PS3 Slim Redesign - Real - $299

[Dr. Dib]

Looks too fake to be trusted. One thing that sort of gets me is how the pictures seems to be of a computer monitor. I don't think Best Buy does advertisements that way in store. Another thing that bothers me is the fact that MGS4 and Assassins Creed do not have the special Greatest Hits label on them. Anyone remember recent advertisements showing them that way?

If someone can check the SKU provided then that may provide some clues to what this is. Just really looks to fake to me.

[evophile]

Well, if it's real, then it's a deal and it's the right forum.

But yeah, I just noticed the games don't even have the red greatest hit bars on them, so that can't help it.

Its faker than fake. That fake PS3 Slim pic has suckered so many people (not saying youre a sucker) at this point its not even funny

[etcrane]

Everyone always says it's fake ... until it turns out to be real ;-)

[confoosious]

Can a mod kill this please.

And OP, don't be a sucker and spread this shit. It just makes you look dumb.

[kart007k]

fake.

[FadeToOne]

Can a mod kill this please.

And OP, don't be a sucker and spread this shit. It just makes you look dumb.

Says the guy with a picture of Ralph picking his nose. :)

[etcrane]

While yes, it may be fake, it wouldn't be outside of the realm of possibility for BB to sell those games at $9.99 considering they all either have sequels coming out soon or are older versions of games that will be re-released in the coming months. In addition, we all know the PS3 slim is coming ... you'd be dumb to deny it ... so I say, wait and see until August 18th

And why use greatest hits artwork on a front page ad when the original boxes are far more identifiable ... I don't think that the box art issue is enough to confirm this is fake ... in fact, if I were marketing BB's ads, I would use original box art unless every single one of these games was a Greatest Hit, which they aren't

[DualDisorder]

Speaking as someone who works for one of the companies that prints the Best Buy ad I cannot see how this could be real. It looks too plain to
be a flyer, too much empty space across top and left. It also looks like it says available 9/6 on it and Best Buy ads aren't printed that
far in advance. The font also looks off. Lastly the use of non-greatest hits images. It just screams fake.

But damn I would love to get Uncharted and LBP for $10.

[Oswald9599]

Can a mod kill this please.

And OP, don't be a sucker and spread this shit. It just makes you look dumb.


well im sure you've looked dumb before.

This might not be fake, this happened the last time the ps2 slim was announced, we all scoffed until it turned out to be true.

This is def not posted in the correct section though. Honestly what the fuck is up with the harsh tones of the newer CAG's, calm yourselves children.

[etcrane]

I agree the empty space in the middle is suspect ... but Sony is going to have to make a compelling sales run going into Holiday season 09, unless they want to get slaughtered by Nintendo and MS. The price makes sense and the price on those games for a one week sale is competitive enough to draw in people on the fence ... even if this is fake, this is exactly what Sony needs to do ... and BB can't be loving the current economy either and I'm sure they would love to clear out some 08 games while selling PS3s that will bring future sales as we move into October, November and December

[CaptainJoel]

I know it's fake, but if the games do drop that low I'll buy a PS3 postehaste.

[Cindaddy]

I know it's fake, but if the games do drop that low I'll buy a PS3 postehaste.

No kidding......My GS credit would spontaneously combust! :hot:

[Diebythesword]

Seeing that Lair seems like it's real :-P

[etcrane]

Did anyone else notice this looks like it was taken from a computer screen? While yes ... it could be totally fake .. it also could mean it's a preliminary ad that's being worked on layout wise but isn't completely done, hence explaining some of the empty space and the fact that it's early to be seeing any sort of print version. And let's be real, if Sony is announcing this thing on the 18th for a early September release, someone at Best Buy already knows about it.

[Dark Lord Greg]

fake, PS3 slim hasn't even been announced so how would it be in a Best Buy ad for what looks like this weekend or next

[A Happy Panda]

Photoshop skillllzzzzz? None.

[roymustang]

I'm not willing to say fake so fast, I know for a FACT that PS3 slim is coming out beginning of September. I can't speak to the rest of the info on the ad though, but it looks fairly real the "slim is in" thing adds credibility to it in my book.

[A Happy Panda]

I'm not willing to say fake so fast, I know for a FACT that PS3 slim is coming out beginning of September. I can't speak to the rest of the info on the ad though, but it looks fairly real the "slim is in" thing adds credibility to it in my book.

Show me these FACTS you speak of.

and lulz at "the slim is in" thing adds credibility.

$299.98? What kind of console launches with a price that ends in .98? That's the big indicator for me that the ad isn't real. Fucking 98 cents? Serious?

[CaptainJoel]

I'm not willing to say fake so fast, I know for a FACT that PS3 slim is coming out beginning of September. I can't speak to the rest of the info on the ad though, but it looks fairly real the "slim is in" thing adds credibility to it in my book.
Your name makes me want to type a great pun related to snapping your fingers, but I can't think of one.

[AoA]

I'll say REAL.

Everyone is so quick to yell fake, fake, fake. It's like people are afraid to believe that something might be true becuase they'll look like idiots when they're wrong.
Look at what happened with Slim PS2 or even recently with the initial "fake" PS3 Slim rumors...which apparently turned out to be real. Bad photoshop, wrong logo, cheap plastic, too soon is what they all said. Except now we all fully expect Sony to make it official in Germany.

So I will say REAL because it never hurts to hope and dream for it to be true.
(plus I want Uncharted for 10 bucks)

[_heretic]

Well, beyond that this PS3 seems to be fake and has way too many features compared to the current models, why would they be selling some of the most popular games for PS3 for $10? I might believe $20 for that selection, but $10 is 1/4 the price of MGS4 and 1/6 the price of Uncharted and LBP. Even considering those games would get a price drop in the near future, it would be pretty stupid for Best Buy to get a price drop, and then also put it on sale, because it will kill later sales at the new price.

And if they did do this, the ad would be emphasizing it ("murderously good prices on need-to-own games") rather than just putting it up there like it's just some ordinary deal.

[Ecofreak]

The fonts look all off. But we can always continue to dream.

And can a Mod please combine this with the thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233605) in the PS3 forums?

[hpv]

Just saw this:

http://thebigmanandgarrett.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/exclusive-ps3-slim-best-buy-ad-leaked/

It might be photoshopped, but that's a hell of a deal on some of those games, and reminds me of the rumor-then-true $10 Best Buy game deal from a few months ago.

The text seems to say full compatibility is back... I don't know how likely that is, so chalk this one up as "maybe."

Feel free to move this to the garbage if everybody comes to a consensus on it being fake.

Haven't you heard, I've already confirmed months ago: PS3Slim for $299.99 in September with KZ2/MGS4 bundle expanded to all existing systems to clear the shelves. I've now read it in numerous places on the Internet (where I wrote it), but now other people are picking it up so it must be true.

This ad looks fake though. Beyond the "Slim Is In" text being skewed at a weird angle and the flaky look of that border around the system, there's no way Sony is going to put the card readers back in. I'd also question the use of the wording "full backwards compatibility" in a mainstream flyer like Best Buy's. It'd almost definitely include "PS2" in there somewhere.

Expect the official word on Tuesday, though. My money is on first half of September, $299.99, with 80GB at that price (but packing KZ2/MGS4) and the 160GB Uncharted pack throwing in those games and coming down to $349.99 and maybe a second round beta code for Uncharted 2 through either a card tossed in when you buy it or some product registration mechanism.

[roymustang]

Show me these FACTS you speak of.


