Rumor: New PS3 Model. - Page 2

SavedFromSin · 07-15-2012, 02:39 AM

looks cool, but i like the current slim model better. i wonder how long it'll be before MS releases a new slim model.

eastx · 07-29-2012, 01:41 AM

PS3 'super slim' could shift the tides in Sony's favor - Great industry article.

spider-prime · 07-29-2012, 02:35 AM

16gb version? the fuck? That would get filled after 2 games cause of the installs.

eastx · 07-29-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by spider-prime

16gb version? the fuck? That would get filled after 2 games cause of the installs.

I'm sure it would support external HDDs or something. I have a feeling less games will require installs in the future if this comes to pass, too.

spider-prime · 07-29-2012, 02:44 AM

I would go ok if it was still 50-80 gigs flash drives, but 16 gigs is wayyy too small since majority of games on the PSN are over 18 gigs. DC Universe is one of them.

But if they have it you can buy your own HDD and still put one in instead of a external, then I don't care as much. I have tons of 2.5 drives in my house.

Alucard · 07-29-2012, 03:31 AM

Thats a lot of effort to go to. Sonys beyond cheap for doing this. Pretty sure difference for them from going 16 to 50 would be like $5.

Badrats Studio · 07-29-2012, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by spider-prime

But if they have it you can buy your own HDD and still put one in instead of a external, then I don't care as much.

I'm sure that's the idea behind the 16GB of PS3 beside to cut cost production.

KingOfSentinels · 07-29-2012, 03:54 PM

They know people would probably do that. Easy money saving.

Joe Redifer · 07-29-2012, 06:00 PM

One nice thing about limited memory systems of old is that they were forced to do more with less space. Maybe this model will help influence that type of design again. Naaaw... probably not.

Zack · 07-29-2012, 08:23 PM

the 16gb rumor doesn't make sense for sony unless they release a proprietary hdd addon for it and remove traditional hdd upgrade support

eastx · 07-29-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack

the 16gb rumor doesn't make sense for sony unless they release a proprietary hdd addon for it and remove traditional hdd upgrade support

Why should they remove traditional HDD support? The whole point is to get the PS3 in stores at a lower price point so that they can undercut the 360 and WiiU while selling to price-conscious customers.

Zack · 07-29-2012, 10:45 PM

why not? they stand to profit from doing so, and it can help cut the losses from pricing the 16gb as low as $149.

if sony doesn't remove traditional hdd support, then there is no reason for anyone to NOT buy the 16gb model. why would anyone buy the rumored 500gb model when you can just upgrade your cheap 16gb ps3 w/ a non-sony brand 500gb sata harddrive and save over $100?

the 16gb ps3 won't be less than $199 if it doesn't have a proprietary hdd addon.

eastx · 07-30-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zack

why not? they stand to profit from doing so, and it can help cut the losses from pricing the 16gb as low as $149.

if sony doesn't remove traditional hdd support, then there is no reason for anyone to NOT buy the 16gb model. why would anyone buy the rumored 500gb model when you can just upgrade your cheap 16gb ps3 w/ a non-sony brand 500gb sata harddrive and save over $100?

the 16gb ps3 won't be less than $199 if it doesn't have a proprietary hdd addon.

Introducing a new peripheral (HDD add-on) that's only good for the new console this late in the game, when the PS4 is likely to launch in 2013, would not be super profitable. Since it'd only work with one version of the hardware, I think they'd mostly just sit around on store shelves collecting dust.

Besides, a proprietary hard drive solution runs counter to the PS3 hard drive philosophy that's existed for 5 years. There's just no evidence to think they'll turn a 180 and do something vastly different from what they've been doing so far.

Basically, you're sort of expecting them to undermine the advantages of releasing a low-priced SKU in order to drive additional profits from accessory sales. If they do that, the new console won't be nearly as well-received critically and from savvy consumers.

Alucard · 07-30-2012, 02:40 AM

Its dumb that peple will see this as a bargain, not including the fact that they have to spend extra for a hdd unless they're happy to play a very limited range of games.

eastx · 09-19-2012, 12:06 PM

It turned out to be real. Bit ugly and not much cheaper than the previous model, in the US anyway.

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07-29-2012, 01:41 AM	#17
eastx The Fighting Bomber Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake Jackson, TX USA Posts: 4,570	PS3 'super slim' could shift the tides in Sony's favor - Great industry article.

07-29-2012, 03:31 AM	#21
Alucard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 32,641	Thats a lot of effort to go to. Sonys beyond cheap for doing this. Pretty sure difference for them from going 16 to 50 would be like $5.

07-29-2012, 06:00 PM	#24
Joe Redifer Olé! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 19,070	One nice thing about limited memory systems of old is that they were forced to do more with less space. Maybe this model will help influence that type of design again. Naaaw... probably not.

07-29-2012, 08:23 PM	#25
Zack Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,019	the 16gb rumor doesn't make sense for sony unless they release a proprietary hdd addon for it and remove traditional hdd upgrade support

07-29-2012, 10:45 PM	#27
Zack Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,019	why not? they stand to profit from doing so, and it can help cut the losses from pricing the 16gb as low as $149. if sony doesn't remove traditional hdd support, then there is no reason for anyone to NOT buy the 16gb model. why would anyone buy the rumored 500gb model when you can just upgrade your cheap 16gb ps3 w/ a non-sony brand 500gb sata harddrive and save over $100? the 16gb ps3 won't be less than $199 if it doesn't have a proprietary hdd addon.

07-30-2012, 02:40 AM	#29
Alucard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 32,641	Its dumb that peple will see this as a bargain, not including the fact that they have to spend extra for a hdd unless they're happy to play a very limited range of games.

09-19-2012, 12:06 PM	#30
eastx The Fighting Bomber Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake Jackson, TX USA Posts: 4,570	It turned out to be real. Bit ugly and not much cheaper than the previous model, in the US anyway.