Hexa
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Huh?
Oh wait. I phrased that completely wrong. I meant that since I don't see how you can put the console vertically, that the way the logo is placed doesn't mage sense to me. But if you could, it being sideways would look worse.
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Rumour: PS4 Slim leaked ?
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Huh?
Oh wait. I phrased that completely wrong. I meant that since I don't see how you can put the console vertically, that the way the logo is placed doesn't mage sense to me. But if you could, it being sideways would look worse.
Pretty much nobody buys movies physically anymore and hasn't since the economy took a nosedive and Netflix took off in popularity, and all of those streaming apps are built into almost all 4K TV's. While 4K itself is going to become more popular, physical media isn't going to follow suit and it's really not going to meaningfully make most people get an Xbox One Slim instead of a PS4 Slim. Hell, if anyone really cares that much about UHD Blu-ray, they'll just wait for the Neo in all likelihood.
You mean the exact material the OG PS4 uses?
Shin-Ra
Junior Member
Stood vertically the PS logo's the right way round.
SomedayTheFire
Member
It's kinda weird how many people don't realise that and the logo are the exact same as the OG PS4.
Toadthemushroom
Member
Now that we have a photo taken in a lit room the plastics really don't look any better than they did when they were taken in a dark room with the flash on.
The original PS4's plastics weren't great either (the chassis easily flexes too under pressure), but there's something about the shape and all-matte design of this device that accentuates them.
The original PS4's plastics weren't great either (the chassis easily flexes too under pressure), but there's something about the shape and all-matte design of this device that accentuates them.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
The person who was posting about info coming from that employee wrote something very similar. They wrote that Slim was being made to look less premium so that NEO would look more premium. Sorry for lack of quote.
Chinese Cartoons
Banned
I cant wait to see how much this heats up and fans kick in, sony we need god damn vents for better cooling.
Certinty
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I wouldn't say they purposely made it ugly, but I think it's very likely they made it bland and cheap looking for that reason.
Yeah, tv tv tv tv sports sports sports tv tv.
https://youtu.be/KbWgUO-Rqcw
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Etc etc
SomedayTheFire
Member
There's additional vents on the side. No idea if they're intake or exhaust. But they're there.
outunderthestars
Banned
I don't think they need to undercut the S in order to outsell it. Retailers are already making bundles and discounts ting the Xbox one S. Sony just needs to get the new model on the shelves.
But yea, I don't see this model supporting UHD.
But won't 4K streaming face a big obstacle in data caps? To my knowledge, a lot of places in US still have internet plans with stupid limits of how much a user can download in a month.
I can only imagine that one episode of Daredevil in 4K eats a big chunk of a 200gb cap.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I will almost never again buy physical copies of movies unless they are truly special. Done. They lose all of their value and I just never bother loading discs into a player anymore. I don't care how fantastic it looks in 4K. Not doing it anymore. Physical games, that I think I'll keep doing for a while.
Chinese Cartoons
Banned
I want a side vent like the xbox one has, bigger fan less noise and more air intake.
velociraptor
Junior Member
The original PS4 still looks like a more premium product, and the design isn't half bad in fairness. It looks pretty decent when stood up.
Toadthemushroom
Member
I think they killed off the vertical stand. Note how the box for the PS4 Slim no longer shows the system in vertical orientation, which was a big thing when Sony were marketing PS4 even though the system doesn't ship with a stand.
Nintendo did a similar thing with Wii revision 2. In addition to gutting the GC controller+mem card ports the system could no longer stand vertically. Though that was probably done so they can save shipping costs and reduce the size and weight of the box - Nintendo included two separate parts to make up a stand with every Wii after all.
I'm expecting the PS4 Neo to have a design that embraces a vertical orientation.
On a related note, depending on your setup, the PS4 Slim might take up more space on a table or beside the TV, since the footprint of the device while laying horizontally is much larger than a vertical setup in these instances.
Nintendo did a similar thing with Wii revision 2. In addition to gutting the GC controller+mem card ports the system could no longer stand vertically. Though that was probably done so they can save shipping costs and reduce the size and weight of the box - Nintendo included two separate parts to make up a stand with every Wii after all.
I'm expecting the PS4 Neo to have a design that embraces a vertical orientation.
On a related note, depending on your setup, the PS4 Slim might take up more space on a table or beside the TV, since the footprint of the device while laying horizontally is much larger than a vertical setup in these instances.
SomedayTheFire
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Omnii-chan
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If this thing is real, I'm glad I'm getting Neo instead. As an enthusiast device, I'm sure Neo will look nicer.