My friend is a buyer for a large retail chain he told me he placed orders for them already and they should be coming in beginning of September according to Sony.

Sony will probably announce it officially next week at GamesCon in Cologne

[evophile]

I am a believer that PS3 Slim is indeed real.

But for the last time people, this ad is FAKE.

That PS3 slim image is a fan-mockup created by user Cakefoo on NeoGAF. Koatku already fell for this picture.

http://i31.tinypic.com/2mr74o2.jpg

The thread on on GAF about this is here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=361611&page=72

[A Happy Panda]

Yay. Confirmed fake. Shut this thing down.

[FadeToOne]

Did anyone else notice this looks like it was taken from a computer screen? While yes ... it could be totally fake .. it also could mean it's a preliminary ad that's being worked on layout wise but isn't completely done, hence explaining some of the empty space and the fact that it's early to be seeing any sort of print version. And let's be real, if Sony is announcing this thing on the 18th for a early September release, someone at Best Buy already knows about it.

That's an interesting point in the sense that if it's an early mock-up, they might have used a fake image of the PS3 for lack of an actual image to put in yet.

[Oswald9599]

Show me these FACTS you speak of.

and lulz at "the slim is in" thing adds credibility.

$299.98? What kind of console launches with a price that ends in .98? That's the big indicator for me that the ad isn't real. Fucking 98 cents? Serious?


Facts and News Some by journalists some by me. hpv I have the info on these directly from sony and people think im bullshitting but whatver, there is no bundle drop though, other than the amazon bundle drop to 449.99
MCV NEWS:
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/35356/PS3-stock-dries-up-price-cut-due-September

JOYSTIQ:
http://www.joystiq.com/tag/ps3-slim

MY stuff:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=9981

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=10002

[dinovelvet]

Yay. Confirmed fake. Shut this thing down.

Noooo! i want my $10 Little big planet!

[A Happy Panda]

Facts and News Some by journalists some by me. hpv I have the info on these directly from sony and people think im bullshitting but whatver, there is no bundle drop though, other than the amazon bundle drop to 449.99
MCV NEWS:
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/35356/PS3-stock-dries-up-price-cut-due-September

JOYSTIQ:
http://www.joystiq.com/tag/ps3-slim

MY stuff:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=9981

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=10002

Sooo...where are the facts?

I'm not going to be surprised if the Slim PS3 gets dropped to $299.99, I'll actually be delighted since I'll buy it day one if that happens. But none of those links you provided say anywhere that the price will be IN FACT $299.99 anywhere, it's still all speculation.

[Oswald9599]

Sooo...where are the facts?

I'm not going to be surprised if the Slim PS3 gets dropped to $299.99, I'll actually be delighted since I'll buy it day one if that happens. But none of those links you provided say anywhere that the price will be IN FACT $299.99 anywhere, it's still all speculation.


Speculation with tangible evidence though. You really need to stop being so negative for a Happy Panda. Also, if we had cold hard facts on the exact price, would we even be having this conversation? Go to your corner, punch the wall or strangle a puppy or whatever you do to calm down and wait for what will be the inevitable $100 drop. Fighting and arguing wont help. HYUGS!

[SynGamer]

If the prices overseas are true, then 299 euros/pounds will almost guarantee $299 (dollars) here in the States.

[johnnypark]

All I know is that if Sony isn't dropping prices or putting out a Slim by the end of the year, all this hype for something that doesn't exist is going to really hurt their business, which makes me think the rumors (not necessarily this ad) have some truth to them, or else Sony might have made more of an effort by now to set things straight.

Of course, no one ever believes the canned corporate responses anyway, so maybe it wouldn't do any good if they did. I still say Sony is responsible for all the rumors, photo leaks, and shitty Youtube video that supposedly came from the Philippines.

[A Happy Panda]

Speculation with tangible evidence though. You really need to stop being so negative for a Happy Panda. Also, if we had cold hard facts on the exact price, would we even be having this conversation? Go to your corner, punch the wall or strangle a puppy or whatever you do to calm down and wait for what will be the inevitable $100 drop. Fighting and arguing wont help. HYUGS!

That's my exact point. You're treating speculation as cold hard facts, which is not the same. I said show me the facts, you show me speculation I already know.

How is it arguing when I'm right :)

[gbpackers94]

There is no way that they would make LBP and Uncharted $10. Those are still above $40 most places.

[Oswald9599]

NO ONE HAS COLD HARD FACTS! I never said I was giving you the word of god, I said here is Facts and news that helps to propagate the theory that a price drop for $100 is def. feasible and soon.

[Paco]

These topics are always fun.

[etcrane]

There is no way that they would make LBP and Uncharted $10. Those are still above $40 most places.

Think about it ... LBP is get a GOTY rerelease and Uncharted has a sequel coming out. Demand for the original LBP will drop to nothing once the cheaper GOTY version hits and stores most likely won't carry Uncharted in mass quantities after the sequel comes out. Not to mention, sell the original on the cheap to get more preorders for the sequel ... makes perfect sense to me.

[bjstucker]

This to me is no different than when the ad for Xbox dropping in price came out. Most people were saying fake while the others were mellow saying if it happens. I for one would rather be mellow and let things pan out the way they pan out.

[lokizz]

I'm not so sure they could be selling Uncharted for $10, but if so I'm ALL over it. Been waiting for a good price on that and MGS4.


yeah that and little big planet for 9.99 is unbelivable so this hs to be a fake unless they think seling uncharted for cheap will get people wanting to buy uncharted 2 but if its real im in for little big planet. of course maybe the add is saying if you buy a ps3 slim you can purchase one of those games for 9.99.

[jaygood17]

Think about it ... LBP is get a GOTY rerelease and Uncharted has a sequel coming out. Demand for the original LBP will drop to nothing once the cheaper GOTY version hits and stores most likely won't carry Uncharted in mass quantities after the sequel comes out. Not to mention, sell the original on the cheap to get more preorders for the sequel ... makes perfect sense to me.


I agree with this.

Plus we are both from San Jose:applause:

[A Happy Panda]

NO ONE HAS COLD HARD FACTS!

Thanks.

[Oswald9599]

Thanks.
yup

[danny51990]

I'm gonna say a very small slight chance that this is real because last week i went to two best buy stores in the chicagoland area to buy the KZ2 and MGS4 bundle. they were both sold out and the first store told me they weren't sure when they would get anymore and the second store told me that they know for sure they wont be getting anymore of those bundles. plus both stores had a very low stock of ps3 which is weird because they always have a surplus of ps3s. i could however be totally over thinking the whole thing but im not just yet gonna jump the gun and shout fake........just yet

[Vinny]

This would be good for Sony if true but I'll believe it when I see it.

[A Happy Panda]

I'm gonna say a very small slight chance that this is real because last week i went to two best buy stores in the chicagoland area to buy the KZ2 and MGS4 bundle. they were both sold out and the first store told me they weren't sure when they would get anymore and the second store told me that they know for sure they wont be getting anymore of those bundles. plus both stores had a very low stock of ps3 which is weird because they always have a surplus of ps3s. i could however be totally over thinking the whole thing but im not just yet gonna jump the gun and shout fake........just yet

Look back a couple pages...the ad is already confirmed fake because the picture of the PS3 is a fan mock-up from NeoGAF.

The $299.99 price drop may or may not be fake though.

[danny51990]

ok but what i posted is what i think not what you or 3 pages of people think. im just expressing my opinion like everyone else

[screwkick]

The "fully backwards compatible" statement in the description proves its a fake. Sony isn't going backwards on that feature.

