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[zeopower6]

Was this always going to be the case? :/ I wish they took a photo of the PS3 area, lol.

 

[Yaphett Kotto]

Well, right, but why did they change the look of the 'a' when the design the tab for the PS3 case? I guess they thought it looked better, but it's interesting to think that at some point Sony had to have a design meeting discussing whether or not the a in the font the PS1 and PS2 used was acceptable or needed to be different when they created the "only on PlayStation" thing.

I meant copy as in, they overlooked the fact that both a's were stylized differently since the font and color scheme goes with the PS2 banner.

Should have put that in the initial post.

 

[Yawnier]

PS3 collections are going to look even more fucked up now with the old spiderman font cases + PS3 Slim font cases + red greatest hits cases + now these.

 

[Marceles]

I like the Spider-man font edition best.

Only thing I liked about the Spider-Man font was the chime and logo when you start a game on the launch systems. On the box art, it just reminds me of when I bought so many bad games around launch just to own games for the system.

 

[nded]

Only thing I liked about the Spider-Man font was the chime and logo when you start a game on the launch systems. On the box art, it just reminds me of when I bought so many bad games around launch just to own games for the system.

Really? That sucks. The classic layout just reminds me of Burnout Paradise, Demon's Souls, OG SFIV and Valkyria Chronicles.

 

[Vesmir]

Stupid, especially considering the PS4 isn't backwards compatible, so if an average parent wants to get a game for Jimmy, they might pick something that won't end up working.

 

[fasTRapid]

Second.

Spiderman vertical > red PS3 horizontal > blue PS3 horizontal

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Here's another example.

It could be worse , we could be living in the NES era where there was no standard template for boxes!

Except for the king of NES era. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[MYE]

I CANT WAIT TO GET A PS4 AND PLAY ALL THESE GAMES ON IT

 

[MYE]

They should have been like this from the beginning.

No it shouldn't because sony's new blue gradient shade thing is ugly

 

[dugdug]

You guys don't really think people are going to get confused by a 3 and 4, do you?

 

[Fattony12000]

They should change 'em again when P5 comes out.

Can't stop. Won't stop.

 

[Benzychenz]

Oh god why would they do this?

My collection already looks ugly enough with the red Spider-Man cases, and the sleek black cases, but now I'm gonna have 2-3 blue cases? Ughhh

 

[Uno Venova]

Since there is a PS3 section and a PS4 section in video game stores, and people know the difference between 3 and 4, I doubt there will be much confusion. Unnecessary change though.

 

[ascii42]

I meant copy as in, they overlooked the fact that both a's were stylized differently since the font and color scheme goes with the PS2 banner.

Should have put that in the initial post.

So Sony wasn't aware that they were using a different a than they had used before when they designed the banner? I suppose it's possible.

 

[boinx]

Meh, preferred the black covers.

 

[weevles]

I like the color. It's fine to me.

 

[elhav]

Like it.

 

[Ramune]

Noticed it last night when I saw Mugen Souls Z's cover. Did a double take to be sure I wasn't seeing things.

This is sure to be confusing to PS4 owners. Wonder hoeGreatest Hits covers will look like going forward.

 

[Shin-Ra]

#TeamSpider-Man

I liked the original vertical PLAYSTATION 3 banner best because it let the game's artwork stand out fully alone, second only to PC at the moment. And it had the colour PS logo.

Not the greatest idea from a PlayStation awareness perspective though.

 

[Adam_Roman]

At least they're keeping boxes clear instead of making them the new blue ones. That would be a horrible decision.

 

[Christhor]

I dislike it when the banners have some specific colour. Blue can clash with various box arts, while black is pretty universal. Why Sony, why.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

This is uhhhhhh.... Going to be confusing. Why didn't they just leave it black? This is just stupid all the way around...

:Sigh:

 

[ReBurn]

If someone didn't point it out I would probably have never noticed.

 

[Yoday]

I really like the change, especially if they change the cases as well. That said, it is far too late in the consoles life cycle for a change like this. I get the unification, but with fewer and fewer PS3 games being released from here on out, whats the point?

 

[zeopower6]

http://www.operationsports.com/news/707884/here-is-the-official-mlb-14-the-show-cover/

The change was revealed about a month ago with these covers. I think it looks fine when they're put side by side.

 

[Adam_Roman]

http://www.operationsports.com/news/707884/here-is-the-official-mlb-14-the-show-cover/



The change was revealed about a month ago with these covers. I think it looks fine when they're put side by side.

