Sony shoots down PS3 redesign rumors
- Posted May 13th, 2009 at 13:21 EDT by Mike Harradence
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Sony has poured cold water on rumors suggesting the platform holder intends on announcing a redesigned PlayStation 3 at next month’s E3 convention in Los Angeles.
Word on the web points to two hardware-related revelations at the show, one of which is believed to be that of the hotly rumored PSP 4000 (or, as recent reports would have you believe, the PSP-Go!), the other being a trimmed up PS3 redesign.
However, speaking to CVG on the matter, a Sony UK rep squashed any hopes of seeing a sleeker, sexier PS3 at the show, commenting: “We currently don't have any plans for a redesigned PS3.”
While reports on a revamped PSP have been doing the rounds for some time now, this is the first we’ve heard on PS3 receiving the same treatment. Yet, while the latter appears firmly ruled out, the latest reports on PSP-Go! suggest a formal announcement on the handheld at E3 is inevitable.
Stay tuned.
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AmuthafucknNUTTY |
a-nutty- 1:44pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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i think tha ps3 is sexy all ready if there was gonna be any revision id want the ps3 to be more computer shaped same size but more computer shaped .................but i dont have any problem with the current sony just leave it alone but focus more on software updates please
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tkmdk843 |
tkmdk843- 3:32pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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i just hope that wen they do deside to redesign it like they did the ps2, i hope they dont make it so thin and make it open like the first playstation. im fine with the one i have.
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i dont think there goin to make a ps4. why would they, at least anytime soon.
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Mo-green28 |
Mo-green28- 3:47pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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U had to be a fool to believe we were getting a PS3 redesign already. No suprise here
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solidsomething83
- 4:08pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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a redesign would be pointless, they would have to revamp the entire cooling system, which is already one of the most impressive aspects of the PS3. i say leave it as it is.
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mikeghtmare |
mikeghtmare- 6:04pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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Like I've said many times but no one seems to listen (I guess most people are in denial); the PSP is selling rather well at the momen, why stel its thunder. The PS3 will not see a slim version; maybe a version that runs cooler and a bit cheaper (thus justifying a price drop) but not a slim version.
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FatherOfOne
- 6:23pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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I agree with most of the posts. It doesn't make sense now unless they could do the following:
- Lower the cost down because of the redesign.
- Put in a faster (2x or 4x) BluRay drive.
- Add IR functionality to it for better remote control options
I personally would love a 4X BlueRay drive in the system. That wouldn't kill any current games, but just make some peoples PS3 load games quicker. Granted none of this will happen because Sony needs to continue to be profitiable for a while.
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chomperbull
- 8:27pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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hopefully the ps3 will stay the same for a couple more years they should just upgrade and use smaller parts while using the same case maybe that will free up some space for better cooling they should also eventually add a faster disc reader
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Grim_Dicer
- 10:08pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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The PS3 would benefit from a redesign. i mean look at it ... It's shaped like a f***ing bread bin. Looks bigger than my bread bin come to think of it
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edward_moffet |
edd- 10:14pm BST - May 13th, 2009
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it's funny they said this, they usually give the "we don't comment on rumors and speculation" statment. So if they're saying this then it's REALLY not gonna happen. Which is completely fine with me i don't care i would rather see new software developments and games and stuff anyway
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XSpike_SpiegelC |
XSpike_SpiegelC- 2:12am BST - May 14th, 2009
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Of course they are going to say that!!! They want people to buy their system NOW, not after E3! Well, they want both, but with a slimmer console usually comes a price drop. They dont want people to hold off buying one till the newer one comes out......
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