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Swapple PS4 face plates announced
- Thread starter sn00zer
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Dr. Feel Good
Banned
Can you not access the hard drive bay without a custom face plate? I don't get your point.
But Nintendo.
I think these will fail too. But stuff like this actually makes more sense for a portable system which can be seen as a fashion statemen (think cell phone cover)
katsubento
Member
ShockingAlberto
Member
But Nintendo.
Portables (and cellphones) probably do this better because, well, people see them. And they're yours, they're personal.
Consoles are generally, at best, only displayed when people come into your game space. And they're also designed with an aesthetic that is meant to blend in to entertainment centers, not stand out. So these big, graphic faceplates are really jarring.
Those designs are way too gaudy. They need to be more inline with these:
... I... I want these.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
This thread scream of "b-b-b-but I dont want my electronic toy to look like a electronic toy".
Fuck outta here with that minimalist nonsense. Those MGS covers are crap. Im not slightest bit afraid of having a bit of colour on my console. Hopefully I can get a good marvel one done to match my fightstick.
Fuck outta here with that minimalist nonsense. Those MGS covers are crap. Im not slightest bit afraid of having a bit of colour on my console. Hopefully I can get a good marvel one done to match my fightstick.
jediyoshi
Member
I didn't think I had to break down the distinction all the way. The failure of faceplates for the 360 was Microsoft needing to continue to justify it as a feature they designed into the console itself as it ate up production costs otherwise. The 360 faceplates were purely cosmetic existing only to be replaced with other faceplates. It's not a feature they could have slowly only pushed at their leisure like a cellphone company would be pushing out cases.
The PS4 faceplates exist to be removed. It doesn't matter whether they push out new ones for customization's sake. It's a niche they can much more safely pursue because they can always default back to not making any whatsoever.
Made a mockup instead as I can't find the post.
This is amazing.
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
So you're saying because Microsoft advertised the 360 faceplates prior to launch that they were requried to spend money on producing and selling them? Just because Sony has a softer or more limited launch related to these doesn't mean they are not experiencing the same costs. I mean I don't know how you can say this isn't purely cosmetic for Sony, considering most casual gamers wouldn't even know you could remove this section from the casing. This isn't a functional accessory by any means, and is why I think it will fail/not be supported outside of a few collector's items.
TsunamiOfSwagger
Member
Those designs are way too gaudy. They need to be more inline with these:
I would struggle to choose one for my system. Big fan of this style of Metal Gear Solid drawings.
Shit, I ALMOST didn't notice it, it was that subtle. Nice work.Made a mockup instead as I can't find the post.
jediyoshi
Member
No, that's not what I'm saying, and you're still not understanding the distinction.
360 faceplates exist to be removed. They serve no other function. PS4 faceplates would be a removable piece of the console regardless of whether they were ever intended to be used for customization.
The 360 faceplates being able to be swappable added costs to the console. They needed to justify those costs by pushing them more and more as a product. It had to sell as a product so they needed to actively push them.
PS4 faceplates can be made as to whatever extent Sony wants. If any of these initial ones don't sell, then they can choose not to make any more but the onus isn't on the product itself to justify its existence. They've allowed themselves an out because at worst, the faceplates will continue to be a removable piece of the console.
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
You honestly think the swapable faceplates had any significant impact to the hardware cost of the 360?
And frankly I don't care if Sony has an out or not to support these things, my original comment was the market won't react to these because no one gives a shit by proof of the 360. I believe people getting excited for possibilities here is pointless because regardless of whether "Sony does or doesn't have to justify" their existence, the market won't buy in and the product will fade away quicker than it did for Microsoft.
Americanmushroom
Banned
Will buy an Uncharted and Bloodborne one
Souldestroyer Reborn
Banned
Made a mockup instead as I can't find the post.
In.
I need this.
Someone, anyone please take my money.
Spider_Jerusalem
Member
Came here to say exactly this. It's almost frightening, with this last announcement PS4 really is the new Xbox 360.
gameoverbro
Member
Oh lord please.
Yay! This being official is great news.
Here's the original one I made from the custom plate thread:
and ps1 version:
Here's the original one I made from the custom plate thread:
and ps1 version:
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Someone should make a faceplate for the White version and have the red ring in front lol
Sectorseven
Member
Does this mean no console redesign in the near future or am I reading too much into it?
Not sure why it would need on,e its less bulky than every redesign thus far, barring the PS2 with a power brick.
Stereogatari
Banned
I thought Swapple was a third party accessory company.
Might be reading into it too much. The original 360 had Faceplates and got a redesign. And considering how mnay times the PS3 got a redesign, I'm sure the PS4 will get redesigned eventually.
TimeEffect
Member
Oh my lord, the PS2 version. Please make it someone.
We have Dualshock 4 decals. Someone has to be able to make faceplates.
We have Dualshock 4 decals. Someone has to be able to make faceplates.
Owlowiscious
Member
I wouldn't be buying any more than say.. 1 a year two tops.
fuck what am I saying, I'd buy all36 of these
i like these a lot...
Cheat Code
Member
Cross-thread relevance!
Perfect! That would be a certain purchase for me. Only theme that would tempt me would be a nice Yankees plate.Matte would be nice.
Those designs are way too gaudy. They need to be more inline with these:
Yes, I just want the Toro version of these.
I can't believe they're so freaking expensive.
Yay! This being official is great news.
Here's the original one I made from the custom plate thread:
and ps1 version:
Dat Mirror's Edge.
Lawd.
Bluekaveli
Member
Release one for Vice City and I will leave gaf for a week.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Cool, would certainly buy a Mass Effect N7 one
Bloodbarn?