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The Gadget website T3 is claiming that the PS3 is being redesigned. Sony won’t comment on the rumors but the concept pictures of the supposed redesign just don’t make sense to those of us that have had our PS3s apart. If it does get a redesign, it isn’t going to look like this any time soon:

According to a particularly well-informed insider, it seems that the Big S is prepping an all new PlayStation 3. The new incarnation is supposedly slimmer, lighter weight, and sexy as hell.
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When Sony isn’t even close to breaking even on the hardware yet, totally redesigning the PS3 would cost a bunch of money (retooling facilities, etc.), so I just don’t see it happening anytime soon.

The current cost cutting measures are working just fine and require little to no change in design. Once they start reaping the benefits of these design changes, it might be more realistic to expect a new slimmer PS3.

But…who knows, I’ve seen Sony do stranger things. What do you think?
 
even though i think the PS3 looks ugly as hell I really don't see sony changing it anytime soon. but then again maybe they think it's ugly as hell too.
 
I have to disagree, I'm in the manufacturing business and I agree that retooling costs to much, However; and and every company in the business does a packaging redesign when they switch suppliers. Due to the fact that the new manufacturer will usually absorb the cost to gain the business. My real question is: Is Sony moving their manufacturing to a new facility? If so then I would be really curious as to when the new model will be coming out. If not, then I agree they would have to convince the manufacturer pretty hard to redo their whole production setup, and save enough cost in the new design to justify it.

Chris
 
All I see is a slim version of the Wii, with a white painted piece of plywood glued to it.
 
Looks like a modified ps2. I seriously doubt that is official, though I would not mind being wrong.

Several things are wrong with that.
  • Little to no room for the hard drive.
  • No Card reader ports
  • Not enough space on the back for all the ports; Power, Optical, HDMI, standard, USB, Network.
  • Not enough room for it to ventilate heat. Honestly, the ps3 is not as bad as the 360 by far, but it still is effectively a modern PC and it pumps out serious heat. That design has Heat lockup written all over it.

I love my PS3, but I do not see that happening for at least another 2 years. However, I wouldn't complain unless they did not offer it in black. I Hate apple white...all my stuff is silver/black. I had to void the warranty on my wii to stick it in a black case since nintendo decided to be jackasses and keep it black the entire time it was the revolution, then only release crappy white.
 
That redesigned picture does not even make sense. It looks like someone just shopped a Wii and slapped it to a curved piece like the PS3. On that note, does the PS3 logo look a bit off compared to that curved surafce?
 
If this in fact a real design (which is doubtful) can someone explain how the slimmer PS3 would sit flat? It would sit right on the Blu-ray drive with 6 inches of overhang on the right?
 
tgabe213 said:
All I see is a slim version of the Wii, with a white painted piece of plywood glued to it.
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That's what I saw. My completely uninformed speculation would be it's either a hoax or Sony's concept artists ripped somebody off. :p
 
I really like this pseudo-design. It's much more appealing than the George Forman grill I have sitting in my home now. We'll have to wait to see if the rumors are true...
 
TeamStrykerCore said:
I have to disagree, I'm in the manufacturing business and I agree that retooling costs to much, However; and and every company in the business does a packaging redesign when they switch suppliers. Due to the fact that the new manufacturer will usually absorb the cost to gain the business. My real question is: Is Sony moving their manufacturing to a new facility? If so then I would be really curious as to when the new model will be coming out. If not, then I agree they would have to convince the manufacturer pretty hard to redo their whole production setup, and save enough cost in the new design to justify it.

Chris
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I agree. Redesign could also save them millions in refined processes and resource saving.
 
Dekoth said:
Looks like a modified ps2. I seriously doubt that is official, though I would not mind being wrong.

Several things are wrong with that.
  • Little to no room for the hard drive.
  • No Card reader ports
  • Not enough space on the back for all the ports; Power, Optical, HDMI, standard, USB, Network.
  • Not enough room for it to ventilate heat. Honestly, the ps3 is not as bad as the 360 by far, but it still is effectively a modern PC and it pumps out serious heat. That design has Heat lockup written all over it.

I love my PS3, but I do not see that happening for at least another 2 years. However, I wouldn't complain unless they did not offer it in black. I Hate apple white...all my stuff is silver/black. I had to void the warranty on my wii to stick it in a black case since nintendo decided to be jackasses and keep it black the entire time it was the revolution, then only release crappy white.
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the 360 and ps3 don't consume much power at all, and they're actually pretty slow compared to modern pc's TBH.
 
