PS3: Slim - Page 2

KALEL114 · 06-30-2009, 04:24 PM

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Rumor: Taiwanese firms awarded PS3 Slim manufacturing contracts

Another possibly "frustrating" leak for Sony, word comes from our buddies at Joystiq Japan and Engadget Chinese that two Taiwanese manufacturing companies have been awarded contracts to build Sony's new streamlined PS3, affectionately known as the PS3 Slim. According to UDN.com, half of the orders have gone to Taiwanese group Foxconn, while the other half has gone to Pegatron. The units are expected to start shipping in early July "to cope with expected summer vacation demands."

The news has a ring of truth to it, given that the two firms have manufactured the original PS3. The timing also makes sense, as Japan actually buys most of its game consoles during the summer vacation period (as opposed to the winter holidays in the west). Still, all of this info comes from anonymous sources, so take it with a very hearty helping of salt.

Assuming the news is true, it would mesh well with the PS3 Slim rumors we've heard so far, most notably that Ars Technica expected the units to hit the market in August or September. Add this to the string of rumors and leaks -- even some purported images of the unit itself -- and the PS3 Slim looks like it could be hitting the ground sooner rather than later.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/30/ru...ing-contracts/

Midnite · 07-15-2009, 09:34 PM

Top: New pic of the PS3 slim.
Bottom: Old leaked pic.

Tron Bonne · 07-15-2009, 09:36 PM

Looks more or less the same to me

StrainedEyes · 07-15-2009, 09:57 PM

I wish they would just announce whether this is real or not already, and talk about a price cut. If no price cut is coming, then the new Best Buy bundle is very tempting, but I keep holding off because this Slim seems like a very real possibility. Either way they are causing me to not give them money sooner.

TLH · 07-15-2009, 11:21 PM

I like the current Ps3. It's a tank, and I love it.

Havok83 · 07-15-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo7877

I wish they would just announce whether this is real or not already, and talk about a price cut. If no price cut is coming, then the new Best Buy bundle is very tempting, but I keep holding off because this Slim seems like a very real possibility. Either way they are causing me to not give them money sooner.

It is not a wise idea to talk about a price cut until they are ready to make a price cut. To a lesser degree the same goes for a new model of the system. The minute Sony does that, sales of their current PS3s will slow down as people wait for the confirmed price cut

Danalys · 08-18-2009, 07:36 AM

it's real. $299 120gig 08/24/09

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...001P?adCell=W2

KALEL114 · 08-18-2009, 07:50 AM

$299.99.

KALEL114 · 08-18-2009, 01:53 PM

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

Pre-order is up at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-...0619699&sr=8-1

Jick09 · 08-18-2009, 02:00 PM

Looks slick, but the tank is prettier, imo.

Rocker22 · 08-18-2009, 02:04 PM

Not bad.

Superhero 101 · 08-18-2009, 02:20 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYIda41_6Qg

ProjectPat2280 · 08-18-2009, 02:43 PM

I wish they would have done this earlier. I should have known this was coming tho. Sony cant stick to its original concept, with anything.

Spidey-Bat · 08-18-2009, 03:52 PM

I'll get one when Kingdom Hearts 3 comes out.

TheCorpulent1 · 08-18-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jick09

Looks slick, but the tank is prettier, imo.

I agree. I actually prefer the look of the bigger one, which is nice since I already own that one.

BatMatt · 08-18-2009, 04:36 PM

The "tank" (we should totally refer to that model as that from now on) is better looking, but the price is what will (should) give Sony the kick in the pants it needs

RedIsNotBlue · 08-18-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectPat2280

I wish they would have done this earlier. I should have known this was coming tho. Sony cant stick to its original concept, with anything.

I don't understand your logic though. Your saying Sony shouldn't be even attempting to improve their products and making them more affordable??

Microsoft has been doing different models and with a failure rate that still lurks. When you are in a console war you have to put together the console in the best way way you can to meet the deadlines you have as a company to even have a chance to be in the game as a contender. I don't think any console in the past 10-15 years has been perfection at launch really. There is always going to be improvements until the next console comes around.

MaskedManJRK · 08-18-2009, 05:09 PM

The thickness doesn't really concern me--the price drop, however, does make me a lil' wet. And it's coming out in October? I know what I'm asking for this Christmas then.

Superhero 101 · 08-18-2009, 05:11 PM

I hope Sony Starts Advertising

BatMatt · 08-18-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MaskedManJRK

The thickness doesn't really concern me--the price drop, however, does make me a lil' wet. And it's coming out in October? I know what I'm asking for this Christmas then.

First week of September actually

JustABill · 08-18-2009, 05:22 PM

I wonder if one could trade in their tank version to get a slim version at Gamestop?

Tron Bonne · 08-18-2009, 05:24 PM

I doubt they'll have full trade one for the other deal, but they'll probably have a deal that if you trade your tank for a slim you'll get extra credit or something

JustABill · 08-18-2009, 05:31 PM

Hmm, good, because me and the roomie would be getting a slimmer model with the same functionality, but with more storage space than the model we got.