[grumpier]

lbp at 9.99 lol that game is still almost retail everywhere domestic. unless that is a 2010 flyer i doubt it

[jwargand]

I think its fake, I mean doesn't even look like a typical best buy ad

[dinovelvet]

Uncharted is listed as a $29.99 greatest hits game in next week's BB ad, so its no longer such a big stretch for it to be on sale for $9.99...LBP at $10 is still a jaw-dropper though!

[musick]

NeoStrider has posted the BB game prices in the deals forum
the ad is fake
but Uncharted: DF is a $29.99 Greatest Hits title for those who have waited on it

[Brian9824]

Actually there are rumours of full backwards compatibility via firmware patch so its not a stretch.

[darknight88]

Actually there are rumours of full backwards compatibility via firmware patch so its not a stretch.

Yea but its unlikely that the Slim will magically have the newest firmware while its not out yet or annouced or anything.

[wwe101]

this is real but its a mock up/ draft of the official ad to be released in just over 2 weeks

[token2k6]

holy...has anyone seen the update on this? they say it is in fact a 'mock-up' for the ad for the frist week of Sept. I say this is plausible b/c its pretty much been leaked every where else around the world. I bet they start showing up in stores w/in 2 weeks from now. maybe a best buy CAG-er can let us know...?

And I'm sure the games will only be $9.99 with purchase of the system. People would flood the store just for those titles and ignore the system if anyone could get them for that price...that wouldn't be a smart move, they'd run out of AAA titles pretty fast!

what a nice one-two punch this would be, PS3 Slim in September, pspGo in October! (I don't have money for either one though, so sadly i have to hope for a nice x-mas bonus)

[wwe101]

holy...has anyone seen the update on this? they say it is in fact a 'mock-up' for the ad for the frist week of Sept. I say this is plausible b/c its pretty much been leaked every where else around the world. I bet they start showing up in stores w/in 2 weeks from now. maybe a best buy CAG-er can let us know...?

And I'm sure the games will only be $9.99 with purchase of the system. People would flood the store just for those titles and ignore the system if anyone could get them for that price...that wouldn't be a smart move, they'd run out of AAA titles pretty fast!

what a nice one-two punch this would be, PS3 Slim in September, pspGo in October! (I don't have money for either one though, so sadly i have to hope for a nice x-mas bonus)


i was also thinking the same thing about the $10 games, prolly only when you purchase the system

[FadeToOne]

holy...has anyone seen the update on this? they say it is in fact a 'mock-up' for the ad for the frist week of Sept. I say this is plausible b/c its pretty much been leaked every where else around the world. I bet they start showing up in stores w/in 2 weeks from now. maybe a best buy CAG-er can let us know...?

And I'm sure the games will only be $9.99 with purchase of the system. People would flood the store just for those titles and ignore the system if anyone could get them for that price...that wouldn't be a smart move, they'd run out of AAA titles pretty fast!

what a nice one-two punch this would be, PS3 Slim in September, pspGo in October! (I don't have money for either one though, so sadly i have to hope for a nice x-mas bonus)

Ha. I'd say it's more likely those guys found this thread and saw my theory about it being a mock-up. They might just want to keep their rumor going strong since it gained a following.

NeoStrider has posted the BB game prices in the deals forum
the ad is fake
but Uncharted: DF is a $29.99 Greatest Hits title for those who have waited on it

I love you geniuses that haven't figured out that the ad featured in this rumor is not supposed to be next weeks ad...

[Oswald9599]

Im thinking that whoever has been mocking this price drop and Slim PS3 is gonna eat crow soon, the ad however is hard to argue as real. The NEO GAF mockup is a fake but it's hard to say that the ad is completely fake. If this ad was an early rendition on an BB merchandisers computer then he could have just grabbed a pic off the internet as a test for what the ad may look like. Kind of like how some boxes on websites say that the artwork is not finalized.

[JMEPO]

Even with the release of Uncharted 2 I would have a tough time believing that Uncharted 1 would drop to 9.99 after staying $60 MSRP for so long.

[KingBroly]

Especially considering it's dropping to $29.99 this Sunday.

[Paco]

My money is on something like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=156fq1TxHPM

What do you think they'll do? I'm also betting they might do something like this also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIUDqE1d3T4

[limelight022]

They'll probably use print, online, and tv ads.

[FroMann]

I was looking more at the 9.99 Little Big Planet and Uncharted.

[chelosera91]

and now K-mart has a picture
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/08/PS3Slim500.jpg

[SynGamer]

They've been advertising for the past month or two. Seriously, everywhere you look online there's mentions of the PS3 Slim, is it real (of course it is)? When is it coming? How much will it be? They've been getting free advertising and the hype is building up quite well. I would imagine in-store ads, paper/online ads, and a few commercials is all they will need.

[happy]

and now K-mart has a picture
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/08/PS3Slim500.jpg

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=361611&page=120

Hopefully before everyone gets all excited again.

[evophile]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=361611&page=120

Hopefully before everyone gets all excited again.

Sheesh at this point I hope Sony announces the slim with that FAKE photoshop just to fuck with everybody.

Why is everyone falling for the proven fake mock up over and over and over again?

Are people so willing to believe this they will ignore logic and proof? The guy in the freaking NeoGAF thread even explains how he created the KMART pic and sent it out just for the purpose of fucking with people.

And as I said before I actually do believe in the existence of PS3 Slim and the price drop. But this stuff is fake.

[major morgan]

Okay, suppose that these are "legit". Why would Sony make 2 different SKUs that are the same price? The BB ad shows a 160 GB slim while the KMART one shows a 120 GB slim; both of which are $299.99.

[pixi]

Why did I just pay $400 for my fat?
DANGIT THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME!
When I got NDS, NDS lite cme out the next month. When I got ps2, ps3 came out.
grr...

[pixi]

Okay, suppose that these are "legit". Why would Sony make 2 different SKUs that are the same price? The BB ad shows a 160 GB slim while the KMART one shows a 120 GB slim; both of which are $299.99.

Wow didn't notice that...

[pixi]

Instead they should have a RROD symbol.

http://www.thetechaddicts.com/images/xbox_360_rrod.jpg
FAIL

[lokizz]

They've been advertising for the past month or two. Seriously, everywhere you look online there's mentions of the PS3 Slim, is it real (of course it is)? When is it coming? How much will it be? They've been getting free advertising and the hype is building up quite well. I would imagine in-store ads, paper/online ads, and a few commercials is all they will need.

or theyre not coming out with a thin ps3 instead the new ps3s wil be twice the size of the older ones.

[starmask2k3]

do u guys think it will take the laptop HDD like the ones that it takes now

[wwe101]

Why did I just pay $400 for my fat?
DANGIT THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME!
When I got NDS, NDS lite cme out the next month. When I got ps2, ps3 came out.
grr...


return it if its within 30 days of purchase

[flameofdoom666]

How about this....

Instead of worrying how to advertise the so-called PS3 slim, Sony should be considering an announcement for the damn thing.

[Scorch]

and now K-mart has a picture
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/08/PS3Slim500.jpg

"The world's most recognized brand, the PLAYSTATION"?

That doesn't sound legit at all. Not that it's not the most recognized brand, just doesn't seem like something they'd put in an ad.

[blackjaw]

Did nobody read the NeoGAF forum post that happy posted that showed the dude actually creating that ad. It's 100% fake. Why continue discussing something thats fake?

[evophile]

Did nobody read the NeoGAF forum post that happy posted that showed the dude actually creating that ad. It's 100% fake. Why continue discussing something thats fake?

