HowellJenkins
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Crisis said:
some thread here on NeoGAF. I honestly now can't find it on the first page.
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PS3 rebranding
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some thread here on NeoGAF. I honestly now can't find it on the first page.
Does anyone think that this rebranding is the start of a totally new direction for the console or not? Will the ads get awesome like they were in the PS2 days? Will the XMB get less clinical? Will it chill my beer?
They're got a new start with this thing; they'd better not blow it.
They're got a new start with this thing; they'd better not blow it.
Opinions will vary, but I rather like the vibe from the new Japanese ads.grumble said:
http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/new/tvcm.html
Odd, but not off-putting.
Wordsgohere
Neo Member
Looks good.
Feels like PS2 era Sony.
I like PS2 era Sony.
Feels like PS2 era Sony.
I like PS2 era Sony.
EmCeeGramr
Member
It's almost like we're in some kind of weird dimensional rift, and the real PS3 that should have launched 3 years ago is finally coming out.
Visualante
Member
Losing the colours in the PlayStation logo is a bad choice. It's a timeless piece of design.
Hopefully they'll bring it back next gen.
Hopefully they'll bring it back next gen.
Cirekiller
Member
Completely agree. I cant wait for TGS, Sony seems to finally be getting it together internally in EU and US, and at TGS we get a good look at what Sony will do with this new direction there. If rumors are correct about their conference there, I think TGS can be a BIG turning-point for them.duk said:
jaydogg691
Member
Wait, are they actually changing PS3 game packaging? Fuck.HowellJenkins said:
LaserBuddha
Member
Crisis said:
There's something...sparse about it, and not in the good sense (usually sparse is a move I like). I don't know, having that strip on the front but with just the logo on the left and not the word "Playstation" doesn't feel right design-wise (and there's not even necessarily a PSN logo on the other side with some games). The name on the clear plastic above it isn't really visible at a glance so it doesn't help. I don't know what I'm trying to say, I guess maybe a box-wide strip isn't the right format for the amount of PS branding they are using on the front cover. Maybe I'm wrong.
Patriotsbball5460
Member
Cirekiller said:
Half of it will be leaked 3 weeks early and the other half will be the boring parts, ahh....Sony! How I love you!
Lion Heart
Banned
I love the PS3 and PlayStation 3 logos, but the boxart is downgrade total! :| The current one is amazing. Ah what can you do.
Shit, I forgot my 60 has that on the front, why would they get rid of the colours, its so much more appealing.
Visualante said:
Shit, I forgot my 60 has that on the front, why would they get rid of the colours, its so much more appealing.
Barry Lightning
Banned
DigiMish said:Looks like the old boxes are out for sure:
this is a great move for sony. sony's former branding was out of touch and unfocused. do you REALLY like spiderman that much, sony?
quite honestly, the "old" ps3's startup sequence is pretentious as fuck. with the symphony music...get over yourselves, sony...
I'm going to go on a limb here. I think the EyePet box is an incomplete one. The Gundam box is a big clue. The new PS3 logo is on the front of the Gundam box but not on the EyePet one. But we have two angles of the EyePet box. And that black strip down the side of the EyePet box is a prime spot for a "PlayStation 3" or the new PS3 logo. Same for the front of the box next to the PS logo. Is it possible that this was sent to Amazon by Sony with the PS3 logo photoshopped out so that they didn't reveal the new PS3 logo too early?
*edit*
Credit to BigGirlsBlouse for this mockup:
*edit*
Credit to BigGirlsBlouse for this mockup:
charlequin
Banned
Good. The new box is a huge improvement.
EmCeeGramr said:
This is exactly what I've been saying, like, all day.
Guardian Bob
Member
So is this "PS3" font style going away already? I was just really starting to like it, and personally like it more.
jaydogg691
Member
Man, all this PS3 rebranding is making no senses. They are just confusing people with the new logo and if they are actually changing the layout on PS3 games, it's just going to get worse. What happens when the average consumer who just bought a slim sees a game with the old PS3 game layout? They might wonder if the game is compatible with their slim or in vice versa.
This rebranding is really pissing me off.
This rebranding is really pissing me off.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
jaydogg691 said:
Yeah man this shit probably scared so many consumers off from buying this game.
kay said:It's not just possible, it's exactly what had happened.
Jeez, I must be obsessive about box arts as 50% of my posts recently have been about them. But it does look better, much cleaner. Have an example.
Proportions are off, oh well.
I agree entirely. Just think. It would have had an Only on PlayStation and PlayStation Network logo across the top too.
jaydogg691 said:
The rebranding, with the launch of a new PS3 sku, absolutely makes sense. Almost everything associated with the PS3 has a strong negative stigma and the stench of failure. Rebranding would give Sony a chance to make a second impression in the minds of the public and media.
jaydogg691
Member
Sony was smart enough to keep the same layout when they switch to jewel CD cases. The new supposed PS3 game layout looks nothing like the originals, add that new crappy ass logo, and that's enough to get people confused.Pai Pai Master said:
Yeah man this shit probably scared so many consumers off from buying this game.
Does anyone know when Sony started using jewel CD cases for PS1?
Flunkie said:
Everybody has been asking why he got banned.... It was for this
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=17091855#post17091855
Hydrargyrus
Member
I like the new box arts, simply and cleaner than the old one.
Which game will be the first to use it??
Which game will be the first to use it??
jaydogg691
Member
Wtf?jaydogg691 said:
Seriously?
I mean, I've done the same thing once or twice but a quick edit covered that up. I've posted a reply in the wrong thread before....
He got banned for the silliest of reasons...it's ironic because he had the "Reason why I will never be banned" tag. :lol
You'd think they'd brush their teeth before getting on camera...gofreak said:
Wow
EDIT: Love this new approach. I'm sitting here staring at the behind the scenes footage. With the ambient music, it's almost creepy.
CurlySaysX
Banned
Japan out of a recession, usa recovering, mainstream pricing. Today's anouncemets will have a bigger and more positive affect than ff7 during the 32bit era. Sony have just cemented themselves into 2nd spot by the end of 2009.
I fall in the do not like camp in regards to the new font etc... Looks way too, how should I put it, "soft cock"ish :lol
Regardless as I have said in other threads if it helps get more people into the Playstation Brand then so be it. That means more cash-ola for improvements!
Definately feels like they are trying to reboot the franchise, back to the PS1-PS2 era
Regardless as I have said in other threads if it helps get more people into the Playstation Brand then so be it. That means more cash-ola for improvements!
Definately feels like they are trying to reboot the franchise, back to the PS1-PS2 era
toastyToast
Member
They're going to redesign the boxes but keep the PSN circle?
Jesus Christ, all the info in the circle is on the back in a box instead of a circle. At least make it a sticker. I boil with rage everytime I look at my otherwise sweet looking Killzone 2 cover.
Jesus Christ, all the info in the circle is on the back in a box instead of a circle. At least make it a sticker. I boil with rage everytime I look at my otherwise sweet looking Killzone 2 cover.
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