-Arya- · 08-18-2009, 05:54 PM

It has a very nice sleek look, but I prefer the tank!

The Guardian · 08-18-2009, 06:04 PM

For those wondering, like myself, if you could swap hard drives the answer is YES, as confirmed at the link by engadget and the pics posted below, nice!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/p...-and-hands-on/

07-15-2009, 09:34 PM	#27
Midnite Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 667	Re: PS3: Slim Top: New pic of the PS3 slim. Bottom: Old leaked pic.

07-15-2009, 09:57 PM	#29
StrainedEyes All the way up it! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WA Posts: 16,273	Re: PS3: Slim I wish they would just announce whether this is real or not already, and talk about a price cut. If no price cut is coming, then the new Best Buy bundle is very tempting, but I keep holding off because this Slim seems like a very real possibility. Either way they are causing me to not give them money sooner. __________________ Top of the world, all that's around you is beneath me Me learnin' from your mistakes is the only way you can teach me.

07-15-2009, 11:21 PM	#30
TLH Hypnotized Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CGY Posts: 4,398	Re: PS3: Slim I like the current Ps3. It's a tank, and I love it. __________________ Are you watching closely?

08-18-2009, 07:36 AM	#32
Danalys Sol Invictus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: local Posts: 12,555	Re: PS3: Slim it's real. $299 120gig 08/24/09 http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...001P?adCell=W2 __________________ time is money, but taking your time is priceless

08-18-2009, 07:50 AM	#33
KALEL114 Impending Return SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Here Posts: 14,654	Re: PS3: Slim $299.99. __________________ My apologies Lady Jackson, I am quite sincere. It was not in my wishes to provoke thy daughter's sadness, I apologised numerous times. - @ShakespeareSong 100 IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII Last edited by KALEL114; 08-18-2009 at 10:15 AM.

08-18-2009, 01:53 PM	#34
KALEL114 Impending Return SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Here Posts: 14,654	Re: PS3: Slim Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Pre-order is up at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-...0619699&sr=8-1 __________________ My apologies Lady Jackson, I am quite sincere. It was not in my wishes to provoke thy daughter's sadness, I apologised numerous times. - @ShakespeareSong 100 IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII

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Rocker22 Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 9,232	Re: PS3: Slim Not bad. __________________ XBL Gamertag= Rocker22

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Superhero 101 DESI Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,056	Re: PS3: Slim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYIda41_6Qg __________________ Captain America The Winter Soldier 9/10 The Amazing Spider-man 2 8/10 Godzilla 7/10 X-Men Days Of Future Past 9/10 Dawn Of the Planet Of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy

08-18-2009, 02:43 PM	#38
ProjectPat2280 SELLING...PERFECTION Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: College Posts: 26,969	Re: PS3: Slim I wish they would have done this earlier. I should have known this was coming tho. Sony cant stick to its original concept, with anything. __________________ The above opinions are documented to be proven right, 99.7% of the time.

08-18-2009, 03:52 PM	#39
Spidey-Bat Ours is the Fury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sudden Valley Posts: 39,107	Re: PS3: Slim I'll get one when Kingdom Hearts 3 comes out.

08-18-2009, 04:36 PM	#41
BatMatt Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morrison Hotel Posts: 9,614	Re: PS3: Slim The "tank" (we should totally refer to that model as that from now on) is better looking, but the price is what will (should) give Sony the kick in the pants it needs __________________ Always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember: Others may hate you. But those who hate you don't win, unless you hate them. And then, you destroy yourself. -Nixon

08-18-2009, 05:09 PM	#43
MaskedManJRK Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 9,196	Re: PS3: Slim The thickness doesn't really concern me--the price drop, however, does make me a lil' wet. And it's coming out in October? I know what I'm asking for this Christmas then. __________________ MySpace \| Facebook \| Twitter \| LiveJournal \| Newsvine \| deviantART

08-18-2009, 05:11 PM	#44
Superhero 101 DESI Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,056	Re: PS3: Slim I hope Sony Starts Advertising __________________ Captain America The Winter Soldier 9/10 The Amazing Spider-man 2 8/10 Godzilla 7/10 X-Men Days Of Future Past 9/10 Dawn Of the Planet Of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy

08-18-2009, 05:22 PM	#46
JustABill Slightly Used User. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35,923	Re: PS3: Slim I wonder if one could trade in their tank version to get a slim version at Gamestop?

08-18-2009, 05:31 PM	#48
JustABill Slightly Used User. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35,923	Re: PS3: Slim Hmm, good, because me and the roomie would be getting a slimmer model with the same functionality, but with more storage space than the model we got.

08-18-2009, 05:54 PM	#49
-Arya- Batman v Superman - 2016 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 6,401	Re: PS3: Slim It has a very nice sleek look, but I prefer the tank!

08-18-2009, 06:04 PM	#50
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