New or Old PS3 box art logo? [Mobile/Archive]

LordKefka06

10-30-2009, 01:59 AM

What top/spine do you guys like better?

Here's a few pictures of each:

New:http://media.photobucket.com/image/uncharted%202%20spine/TakeOverWiFi/uncharted2spine.jpg

http://gamersvantage.com/media/users/duncanr2n/3881280273_255c8f87aa.jpg
http://ps3.kombo.com/images/content/misc/godofwar_1251922996.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/TakeOverWiFi/uncharted2spine.jpghttp://i29.tinypic.com/1tpzlh.pnghttp://scrawlfx.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/PS3-Greatest-Hits-Box-MCLA.jpg

Old:

http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/PS3/13793_playstation_3.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/743/743937/first-ps3-game-case-shots-20061103110111559.jpghttp://www.covershut.com/covers/Ghostbusters-The-Video-Game-Front-Cover-661.jpg
http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/07/kmart.jpg
http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/PS3-Game-Cover-psd33067.png

Comparison:

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/09/500x_uc2box.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p117/Pooh66606/1001090948a.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1493/photo0048f.jpg
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/08/500x_ps3logos.jpg

LordKefka06

10-30-2009, 02:02 AM

I personally prefer the new logo. It looks more slim & sleeker. Plus you get more cover artwork since you don't have the vertical "Playstation 3" on the left side.

batman1939

10-30-2009, 02:15 AM

I like my spines to match so I like the old

SynGamer

10-30-2009, 02:52 AM

I prefer the new one overall. More real estate for the cover art.

antlp89

10-30-2009, 03:09 AM

New one. Never liked the spidey text of the old one.

supermodestmouse

10-30-2009, 03:30 AM

crud...although i like the idea that the newer one gives you THAT much more artwork...now my collection is going to look not uniform -.-

johnnypark

10-31-2009, 11:11 AM

I fucking hate the new one. Doesn't the old have more space for art? Look at Uncharted 2, the covers are identical except Drake's hand is missing in the new art. Lame.

FroMann

10-31-2009, 01:10 PM

Poll seems 50/50 right now. I really like the new box art style. They kept the more old school PS2/PSP look with it. I wish Tekken 6 came with the cover style.

vic_x51

10-31-2009, 01:34 PM

dammit i didn't know they changed it. I hate the new covers especially the bar on top, feels like it shrinks the picture... greatest hits covers look better than the new, atlest it has a thinner bar up top.

freakyzeeky

10-31-2009, 07:28 PM

I hate the new spine, only because now my games are going to look all mismatched on my shelves. Plus, I've always liked the Spiderman font... it's sad to see it go. :(

KingBroly

10-31-2009, 07:39 PM

I do it like this: (From Right to Left)

Old PS3 boxes
New PS3 boxes
GH boxes (I have none of these)

But the new Spine is really dumb because of the drop down.

LordKefka06

10-31-2009, 07:49 PM

Added pictures of both the Greatest Hits to the OP.

KingBroly

10-31-2009, 08:01 PM

Can you post the Greatest Hits art for the new box style?

Look at Midnight Club: Angeles - The Complete Edition for it

Neo-Nut

10-31-2009, 11:46 PM

The new ones suck. The red ones only look good on ninja gaiden sigma.

SteveMcQ

11-01-2009, 12:03 AM

I actually like the layout of the new ones, but I could go without either (new or old) font. Horrible.

diddy310

11-01-2009, 12:35 AM

I don't mind it I just wish they at least kept the little red box on the spine so that everything matches up

Viperx116

11-01-2009, 02:14 AM

New. I hate that stupid red logo.

tenma

11-01-2009, 02:35 AM

was never a fan of the old version's spine (red was too conspicuous), but I prefer the layout on the front to the new one. Or maybe I just prefer the font, I'm not sure. Neither was/is spectacular.

niceguyshawne

11-01-2009, 01:19 PM

I hate it when they redesign boxes mid-generation.

FroMann

11-01-2009, 01:34 PM

Its like the transfer from the old long boxes to the CD cases with the original PlayStation games.

The Mana Knight

11-01-2009, 02:01 PM

I do it like this: (From Right to Left)

Old PS3 boxes
New PS3 boxes
GH boxes (I have none of these)

But the new Spine is really dumb because of the drop down.That's pretty much what I do, organize my PS3 boxes that way.