Apparently not, seeing as how evidence has been posted repeatedly showing what your talking about in this very thread.

[A Happy Panda]

Why did I just pay $400 for my fat?
DANGIT THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME!
When I got NDS, NDS lite cme out the next month. When I got ps2, ps3 came out.
grr...

You should pay more attention to gaming news? And WTF, you're mad that you got a PS2 then the PS3 came out? You had several, several months of knowing when the PS3 was going to launch.

Also, why is every single "leaked" AKA fake photo taken with a cell phone camera from 1999?

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

LOL @ all of the people screaming 'fake, fake, fake'. I bet many of them are the suckers who paid $600 for a PS3 at launch and they're just pissed that as little as 3 years later it may be dropped down to 50% off what they paid AND have full BC again.

[rumarudrathas]

Wow, and I had such high hopes...

Anyways, if the ads are real/non-shopped, then I'm picking up a copy of Uncharted and MSG4 at that price from BB.

And there are some legitimate reason to believe the new price point. For one, wasn't there a press release totting the fact that Sony managed to slash the production cost of the ps3 by as much as 80%? Also, when the rumors of the ps3 slim designs first came to the intertubes, wasn't there a CnD letter issued to Kotaku (or was it Gizmondo) for showing the supposedly leaked photos? Finally, Sony is under pressure from one notable video game conglomerate to actually have a price drop (though let's put aside the issue of how valid Activision's threats are).

But, look at the description from that K-Mart ad. I'm not an english wiz, but that sentence looks like it was written by someone with a 4th grade english education. And, someone made a mention of the discrepancy between the 2 ads, namely the HDD size.

I myself wouldn't mind picking up a second ps3 at that price, but chances are these ads are total horse-shit.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

How about this....

Instead of worrying how to advertise the so-called PS3 slim, Sony should be considering an announcement of a price drop for the damn thing.

Fix'd. Sony needs to drop the fuckin' price on the PS3 already in order to compete with their cheaper competitors.

While they're at it, they could easily shave off $10-20 from the controller and other peripheral prices too. $55 for a controller? Fuck you, Sony. I'm glad I got my Dual Shock 3 from Gamestop for trading in a pos PS2 I got for $10 and some clearance games I got for $1-4 each. I paid $0 out of pocket for it.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Second PS3? I'd gladly sell my 'fat' PS3 and grab a slim as long as it had the 'full BC' the 'ads' said it would.

I still have a handful of PS2 games I'd like to play/replay, but I'm not gonna give Sony $100 to buy a PStwo slim when/if the PS3 may have BC added back in.

[evophile]

LOL @ all of the people screaming 'fake, fake, fake'. I bet many of them are the suckers who paid $600 for a PS3 at launch and they're just pissed that as little as 3 years later it may be dropped down to 50% off what they paid AND have full BC again.

Huh? Did you miss the link to the NeoGAF post where the guy explains how he made the fake KMart ad and sent it to all the news sites to trick them? It doesn't get any faker than that.

And again, I'm not saying the Slim doesnt exist, but these ads are fake.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Huh? Did you miss the link to the NeoGAF post where the guy explains how he made the fake KMart ad and sent it to all the news sites to trick them? It doesn't get any faker than that.

And again, I'm not saying the Slim doesnt exist, but these ads are fake.


I didn't even bother to read most of the crap that those links sent me to since I really DON'T CARE. They will release a slim and price drop eventually, but they NEED to do it eventually since the PS3 is still overpriced compared to the competition.

[evophile]

I didn't even bother to read most of the crap that those links sent me to since I really DON'T CARE. They will release a slim and price drop eventually, but they NEED to do it eventually since the PS3 is still overpriced compared to the competition.

Yeah, I agree with this.

But saying people who are calling the ads fake are suckers is just plain wrong when the ads themselves are in fact fake. That is truth.

Unless you're just saying theyre suckers because theyre saying slim & price drop are fake regardless, that's a whole other matter.

[subzerorn]

I just returned my KZ2/MGS4 PS3 bundle that I just bought 3 weeks ago because of this.I also noticed that all the KZ/MGS4 bundles are all gone in 1 of my BB stores in Durham NC and they had at least 8 since tax free weekend 8/7-8/9.Its not part of the TAX FREE stuff so its highly unlikely that they all sold out.I noticed the other 3 stores i went to never had that bundle in the first place.

Most of the BB stores here where i am located have limited availability of the PS3's and NO MORE KZ2/MGS4 Bundles.

Even if there will not be a PS3 SLIM next month or so, I have a feeling there will be some sort of response from Microsoft's price drop on their XBox Elites or Pros.Price drop on the PS3 is definitely coming very soon.As far as the SLIM coming out in a few weeks,not sure.One would think that SONY would want more time to advertise the SLIM coming but with MS making its move maybe they just cant afford being left behind.

Hey im just glad there is something to get excited about this coming 2 weeks.Its been pretty boring around here especially for PS3 imho.

[evophile]

I just returned my KZ2/MGS4 PS3 bundle that I just bought 3 weeks ago because of this.I also noticed that all the KZ/MGS4 bundles are all gone in 1 of my BB stores in Durham NC and they had at least 8 since tax free weekend 8/7-8/9.Its not part of the TAX FREE stuff so its highly unlikely that they all sold out.I noticed the other 3 stores i went to never had that bundle in the first place.

Most of the BB stores here where i am located have limited availability of the PS3's and NO MORE KZ2/MGS4 Bundles.

Even if there will not be a PS3 SLIM next month or so, I have a feeling there will be some sort of response from Microsoft's price drop on their XBox Elites or Pros.Price drop on the PS3 is definitely coming very soon.As far as the SLIM coming out in a few weeks,not sure.One would think that SONY would want more time to advertise the SLIM coming but with MS making its move maybe they just cant afford being left behind.

Hey im just glad there is something to get excited about this coming 2 weeks.Its been pretty boring around here especially for PS3 imho.

Yeah, kind of reminds of when all the 60gb and 40gb PS3s disappeared. They've definitely been clearing the channel for something.

[A Happy Panda]

I know someone linked to the GAF thread, but this is the specific post from the user who made the K-Mart fake...pretty funny..

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17103060&postcount=5982

[Ecofreak]

fake why is kmart and best buy using the same PS3 mock up created by someone on the NEOGAF forums?

Yes the PS3 is dropping in Price But not till 9-9-09

As a "in yo face SEGA Dreamcast happy 10th Anniversary"

That'd be pretty awesome.

[Thomas96]

times like this make me miss Speedy!

[Cage017]

Put "$299" and "PS3" in the same sentence and I'm sold on the system. I'm at the point where I don't care if it's BC with PS2 or the hard drive has 120 GB, 80 GB, 8 GB, OVER 9000 GBs. As long as it doesn't have Microsoft's RROD or similar problems, sign me up.

BTW, if the slim really was coming out soon, don't you think we would start seeing pictures from stockrooms showing the box right about now??

[whoknows]

It's real.

[wwe101]

The PS3 "Slim" will not be coming out any time soon maybe till September or October


$299 will be the blowout Price of the 80GB SKU till that is gone off store shelves.


Then the PS3 Slim will hit at $349.99 keeping the 160GB SKU at $499

So Sony will look like this

$169.99 PSP 3000
$249.99 PSP Go
$299.99 PS3 80GB Get it while you can
$349.99 PS3 Slim (notice only a $100 difference from the PSP Go to the PS3 tempting)
$399 160GB SKU (down from $499)

this is just what you think, right?