Caayn
Member
Been out of the thread since last night, has it been confirmed if the console features a UHD-BD drive and supports HDR?
Streams are heavily compressed.
You're planning on buying a PS4 slim to replace your current PS4?
SomedayTheFire
Member
No.
SoraNoKuni
Member
I like it though, minimal, nothing stands out, just like a device I would like to have under my TV.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
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When I worked in television, we were still broadcasting in 720p. A quick look on the live show, and they still are.
depends how much you dislike the hairdryer. doesnt seem like the slim will bring any new features, unless the wifi is upgraded.
outunderthestars
Banned
If I recall, 4K Netflix is roughly 11GB per hour.
Chobel
Member
You'll only end up losing money, so I say no.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Probably not? It's not that much smaller. More meant for people who haven't bought one yet or intending to buy a 2nd console
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
So there is a rectangle LED couldn't quite make out if it was fading in/out on boot up.
To what benefit? Lower power usage and perhaps more silent? I don't see any other benefits.
No, Neo is the real upgrade, Slim is for people jumping on PS4 for the first time.
PS4 Slim / 'basic': 250
PS4 Neo: 400 / 450 / 500 (depending on what Sony is cooking)
DeathByBacklog
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High gloss piano finish black must die.
Same. Even the lackluster selection that is Canadian Netflix covers like 99% of my entertainment needs, with almost all of the remaining 1% being achievable via iTunes Digital Copies. In fact, the few Blu-rays I've purchased have mainly been because they came with an iTunes Digital Code and were cheaper than a direct purchase on iTunes. I used to buy a few movies a week in the pre-Netflix days and streaming just completely cratered the need for physical media because the cost and convenience gained was unquestionably well worth the "almost no one notices anyway" drop in quality.
4K itself will take off but it'll mostly be streaming; the UHD Blu-ray format is definitely not going to meaningfully take off, especially with costs being what they are now.
But even accounting for the compression, how much would be consumed by streaming 4k netflix?
I found this old Gizmodo post from last year that says that you could potentially burn through 18 Gb per hour. While this article might be wrong (and I think their math logic is flawed) the amount a data consumed should be significant.
http://gizmodo.com/you-can-burn-through-your-entire-broadband-data-cap-in-1524579598
yup.
not to mention the fact that most people don't even buy physical media for their movies anymore and are okay with watching in shit quality via wifi streaming, I really don't see 4K taking off.
the big appeal of HDTVs was less the image quality and more the fact that everyone got to replace their clunky fucking crt with a beautiful, light, space saving flatscreen.
people aren't going to shell out for another flatscreen just because it has better image quality
There's a big middle ground between the plastic used here and super glossy plastics. Look at the Xbox One S - matte, but very smooth and well-finished. Much nicer plastic.
dealer-
Member
Do it, you can always sell it on, probably for the same price during the next two weeks.
It's probably stolen though, which takes the shine off it.
tiredheadcrab
Member
You are right they aren't identical.
When it comes down to it the feature set will sell a system. It has been stated many times here on GAF that power doesn't matter. It's mind share. The Xbox one s is a 4K media player. Best Buy, Walmart, target will probably be pushing this system to sell along with their 4K tvs this holiday. Sales and markdowns galore.
We are entering into the 4K boom. I imagine if Neo is released this holiday then it will also be pushed to sell a lot.
Polioliolio
Member
I don't care how ugly it's perceived to be, but why is it not that much smaller? Remember the PS2 slim? Now THAT was slim. This is like, slightly thinner. PS4 'budget'
Any word on price?
I'll probably end up grabbing a standard PS4 after the inevitable price drop.
Any word on price?
I'll probably end up grabbing a standard PS4 after the inevitable price drop.
Audioboxer
Member
The Xbox One S is more an answer to the Neo in the short term by including 4K support to bridge the gap till Scorpio.
This slim isn't an answer to the One S lol... Its for Sony to reduce costs and have the cheapest PS4 possible for even more sales.
If you really want/need 4K and its not just for a bullet point list purchase of something you'll never use then Sony want you buying a Neo not a slim PS4.
This slim isn't an answer to the One S lol... Its for Sony to reduce costs and have the cheapest PS4 possible for even more sales.
If you really want/need 4K and its not just for a bullet point list purchase of something you'll never use then Sony want you buying a Neo not a slim PS4.
outunderthestars
Banned
Hard drives keep modern consoles from ever getting that slim.
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