Sony To Reveal "Redesigned" PlayStation 3 At E3?

The number of E3 rumors are starting to escalate, and we're starting to wonder if gigantic announcements will be in abundance at the show...

As most of you are aware, a new PSP - quite possible the PSP Go! - will be unveiled during Sony's press conference, but that may not be the end of the new hardware announcements. According to PlayStation LifeStyle, a new iteration of the PlayStation 3 may be headed our way soon. We have no idea what sort of alteration one can expect; as the site says, it may just be new colors like the Matte Silver or the Ceramic White. We're actually expecting that anyway, as the silver and white Dual Shock 3 controllers will soon be arriving at retailers nationwide. But the other possibility is a slimmer, lighter PS3, which is a rumor that has been circulating for quite some time (take a look at the launch PS2 and the current Slim PS2, for instance). It's just that the word "redesign" could mean almost anything so at this point, the imagination's the limit... We don't believe it'll be a whole new model with different features and a bigger hard drive, but you never know; they might introduce one so as to issue a price drop. That's what we really want.

Well, it's just another bit of speculation that will run wild for the next few weeks. At the very least, it'll keep people talking, right?

5/12/2009 Ben Dutka

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Shatterday
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:46:03 PM
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I remember reading about a redesigned heatsink that would allow the PS3 to be smaller. Maybe we'll be getting a PS3 - Slim? :-P

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EddPm6
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 5:43:38 PM

i remember a Ps2 deep blue version. It was same size it just had technical upgrades like smoother running components, built in network adapter, and a fan that cooled better but made 80% less noise.

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godsman
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 6:15:03 PM

I've been predicting a PS3 slim 2009 ever since last year. That it would come with the pricecut. Although this would be great, but i doubt it. THere has been a new Infamous bundle that is coming out with Infamous release. It is the current PS3 fat, Most likely there won't be a pricecut for a while either. Considering that the bundle releases May 23rd before E3 2009. It makes no sense to announce the new bundle for 399, then shot it down at E3 June 2th to 4th for 299.

Seems like the price is here to stay.

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Akuma07
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 10:32:21 PM

i personally hate it how they do this.

because allllllllll of us launch ps3 owners (while we still smite you all on our backwards compatability =D) are now thinking, wow, now do i get this cool new ps3, and have 2 ps3s, just for the sake of it.

or do we have to miss out on this one?

i do commend MS on the fact that they have only build 3 diff consoles, and they all pretty much depend on what you want in the console, they dont keep continualy making new models and replacing them!!!!

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Gregory Freeman
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 5:50:20 PM

if theres a slim one coming out, i can see it coming with a slall(or large) power brick like the ps2 slim... its the power brick that takes up too much space... if its moved out of the machine, theres a 30% size reduction. plus the chips n stuff being made smaller and smaller over the years, I could see a system redesign coming next year, but this year is highly unlikely

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Nynja
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:46:05 PM
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Makes sense, especially if it helps reduce manufacturing costs.

Or... FFVII:AC PS3 for NA? Yes? Please?

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Shatterday
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:49:19 PM

Thats very true. Cut production costs with a new model.

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Nynja
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:51:37 PM

Hey Ben, like the poll options! Gears coming to PS3 lol

If that happened, I would finally be able to make a video of myself smashing my 360 then upload it to youtube.

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SnipeySnake
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 5:52:40 PM

Its like the day after you smash your 360. They announce Gears 3 for 360 exclusive.

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CH1N00K
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:46:18 PM
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geez I hope not..three years is a little soon to be introducing a new model.

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mexgeo86
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:48:27 PM
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...and as E3 approaches, things keep getting more tense, but in a good way :-P

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photo K
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:51:16 PM
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good things come to those who wait. If there is a slimmer model that not only saves space but also power, I would have to consider buying another ps3.

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Juanalf
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 12:51:27 PM
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Doubt that they would waste money and resources to make a slim PS3 (at least not yet).New colors sounds more reasonable, maybe a blue one like the one that's always in the right side of the screen.

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ace_boon_coon
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:16:00 PM

tyeah they usualy don't make the slimmer model until it needs a lil extra life

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NoSmokingBandit
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:03:05 PM
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More colors sounds more plausible than a slim model. I dont think Sony can afford making a slim model quite yet.
I wouldnt mind a white ps3, but my black one works perfectly so i dont need an new one. It would be nice if Sony could replace the shell for us, letting us keep our warranty.