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

The PS3 "Slim" will not be coming out any time soon maybe till September or October


$299 will be the blowout Price of the 80GB SKU till that is gone off store shelves.


Then the PS3 Slim will hit at $349.99 keeping the 160GB SKU at $499

So Sony will look like this

$169.99 PSP 3000
$249.99 PSP Go
$299.99 PS3 80GB Get it while you can
$349.99 PS3 Slim (notice only a $100 difference from the PSP Go to the PS3 tempting)
$399 160GB SKU (down from $499)

<in Captain Kirk voice> Too.....many....SKU's......too....confusing.....ON E SKU......is......sufficient.

WTF is with both MS and Sony this gen with the releasing revisions with different sized hard drives and pack-in shit? At least MS seems like they've made their minds up, but Sony is still confusing the ever living shit outta most normal shnooks going to buy a PS3.

I mean, yeah, the majority of the PS3 versions aren't even on store shelves to buy new anymore, but in the off chance some consumer is given a choice between the multitudes of versions of the PS3, how would one choose?

Moreover, if they're as uneducated as some of the idiots I see while I'm perusing the garbage.....errr used games at Gamestop who ask if the PS2 can play Gamecube games, then the general population attempting to buy a PS3 is gonna be even more confused.

Of course, it doesn't help when sales drone #252665744 who works for GS tells Susie Soccermom that 'all PS3's play PS2 games' and all sorts of other misinformation JUST to get a sale.

As for the PSP, unless I can find one for $19.99 or less(had a shot at one with a 1gb memory stick for $15, but was $5 short) and get it to do 'fun'(read: playing PS1 games)things, then I'd never be interested in one no matter how many silly revisions they make to it.

Sony just needs to lower the price to a REASONABLE amount and stick to one fuckin' SKU already.

[Oswald9599]

This thread needs to die.


We have just been fueling the retardednes. And since when is Sept/Oct not soon? We have 2 weeks of August left.

[vocab]

Id buy a Slim. Less power consumption, and probably runs cooler.

[neocisco]

If you've waited this long than wait a little longer.

[jrsmaster411]

just wait till gamescom when we actually know things instead of speculating. Sony's press conference is on the 18th I think. All that info is pure speculation and could all be false. Their could not even be a slim ps3 (although highly unlikely)

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Eventually Sony is going to make a PS3 slim, so why not have some speculation about it's eventual pricing and what not? Personally, I'd love to sit here and watch all those saying 'this needs to die' eat crow if a PS3 slim DID pop up in like 2-3 weeks at retail with an MSRP of $300.

[Thomas96]

Before you kill the thread, let me add this:
The PSPgo is like the SLIM version of the PSP, and it didn't get a price drop, therefore, a PS3 version of the PS3 probably will follow suit. I'd like to see the PS3 slim at 299 not only for the consumers but for the developers.. I want Uncharted 2 to do well, and a price drop will most certainly help them out, along with other developers.

[happy]

Eventually Sony is going to make a PS3 slim, so why not have some speculation about it's eventual pricing and what not? Personally, I'd love to sit here and watch all those saying 'this needs to die' eat crow if a PS3 slim DID pop up in like 2-3 weeks at retail with an MSRP of $300.


Pointing out that these are fakes has nothing to do with believing that a slim with a price drop will come (I would be surprised if they don't happen soon), it's just that keeping a post with the clearly fake ad scans is rather silly. Also the reason for posting the neogaf thread/post is because he explains every step and it's entertaining especially considering the response.

[Magus8472]

No way to know what hardware problems the first run of slims will have.

[Oswald9599]

Eventually Sony is going to make a PS3 slim, so why not have some speculation about it's eventual pricing and what not? Personally, I'd love to sit here and watch all those saying 'this needs to die' eat crow if a PS3 slim DID pop up in like 2-3 weeks at retail with an MSRP of $300.


I agree with that.

I just want it to die because we might be breeding more fake ads though. Im on the side that this thing, beyond these ads that are made by people with too much time on their hands, is almost def. going to happen. I want uncharted for 9.99 though, that would have been great.

[SynGamer]

If you've waited this long than wait a little longer.

Exactly. My sweet spot has been $299 since the console came out. A slim version is even more incentive to wait for a $299 Slim.

EDIT: What I'm curious about is what type of Blu-ray drive they will use. The once in PS3's now are 2x I believe...could we possibly see a 4x in the PS3 Slim? This would help load times for BOTH games AND movies. And it's been a few years since Blu-ray launched so it's entirely possible Sony could move up to a 4x. It won't break compatibility and it will be a nice improvement upon the current models.

[Fertil1ty]

its fake

[Teh Nitwit]

Doesn't anyone consider the possiblity that the slims might be lower quality (maybe they had to make compromises) or might have some features missing? I'd be happy if they stayed at their current reliability and produced less heat and noise, but I suspect there could be drop in quality.

[danh920]

will the slim have built in wifi?

[Ronin317]

"The world's most recognized brand, the PLAYSTATION"?

That doesn't sound legit at all. Not that it's not the most recognized brand, just doesn't seem like something they'd put in an ad.

Apparently you've never read KM's ad copy...it's consistently shit. And having looked at their ads from a competitor standpoint when there was a redesign of a clients ad here, I can say that with certainty.

[KILLER1212]

the slim will not be 300 lol
unless it comes without a controller

[neocisco]

What a well thought out post, noob.

[ohboy10451]

Why ask a question with an obvious answer?

[SynGamer]

So supposedly the top cover 'PS3' we saw a month or so ago was a fake? Personally, I'm hoping this is the case because that thing didn't look too promising...I'm sure Sony could do better than that. However, considering a lot of stores are dropping their current PS3 stock, a Slim PS3 is almost guaranteed to be shown on the 18th.

[Phunin]

It's cool how Kotaku showed the price to be $299, that's gonna be awesome.

[gunm]

Fakes aside, my take on this is that the Slim PS3 is real and there will be a price drop on existing SKU(s) to clear inventory for it. What I'm not sure of is whether the Slim will drop to as low as $299.99. I don't think any of this will happen until next month at earliest, though.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

If that's how tiny the PS3 slim is going to end up, I imagine you could cook a steak on the top of it after about 10 minutes running, since the PS3 NEEDS a fan to stay cool now and I doubt the 'newer parts' will eliminate too much of the heat that thing throws off.

When I run my PS3 in my room in the winter, it keeps my room about 5-10 degrees warmer, if that's any idea how warm/hot it runs.

Either way, Sony needs a price drop to coincide with the release of this thing or it won't sell.

[gunm]

Smaller die, less components, better heatsinks. There are lots of ways to improve cooling.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

That there are and I have to admit that for how much my one buddy uses his PStwo slim, that lil bugger has never overheated once. He once played it for 3-4 hours before I showed up, then we played a buncha games for 3-4 hours, then he told me he played for another 3-4 after I left.

If Sony can do the same with the PS3 slim, I'll be amazed.

[SynGamer]

If that's how tiny the PS3 slim is going to end up, I imagine you could cook a steak on the top of it after about 10 minutes running, since the PS3 NEEDS a fan to stay cool now and I doubt the 'newer parts' will eliminate too much of the heat that thing throws off.

When I run my PS3 in my room in the winter, it keeps my room about 5-10 degrees warmer, if that's any idea how warm/hot it runs.

Either way, Sony needs a price drop to coincide with the release of this thing or it won't sell.

