PS3 Slim, Original PS3 Size Comparison [Update]
First, there was our article about a redesigned PS3 being revealed at E3. Shortly thereafter images were leaked on LevelUp of what appears to be a PS3 slim. Since then every gaming site on the ‘net has ran some type of an article, either debunking it, or explaining why they think it’s real. I stand by my initial assertion that it (the SlimPS3) is indeed real. We are not verifying these photos at all.
Anyone who has seen the leaked images of the PS3 Slim has surely wondered how the size compares to the original PS3. A new image has surfaced thanks to NeoGAF member RanoNL. The pic shows an original PS3 standing vertically, and along side it what appears to be a PS3 Slim standing vertically.
While we aren’t sure of the validity or the origin of the image, it clearly shows that the PS3 Slim (if that is the same PS3 Slim as the leaked pics) is significantly smaller than the original PS3. Taking a closer look at the image, it doesn’t appear as though it has the ‘PS3′ logo on the bottom, so there is a chance this isn’t the same PS3 Slim case as the one shown in the leaked pics (which again we believe is real).
For now all we can do is speculate until Tuesday, June 2 at 11AM when the SCEA E3 Press Conference (which we will be live-blogging as it happens) starts, and the PS3 Slim is finally revealed.
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[Update] It’s starting to look as though this photo is of a knock-off called “FunStation 3” and not the true PS3 Slim.
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May 16th, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Dang, that’s a lot smaller than the original PS3.
May 16th, 2009 at 6:32 PM
that thing is tiny. its hard to imagine how they could fit the power of the ps3 into that litle thing……but then again the slim ps2 was about as thick as motorola razr
May 16th, 2009 at 6:35 PM
I have found somethin at Neogaf——Someone has managed to bring the two case parts together
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/Wollan/PS3_Slim_Concept.jpg
May 16th, 2009 at 6:44 PM
How could they possibly fit all of that tech into that small container?
Intriguing, no doubt.
May 16th, 2009 at 6:55 PM
the “PS3Slim” in the comparsion Pic is a Fake or a Prototype, i missing the PS3 logo on the Bottom
May 16th, 2009 at 6:58 PM
@kain that photoshopped pic u linked to looks awesome!
damn it looks so tiny, i guess its wii sized, I will totally buy one if its like that!
May 16th, 2009 at 7:09 PM
this new pic on the left is really a playstation 3 standing next to a cheap knock off from china called the funstation 3 . i recongnize this thing anywere by the two dips in the front of the console . they are where the wired controllers for the funstation 3 get connected . more proof i found a video and news article the links will be posted below.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/funstation_3_parodies_ps3.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_TrGjeduG8
so there you go guys just pics of the real deal standing next to a cheap knock off
05/16/2009 at 8:11 PM
See my reply below to Knave.
You should actually watch the video before you comment.
The video shows that there are no vents on the bottom on the actual unit, and there are two strange buttons.
The box shows vents, but the product (cheap knock off) doesn’t.
Can you find anything else?
May 16th, 2009 at 7:11 PM
thats like wii size.
May 16th, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I believe that what we are seeing are the test mules for what they will stress test to see how well the design stands up to abuse. For example heat, cold and longevity. Some people maybe getting a little premature excitement about how soon this will take. The best bet would be that these are the first images that some one was paid to get so they are in breach of Sony’s security but since this is not slated for immediate delivery ie within the next year these might be prototypes or design mules…
But with the new smaller chip designs that Sony/Toshiba/IBM/Nvidia have come up with this is not outside the realm of reality. They are consistently working on future product improvements and size reductions using newer Equipment that was not available at launch.
I welcome the new look and hope it comes with less YLODs than we have now…
05/16/2009 at 8:03 PM
That’s a good theory Mark.
May 16th, 2009 at 7:25 PM
if thats real then why arent they playing it? and were are the usb plugs? and why arent there more pictures of it? and it doesnt look anything like the other pics.
May 16th, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I’m still not believing that that “Slim-PS3″ is real. Sony would make it look way better than that!