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Scarecrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:03:22 PM
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Hmmm

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www
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:07:40 PM
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Does a price cut or new hardware announcement take effect right after E3? I know for the games they reveal them and give us the release dates but i want to know if things like price cut and new hardware become available at retail shops right after E3?

Last edited by www on 5/12/2009 1:08:04 PM

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Thrill Kill
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:08:45 PM
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i think its going to have a flux capacitor and go 88 so we can go back in tiiiiiime...

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MornelitheVT
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:09:57 PM
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Meh, whatever, keeps Sony in the limelight for the time being. E3 will put all speculation to rest.

Morne

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vicious54
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:29:07 PM
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IGN reviewed Infamous already and scored it a 9.2.
Sorry, off topic but I'm really excited about that game.

I would like to see a slim ps3 but then I would loose my bet with my girlfriend; "it will be about 5 years until we see a smaller one."

Last edited by vicious54 on 5/12/2009 1:29:34 PM

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Juanalf
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:39:48 PM

It's off topic but is very nice to hear.I was expecting a 8.5 so it definitely exceeded my expectations.

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Scarecrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:45:23 PM

IGN's score means nothing.....

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vicious54
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:19:07 PM

So I get 2 thumbs down for going off topic or telling what I said to my girlfriend. Nothing I said was negative, get over yourselves.

Last edited by vicious54 on 5/12/2009 3:20:19 PM

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ace_boon_coon
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:22:07 PM

i don't know if i can trust their scores anymore. i'll see what gamespot gives it. i bet it's an awsome game though

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:32:40 PM

I guess IGN doesn't have to abide by embargo dates. They never do. Guess they're special in that way.

...drives me effing NUTS.

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Oyashiro
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 4:34:43 PM

Probably not, Look around on other stories, a lot of people get thumbs down for no reason. Some people just come here to thumbs down anything that makes the PS3 look good.

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GuernicaReborn
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:35:06 PM
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Does anyone else feel that all of these rumored big announcements are too much at one time? Most people are pretty strapped for cash right now. Very few people are going to be able to afford a new PSP, motion sensing controllers(and games), and a slimmer model PS3. I think that a price drop would be the best announcement for Sony.

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MornelitheVT
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:43:34 PM
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Honestly GuernicaReborn, I think it's actually a new Sony strategy at work. Overwhelm the competition with news release, after news release, after news release. Drop hints of huge changes, huge games, huge exclusives that we've not even seen the light of etc.. In my opinion, it keeps the hype ball rolling in Sony's favor, and in the end, it may just end up making those who're buying new hardware, approach the PS3 with a different light.

After all...the most expensive console, should have the most news...at least, that's probably what the average joe thinks.

morne

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Scarecrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:45:56 PM

I like the new strategy

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GuernicaReborn
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:49:41 PM

I'm definitely not against huge games and exclusives, the more the merrier. Hell, I hope every rumored Sony game is at E3 this year, and Sony steals the show with their games alone.

But I think that if all three of those rumors I mentioned are announced, one of them will fail. Most likely motion sensing would fail, because PS3 and PSP aren't going anywhere for a long time.

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MornelitheVT
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:05:39 PM

@ Guernica - I'm a bit more hopeful honestly. Knowing how Sony's developement cycles traditionally run, it's obvious what's happening right now, and it should be equally obvious why the 360 was tremendously busy out of the gates.

With developement on Sony hardware, starting off as a 'learning curve' phase. Most people by now expect a 2-3 year maturity period, before serious game engines that take advantage of how it's built, properly. We're beginning to see allot of that happening now. Tons of exclusives, tons of very interesting an innovative games. And, if history has proven anything, the games/engines are only going to get better and better as time progresses.

As for the motion sensing portion. I don't think it can hurt, and the reason why I say that is because, having played Trials of Topoq for the PS3, via the PSEye, I can tell you that Sony does indeed have some interesting ideas for motion sensing games. Additionally, I'd love to just buy a compilation of all of the Wii's 3rd party games, all on one Blu ray disc. That would be hilarious.