Um, do you not understand what shrinking die sizes does? Not only will the components require less power, take up less space, and be cheaper to produce, but they will put out a HELL of a lot LESS heat than the current components.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Um, do you not understand what shrinking die sizes does? Not only will the components require less power, take up less space, and be cheaper to produce, but they will put out a HELL of a lot LESS heat than the current components.

Not really. All I understand is that the PS2 being shrunk down to the slim size seemed to help alleviate many of the read issues from the fat model.

However, just like the PS2 being shrunk down, Sony really needs to shrink one IMPORTANT component about the PS3: PRICE.

If they can do that, they may finally be competitive, though $200 is the sweet spot for most to buy into a console gen.

[SynGamer]

Not really. All I understand is that the PS2 being shrunk down to the slim size seemed to help alleviate many of the read issues from the fat model.

However, just like the PS2 being shrunk down, Sony really needs to shrink one IMPORTANT component about the PS3: PRICE.

If they can do that, they may finally be competitive, though $200 is the sweet spot for most to buy into a console gen.

Where is this statistic that $200 is the ideal price point? Considering the PS3 came out at $599, $299 is a great price for the PS3, especially considering it has a Blu-ray player built-in.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Well, that was initially going to be the price I was going to wait for. Plus, $200 is a ALOT more tolerable than $600.

Although, I am shocked that just 3 years or so into it's lifecycle that it may well drop to 50% off already.

As for the built-in Blu-Ray player, not everybody gives a shit about it being able to play some overhyped bullshit new format.

[SynGamer]

Yeah, over hyped bullshit...that looks a hell of a lot better than DVD. Anyway, I think it's a stretch to say that $200 is the ideal price point for most based solely on your own opinion...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Yeah, over hyped bullshit...that looks a hell of a lot better than DVD. Anyway, I think it's a stretch to say that $200 is the ideal price point for most based solely on your own opinion...

Solely my own opinion? Why were the Wii and 360 outselling the PS3? It's because the PS3 was more expensive than it's competitors and mommy and daddy who buy junior a new game system don't wanna pay $400 or more for a console.

Some people just want a game system to, you know, play GAMES on. They don't care about all of the bells & whistles.

As for me, I rarely buy movies to watch at home as it is and the few I may still buy will be on DVD for $5-10 with $10 being the MAX I'll pay for a movie. Until Blu-Ray is down to $5-10 a movie, they can shove it up their ass.

[gunm]

Sony should at least try to match Microsoft's console prices. $299.99 PS3s should compete with $299.99 360s.

Sony may try to differentiate themselves from being "direct competitors", but that'll never stop the comparisons or justify PS3 having a higher price, particularly for the average consumers.

[Cage017]

If it means taking out the Blu Ray feature and/or not including a video game to bring the price down to $299, I'm all for it. I get the difference between VHS and DVD, but I don't see Blu-Ray as a necessity. I play video game consoles for video games so the add-ons don't really matter to me. Just make it happen, Sony.

[SynGamer]

Solely my own opinion? Why were the Wii and 360 outselling the PS3? It's because the PS3 was more expensive than it's competitors and mommy and daddy who buy junior a new game system don't wanna pay $400 or more for a console.

Some people just want a game system to, you know, play GAMES on. They don't care about all of the bells & whistles.

As for me, I rarely buy movies to watch at home as it is and the few I may still buy will be on DVD for $5-10 with $10 being the MAX I'll pay for a movie. Until Blu-Ray is down to $5-10 a movie, they can shove it up their ass.

The Wii started out at $249, and I'm sure Nintendo could have sold it for $300+ based on the hype and demand for the system. Are you forgetting that the 360 started out at $399 for the Premium? Yes, price was the deciding factor for many in not purchasing a PS3 but to say that $200 is the ideal price point is a bit much considering the Wii is still $249 and the 360's arcade didn't come down to $199 until after at least 20 million units were sold...

But yes, as the price comes down more people will buy but $200 is a bit unrealistic considering how many units are out there already.

[Ecofreak]

If it means taking out the Blu Ray feature and/or not including a video game to bring the price down to $299, I'm all for it. I get the difference between VHS and DVD, but I don't see Blu-Ray as a necessity. I play video game consoles for video games so the add-ons don't really matter to me. Just make it happen, Sony.

Your sentiments are in teh right place, but taking out Blu-Ray means that you can't actually play any PS3 games. Unless of course Sony decides to go multi-DVD like the 360 but then again you remove one of the system's major selling points.

[SynGamer]

If it means taking out the Blu Ray feature and/or not including a video game to bring the price down to $299, I'm all for it. I get the difference between VHS and DVD, but I don't see Blu-Ray as a necessity. I play video game consoles for video games so the add-ons don't really matter to me. Just make it happen, Sony.

That's fucking retarded. If you remove Blu-ray you are removing the ability to play PlayStation 3 games...

[StrandedBrit]

Yeah I don't think it'll be 299 of the bat, but I'm guessing once they clear out the old 80/160s out then they'll drop it to 299. Probably around thanksgiving!

[dallow]

Older PS3 comes with games though. They can do it, but we'll see.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

The Wii started out at $249, and I'm sure Nintendo could have sold it for $300+ based on the hype and demand for the system. Are you forgetting that the 360 started out at $399 for the Premium? Yes, price was the deciding factor for many in not purchasing a PS3 but to say that $200 is the ideal price point is a bit much considering the Wii is still $249 and the 360's arcade didn't come down to $199 until after at least 20 million units were sold...

But yes, as the price comes down more people will buy but $200 is a bit unrealistic considering how many units are out there already.

I did misspeak there, but my main point was that even at their initial release, every console on the market was cheaper than the PS3. Even for the 'cheaper' 20 gb PS3, the 360 was beating it by $100 in price.

Of course, you could use the 'but zomg you have to pay for a wifi adapter and Live and all the other extras that're included in the PS3' as a retort, but again it comes down to people who JUST want to play games and don't care one iota about the extras.

There are some people who play <gasp> offline, who don't care about watching movies on their system, streaming files from their PC or wherever or whatever other things you can do with the PS3.

As for $200 being unrealistic, as costs to manufacture them go down, they WILL lower the price. It's inevitable. Will it happen overnight? No. But will it happen? Yes.

If it doesn't and the 'cheapest' PS3 stays at $399 while the Wii and 360 enjoy future price cuts, then Sony is gonna be stuck perpetually in third place.

All of that is, of course, MY opinion and it may or may not happen. But to say that $200 is an unrealistic price for the PS3 to drop to is ludicrous.

[Cage017]

Blu-Ray being required to play PS3 games? Wow. In that case, I would gladly take the system bare bones for $300 (AKA 50% more than I paid for my PS2). I would admit that the package with MGS4 and Killzone 2 would have me buying the system if I spent more time with Killzone and thought it was worth $50 ($300 system + $50 per game [AKA the most I have spent on one video game] is how I would figure it).

With that in mind, are more rumors saying the $299 slim will come with a game/DVD or end up being sold as console only?

[gunm]

Uncharted 2 is just two months away.

[Cage017]

I love how people are acting like this upcoming slim is the official debut of the PS3. I almost bought a 360 last year during Black Friday but I'm glad I waited for this upcoming release (If Microsoft wants my money, Xbox 360 needs to be $149 at most).

BTW, what do you guys make of the PS3 FYE is selling for $300? Do you think they'll start advertising in a flyer before the other retailers will?

[jrsmaster411]

I wonder if I should just save my cash $350 in hand now, Put it in the bank. And wait for the God of War 3 Slim BUNDLE, which will cause a nationwide shutdown of awesomeness.

the main games I look forward to on the PS3 are.

