]

How did the re-brand make it gay? I'm so confused.

Launch console - a fucken behemoth that weights a ton. Looks like a premium product, like the Mercedes of home consoles. It screams at you in all caps PLAYSTATION 3.
The greatest library of all time (PLAYSTATION 3, PS2 and PlayStation) via backwards compatibility. Support for everything from DVD, Blu-ray, Super Audio CD. More USB ports than you will ever use. Memory Stick etc.
Orchestral boot up and cool jingle for game boot.

ps3 - none of that and a shit wet noodle looking font.

 

[Topher]

How did the re-brand make it gay? I'm so confused.

Obviously it is because the P is trying to spoon the S.

/s

 

[Badlucktroll]

I only agree in relation to the fact that the first half was much better than the second one. But PS4 was a WAY better console than PS3.
Still, I like the latter branding more.

i was saddened when they took out that playstation 3 jingle sound

 

[fart town usa]

Look, gamers just want a system with the best font and that's that TRIPLE.

 

[Katatonic]

Ken Kutaragi will always be the man in my book.

 

[Lumpyoatmeal]

Launch console - a fucken behemoth that weights a ton. Looks like a premium product, like the Mercedes of home consoles. It screams at you in all caps PLAYSTATION 3.
The greatest library of all time (PLAYSTATION 3, PS2 and PlayStation) via backwards compatibility. Support for everything from DVD, Blu-ray, Super Audio CD. More USB ports than you will ever use. Memory Stick etc.
Orchestral boot up and cool jingle for game boot.

ps3 - none of that and a shit wet noodle looking font.

In my Kutaragi voice, don't forget about the "supah-computah-like-horse-powah!"

 

[Ronin_7]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

 

[analog_future]

Launch console - a fucken behemoth that weights a ton. Looks like a premium product, like the Mercedes of home consoles. It screams at you in all caps PLAYSTATION 3.
The greatest library of all time (PLAYSTATION 3, PS2 and PlayStation) via backwards compatibility. Support for everything from DVD, Blu-ray, Super Audio CD. More USB ports than you will ever use. Memory Stick etc.
Orchestral boot up and cool jingle for game boot.

ps3 - none of that and a shit wet noodle looking font.

So PS3 launch console - Top
PS3 after that - Bottom

got it

 

[Svejk]

It's a ugly ass font, but because they basically created it, I can see why..

 

[solidus12]

I miss the old PS3 startup logo and sound when we launched games

 

[mitch1971]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony

That's quite a normal post for you, Days.

 

[AJUMP23]

good old ridge racer ken.

I was wrong it was Katz.

 

[Days like these...]

That's quite a normal post for you, Days.

I tend to stay on the OT side so not sure what that means but sure why not.

 

[Topher]

good old ridge racer ken.

Wasn't that Kaz?

 

[Mikado]

"Oh no, I'm stuck.... What are you doing, step-letter? "

 

[RagnarokIV]

Wasn't that Kaz?

Kaz “Master” McDonnell Benedict Miller Harai

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Ken my man.

 

[AJUMP23]

Wasn't that Kaz?

You are right.


how could I mess that up.

 

[Audiophile]

Bring back italics...

 

[Topher]

Bring back italics...

I think your opinion on fonts is slanted.

 

[Beer Baelly]

I only agree in relation to the fact that the first half was much better than the second one. But PS4 was a WAY better console than PS3.
Still, I like the latter branding more.

Kutaragi like

 

[Sorcerer]

Nothing wrong with it other then being the Spider Man Font.
people act like other things don't use other fonts

Although it stand out more when they was giving Spider Man 3 on Blu-ray away with it

Talladega Nights>Spiderman!!! Shake and Bake!!!

 

[TGO]

Talladega Nights>Spiderman!!! Shake and Bake!!!

Casino Royale was another one

 

[Rudius]

Greatest console ever made (launch model only). The font is beautiful.

When they switched from PLAYSTATION 3 to gay ‘ps3’ branding, they lost their way.

Come on now! What about that PS Double?

 

[Sorcerer]

Casino Royale was another one

Never knew Sony gave away a Bond movie with PS3!!! As a Bond Fan and a PS3 owner I wonder how this escaped me!!!

 

[ShadowkillXNA]

I hated that font that's why I didn't get a PS3 well that and I've always been a Sega fanboy. I can never own a Sony console. I'd give up gaming before owning a Sony