I like the redesign, the PS3 seems fat to me... this is one of the reasons I am waiting to purchase.
 
That isn't the PS3 thats the PSWii!

Seriously I don'tk now whats on Sony's noggin with the PS3 they have the posibility to really make a killing now that Blue Ray is in the news so much and maybe the lead (who know, who cares - no I) with payers not being that much less than a PS3 on Amazon it makes in instering item, however drive space and PS2/1 compatibility would be a draw for me and possibly other consumers.
 
As someone who does PCB design, the redesign looks entirely plausible. They're already using laptop hard drives (2.5") and there's nothing stopping them from going to smaller form factor hard disks since 100GB drives at 1.8". There are already laptop form factor Blu-Ray drives that they could repurpose for this design. And that "overhang" is likely where the CPU and other primary heat generators are located so that they get direct airflow (notice the mottling with the ventilation).
 
Obviously you guys didn't read how this was T3's interpretation due to hearing a rumor of a ps3 redesign. This isn't official nor is it a hoax, it's a pipe dream of some concept artists.

"The new PS3 is a proper looker: if it's anything like the illustration our team of designers have come up with, then we're looking at one hell of a sexy piece of kit."
 
Nate_MachV said:
Obviously you guys didn't read how this was T3's interpretation due to hearing a rumor of a ps3 redesign. This isn't official nor is it a hoax, it's a pipe dream of some concept artists.
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We read just fine, that is probably why it says "...concept pictures of the supposed redesign." ;)
 
I think we're all forgetting that SONY has made slim version of just about every console they ever made..

PSX => PSONE
PS2 => Slim PS2

Even PSP got trimmed up a bit.

So, new PS3 design? 99% certainly - yes. So soon after its initial release? Not a chance.
 
I've gotten used to my Foreman grill, does a good job keeping the room warm...

Seriously though, that looks like what happens when Sony decides to mod a Wii. I can't picture them getting it that small without doing a crazy die shrink as it is outputting some serious heat. I made the mistake of forgetting a small plastic bag behind my PS3. The mess it stuck onto the glass shelf was not pretty. Unless the whole top errr side of the PS3 becomes some massive heat sink. Doubtful though.
 
Please Sony - make it flat. Make it stackable. I don't have space for yet another bulbous box. When they release a flat version of the PS3 for $250 or under, I'll buy one.
 
lmao wut. I thought that was some sort of modified nintendo Wii sitting next to a PS3. :p I guess since the Wii is having so much success, they want to make it look like it in an attempt to confuse potential buyers.
 
To be honest, I prefer the look of my black 60 gig version compared to the pic's of the new slimline ps3, I just think the ps3 as it is is sexy as hell and doesnt need to be tampered with to make it any nicer, thats how I feel, but no doubt sony will continue and make a slimline version just like they did with the ps one and ps2, but nothing will beat the looks on the ps3 as it is now, a slim version will just make it umm, slim and will probably it will lose some capabilities in the process ???
 
Smaller PS3=external power unit, laptop bluray drive, less ports just like the PSOne and slim PS2.
 
Dekoth said:
Looks like a modified ps2. I seriously doubt that is official, though I would not mind being wrong.

Several things are wrong with that.
  • Little to no room for the hard drive.
  • No Card reader ports
  • Not enough space on the back for all the ports; Power, Optical, HDMI, standard, USB, Network.
  • Not enough room for it to ventilate heat. Honestly, the ps3 is not as bad as the 360 by far, but it still is effectively a modern PC and it pumps out serious heat. That design has Heat lockup written all over it.

I love my PS3, but I do not see that happening for at least another 2 years. However, I wouldn't complain unless they did not offer it in black. I Hate apple white...all my stuff is silver/black. I had to void the warranty on my wii to stick it in a black case since nintendo decided to be jackasses and keep it black the entire time it was the revolution, then only release crappy white.
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The PS3 doesn't have a card reader anymore so that is why there isn't one. Just look at the 40GB models. Only has 2 USB now and no card reader. Also since they only use laptop harddrives they should still be able to fit one into a smaller build like that. And there should be plently of space for the ports. The Wii manages to get most of those onto its design and still have room left for more to be added, so they would fit just fine on a design like that.



Slade said:
I've gotten used to my Foreman grill, does a good job keeping the room warm...