-Uncharted 2
-God of War 3 (and hopefully more sequels)
-RAGE (sucks its not exclusive)
-BIOSHOCK 2 (again Not exclusive)
- a new Metal Gear Solid game

So why spend now, when none of these games are even close to coming out.


When I look at the 360 I see.

- Left 4 Dead 2
- GTA Liberty City Stories

That's an obvious mistake but I have no idea how you would even make it, a psp game?

[dinovelvet]

Soooo....shall we assume the "fake" Best Buy ad may have some truth to it? Come on, 9.99 LBP...!

[A Happy Panda]

I love how people are acting like this upcoming slim is the official debut of the PS3. I almost bought a 360 last year during Black Friday but I'm glad I waited for this upcoming release (If Microsoft wants my money, Xbox 360 needs to be $149 at most).

BTW, what do you guys make of the PS3 FYE is selling for $300? Do you think they'll start advertising in a flyer before the other retailers will?

$149? Unless you want an Arcade unit, see you in 1.5 ~ 2 years.

[gunm]

So can we now assume the final verdict: Chinese Factory Pics Real? lol.

[RelentlessRolento]

So can we now assume the final verdict: Chinese Factory Pics Real? lol.


:lol: this is true :bouncy:

[Magus8472]

That's an obvious mistake but I have no idea how you would even make it, a psp game?

He means this. (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/143/14352794.html)

[Ecofreak]

I guess right (I think..)! So what's my prize?

[DrNo888]

So can we now assume the final verdict: Chinese Factory Pics Real? lol.

Let's salute hour heroes and hope they still have their jobs!

[Anexanhume]

Engadget unboxing confirms internal PSU remains.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/playstation-3-slim-unboxing-and-hands-on/

[Nogib]

Mwa-ha-ha! Totally called it months ago that it was indeed real! Told you so! :P

[combatrhombus]

I'm glad it's official. I have the fat system and thinking about getting the slim. Saw the amazon pictures and didn't really see where you could upgrade HDD, and also anyone concerned about it overheating curious about the fan size.

[bmulligan]

Still no USB ports on the rear. That's just an idiotic omission, IMO. I hate shit dangling in front of my unit. Mic cord, guitar and drum Dongles, Eye camera, Light gun. Too much shit, too little holes to put them in.

[neocisco]

I wonder if this validates the BB ad that had the $10 games? Here's hopin'. What were the games anyway?

[Oswald9599]

I wonder if this validates the BB ad that had the $10 games? Here's hopin'. What were the games anyway?


Pretty unlikely since that ad had those GAF mockups that were fake.

[anubis20]

Still no USB ports on the rear. That's just an idiotic omission, IMO. I hate shit dangling in front of my unit. Mic cord, guitar and drum Dongles, Eye camera, Light gun. Too much shit, too little holes to put them in.

Im with u, i dont understand why isit so hard to add some ports in the back, a friggin 4 usb port card for thepc costs around 10 bucks.

[KingBroly]

360 Elite: $320 after taxes + Game + HDMI or Component Cables + Wireless Adapter = Well over $500

[Scorch]

bluetooth mic is definitely not required. PS3 has the cheapest start-up cost.

[Trakan]

360 Elite: $320 after taxes + Game + HDMI or Component Cables + Wireless Adapter = Well over $500

Amazon + Monoprice + Gamestop = How high are you?

[snakelda]

http://kotaku.com/5340286/sony-market+boosting-slim-ps3-will-phase-out-old-models

I guess that means NO BC Confirmed now or forever?Read the last sentence.Old new but not sure.

[Cage017]

$149? Unless you want an Arcade unit, see you in 1.5 ~ 2 years.


If they can fix the RROD and any other hardware issues by then, I have no problem waiting.

Of course the PS3 Slim makes the wait even easier. Thanks for the new price, Sony.

[mykevermin]

Does the PS3 Slim still only include component cables in the box?

I'm not tryin' to get back into this 2006 "giant enemy crabs lol"/"paying for online lol" dick-waving prickfight.

But I saw that the new 360 Elite wasn't coming with component cables or HDMI, and I remember the PS3 only came with component as well. This far into the HD age, it would be pretty ridiculous for both systems to do consumers like that.

[rodeojones903]

This may have been asked/answered already, but will the Slim support Dolby HD and DTS-HD?

[Cheapass24]

$299 is still too much

$320 after taxes + Game + HDMI cable = easily $400 not to mention + Bluetooth Mic.

GTFO troll

[DarkNessBear]

Does the PS3 Slim still only include component cables in the box?

I'm not tryin' to get back into this 2006 "giant enemy crabs lol"/"paying for online lol" dick-waving prickfight.

But I saw that the new 360 Elite wasn't coming with component cables or HDMI, and I remember the PS3 only came with component as well. This far into the HD age, it would be pretty ridiculous for both systems to do consumers like that.

PS3 Slim only has Composite cables in the box. They should at least give you a coupon for a discounted HDMI cord or a "ship your money order to this address" or something. BUT, for those that do know anything - just go to monoprice.

[gunm]

Luckily amazon and monoprice have cheap HDMI cables.

[Paco]

Amazon + Monoprice + Gamestop = How high are you?

Average consumer isn't smart enough for all of that. The PS3 is lower startup, though people just see the lower price and are oblivious to the bending over they will do when they decide to get the "real" system.

[zewone]

Does the PS3 Slim still only include component cables in the box?

I'm not tryin' to get back into this 2006 "giant enemy crabs lol"/"paying for online lol" dick-waving prickfight.

But I saw that the new 360 Elite wasn't coming with component cables or HDMI, and I remember the PS3 only came with component as well. This far into the HD age, it would be pretty ridiculous for both systems to do consumers like that.

Composite.

Average consumer isn't smart enough for all of that. The PS3 is lower startup, though people just see the lower price and are oblivious to the bending over they will do when they decide to get the "real" system.

Who cares about those retards?

[KingBroly]

Composite.

Who cares about those retards?

Clearly Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.

Also, PS3 Slim doesn't have a Power Brick unless Sony's embargoed all pictures on a PS3 Slim Power Brick.

[Barnolde]

Clearly Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.

Also, PS3 Slim doesn't have a Power Brick unless Sony's embargoed all pictures on a PS3 Slim Power Brick.
It doesn't have a brick. Check any of the unboxing vids/pics out there:
http://www.gamesradar.com/f/video-ps3-slim-unboxing/a-2009081813451874020

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

PS3 Slim only has Composite cables in the box. They should at least give you a coupon for a discounted HDMI cord or a "ship your money order to this address" or something. BUT, for those that do know anything - just go to monoprice.

Or just buy one from Kmart, since they had those HDMI/USB packs for $8 a month or two ago.


Who cares about those retards?

Well, not everybody has an HDtv yet, so why should they cater to those who have them?

[munkyballz]

I came in here to say that everybody can finally put the to rest the notion that the PS3 is waaaaay overpriced and out of reach. Haha, funny the first post i read claims that it is still too way overpriced. Ridiculous.

People blasting the new slim PS3 for its looks...well, that's really just a personal preference. I think it looks fine, and predictable given how the PS2 fat to PS2 slim transitioned. Granted in this case, I actually prefer the looks of the fat PS3 over the slim, the criticism of the slim is a bit ridiculous and comments regarding its new price is just an instance of blatant fanboy-ism.