I prefer the newer ones overall. The front and back of the PS3 cases, I'm mixed. However, the new spine on the side is WAY better IMO.

willardhaven

11-01-2009, 02:22 PM

The new ones. The Spiderman font was a terrible choice and it looked incredibly tacky. The new covers are an improvement but there is too much on the top of the box art. The new logo is much better, it has more of a Wii look to it (which I'm sure is not a coincidence).

the_punisher

11-01-2009, 02:47 PM

The new looks better, but it sucks that they changed it a couple of years into the console's life cycle.

The Mana Knight

11-01-2009, 05:58 PM

The new looks better, but it sucks that they changed it a couple of years into the console's life cycle.Sony changed PS1 cases and Sega changed DC cases. That's why I see no problem. Sony pretty much had to change the PS3 cases because Sony needed to completely re-brand PS3. What they did seems to be working very well.

LordKefka06

11-01-2009, 06:17 PM

Yeah, and it fits in with the other changes going on with the PS3. Like the Slim & the price cut.

Tyga24

11-01-2009, 07:08 PM

I prefer the old one, but the new one isn't terrible. The spine actually looks better to me and I understand the need for the placement and the use of PS3 as it stands out more to consumers. As others have said, unfortunately it doesn't merge well with the previous purchases games in my collection.

I think the way Sony has launched the Slim has been impressive. Excellent marketing campaign and a nice redesign of the console and box art.

LordKefka06

11-01-2009, 07:33 PM

I think the way Sony has launched the Slim has been impressive. Excellent marketing campaign and a nice redesign of the console and box art.Yeah, they finally are using commercials that are focused to the mainstream. Not just people with good video game backgrounds.

DuelLadyS

11-01-2009, 08:14 PM

niceguyshawne

11-01-2009, 09:45 PM

Its like the transfer from the old long boxes to the CD cases with the original PlayStation games.

I had forgotten that one. The long boxes were already gone by the time I had gotten a Playstation though. That one WAS a good change.

The Dreamcast one was annoying. This one is less so.

Halo05

11-01-2009, 09:55 PM

I hate it when they redesign boxes mid-generation.

This with a caveat.

The Sega Genesis switch to the red borders was awesome. It really made the whole Sega section in stores stand out in the mid 90s with purple borders for Game Gear games, red borders for Genesis games, yellow borders for 32x games, and blue borders for Sega CD games.

:( <----- Still sad about Sega dying out. No company that made Crazy Taxi should ever be reduced to Sonic Unleashed.

distgfx

11-01-2009, 09:59 PM

Old, despite the fact it uses the spiderman font. Old design for GH boxes too.

The Mana Knight

11-02-2009, 06:38 AM

This with a caveat.

The Sega Genesis switch to the red borders was awesome. It really made the whole Sega section in stores stand out in the mid 90s with purple borders for Game Gear games, red borders for Genesis games, yellow borders for 32x games, and blue borders for Sega CD games.

:( <----- Still sad about Sega dying out. No company that made Crazy Taxi should ever be reduced to Sonic Unleashed.They did white boarders for Saturn games.;) I remember seeing all those games on the shelves at once back in the day. I totally forgot about the mid-generation boxart change. Actually, happened three times with Genesis (it was just black below the boxart, then around it, then red on the side with a rating system.

Deefuzz

11-02-2009, 04:19 PM

I kind of like the new logo and design better.

Sarang01

11-04-2009, 06:48 PM

The old, just becuase I seriously fucking hate that new PS3 slim bubble font. I really, REALLY hate that font. My gut actually twisted when I upgraded my firmfare and realized I'd have to look at that during startup now, then though it's only for a few seconds. Never minded the spidey font.

(And yes, I realize it's a stupid thing to get worked up over... but for some reason,as far as systems go, the little details set me off more than anything that really matters.)

You mean when I update I'm going to have to look at that STUPID fucking logo every time?! Why not just give people a choice between the two?! X-(
At least Sony can't run in and fuck around with my console at home and force that UGLY matte finish as well as the logo.
I wouldn't mind the new box art if they had it resemble the PSP's instead, those sharp angular lines. The bubbled up one just looks terrible.

mis0

11-04-2009, 06:57 PM

Got my first set of "new" boxes.

Looks pretty shitty on Uncharted 2, but I have to say, my GH copy of Midnight Club looks mighty fine.

Thus, Old > New. New GH > Old GH.

willardhaven

11-04-2009, 07:50 PM

I just don't get how anyone could like the Spiderman font with Photoshop spotlight filters along the side.

Sarang01

11-04-2009, 08:19 PM

I just don't get how anyone could like the Spiderman font with Photoshop spotlight filters along the side.

