Metalmurphy
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They're also pretty irrelevant as we don't know they actually match the size of the disc.
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Size Mattters (XB1 vs PS4)
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They're also pretty irrelevant as we don't know they actually match the size of the disc.
Seems accurate, good job.
There's the drive slot.
High-res http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/9011342661/
MS has been making hardware for over a decade. What kind of excuse is this?
dragonelite
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B3D said it is hotter then ddr3.
So im impressed with sony if they dont have a ylod for ps4.
Because microsoft is having heating issues and a big box.
Evil Beaver
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....or all the TV/DVR components that are tacked on the Xbone is what made it so bulky.
We don't know how their profile is when running. One might run hotter and more louder. It's not just about the size.
radios shipping overview
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Viruz
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Look again, don't just count the pixels on the red boxes, I did it quickly for comparison purpose. I'ts not pixel precise.
Now I understand why that image doesn't make sense to me. It's smaller in volumne and in width, but the PS4 is longer than wide.
Ahh, this is what I thought. The bottom half of this image shows the XBO is taller and wider. But the top half shows the PS4 is longer.
Basically the PS3/360/XBO/PS4 is as flattering to the PS4 as possible
I've added the wiiu too using the width of the disc slot as a parameter of the scaling, it might not be perfect but it's not too distant from the truth
That's what Nintendo got for using the shamefully old 45nm production a console that technically is a gen behind for a size that's barely smaller than the most powerful one that crushes it power wise.
Whiteshirt
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Bigger yes. Also more aesthetically pleasing.
I mean, it was probably more a conscience decision for MS than anything else. They wanted a quiet, nondescript design that fit in with set top boxes from cable and satellite companies. They could have made it smaller, but why bother, their target audience isn't going to be putting it in their dorms/bedrooms.
Should have called it the PlayStation Rhombus. PSR.
It's okay. They're in denial.
rakkadakka
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Behold, the physical manifestation of a company who lost millions (billions?) due to heat issues..
scar tissue
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Hated the PS3 designs. Loved the Xbox 360 designs.
Funny how it's exactly the opposite now. PS4 is one of my all-time favorite console designs. Comparatively small and oh so slick.
Funny how it's exactly the opposite now. PS4 is one of my all-time favorite console designs. Comparatively small and oh so slick.
Ploid 3.0
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From the other views, it seems the PS4's length is more than its height, so the comparison image really puts the PS4 in the best light. But the PS4's planform area is still smaller than Xbone's, and it's not as wide.
As someone mentioned in another thread, it's a good idea to have it deeper than wide. On a shelf usually you have limited width space but extra deepness* space. The only thing you'd be competing with back there is cords or on a small skinny shelf it's probably best not to put a console on it, and you can just stand it up and turn it sideways probably (still wouldn't be as long as XB1). WiiU is deep too, maybe the Japan devs realize shorter but deep is just better for shelf space.
Even though the PS4 is longer, overall, it's far more aesthetically pleasing to eye for many here. It looks something out of the future (well it kind of is). And the Xbone in comparison looks as industrious as ever.
Had I never seen the PS4, the Xbone design would have grown on me.
Had I never seen the PS4, the Xbone design would have grown on me.
I had that thought as well. The Xbox One - on shape as well as seeing the innards - looks like a desktop PC. Not really a lot of engineering behind the form factor.
Ace Harding
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If the scale is right that is pretty incredible. I would very much like to see the inside of that thing.
Just did the slots alone. It's still off by 12 or so pixels.
I wish these companies would just release the dimensions.
Fourth Storm
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The RAM isn't going to make a huge difference. GDDR5 is a bit hotter, but we're talking a few watts.
KZObsessed
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Can't wait for the inevitable PS4 Slim.
MrOogieBoogie
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There's got to be a catch to the PS4 design. I mean, it's more powerful than the X1 and has an internal PSU, yet it's considerably smaller. I don't understand.
uncharted86
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The scale is probably completely accurate because the volume difference is massive:
PS4 - 27.5x30.5x5.3cm = 4445 cm2
Xbox One - 34.3x26.3x8cm = 7217 cm2
Edit: woops, cubic of course.
m.i.s.
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Talking of Japan, I hope the PS4 can keep the console flame alive in the land of the rising sun. It'd be a shame if all consoles tanked there.
wow not bad
TheRagnCajun
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I think MS estimated the cost of the warranty extention at 2 billion.
I guess they wanted to be reaaaaaly sure it doesn't happen again.
Alebrije
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Yep , and also the Kinetik seems bigger than current , it will be a problem for some people to find a place to put it...
sixteen-bit
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What was their excuse for the PS3's design?
PS4 looks great. Evocative of the Slim PS2.
I remember someone in the Xbox one reveal thread did that. They measured usb, and I went off the size of the controller. They were 5 to 6 cm off, and I was 1 cm off.
The 360 skews the truth I think. Other than the Xbox 360 first model's failure rate, Microsoft has a pretty damn great track record on hardware, both design and function. Well not the first Xbox's design. Ugh. I never liked that. But the surface, arc mouse, natural keyboard, going back to old Sidewinder joypads and god tier Force Feedback Sidewinder Pro.. all awesome.
As long as it doesn't overheat and we run into another RROD issue, then it's just a beautifully designed box. Smaller, more powerful, and an internal power source. My only concerns besides heating would be how quiet it is.
Maybe they are at different manufacturing levels?
TekGryphon
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You guys figured it out.
Sony's massive engineering department designed a disk tray that's too small to fit disks.
Xbone success assured.
Come on guys I thought everyone would've sussed it by now. The xbone is made purposely huge, it has vast amounts of empty space inside. It has a banana to check for the 1 year warranty, and so to prevent the smell getting out as it ripens and rots thy have a big ass fan.
In 18 months when the xbone slim comes out, MS can then make it much smaller by cutting down the empty space and then even smaller from making the parts smaller. Then they can say "GUYS LOOK THE NEW XBONE SLIM IS NOW 4X SMALLER" and people will buy it in droves.
In 18 months when the xbone slim comes out, MS can then make it much smaller by cutting down the empty space and then even smaller from making the parts smaller. Then they can say "GUYS LOOK THE NEW XBONE SLIM IS NOW 4X SMALLER" and people will buy it in droves.