At 299, this thing is one of the top performing blu-ray players on the market, has wi-fi built in (no need to pay for any adapters to connect, ahem, unlike another competitor), has an upgradable HD where you can use as a HT station to stream your media, and plays playstation 3 games, of course. And although a long shot, with news of Sony patenting some tweaks to the cell processor to render PS2 games, there is a small chance that all PS3 will have at least the software ability to play some PS2 games, as well.

Factor all that geek junk in a package under 300 bucks is quite a value imho, considering a respectable, high performing, HT quality blu-ray player alone costs at least 200 plus atm, not factoring in special promos/clearance deals (note respectable, not 100 usd BD players that will crap out in a year)... I mean come on. The playstation 3 definitely still has its warts (tweaked/improved interface, better PSN improvements, etc...), but to say that it is outrageously overpriced at 299 is just so.... "ray-tard".

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Can ya wipe your nose a bit, Munky. You have a lil something brown on it.

I mean, you've covered every fanboy base in that epicly long post. You took a shot at people critiquing the price, a shot at the 360, a shot at 'cheapo' Blu-Ray players(just because something is cheap DOESN'T mean it's gonna crap out in 6 months) and well....have I missed anything?

You call people who critique the price 'fanboys', but maybe they're just frugal consumers and don't want the PS3 for much other than playing games. So why should they pay for the extras, when they won't use them?

If anything is ridiculous in this thread(and the many other ones regarding this long overdue price drop), it's all of the people rushing to defend Sony. People won't be happy until the item they may want(in this case the PS3) is at the price THEY are willing to pay and their arguments won't be quelled until it is.

I still don't get why some take people critiquing the price as a personal affront, when they have no personal stake in the busness aside from owning a PS3. Unless you're receiving $$$ from Sony, WHY DO YOU CARE?!?!

I'm just shocked that the PS3 has dropped to half of launch price in 3 years AND they've come out with a slim, when it took 4 or so years for the PS2 slim to come out.

Now if only they could do something about the lack of BC.....:razz:

[greyzieoriental]

I never really planned to purchase a PS3 since nothing but MGS4 really peaked my interest, but with the new slim PS3 and the $300 price, I changed my mind. Also I had the $75 coupon waiting for the PS3 price drop and close to $200 of Amazon credit. Just put my pre-order down for $27 out the pocket.

I'm a big 360 guy myself, I love XBL and all the 360 brings. But Sony does have some exclusives that I will not see on the 360 and the Blu-ray player is the biggest plus. The PS3 also streams some formats that the 360 can't handle(.mkvs I"m looking at you). I could care less about backwards compatibility, but if they could add it in a future update I won't complain.

I can't wait to unbox this thing, now to find a cheap MGS4.

[CoffeeEdge]

Is it just me or is the fucking thing deeper from front to back.

Still won't buy one.

With that in mind, are more rumors saying the $299 slim will come with a game/DVD or end up being sold as console only?
The initial $299 configuration doesn't have any pack-in games.

Put it in the bank. And wait for the God of War 3 Slim BUNDLE, which will cause a nationwide shutdown of awesomeness.
You're right, that will shut down any semblance of awesomeness, because God of War is a stupid piece of shit.

[crewj]

GTFO troll

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

i know i STILL will never get an x360. i can't deal with that piece of shit.

i've already got a slim preordered on amazon.

[CoffeeEdge]

i've already got a slim preordered on amazon.

Honest question: why would anyone who already has a PS3 buy one of these?

[zewone]

Consumer whore.

[SteveGo]

Well, not everybody has an HDtv yet, so why should they cater to those who have them?

Even non HDTVs have component hook-ups, get a clue.

[crewj]

Honest question: why would anyone who already has a PS3 buy one of these?

if you have a house and need to put one in one room and the other in another so you don't have to fight with the kids for control?

[CoffeeEdge]

I'm supposed to believe that you have children?

It's okay to admit that you just want to be like that "I have three PS3s" guy, brah.

[crewj]

it's all good...

[SITHLORDMARK]

It comes with rca cables not component. Watch the unboxing video.
Why only 2 usb ports???

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Even non HDTVs have component hook-ups, get a clue.

Not mine and I'd be pissed if Sony didn't support MY type of tv. I've had my tv since like 2000 or 2001 or so and it serves me just fine, composite ports and all.

I'm not about to upgrade until I NEED to either.

[dallow]

Composite..... lulz.
Bad move by Sony/Microsoft.

Whatever, I know how to set up my gear.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Bad move by Sony and MS? Why? Because the majority of people have HDtv's in their homes already? That's nowhere even close to true. Most people still have their older tv's and those tv's primarily have the older jacks/ports on them.

So, why should Sony/MS cater to the minority who upgraded to an HDtv already?

[Mojimbo]

Yeeeeeeeeesh.

(Has anyone seen anyone other than Engadget compare or comment on how loud it is? Thanks.)

[neocisco]

Component cables are ridiculously cheap and easy to include. For a system that's touted as revolutionary and the ultimate in video quality it's just stupid and irresponsible of Sony to not provide the necessary accessories to achieve said quality. It doesn't have to have composite or component exclusively, it can have both for literally just pennies more. Way to drop the ball, Sony. Again.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Component cables are ridiculously cheap and easy to include. For a system that's touted as revolutionary and the ultimate in video quality it's just stupid and irresponsible of Sony to not provide the necessary accessories to achieve said quality. It doesn't have to have composite or component exclusively, it can have both for literally just pennies more. Way to drop the ball, Sony. Again.

Or people could just go to TRU and for $8 upgrade to a set of Sony component cables, which are on clearance now.

I was tempted to grab a set of the Sony composite cables from there the other night to replace the third party ones I'm using on my PS3 right now.

I believe mine are either Mad Catz or Pelican brand.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

Honest question: why would anyone who already has a PS3 buy one of these?

I don't understand that either. Also I really don't like the slim design it looks extremely cheap compared to the regular one. If a slim, and the regular one was the exact same price, and I didn't own a PS3. I honestly would buy the regular one over the slim.

[dallow]

Bad move by Sony and MS? Why? Because the majority of people have HDtv's in their homes already? That's nowhere even close to true. Most people still have their older tv's and those tv's primarily have the older jacks/ports on them.

So, why should Sony/MS cater to the minority who upgraded to an HDtv already?
TV I had in middle school had an S-Video input.
The one throughout highschool had component.

That was yeeeeeeears before HDTVs started showing up.

[ChernobylCow]

Well it's going to be hard to sell my MGS4 PS3 40GB (non-BC). Was looking to get around 300 but who would buy it when you can get 120 gb for that price, new.

I've moved on to 360 and built a new PC rig so I guess I'll just hang onto it and enjoy the rare exclusive that comes out. I had initially bought it as a BD player but blus are expensive and I'm just not that much of a AV whore.

120 gb is a nice sized drive compared to a 360 pro's 60gb. but honestly I have practically nothing installed on my PS3.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

TV I had in middle school had an S-Video input.
The one throughout highschool had component.

That was yeeeeeeears before HDTVs started showing up.

Well, I've only ever bought tv's just to watch tv on, so I didn't really care what kind of ports they came with and I absolutely refuse to upgrade until prices are cheap enough for me.

If Sony made it so they only included the HD or higher end cables with the PS3, they would probably have ALOT of really pissed off consumers.

As for me, I may buy this 21" ACER LCD monitor I saw the other day that has HDMI and a couple other inputs on it, since it's HDCP compatible and will work with my PS3. But the speakers suck on it, so unless there's some way(other than buying a $30 surround sound from Kmart on top of the monitor)to jack in speakers that don't sound like ass, I may hold off on it.