Kölsch Bloot
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This, basically.
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PS4 Slim Unboxing Video
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This, basically.
Sony are masters of hardware, and MS are masters of software. Though MS did great work with the XB1 S.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Same as the OG. Maybe slightly quieter just because a small process node normally generates less heat.
Same as the OG.
Temper your expectations. Take one look at the case and that will tell you how much effort they are putting into this.
This is a cheaply made, cheap PS4. If you want improvements, buy a Neo. It is what it is.
Captain Tuttle
Member
Damn I like itWith the power LED lit, standing vertically it should look like this.
I hope the Neo is similar in design
GlamFM
Banned
Slims have always been about reducing manufacturing cost.
I could care less about how this console looks. This is not the revision I'll be getting. The Neo is gonna be my choice and it will no doubt be bigger than this. The only real thing I'm interested in on the slim is the controller because it is likely gonna be the same controller on the Neo. Please please please come with better battery life. I'm not one of those big complainers on the subject but if Sony is releasing a new version of the controller then they should also take the time to improve the battery life. Also, on the off chance that Sony might release a higher quality controller for the Neo it self, I would be very happy.
As someone who has used windows and Xbox I'm inclined to disagree. If anything they've proven their hardware chops with surface which usually always have software complaints.
And xb1 dash is worse and slower than ps4.
They've always done great hardware with few exceptions like rrod 360.
TheKastorian
Member
Absolutely loving the new design.
DirgeExtinction
Member
You've tried it firsthand? :O
Cheaper costs, minority of users use it, its a dead format compared to HDMI, you can use an optical splitter
somecrazymember
Banned
I don't think so... Of course it nihilates the 'available now' factor... but it's basically a double reveal, so 2X exposure
neoism
Member
AFAICT, this is just a PS4 shrunk down to 16nm
yeah shame the ps3 slim is my fav looking console ever... not the newer one lol the first ps3 slim.. this isnt that great... i have the white ps4 in the pic and it looks waaay better
travisbickle
Member
PS4 has optical audio out. IIRC it was not made in the 90's.
https://youtu.be/sqRcLT0vjFE
Video is still here.
The console looks really good to me.
It looks a lot like the PS3 Slim 2009 being mostly matte but with the basic PS4 design.
Of course the point is to offer this at cheaper price for the mainstream market.
Video is still here.
The console looks really good to me.
It looks a lot like the PS3 Slim 2009 being mostly matte but with the basic PS4 design.
Of course the point is to offer this at cheaper price for the mainstream market.
dreamer3kx
Member
Im liking it after this unboxing, nice and simple.
Because history has told us that gamers love being forced to let go of the past and move into the future.
Looks great in this video, especially held vertical. There's a screw thread for a new vertical stand.
This looks fantastic. Not sure why people don't like it.
It's better looking than the original model.
Gamers like improvements. Microsoft tried to hide downgrades by calling them improvements, like forced always online, and no one fell for it because we are not retards.
get2sammyb
Member
I think this is why companies try to avoid leaks. The first batch of photos and images weren't very flattering at all, but now a proper video has come out with good lighting, it shows that this console is much more attractive than first anticipated.
I really like it now, too.
And removing something that evidently a lot of people here are using isn't a downgrade?
Gamers have already moved on, they aren't being forced.
It's like if a laptop manufacturer removed the CD drive. No one would miss it.
But take away something people still use (headphone jacks), and people will let you know. Very loudly.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Now I just need that Neo and NX leak as well!
family_guy
Member
I disagree. However the upside is they made it a little easier to carry in a messenger bag by reducing the size.
Looks very good, holding out for the neo though.
Which makes me wonder... maybe the Sony Conf in September will be the slim reveal and not the neo
Sony are not inviting press from all over the world just to announce this.
The Slim will take up the first 10 minutes and everything else will be Neo.
And Eurogamer were used as pawns in this game, mwahahaha.
wapplew
Member
Give it time to shine because no one going to care if slim announce together with Neo.
All according to Keikaku.
31GhostsIV
Banned
I keep reading comments about the optical port being dead and that 'nobody uses it'.
Does anyone have any data to back up this claim?
Does anyone have any data to back up this claim?
family_guy
Member
I use it for my Astro Mixamp to get 7.1 Dolby Headphone surround sound. Heck, Astro just made a new one. They must be pissed.
noomi
Member
This is what I am hoping for.
I am thinking the ps4 slim will be cheaper, maybe $250ish? and then neo around $400-$500?
It's a downgrade but the point is that the Slim isn't made for the users that already have a PS4, is for who haven't already bought one.
It's a weird decision for sure, especially because is gonna kill the third party peripherals.
Kaneda Shotaro
Member
I'll wait for the white one, that will look beautiful.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
They probably should have begun to phase it out with the original PS3, then these people with expensive headphones wouldn't be put out now.
Either way optical is 90's tech and it needs to go eventually. If the headphone manufacturers follow suit then everyone will be better off in the long run.
Sidewinder
Member
And Vita Too!!1
InsaneTiger
Member
What the hell is happening?
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Looks great in this video, especially held vertical. There's a screw thread for a new vertical stand.
The video sold me on the design. Replacing my OG Launch PS4 with Neo though.
How Sony made the thing is small baffles me.
This looks awesome. If the wait for Neo is going to be a longer one, I will get this, slam a 1TB SSD into it and play so much Destiny.
jimbobsmells
Member
Of course it's real lol
It doesn't matter if you have an OG PS4 or not, if you're using optical audio in your peripherals and your media set up (which many people do), then this is going to be a kick in the nuts - no matter whether some random on the internet tells you it's 90s tech or not.
surface pro* runs hot has low battery life and a poor ventilation system. it looks nice, sure, but it's functionally a bit crap
*first gen