Because it's not as tacky? It also doesn't remind someone of a console redo that looks like shit. Seriously the matte finish just helps add to the image that the PS3 Slim looks cheap. The disc slot is terrible looking. They could've at least found some way to keep the cool chrome thing. They also could keep the black finish there too instead of that white which just looks off.

willardhaven

11-04-2009, 09:29 PM

While I can't argue for the hardware, the game cases are a huge improvement.

asaraa

11-04-2009, 09:45 PM

New. And I wish all the cases were always red, not just Greatest Hits.

IAmTheCheapestGamer

11-05-2009, 04:39 AM

I don't care either way.

willardhaven

11-05-2009, 07:22 PM

New. And I wish all the cases were always red, not just Greatest Hits.

When they print art on the back side of the cover I appreciate a clear case (for example Uncharted or Ratchet & Clank Tools of Destruction).

MSUHitman

11-06-2009, 03:27 PM

New logo sucks. Also pissed they took the disc bootup logo out of games; that's been a Sony trademark since the PS1 days.

LordKefka06

11-06-2009, 04:18 PM

Yeah, I miss the disc bootup logo alot.

lolwut?

11-06-2009, 04:54 PM

Old by far. The red on the spine was a great touch IMO, but they went and fucked that up. My poor Uncharted 2...

Vinny

11-06-2009, 05:10 PM

I like the new one... the old Spider Man text looked dumb. I wish they kept the red box though.

willardhaven

11-06-2009, 07:14 PM

New logo sucks. Also pissed they took the disc bootup logo out of games; that's been a Sony trademark since the PS1 days.

You mean the the one that pops up on PS2 games? PS1 just has the SCEA white screen that turned into a multicolor PS1 screen.

Frank Deluded

11-06-2009, 07:21 PM

I always associated the old logo with the Spiderman text from the movies, so I prefer the new one.

IAmTheCheapestGamer

11-07-2009, 09:05 AM

You mean the the one that pops up on PS2 games? PS1 just has the SCEA white screen that turned into a multicolor PS1 screen.

I believe they mean the PS3 logo screen that was coming up prior to the 3.0 FW update that added the sparkly bullshit to the background. The one that came up when you loaded a disc up on the PS3.

The Mana Knight

11-07-2009, 10:27 AM

New logo sucks. Also pissed they took the disc bootup logo out of games; that's been a Sony trademark since the PS1 days.Sony is trying to get rid of the Spiderman font forever, since they feel it was cursed. Since other platforms don't have any disc bootup and sold much better, that's partially why Sony felt the need to just remove it.

The main reason for the new logo was because Kaz noticed during multi-platform commercials, the PlayStation 3 logo was tough to read while the 360 logo jumped right out. It was because the long PlayStation 3 font would shrink a bit too much. By Sony going to fewer letters, it would make the commercial/advertisement more clear to average consumers the game is on PS3. The new PS3 logo kind of catches the eye more than the 360 logo and does seem to be working so far.

IAmTheCheapestGamer

11-07-2009, 10:34 AM

Sony is trying to get rid of the Spiderman font forever, since they feel it was cursed. Since other platforms don't have any disc bootup and sold much better, that's partially why Sony felt the need to just remove it.

The main reason for the new logo was because Kaz noticed during multi-platform commercials, the PlayStation 3 logo was tough to read while the 360 logo jumped right out. It was because the long PlayStation 3 font would shrink a bit too much. By Sony going to fewer letters, it would make the commercial/advertisement more clear to average consumers the game is on PS3. The new PS3 logo kind of catches the eye more than the 360 logo and does seem to be working so far.

Actually, I believe it was the price drop that caught people's attention much more than some newer logo. Plus, the commercials actually 'pimp out' that fact and don't confuse the ever living shit out of consumers(like the crying doll commercial).

As for the lack of a boot screen, it doesn't matter one bit to me, though the addition of 'sparkles' to the background of the XMB was a laughable addition. How about adding a mini game to go with those sparkles?

As for the "Spiderman" font being cursed, it was Sony's initial high pricepoint that curse them this gen. Luckily, they have taken steps towards fixing that(price drop). Hopefully, it's not too late for them to catch up in sales.

BackInBlack

11-07-2009, 11:29 AM

Everything about the old boxart was terrible. The red was the icing on the cake.

New.

Invader Bugs

11-07-2009, 11:51 AM

All I can say is I'm glad I got a PS3 last year. That way I still have my console with the superior spidey font, and most of my games have it too. I really wish they didn't change it. While I still love my ps3 far more than any other console I have, I don't really like their new design decisions. I prefer the fat console way more than the slim, and I don't like the new logos and whatnot.