Morne

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coverton341
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:05:29 PM

Lol at the last bit of your post morne.

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lloyders212209
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:49:12 PM
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yh i think its critical 4 sony 2 cut the price cuz the recession seems to b geting worse. and a revise ps3 model will b the best option 2 cut prices aswell as sony making a profit. i bought my ps3 at launch, sony has AMAZING games coming r way far more than the comp. but still having said that if i never had a ps3 now, i wouldn`t buy 1 cuz im skink, as r all the m8s lol we`re in a recession!1

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isaya85
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 1:55:08 PM
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I would think at the end of the year during the holiday season they will release a new SKU but not a slim maybe one less costly to produce and a bigger HDD

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Highlander
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:02:19 PM
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Hmmm...

45nm Cell, 60nm (or 45nm) RSX, better component integration. Smaller BluRay innards leading to a slimline drive? Smaller power supply (45nm Cell and/or RSX need less power)? Smaller/ quieter cooling solution (45nm Cell and/or RSX produce less heat)?

Yes, I do believe that a slimline PS3 is a possibility. I'd hope that they keep some of the basic design reference with the original phat PS3. Whatever they do, the system must keep the power supply inegrated in the system unit, I hate those separate power supplies.

You could probably remove about an inch from the total height (system laying on it's side) and width. They might even shave a little of the depth of the system.

I like their cooling solution, it's very effective and quiet, it should probably remain relatively untouched, but run at a lower speed.

The end result would be a slimline system that would be a couple of pounds lighter and considerably smaller, just as quiet and cooler.

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Kevadu
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:16:10 PM

I concur. A major contribution to the PS3's size is the cooling system, and the 45nm cell should have lower power requirements.

I think the PS3 is a very aesthetically pleasing system, but it is big. Bigger than any console Sony has ever made before. Yeah, it seems early for a slim version, but the PS3 needs it more than the PS2 ever did.

45nm cell with a smaller cooling system should also reduce manufacturing costs so it would be sort of natural to introduce it along with a price drop.

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lloyders212209
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:02:27 PM
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thats wat i basicly mean by revised model, but theres no point in a bigger hdd. sony wants 2 either make more profit or a cheaper console not 2 make somthing better or bigger. itll just cost more :)

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Kevadu
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:12:12 PM

Hard drives are cheap. Actually, Sony basically has to keep increasing the hard drive size because at least for the lower end models the manufacturers are phasing out hard drives that small.

Though the 80/160 gig move wasn't that long ago so I think it's a little early to see another increase, but it will happen eventually.

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crump602
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:10:22 PM
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I just hope they don't get rid of the feed disk drive! Dont want no stupid hood style, push button disk drive openiing.

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Gone
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:20:29 PM
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It could be the 20 GIG Silver system for $299 that was rumored
5 months ago.

The 45nm RSX and Cell are suppose to go into production some time in June or July. It is too early for a slimline, usually it takes about 4 to 5 years, following the PSOne and PSTwo pattern.

P.S There is a new Ratchet and Clank Quest for Booty bundle and inFamous bundle, both come with a extra controller, for Europe. Check it out on PSU.

Last edited by Gone on 5/12/2009 2:33:39 PM

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lloyders212209
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:33:06 PM
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yh but that was when people wer`nt tell sony to slash the prices, aswell as sony wer`nt` losing money wid the ps2. well not as much as the ps3 anyway :) im sorry but it needs a revision instead of sony just cuting prices and losing even more dosh

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lloyders212209
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 2:34:45 PM
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yh the imfomous box art looks stunning:)

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Sir Shak
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:04:52 PM
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If this means a cheaper PS3 , then by all means .

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BikerSaint
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:14:16 PM
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Hmmmm, best of all worlds would be....
Slimmer, multi-colored B/C enabled 160GB PS3's...with optional SonyMote

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Jordahn
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:17:27 PM
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Whatever SONY needs to do to lower the price of the PS3 to get more hardware out the door.

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Bugzbunny109
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:20:29 PM
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Too early for a early for a new design. Introduce a price cut Sony! That's what we really want.

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ace_boon_coon
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:37:21 PM
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once the price cut come ps3 will flourish like crazy.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 3:38:10 PM
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Even if there's a slimline, I'll still love my "Fat Princess."

