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[Angelus Errare]

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

BluRay drive.

 

[jaypah]

Ok, I know it's just a screw but that shit is gangsta. Sony is pure class.

 

[Ovid]

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

Why? Because the rest of them are hideous boxes?

PS3 is the best looking one.

 

[Milennia]

Im going to swap in a new HDD just so i have an excuse for dat screw.

 

[DieH@rd]

Sooo... ON THE TOP:

ON THE BOTTOM:

 

[KennyLinder]

The PS4 is actually backwards in that family photo.

 

[Steroyd]

If i lose or strip that screw when I switch hard drives I'm going to be so disappointed in myself.

That screw is adorable. Your move, Microsoft.

I believe they've already tried to screw their customers.

 

[Guymelef]

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

Yeah.

 

[Frumix]

So HDDs are still notebook-sized? I think 1TB is as high as those suckers go.
Just let us plug a USB storage Sony!

 

[VanWinkle]

GUYS. Watch the PS4 unboxing. I guarantee that the inside is exactly how it will be packaged at retail. It has everything that the retail box comes with. The guy is getting all hot and bothered by it. Shows everything.

You WILL get hyped.

 

[level44]

If i lose or strip that screw when I switch hard drives I'm going to be so disappointed in myself.



I believe they've already tried to screw their customers.

Boom!

 

[Omegasquash]

If they're current on SATA then an SSD would be very nice. On the PS3 I use a hybrid and it's only slightly better. When I do get a PS4 I'll spring for a 500gb SSD and let the load times go away.

 

[geomon]

Tetsu Sumii going all out with Dat Screw.

 

[SneakyStephan]

good that they have easily replaceable hdds again

 

[gruenel]

So HDDs are still notebook-sized? I think 1TB is as high as those suckers go.
Just let us plug a USB storage Sony!

1.5TB currently.

 

[Yazuka]

I believe they've already tried to screw their customers.

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I shouldn't be laughing but damn! That got me.

 

[Sweep14]

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

Thanks for the explanation. I haven't been able to discover it by myself...

 

[Goldenhen]

So HDDs are still notebook-sized? I think 1TB is as high as those suckers go.
Just let us plug a USB storage Sony!

Actually 2TB

 

[eXite]

Screw you, Microsoft !

 

[Minions]

So HDDs are still notebook-sized? I think 1TB is as high as those suckers go.
Just let us plug a USB storage Sony!

There are 1.5TB standard size drives now. 9.5mm
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22/hgsts-1-5tb-laptop-drive-is-the-densest-hard-disk-available/

There are at least 2 manufacturers now.

Actually 2TB

It's 1.5, the 2TB drives are thicker than a standard laptop drive.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Seems easy enough. Love those screws. Such a cool little touch.

Also, I see the AF logo on the HDD .

 

[Rolf NB]

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.

It's only about physical height. Here's a list that will stay up to date when new products come out:
http://skinflint.co.uk/eu/?cat=hde7s&xf=1293_9.5~1293_7~1293_5.5~1293_5~3772_2.5~958_1000#xf_top

The Seagate 1TB SSHD should work fine.

There are 1.5TB standard size drives now. 9.5mm
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22/hgsts-1-5tb-laptop-drive-is-the-densest-hard-disk-available/

There are at least 2 manufacturers now.



It's 1.5, the 2TB drives are thicker than a standard laptop drive.

There's really only the HGST 5K1500. Currently available Toshiba and WD drives >= 1.5TB are still 12.5 or even 15mm high.

 

[TheRealTalker]

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

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

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.

Gotcha Thanks

 

[DietRob]

Already have a 1tb drive sitting in my amazon cart. I'm ready.

 

[gruenel]

Actually 2TB

2TB 2.5" drives are taller than standard-sized 9.5mm high drives. Don't know if they'll fit in the PS4, they don't fit into the PS3.

 

[Craiji]

My EVO is ready. I still want to know what the stock drive is.

 

[Orayn]

2TB 2.5" drives are taller than standard-sized 9.5mm high drives. Don't know if they'll fit in the PS4, they don't fit into the PS3.

