Herp Derpington
Member
A Toslink port isn't a feature for them if they don't need it. As for why, why not? Maybe he just wants the new hardware? It doesn't really matter the reason especially if the cost is right.
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PS4 Slim Unboxing Video
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A Toslink port isn't a feature for them if they don't need it. As for why, why not? Maybe he just wants the new hardware? It doesn't really matter the reason especially if the cost is right.
Transistor
Banned
Wired ethernet is still far more used than optical is, though. Plus, Sony would have to put in one hell of a wireless chip to make up for it.
valkillmore
Member
Looks awesome. But, I need to see the Neo
The system is sleek as can be. I can't believe people think it's ugly. At $250 this thing is going to fly off the shelves.
Looks like an XBOX HUEG sized PSVita TV.
I think the Neo will start out incredibly strong if there's enough stock for it. Much like the consoles did back in 2013. There's a hardcore following that's ready to get the newest product as soon as it gets released.
At the same time I still think the slim will outsell it. Basically, if there's stock; November NPD will be absolutely bonkers.
does this mean Neo's are in the wild as well? God I would love to own a Neo day one
The system is sleek as can be. I can't believe people think it's ugly. At $250 this thing is going to fly off the shelves.
It's starting to grow on me....if the Neo is nearly identical but bigger.....I'll be happy
Kenzodielocke
Banned
So, the back bay is for HDD, what's the bay on the right side?
Futurevoid
Member
The same. It seems like the screw is on the back that holds the HDD in place and it slides out from the right side.
John Wick
Member
Not really. I don't see PSVR as a mass market device right now. It'll be in limited supply and it'll probably sell out anyway. OG PS4 is discontinued so the Slim will become the standard PS4 at a friendly mass market price. The Neo will be the premium console with UHD Blu-ray and 4K etc.
I haven't been following the thread but there is NO optical drive?!?!!
EDIT: Wait, are you referring to optical out (spdif)?
It's the same bay. The cutout extends through the side.
You can see it better on one of photos of the other thread.
Optical audio out (spdif). The drive is at the front, next to the power/eject buttons.
Transistor
Banned
There's an optical drive, just no optical audio port. So HDMI is the only choice for audio on this
If it is $400, then yeah. I can see it getting off to a great start. But with the new slim being at $250, most are going to opt for that in the long run. It will ultimately cannibalize the Neo. And VR is going to be a hard sell, period.
artsi
Member
I get if people don't like the light, but a tiny LED is not going to drain any batteries
Stiflers Mom
Banned
At $250 this thing is going to fly off the shelves.
Is this confirmed already?
Thanks for the clarification.
How certain are we at the $250 price point?
Transistor
Banned
I get if people don't like the light, but a tiny LED is not going to drain any batteries
Get that logic out of here!
No, it's not, but it's most likely.
Me? I'd love to see a $199 price point just to see the GAF reactions
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
The system is sleek as can be. I can't believe people think it's ugly. At $250 this thing is going to fly off the shelves.
$250 launch price? Surely not?
artsi
Member
This just arrived for me today, works well with my Wii U and PSTV, no audio delay or other problems.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016XMDKXC/
Of course not. Just an estimate that makes the most sense.
Transistor
Banned
That makes no sense at all. Those aren't related.
Stiflers Mom
Banned
You never know.
We just saw the unboxing of a console that isn't even announced yet, so everything is possible...
wapplew
Member
Sony go for maximum profit is the relation.
Primethius
Banned
$299 launch price.
$249 on BF.
That's my guess.
$249 on BF.
That's my guess.
Transistor
Banned
If you have a PS4, there's no real reason to go to a slim. It's potentially quieter and maybe uses less power, but that's it. It's just a redesign that costs less for Sony to build
Probably. $299 for the Slim and perhaps $399 for Neo? That could work.
John Wick
Member
They don't expect current owners to upgrade to the Slim. It's aimed at the price conscious mass market. The Neo is aimed at current and premium users
Eddie_Khaled
Member
there is NO WAY in hell they will be selling this for $250 = £199
Not confirmed at all. Merely a theory based upon the PS4 being at 299 for the holidays last year, and 50 below that would be an enormous push.
I'm guessing:
Sep-Oct: 299
Nov (BF): 249
Dec: 249 with game.
Jan: 299
Didn't they do something similar last year, where it was 299 on BF and in december they included battlefront or something for the same price?
Ascenion
Member
The system is sleek as can be. I can't believe people think it's ugly. At $250 this thing is going to fly off the shelves.
You and I have different standards for sleek, because for me a rounded, unassuming parallelogram is not sleek. Not even close.
Transistor
Banned
I remember a fuck ton of people saying there was no way the PS4 was going to be $399 at launch
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
$299 makes sense as a maximum. Your reasons don't. Bundles with COD BO3 are $349.99 in stores now for regular version. I can't find the price of a non-bundled edition, but I can't imaging the console is more than $299. It should cost less unless it is a bundle in my opinion.
They are going to treat the Neo as a hardcore console at first. If slim is $250, I think Neo will be $400. A lot of early adopters will get the neo at $400. Not an issue at all.
However, if they price the slim as $300, that makes me think that the Neo will be $450-500. There's just no way there is going to be less than a $150 gap between the consoles.
I don't know. I just think it looks very sexy and lean, with some trimmed edges. And that all black matte finish with the PS logo in the middle just sets it off. I like it much more than the OG, but I am still content with what I have.
SenkiDala
Member
Please... Stop with this bs, MS Gold is 60 USD since 6 years and people are over it now...
You know a company going for minimum profit? Come on...
Anyway, to me the smartest move would be 249, being the cheapest/most powerful console on the market, once again. 299 would still sell very very well though. Why not 279?
Transistor
Banned
It's like nobody reads anymore
It's not a second light. It's just a transparent strip on the touchpad that illuminates from the same LED
Seriously doubt it probably just opened up a channel to the light bar to let existing led light go up. Not a new battery draining addition just case design
Great! I have to spend more money for an extra accessory that I haven't had to since the PS3!
Aeternus Malum
Member
This is just like the iPhone 4 leak, jeez
Hahaha... I hope that was a joke because it was sure funny. Wired ethernet is still necessary especially with the ps4s mediocre wifi chip.
StereoVsn
Member
This will be built on smaller node process so it offers a few inherent advantages.
- Quieter
- Runs cooler
- Less power use potentially
- Improved WiFi (rumored, not related to node shrink)
- Possibly resolved the thermal paste issues
This will also have a new warranty and a new controller. Let's say if this is $250, I traded in my PS4 for $200, so it's only about $50 for the difference, might come with a bundled game and I can always get HDMI/Optical splitter if I really need it. If it's $300, there will be deals on BF.
Transistor
Banned
First off, they're, like $20. Second, optical has been around forever and can no longer carry modern audio formats. It's time to let that shit die