Seriously though, that looks like what happens when Sony decides to mod a Wii. I can't picture them getting it that small without doing a crazy die shrink as it is outputting some serious heat. I made the mistake of forgetting a small plastic bag behind my PS3. The mess it stuck onto the glass shelf was not pretty. Unless the whole top errr side of the PS3 becomes some massive heat sink. Doubtful though.
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That is what it looks like to me. that the part on the bottom that sticks out is full of holes for cooling, so maybe it will be a massive heat sink of some type.
 
EVIL-SCOTSMAN said:
To be honest, I prefer the look of my black 60 gig version compared to the pic's of the new slimline ps3, I just think the ps3 as it is is sexy as hell and doesnt need to be tampered with to make it any nicer, thats how I feel, but no doubt sony will continue and make a slimline version just like they did with the ps one and ps2, but nothing will beat the looks on the ps3 as it is now, a slim version will just make it umm, slim and will probably it will lose some capabilities in the process ???
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They have already been taking away capablilities since the start. About the only two things left to take away is the ability to play games and the ablity to watch movies.
 
I might be in the smallest of minorities, but I would rather have my gaming console look like a traditional home theater device. I know the curvy stuff looks nice by itself but it looks weird when put next to high end home theater equipment. They obviously can't do this, though, even though it's has a vague positioning in home theater setups. I'd much rather they make a reliable, quiet, and well cooled piece of equipment in a large case, if necessary.
 
Actually, Sony just this week announced a new Blue Laser Diode Module that is only 3mm Thick. They said it is significantly less expensive to manufacture and will pave the way for BD in Mobile devices. So a slimmed down BD Reader is more than possible.

Advances in HD Tech might also come in to play, especially if they are using a small FF drive (Or single Platter Unit). (Hell.. I thought they should have just used an array of cheap Flash Modules in it)
 
Exavior said:
They have already been taking away capablilities since the start. About the only two things left to take away is the ability to play games and the ablity to watch movies.
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I know they have been takin abilities away from it since then, but I wonder will their be anymore taken away from it if they make a slimline version ?

I am just glad that I got a release 60 gig version which is all good, the only thing I do miss is the fact that the UK has software ps2 capability instead of the US release version emotion engine chip, apart from that all ps3 release versions are basically the same, I am just glad I got my ps3 60 gig before they sold out in the UK and got replaced by less capable versions.
 
Can't seem to edit my post but from an economic and operations management perspective, it's in their best interest to make the lowest cost piece of equipment while maintaining reliability. Only half of which Microsoft did, heh. Couldn't resist guys, sorry!:D
 
I can see it coming next year, but not this year. And it'll prolly look like that too. A bigger version of a slim PS2.

Honestly, Playstation always had me going lol wut? with its design. Its asymmetrical, bulgy, curvy etc etc looks like a fat woman in prada suit.
 
sabrewolf732 said:
the 360 and ps3 don't consume much power at all, and they're actually pretty slow compared to modern pc's TBH.
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I believe their power consumption is roughly 180-200w from the wall at full load... About the same as a Core2 Duo PC with an 8800GTS at stock clocks.
 
EVIL-SCOTSMAN said:
I know they have been takin abilities away from it since then, but I wonder will their be anymore taken away from it if they make a slimline version ?

I am just glad that I got a release 60 gig version which is all good, the only thing I do miss is the fact that the UK has software ps2 capability instead of the US release version emotion engine chip, apart from that all ps3 release versions are basically the same, I am just glad I got my ps3 60 gig before they sold out in the UK and got replaced by less capable versions.
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They have also taken away the card readers and some of the USB ports.
 
Keep in mind that while the Wii fits all that stuff in it, the Wii also outputs 10x less heat and has probably 1/3 of the PS3's potential power...

I swear though the PS3 is quieter... how much of that mass is pure heatsink/heatpipe....
 
The only reason I am going to buy a PS3 is because of Star Wars: Force Unleashed, and GT5, and the Blue Ray is a bonus, don't know how squeezing it into that slimmer design (looks like a photoshopped PS2 slimline) is going to help the ventilation on the system. Most likely a bogus leak.

I was under the impression that the high spec US version could play PS2 stuff?
 
yagisencho said:
Please Sony - make it flat. Make it stackable. I don't have space for yet another bulbous box. When they release a flat version of the PS3 for $250 or under, I'll buy one.
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The need to make the unit wide like standard equipment, and perhaps give it rackmount ears as an option. Since PS3's are found in more upper end A/V enviroments, people would kill to rackmount their PS3's.
 
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