Leaked Pics of the PS3 Slim?
UPDATE: Leaked images have been removed at the request of Li Mo & Associates Attorneys-at-Law.
Just the other day, we ran an article that Sony would be revealing a redesigned PS3 at E3. The rumor made its way around the internet, and was quickly debunked by Sony saying that they “currently have no plans” to release a redesigned PS3.
This morning I was shocked to be greeted by “leaked” images of it, thanks to a leak at a Chinese manufacturing plant. The general consensus is that these images are fake, or some kind of Chinese knock off, and not an actual PS3. However, my spidey-sense (sadly the Spiderman font is no more) has me believing that these images are indeed real.
True, the images shown are of terrible quality, and are mostly of empty casing and certainly not flattering at all to the new design. But the photo that has me the most intrigued is the box of the “PS3 slim”, which certainly looks real. People can call it a photoshop all they want, but that is a bit too elaborate for even the most skilled photoshoppers around.
Aside from saying it doesn’t appear to be photoshopped, people are saying that it’s a Chinese knock off, similar to the Popstation, and the numerous other knock offs around. That could very well be the case, however I believe otherwise.
What do you guys think? Is this the real PS3 Slim? Click on the pics below to see even more PS3 Slim images.
26 Responses to “Leaked Pics of the PS3 Slim?”
I just want to point out that my staff here at PSLS thinks this is a fake as well. Am I crazy for thinking this is real?
I think you are crazy Sev.
If they do release a redesigned PS3 though I think they should go ballz to the wallz and turn it into a laptop essentially. They wouldn’t need a keyboard on it as there are options but imagine playing PS3 with a chat pad on the go? I mean there is such a thing as Sony Vaio Laptops and if they’re willing to go as far as a slim version they might as well make it worth while upgrade. People pay 1000s of dollars for laptops, why not charge 600-800 for a portable PS3? They can still have AV and HDMI outputs.
If I was Sony I’d have the most kick ass marketing campaign. I mean you can install linux on the thing so it’s even useful in school.
this looks fake to me, but guess we’ll find out come E3
Well I think this is a fake but even if it’s real that “slim” PS3 looks ugly as heck. I wouldn’t buy it at all. Gives me nightmares
I’m 50/50 on this one, looks fairly legit but then again someone could have just made this up. They would have to be extremely skilled, but It still looks fairly real.
It probably looks really good, it’s just the grainy image quality that makes it look aesthetically displeasing at the moment. The current PS3 is very complicated in terms of just the outer shell. This outer shell on the other hand is a lot simpler, and more cost effective.
fake,
definitely looks fake but who knows. im guessing they are going to release colored ps3 and not a new design.
Guess I’ll be the only one with real then huh?
It’s Mandarin chinese for sure.It’s the same site that the early pics of the PSP-3000 came from last year. So I expect this to be announced at E3 with a fall release date. The panel cutouts match up with the back of the layout of the current PS3
o just noticed something… since when are they making ps3s in 120gb?
i call fake myself.
it looks to flat.. even when held sideways. the pictures are decent but the image (like 3d pics) looks cheap.
btw Anthony, your not crazy. it looks real……….i do alot of photoshop and it can be done with not that much of a hassle. In this situation is more why do a photoshop? also Sony wouldn’t make the PS3 look like a folder sleeve..
I agree that the box looks a little too authentic to be photoshopped, and it also actually says Sony and PlayStation 3 on it. These knock-offs don’t normally use the real names of real products. That said, my ! went on when I saw it was manufactured in China. That’s usually an automatic sign, but another thing I found interesting was that you also very rarely see actual manufacturing pictures of knock-offs. As far as the change in font, didn’t Sony also push the “PS2″ moniker over “PlayStation 2″ after it had been on the market for a while, and was converted to the slim? The “PS3″ definitely looks more prominent in the pictures than “PlayStation 3.” It’s also no secret that Sony desperately needs to reduce manufacturing costs as much as possible, so that they can afford a price cut. I dunno man, I’ll just say these are interesting pictures.
@shadowjin
The slim PS2 looks like a book, so why not a folder sleeve for the PS3? The whole point is to be slim. It really just looks like the top convex half of the current model.
it looks like AWESOME perfect
i am not sure what to think. If this is true then it would also show that the price drop rummor is true, but i dont know if i am a fan of how it looks. We will have to just wait and see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvXleDSkB-g
popstation for those who missed it:
@MakaiOokami
That would be a set above.
Sony would take hardcore gaming out of the house and on the go.
Man… imagine the possibilities. In an airport, At a coffee place, ANYWHERE in your house…
Maybe that’s the “surprise” game announcement that hasn’t been released yet.
……HMMMMmmmm
Yeah a laptop size PS3 with all the bells and whistles would make me cream.
That looks like crap to me. the bigger one looks so much cooler. Plus the bigger fan is better. Hope thats fake!
well….maybe there is going to be a new ps3 model…..and its possible that could have been a look for it and has now changed…..who really knos at this point
the only question is…..how can they reduce the heat and load time by shrinking it…it just seems weird…..
@ KwietStorm
it looks trashy THATS why.. and remember THIS isnt official. Also that was the PS2 this is the PS3. Sony would dump out some junky ass folder sleeve PS3 design.
typo error.. i mean would (not) dump out some junky ass folder sleeve PS3 design.
I think the Spiderman font “PS3″ short form logo looks way better than this crappy PS3 logo. My professional opinion on that box art is that its crap. That PS3 logo is crap as well. The angles of the product pictures don’t look right. As far as the case design the PS3 is a monster of a machine. Its hard to all that goodness fits in this little package.
@ mcx
exactly dude.. this can be done with photoshop..anyone that has basic skills in layering, cloning and basic editing can create this in less than 40minutes.
Daaaaaaamn! I hope my store gives me a good trade-in price for the PS3 I have now so I can get the slim easier. I know I’m posting on old messages, but I’ve need to catch up on the news (I’ve been busy lately).
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