LordKefka06

11-16-2009, 08:39 PM

I'm disappointed that MW2 wasn't made with the new kind.

silent h3ro

11-17-2009, 01:46 PM

The new horizontal logo is much better use of space combining the PS3 logo and Playstation Network logos into one bar at the top. The old cases look too busy with a horizontal and vertical bar with text filling both of them. The new cases have all that on the top and still leaves space. The spine also looks better now and is much more identifiable. The new look is definitely better.

Layd Dly

11-18-2009, 11:26 AM

I prefer the new a lot more and i also like how they went back to the logos for what the game uses, i.e. number of players, hd space, resolution, dualshock, headset, etc.

But it irritates me that they changed the size of the spine logo so that they really stick out on my shelves. Part of Me hopes that the Cover Project starts converting old covers into new ones to promote my anal-ness.

FriskyTanuki

11-18-2009, 12:56 PM

BigD

11-19-2009, 04:10 PM

I prefer the old logo A TON more...couple of reasons why. I grew very fond of the little red square chilling at the top of the spine of each game. Also, I like how the case actually has Playstation 3 at the top of it...ON the plastic. The newer cases just say BluRay...I hate that. I also just prefer the old logo more. I don't like this new PS3 Slim logo going on, and it's bad enough having to see it each time my PS3 boots up. Blah...long live the older style!

MICHAE2414

12-01-2009, 01:32 AM

I don't care for the new cover in digital form, but it looks much better on a physical box. I liked the old style of cover, as it was kind of a return to the PS1-style covers, but they messed that up when they started adding a tab on the top with "Only on PlayStation" and a PlayStation Network logo if it had online.
Agreed. PS1 and PS2 game cases didn't carry such a moniker of "Only on", exclusivity, etc. like the other consoles did, and it was one of those little touches to the presentation of the games that I liked IMO. And now they're on PS3 (and PSP) game cases.

Slightly off-topic, but I'm curious now...were there any titles released that had the old-style "PLAYSTATION®Network" on the cover, before PLAYSTATION was de-capitalized to PlayStation? SOCOM: Confrontation comes to mind but I'm not sure.

Also, I like how the case actually has Playstation 3 at the top of it...ON the plastic. The newer cases just say BluRay...I hate that.
This.

Question: I assume that the first-run titles with the new box art design/logo were all first-party, i.e. LBP GOTY, Uncharted 2? Thing is, until the slim PS3 and re-branding were revealed, the cover artwork floating around on retailer websites + the PlayStation Blog carried the old style.

Did the first batches of LBP (for example) end up in stores with the old cover style upon release date? If they indeed exist, could they be rare? Hmm.

SynGamer

12-01-2009, 01:41 AM

The only thing I don't like about the new box art is that grey gradient...it looks so...noobish. Gotta agree with the art on the back of the cover (inside of the game case). It's unfortunate Dragon Age: Origins' is white/blank :(

smiggity

12-01-2009, 03:28 PM

Old. Although I am glad they got rid of the Sony thing when starting a game. Goes quicker now

deadpool253

12-01-2009, 05:48 PM

BOTH. They should make games 50% old and 50% new so people can buy whichever they want, plus i never understand why people argue over the packaging, so childish, just play the game

willardhaven

12-01-2009, 06:58 PM

A lot of people here are collectors who like their games to have nice box art.

CapAmerica

12-01-2009, 07:17 PM

I like the new version a lot more, But I hate the fact that Sony had to change it mid life. I like having all my games look the same (I won't buy Greatest Hit versions for that reason).

On the plus side for me, I only own 3 PS3 games so I could always go to thecoverproject.net and download replacement covers for my old PS3 games.

MICHAE2414

12-01-2009, 11:59 PM

Did the first batches of LBP (for example) end up in stores with the old cover style upon release date? If they indeed exist, could they be rare? Hmm.
Adding to this: I noticed that the in the promo ad for Sony's Best Buy bundle of a Bravia + PS3 (here (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/11/it-only-does-unbelievable-hd-entertainment-bundles/)), Kevin Butler holds up LBP GOTY and it has the old cover style...but every retail copy I've seen has the new style. (...!)

FriskyTanuki

12-02-2009, 12:16 AM

The GOTY edition came out before the new styles of boxart started. Uncharted 2 was the first Sony game to have it, so it was probably reprinted with the new style at some point recently since Amazon and Gamestop have the old style for their listings of the game.

CoffeeEdge

12-02-2009, 12:24 AM

They both kind of suck in their own unique ways, but the old one sucks slightly more.

cupcakex1

12-02-2009, 10:18 AM

I prefer the old ones, something about them look hella sexy to me.

I still haven't bought a game with the new logo though. Well actually I bought GoW collection, but I haven't seen it in person yet since it's back at home. Might change my mind once I see it in person though.