The shadow on the hard drive in this picture makes it look like there's a little extra clearance, so there is hope that non-standard-height drives will fit.

 

[Vizzeh]

Basically a PS4 unboxing on that site with the photos check out the video, definitely raising the excitement here

http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cbs-News-Playstation-4-7712087.html

 

[RoadHazard]

60 gig has Ps1 and ps2 inside...

You know the PS4 looks very slim

Not PS1. PS1 BC on the PS3 is done through software emulation, which is why every PS3 in existence can play PS1 games while only the earliest models can play PS2 games.

But yes, the PS4 looks very slim and compact. Like a slanted monolith, I really like it.

 

[Minions]

The shadow on the hard drive in this picture makes it look like there's a little extra clearance, so there is hope that non-standard-height drives will fit.

Worst case (assuming the software supports) you could probably make it work... Dremels can make almost anything fit. Would void your warranty though.

 

[Guymelef]

I'll wait our US Gaf fellows try hybrid HDDs and maybe buy one for the EU launch day.

 

[Zok310]

Look at that family:

I hate the fact that in the stand position the ps4 vents will be the first thing you see.
Nice screws.

 

[Shadybiz]

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

Yeah those did strip real easy. I remember saying "Well, I guess that was my one shot at upgrading the HDD...hopefully it worked."

It did.

 

[gruenel]

The shadow on the hard drive in this picture makes it look like there's a little extra clearance, so there is hope that non-standard-height drives will fit.

Yes, would be great if true.

 

[morpix]

I'm just wishing for > 9.5mm Z-height drives! 1TB is not enough on my PS3, it will never be enough on my PS4.

 

[DBT85]

BluRay drive.

Ahh of course. How silly.

The shadow on the hard drive in this picture makes it look like there's a little extra clearance, so there is hope that non-standard-height drives will fit.

It does look like there is an extra few mm there. Whether it is enough however is another issue.

 

[gofreak]

I hate the fact that in the stand position the ps4 vents will be the first thing you see.
Nice screws.

It's back to front in that picture though... no reason you can't face the back to the back when it's standing up

 

[Ramma2]

628$ for a 1TB SSD, $330 for a 500 GB? Guys you should just pay me that money and I'll come over to your house and boot your games up a few seconds before you're ready to play them.

 

[Dranakin]

So the likely size is 2.5" / 9.5mm height? Trying to get a sense of how much a replacement drive is going to cost me.

 

[level44]

I hate the fact that in the stand position the ps4 vents will be the first thing you see.
Nice screws.

Not if you put it the right way around. That picture is of the back of the console.

 

[Graphics Horse]

Layout seems similar to an upside down PS3 slim.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

628$ for a 1TB SSD, $330 for a 500 GB? Guys you should just pay me that money and I'll come over to your house and boot your games up a few seconds before you're ready to play them.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148696&Tpk=m500 960gb

$550 for a really good 960GB SSD.

 

[ShogunDarius]

Could the ps4 take a 2tb caviar black hd?

 

[xxracerxx]

I hate the fact that in the stand position the ps4 vents will be the first thing you see.
Nice screws.

Ummm, turn the system the other way??

Not if you put it the right way around. That picture is of the back of the console.

That image is of the top actually.

 

[KennyLinder]

I hate the fact that in the stand position the ps4 vents will be the first thing you see.
Nice screws.

Pretty sure it's backwards by mistake. The disc slot isn't at the back of the machine

 

[Minions]

Ahh of course. How silly.



It does look like there is an extra few mm there. Whether it is enough however is another issue.

needs 3mm~ (12.5mm) for the larger 2TB drive. Unfortunate they could not fit a full capacity 3.5" drive in there. 4TB+ drives please. No one can go all digital with such low capacities...

 

[SolidSnakex]

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

That screw is adorable. Your move, Microsoft.

Microsoft's got you covered.

 

[Cozmogramma]

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.

For me it already is, but yes, flat design would probably have made it even better.

 

[crazygambit]

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

I'd say the PS1 does. Also the PS4 is backwards.