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GuernicaReborn
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 4:18:58 PM

There is just something about the baby bump that gets me all tingly inside.

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karneli lll
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 4:13:10 PM
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This seems to be a move by Sony's competition. Think about it, now someone who wanted to buy a ps3 will wait until the 'announcement' (that may not even be significant) in the end choosing to do something else with the cash at hand

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Mamills
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 4:36:33 PM
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If the price isn't gonna be cut at least bring back backwards compatibility. i know so many people waiting to get a PS3, but want one that plays PS2 as well. most of us have a very healthy PS2 collection.

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twenty8nine
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 10:52:20 PM

Those of us that don't have a healthy PS2 collection probably love the PS2 games we do have, so B/C would definitely be a plus in whatever new PS3 hardware they have.

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Oyashiro
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 4:38:32 PM
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If it means lower production cost, then I'm all for it! Providing Sony will pass some of the saving to the Consumers. ;)

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Superdynamite
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 4:50:51 PM
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Wow. It's amazing how quick the PS3 took over. By 2010 it will be the leading console. E3 domination coming up.

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shadowpal2
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 5:52:50 PM
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There will definitely be different colored PS3s by the end of this year just in time for the Holidays...I mean why do they have White Dualshock 3's here? Do they really expect us to buy different colored controllers, when we can't even choose a different colored console? They had different colors for the PS2 and PSP...why not PS3? Also...the whole slim idea is a HUGE possibility since PS2 has gone slim...PSP has gone slim...PSX was redesigned to a sort of slimmed down version...and considering the cell processor is smaller than before - PS3 is definitely going to have a slimmed down version. However...a slim version out this year sounds a bit early. I would give it 3 years at max. Actually...I don't know - because the slim PS2 took a while...when the PSP didn't take too long.

Hmm...this E3 will certainly be interesting for sure.

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Neurotoxiny
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 8:39:37 PM
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They seriously need more PS3 colors. That way they can outdo Microsoft and Nintendo.

Xbox 360 = White and Black
Playstation 3 = Black
Wii = White

Imagine if we had a blue PS3. Reminds me of a certain giveaway on a certain site.....

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shadowpal2
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 8:48:57 PM

lol nice

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Gone
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 8:55:40 PM

Ben probably kept it for himself. j/k ([:>0)

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 5:56:22 PM

All mine. :)

And I love your avatar, of course.

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Gone
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 6:20:12 PM

Thanks Ben, have you seen a picture of the new Infiniti Essence?

Here is a story about the PS3 redesign.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/slimmer-ps3-in-store-at-e3/

Last edited by Gone on 5/13/2009 6:25:58 PM

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 10:01:38 PM

No, I'll have to check that out. Just got my M detailed...the pretty blue really stands out now. :)

I'll look at the story. Thanks.

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tanner1
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 6:46:14 AM
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Its perfect just the way it is, if they slim it down, then you will see all the wiring behind it...well nice ay

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Mr Bitey
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 9:05:36 AM
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While I do find the PS3 to be a sexy beast, it would be nice to see a sleek PS3 slim. Also while there at it, they should introduce some more colors.

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Dingodial
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 3:10:40 PM
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I did see an add in the Playstation magazine advertising a PS3 slim. It even had a Picture (it could have been a mock-up)! I believe the add was from N4G.

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Gregory Freeman
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 5:52:34 PM

n4g you say... well i guess that story has just become non credible now... lol

N4G is a unreliable sourse imo...

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pyrobomber70
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 7:48:02 PM
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The information that I received was a price cut with a (PS3 Slim) new model released. The price that I was able to find was listed at $300. I don't know if it will be B/C! I saw a picture on the net but it has been pulled off because of copyright infringement. The picture didn't look like the fakes you see on the net. The new model is suppose to be the size of the Blu-ray drive itself. It is suppose to run 60% cooler and be 80% more energy efficient. I don't know if they're going to release the information at E3 though. The Sony guy I talked to said, "Too much information all at one time is never a good thing." I will have to wait like you guys to see what is true?!

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Robochic
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 9:28:47 AM
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I will always love my Big Beast of a PS3, don't care what size it is as long as it works.

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