Yeah, there's no reason someone should mistake the PS3 box for the PS4 one or vice-versa. It is kind of irritating to have yet another type of box though.

 

[Infernal Monkey]

The real question is, will they change the PlayStation 2's banner to blue for this year's legacy edition of FIFA?

 

[zeopower6]

Yeah, there's no reason someone should mistake the PS3 box for the PS4 one or vice-versa. It is kind of irritating to have yet another type of box though.

It's just another sign that this generation (PS3/360) lasted wayyyy too long.

 

[-PXG-]

Stupid idea. This will confuse people

 

[DedValve]

Dumb Idea. Mass brand confusion imminent

Normally I would disagree and say "but it clearly says ps3 and not 4" then I remembered that we still have people to this day asking gamestop employees where can they get mario for their sons xbox.

 

[PixyJunket]

This is a great idea since you can play PlayStation 3 games on a PlayStation 4.

 

[NinjaMouse]

Yep...a lot of "wrong" versions will be bought =(

 

[Finalizer]

This is just going to get the more OCD folks' jimmies even more rustled after the Spiderman -> current transition.

 

[Daria]

Yep...a lot of "wrong" versions will be bought =(

People won't be able to read the difference between "PS3" and "PS4"? I just think most people will know which system they have and if they don't, most associates are a video game store should be able to help out.

 

[StoopKid]

Yep...a lot of "wrong" versions will be bought =(

I doubt this is a wii and wii u situation.

 

[SeventhSon]

This is a great idea since you can play PlayStation 3 games on a PlayStation 4.

 

[Shig]

Goddamn man. This gen has been a fuckin' apocalypse scenario for OCD folks who like to have their spines all gel together nicely.

-PS3: Spiderman solid red band, black band w/ strip of red, GH red band, blue band
-PSP: Black band w/ PS family logo, much smaller black band /w strip of yellow
-Xbox 360: White band w/ green strip & circle background, plain white band, PH silver band, larger PH silver band that no longer lines up with regular spines and puts all game titles in generic black font on white BG

 

[Vashetti]

The real question is, will they change the PlayStation 2's banner to blue for this year's legacy edition of FIFA?

Fifa 14 for PS2 was the last one.

 

[coldfoot]

People WILL confuse PS3 with PS4 games, I guarantee it...
Einstein quote about the size of the universe and human stupidity, etc...

 

[Elios83]

They look good to me! And about the confusion....it's not like people are dumb and can't tell the difference from a 3 a to a 4 also the plastic is still white.

 

[Uthred]

The idea that people genuinely think this is going to be confusing, as opposed to just wanting something to whinge about, is bizarre. It has PS3 is large lettering on the front cover and on the spine. It comes in a different looking, coloured and type of case. In the majority of cases it will be stocked in a section of the shop that is also labelled PS3. If you buy the wrong game at that point then it wasnt because the branding confused you, its because you are an idiot. The merest second of reflection should make it clear that the idea of it being legitimately confusing is as foolish as the "victim" in this scenario.

 

[Shig]

And about the confusion....it's not like people are dumb and can't tell the difference from a 3 a to a 4

Aw, your naïveté is precious.

Never held a job before, I take it?

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

I just see boobs.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

My fucking shelf.

 

[R10Neymarfan]

The real question is, will they change the PlayStation 2's banner to blue for this year's legacy edition of FIFA?

Fifa 14 was the last PS2 Fifa game. They're done

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Ohhhh Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Wait. What was the color before again?

 

[blitzcloud]

Only thing I liked about the Spider-Man font was the chime and logo when you start a game on the launch systems. On the box art, it just reminds me of when I bought so many bad games around launch just to own games for the system.

the font itself was awesome. And having a working OG 60gb fat with the chrome "playstation 3" is something else.

 

[PodcastFips]

People won't be able to read the difference between "PS3" and "PS4"? I just think most people will know which system they have and if they don't, most associates are a video game store should be able to help out.

I think of parents/grand-parents who want to make a gift. They are more likely to choose the wrong version now.
But you can return sealed copies, so that's not really a problem.

Generally, I like the idea. I always complain about the PS3 feeling like the "bad seed" in the family regarding OS etc... Vita and PS4 are so close to each other and the PS3 is just grey and all. Maybe this is the first step to integrate it more.

 

[Dead Man]

My fucking shelf.

The early covers were so much better, so much less rubbish on them.