I just spent an hour or so with some of the guys from Sony Computer Entertainment and getting a good, close look at the new PS3 Slim. I know the Interwebs are teeming with photos and videos and impressions, so I figured I’d give you my thoughts in Haiku format. Below the jump, of course!
Cheaper, Tinier
PS3 Slim grows stronger
In all but Linux
Matte finish looks great
Hard drive still removable
Actual buttons
Sony will sell lots
Especially with iView
VOD as well
…And I’m spent. Among other things discussed, Sony reckon that PlayTV is still on track to launch in Australia this year. I kept trying to get more out of them, but they weren’t going to spill. But considering the PS3 Slim is launching on September 3 and the PSP GO! is due for an October 1 launch, I’ve got my fingers crossed for a November release for the Playstation DVR.
Dave
August 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Ive been wondering about playtv for the last few days actually trying to find any new information. I guess there isnt much except sometime this year. Thanks for that!
Report PermalinkRoman
August 19, 2009 at 4:42 PM
dammit i want my PLAYTV now.
Report PermalinkDamo
August 19, 2009 at 4:47 PM
That was, ummm, unique….
Report PermalinkFreddie
August 19, 2009 at 5:10 PM
It’s disgusting how there is still no backwards compatibility.
Report PermalinkI will NEVER buy a PS2 game over the PSN (Sony = DOGS) & I’ll never buy a PS3 without the emotion engine.
Naito
August 19, 2009 at 9:26 PM
What is even more disgusting about no backwards compatibility is that even PS3′s without the eMotion Engine can run them. Meaning ALL current and future PS3′s can via the CPU, however, Sony don’t seem to want to allow it. Some say it is because they don’t want to put development resources into a complete emulator, which I say is complete BS, it’s just another trick to extend the life of the PS2 to keep themselves afloat before PS3 sales pick up. I believe the PS3 sales may improve if users have the security of knowing that if they upgrade they can still play PS2 games, without swapping the consoles everytime or even having to keep the PS2. Even if the emulator wasn’t compatible with all games, its still better than none!!!
Report PermalinkAd
August 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM
So, keep a PS2 still? There’s no law decreeing that when you buy a current gen console, you must destroy your last gen one…
Report PermalinkBen
August 19, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Can’t wait for playTV!
Report PermalinkCheshire Cat
August 19, 2009 at 11:53 PM
do yourself a favour and buy playtv from the UK. it’s been confirmed by sony that its the same hardware (will just get an auto aussie software upgrade to make sbs etc work) and it will cost you almost half as much.
Report PermalinkScotty
August 20, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Yeah thats right, i bought a Play TV adapter from the UK earlier this year as i could no longer wait for Sony to hurry up and release it. Works just fine with all AU broadcasts… although i havent checked SBS or the new Go! channels yet..
Report PermalinkAlexis
October 2, 2009 at 4:38 PM
mate, did you manage to get Go! channel to work?
Report PermalinkChristian
August 20, 2009 at 1:04 PM
I don’t understand about the need for BC.
Ps2 games are soooooooo 2-3 years ago.
But seriously, to me its not that important.
Report PermalinkIt would be great, but again. I just dust off the ps2 if I want to play something older. We ave just become used to it with the Wii having the GC games playable.