Magic Carpet
Member
Yes its Uggs. It will get traded in when the new hopefully smaller version is released in a few years. Or If the PS5 Pro is even larger and uglier Ill just have to hide it behind the TV.
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Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
It's embarrassing. Triple bag level embarrassing.
and 3 others
Banned
Can't wait for a Black/Red Dead Space 4 Marker PS5...
LOLCats
Banned
plot twist, PS5 pro is a TV stand
Insane Metal
Member
I simply can't get around how people think PS5 is ugly but like that thing called XBox Series X.
And if you think I'm being biased see my posts on the PS5 reveal thread. I thought it looked like shit back then.
And if you think I'm being biased see my posts on the PS5 reveal thread. I thought it looked like shit back then.
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
Ugliest system since the Jaguar.
Desudzer10
Member
Yes it looks stupid, but so does the Dragon quest figures, pokemon toys, borderlands figures, and other little things scattered by my desk and monitor, so it'll fit right in.
Mr. Nobody
Member
One was designed with an exterior to create an emotion while the other was designed to just disappear in plain sight.
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
YES. It's one of the ugliest consoles I have ever seen and Sony should have at the very least gone with a solid black color for the entire console and controller as it would be a huge improvement but just imagine how big and ugly the PS5 Pro will look in a few years. LOL. Of course, hopefully the PS5 slim will look much better when the time comes.
LOLCats
Banned
changed my mind on whiteHorizontal:
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Batiman
Banned
Wow if those pictures are accurate. Where the fuck am I putting this monstrosity?
bitbydeath
Member
I mean no homo.
Digital edition is better
Digital edition is better
kingpotato
Ask me about my Stream Deck
It's ugly so the games don't have to be
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Slim design is easy to do. Just have to get rid of the white shell. It looks like if you rip off the shell, it's just a black rectangular box like a traditional console.
DaleinCalgary
Member
Didn't think about the beer. change my vote to ugly
diffusionx
Gold Member
Well, from my POV, I’m not buying a Series X. That said, I wish they kept the design language from the One X which is for my money one of the best designs ever. Still at worst the XSX is inoffensive, which Is far better than PS5.
LordOfChaos
Member
Wanted consoles to be more generous with power budgets to get as much as we can out of modern technology. They did, so I can't complain now that the cooling takes some size.
It's a big boi, but that's the main element driving the ugly discussion imo. If it was the size of the PS4 Slim, would anyone balk at the design?
It's a big boi, but that's the main element driving the ugly discussion imo. If it was the size of the PS4 Slim, would anyone balk at the design?
lachesis
Member
As a designer, I'm pretty torn about it - but I actually like design itself. I'm not too educated in architecture, but it seems like it takes its design cues from modern architectures and buildings - ones like in NYC's WTC Cortlandt station (Designed by Santiago Calatrava) - the sweeping curves with fish-bone like ventilation portion of PS5 unit itself.
Also sweeping, feminine curve of later works of Zaha Hadid like this one
PS5 is indeed quite large. It's sweeping curve, with stark contrast of black and white, accentuated by blue led light on the vent screams out its presence.
I believe they made that front design wide on top and narrow on bottom, so that it would also look and appear slimmer, as well as more airy and light looking.
As a design for simply visual perspective - I am okay with it. It would probably look pretty awesome in contemporary interiors
One good example is this one.
Chittagong's beautiful setup
There lies its weakest point. The product design itself is difficult to match the environment - which would stick out and draw unnecessary attention.
Design itself as an object ? I have no problem with it. But as a console game machine that would get placed pretty much any other types of environment? I'm not so sure. It is indeed futuristic and all - but it's all about Sony's own screaming, with little regards to the people who would buy the system and their own homes.
I am much a tune to Dieter Rams like design of XSS out of all 4 next gen systems - mostly because I do believe "less is more", and I do take the his design philosophies are quite appealing - probably due to the fact that in my line of work, I have to show the viewers a lot of information in small, limited real estate in any given moment, Dieter Rams' line of thoughts are much more suitable. (Not to mention I like mid-century classic designs - personal bias, I guess)
Understated and maybe even boring to some - but these type of design, can literally go anywhere and everywhere. Even Xbox Series X follows similar trait, but more monolithic shoebox. But yes, it fits the purpose quite well - and even if you don't like the look of it - it's so much easier to "ignore" it. Heck, if you put it under the TV cabinet horizontally & put some small amibos in front of it - you may not even notice if it's even there, if you just hide the LED light with black tape or something.
Also sweeping, feminine curve of later works of Zaha Hadid like this one
PS5 is indeed quite large. It's sweeping curve, with stark contrast of black and white, accentuated by blue led light on the vent screams out its presence.
I believe they made that front design wide on top and narrow on bottom, so that it would also look and appear slimmer, as well as more airy and light looking.
As a design for simply visual perspective - I am okay with it. It would probably look pretty awesome in contemporary interiors
One good example is this one.
Chittagong's beautiful setup
There lies its weakest point. The product design itself is difficult to match the environment - which would stick out and draw unnecessary attention.
Design itself as an object ? I have no problem with it. But as a console game machine that would get placed pretty much any other types of environment? I'm not so sure. It is indeed futuristic and all - but it's all about Sony's own screaming, with little regards to the people who would buy the system and their own homes.
I am much a tune to Dieter Rams like design of XSS out of all 4 next gen systems - mostly because I do believe "less is more", and I do take the his design philosophies are quite appealing - probably due to the fact that in my line of work, I have to show the viewers a lot of information in small, limited real estate in any given moment, Dieter Rams' line of thoughts are much more suitable. (Not to mention I like mid-century classic designs - personal bias, I guess)
Understated and maybe even boring to some - but these type of design, can literally go anywhere and everywhere. Even Xbox Series X follows similar trait, but more monolithic shoebox. But yes, it fits the purpose quite well - and even if you don't like the look of it - it's so much easier to "ignore" it. Heck, if you put it under the TV cabinet horizontally & put some small amibos in front of it - you may not even notice if it's even there, if you just hide the LED light with black tape or something.
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AGRacing
Member
I am willing to bet now those white blades on either side come right off. For those speculating I also believe that is how you expose the hard drive replacement door.
An entrepreneurial spirit would be looking into selling replacement "blades" in black or whatever other pattern or color people want.
An entrepreneurial spirit would be looking into selling replacement "blades" in black or whatever other pattern or color people want.
Sid Of Bee
Member
I think it looks really cool but I'm not sure if it will age well.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I think it looks great.
Trogdor1123
Member
I really want an all black one, what are the chances we see one soon? I'm wondering if I should just wait...
UltimaKilo
Gold Member
If it was black with blue lines ala PS2, I would have liked it more. Still, it’s my opinion they should have gone simple.
Mhmmm 2077
Member
Before the console was even shown, I was only complaining how ugly the new controller is. When they shown how the console looks... well, they're equally ugly, but I guess it could be worse.
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Member
It's ugly. Any other opinion is objectively false.