May 16th, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Ahh sev, its the funstation :/ ur suspitions were correct. its fake
05/16/2009 at 8:02 PM
Hey Knave,
It’s not the Funstation…
Take a look at this video @ 1:50 – 1:51ish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_TrGjeduG8
There is no vents, and there are two strange buttons underneath.
Also, it’s not the Polystaton 3 either…
Again, no vents.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6lxiB1b_I&feature=player_embedded
I do research before I write an article.
May 16th, 2009 at 7:48 PM
this is all getting out of control
May 16th, 2009 at 8:20 PM
ah i agree with the vents, they’re not there, I thought it was because if u see the pic from this article, the system has some dents (really dark, but theyre visible) in the front that are similar to the one on the funstation, but now that i look at it theyre not the same. I know U do ur research
May 16th, 2009 at 9:12 PM
sweet sweet SWEET SUH-WEEEEET!
May 16th, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Looks great, although surprisingly small; I believe the slim will be around this size.
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May 16th, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Pause at 1:46 and tell me the bottom does not have vents, I saved the picture just in case noone here is able to pause at the precise moment, because it did take some time. But the “Slim” in this picture is a funstation undoubtedly, not only due to the controller ports on the front, but also the lack of a curvy ps3 logo on the underside seen in the factory pictures. Not saying a PS3 slim doesn’t exist, ust saying this is definetely not it.
May 16th, 2009 at 10:27 PM
This seems pretty likely as the cell processor was rumored to be undergoing a die shrink around this time of year meaning the new chips would allow the ps3 to run cooler and use less power (thus allowing for a smaller design with less cooling ability) and the nvidia RSX chip has already undergone a die shrink. If this is really true than this is probably what will make get the ps3 which i’ve been resisting for so long, lol
May 16th, 2009 at 10:29 PM
@chiefilliniwek: Yeah I saw those bottom vents also. And the two buttons were not on the bottom of the funstation. They were by the disc area so you would not be able to see them on the slim pic.
May 16th, 2009 at 11:29 PM
damn i was looking a my ps3’s bottom panel and imagined the thing in this pic next to it…damn….thats small.
May 17th, 2009 at 12:17 AM
@chiefilliniwek
You took the words right out of my mouth. I was looking at the vid and noticed the “vents” and took a screen shot. THIS IS NOT REALLY A “PS3 SLIM SIZE COMPARISON”, ITS A FUNSTATION 3 NEXT TO A PS3!!!
Myth BUSTED!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_TrGjeduG8 @ 1:46/2:45 see 2 controller ports & bottom vents.
May 17th, 2009 at 3:38 AM
Here is a comparison pic I made from the concept pic in a previous post:-
http://homepages.manx.net/jfairbairn/PS3_Slim_Comparison.jpg
I used the width of the blu-ray drive as a guide, doesn’t look overly smaller than the current PS3 if my scale is correct.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:27 AM
Thought the PS3 was a bit too big so I have scaled it down a bit more:-
http://homepages.manx.net/jfairbairn/PS3_Slim_Concept.jpg
May 17th, 2009 at 9:59 AM
So.. It’s the FunStation? Is that some kind of Chinese knockoff?
May 17th, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Funstation lol.
May 17th, 2009 at 12:16 PM
why are people arguing over something as trivial as this? its like everyones out to prove the writer of the story is incorrect…. who cares? it looks like the funstation i did pause the video it has the holes for the socket. i also took the pic that shows both PS3 and the “slim’ one and used CS3 photoshop to zoom in on the the side where the control ports are at and they match. people sometimes make mistakes and its retarded to continuously rub it in that hes incorrect.
May 17th, 2009 at 12:27 PM
UPDATE!
I knew this already lol
May 17th, 2009 at 12:44 PM
What kind of cameras do these people use to take these crap photos? In today’s day and age there is no excuse for taking a bad photo. Badly composed sure, but badly in focus – no. Put down your old Polaroid or pin-hole camera’s and go spend $50 bucks on a 3MB+ camera before spreading b.s. photos around the net.
May 17th, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Looks like I picked the wrong weekend to move! It seems stuff is actualy happening here!
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May 18th, 2009 at 8:55 AM
FAKE!!!! but damn that’s one tiny funstation
May 20th, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Just plain “BOO” !!!
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