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The PS4 Slim is Ugly

While it is exciting that a new piece of hardware is on the market, can we really be excited about something so ugly?

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Malice-Flare3571d ago

well, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," etc...

however, PS designs except for the OG PS3 have always been utilitarian. something that works in the background around the main TV/display...

CYCLEGAMER3571d ago

I agree, I think it actually looks cool and covert!

donthate3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

I think it looks like this:

http://i.imgur.com/MhG512V....

Behold the PS4 Sandwich!

Melman:

It might grow on me. The PS3 grew on me considerably, and became one of my favorites. PS4 also grew on me, so there is hope for PS4 Samwich. The PS3 Slim didn't.

naruga3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

i like the new design ..though why its missing the led stripe ? i like the subtle color light on og PS4, it gives to it a character

CYCLEGAMER3571d ago

@donthate
Burnt toast would have been a lil more accurate...lol. But seriously I think it looks nice, not as cool as the original ps4 but it looks nice and simple.

TheCommentator3571d ago

I believe the PS4 slim is the best looking console shape of this generation. It has a look that works well both in an entertainment center and as a stand alone product. I'm just being honest, and anyone who knows me knows I don't like Sony as a company, but I think they did quite well in designing the slim.

Omnislashver363571d ago

Definitely minimalistic, and total win to me. I think it looks on par or possibly better than PS4 actually. I'm more interested in the Neo though... This would be cool as a second console though, for kids or to bring to people's houses.

darthv723571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

It certainly does look cheaper than the original unit but not ugly. Maybe this one will be $199-$249 entry price model?

OB1Biker3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

Geez and some say the internet and this site in particular are ps biased
Ive seen only good reactions and comments about xb1s looking 'cool' despite far from being perfect imo and this ps4 slim looking nice too and most of all really smaller and practical gets so much hate already on the internet.
Thats a bit disgusting seriously

ThanatosDMC3571d ago

If they added more USB ports to it, I would upgrade.

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Abash3571d ago

If it allows people to get a PS4 at a cheaper price, runs cooler, uses less energy, etc. then it's aesthetic design shouldn't be an issue. It looks like an improvement over the PS3's Slim models

Unspoken3571d ago

Tell that to everyone who bashed the Xbox One, PS3, Original Xbox.

GUTZnPAPERCUTZ3571d ago

Exactly, function over aesthetics in the end! I do think the OG PS4 looks better still, and the X1S looks better than the OG x1 lol

Genuine-User3571d ago

On topic: are you serious with that opinion piece. Who on earth approved this story. What's wrong with you lot? lol

Auron3571d ago

Same flack the XB1S got so....

Unspoken3571d ago

Sorry bruh, not all articles can be in favor of Sony. If all dissent is silenced then Sony won't be able to improve.

So in the future please think critically about which articles will help or hurt either company. Oh wait, I think you already do. ;)

ZeroSkerbo3571d ago

This is the first "slim" version of a playstation console that doesn't look better than the original. I bet it looks like this because the Neo is going to be extremely well designed and Sony needs to distance it more from the original(or slim now)

donthate3571d ago

Nah, it isn't the first Slim version that looks worse than it's predecessor. The PS3 Slim was way worse than the PS3. The original PS3 although looked slightly like a vase looked like a high end piece of electronic. Fast forward to PS3 Slim and it looks like a cheap piece of plastic.

PS4 was decent, then they made the cover matte and added physical buttons, not as nice. Then Sony made the PS4 Sandwich:

http://i.imgur.com/MhG512V....

For some reason, I feel the launch console is the best looking one with nice proportions. Even the PS2 Slim wasn't as nice as the launch one albeit significantly smaller, and one of the prettier slims.

KwietStorm_BLM3571d ago

Sounds entirely plausible........

You can tell how serious I am from all the dots.....

Articuno763571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

'well, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," etc...'

Yes, but when the beholder is someone whose had both eyes stabbed out it's time for some tough questions to start getting asked.

Though, TBH, this thing looks very similar overall to the current PS4, only a budget version (which is basically what it is). At the end of the day you'll never look at the thing and it's understated enough not to draw attention to itself so it doesn't really matter.

I just wish console makers would invest in making their systems look like sleek AV equipment.

cd13571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

Who told you AV equipment is sleek? I assume you don't own an AV Receiver. Imagine a black shoe box sized mini furnace with a digital display on the front - not sleek in the slightest but it must sound great...my neighbors are always commenting on it :)

TheCommentator3571d ago

Consoles should look like A/V equipment, because they are A/V equipment. Making consoles look like toys is like making anime characters talk like cartoon characters in English dubs.

Articuno763571d ago

@cd1 I have a Yamaha RXV-79. It looks a heck of a lot sleeker than the PS4 :P

BLow3571d ago

Exactly. I'm not sure if any of the people have seen the vid of it under the TV on an entertainment system. It actually doesn't look bad at all. Just sitting out by itself, it doesn't look as good. But people are going to complain no matter what. I really think what's more important is that it plays games. O_o

kbozz713571d ago

"beauty is in the eye of the beholder," etc... More like beauty is in the eye of the beer holder lol.

GamingIVfun3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

Exactly, how it looks is subjective. Some would say it looks like a sandwich, some would say it has a military kind of look, some would say it looks just fine. I think it looks fine.

Some would say that the Xbox One went from looking like a Beta Max, to looking like a cross between a clock radio and a 70's portable radio ( the Xbox One S), I think it looks like a nice clock radio.

What maters is that your able to play the games you want to play on them.

Dumb click bait article.

lvl_headed_gmr3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

Ps4 S(ame) is an ugly console where once again Sony removes features rather then adding.

XB1 slim
HDR
4k upscaling
4k media/Bluray player

PS4 slim
Removed Optical connection
No HDR
No 4k support
No 4k media/bluray player

This slim (as fugly as it is) better not be more then $200

Funny how everyone said MS releasing XB1s a year before Scorpio was confusing.
Now Sony is releasing a PS4 slim at the same time as their Neo, and a VR system, and a new hand held if rumors at true (LMFAO at another handheld Sony won't support).

Oh and lets not forget Sony going BACK and stealth update a month old post stating they are increasing the infirior PS+ netwotk memberships to match the supirior Xbox Live networks cost.

LoL oh Sony, you're lucky you were in the gaming business before MS to establish brand loyalty....because you are so far away from doing anything #4thegamers.

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TwoForce3571d ago

Well, I wasn't suprise to be honest. The PS3 slim design wasn't pretty looking.

2pacalypsenow3571d ago

The slim was nice the Super slim was trash

Paytaa3571d ago

I have a super slim. It's not THAT bad but I honestly would have preferred the regular slim. It's really easy to lug around though since it's so light.

freshslicepizza3571d ago

I have the ps3 slim and its very quiet but yes that super slim was pretty bad. This one isn't much better but it doesn't matter if you can hide it. As long as it's efficient and quiet that is what matters.

I have a feeling the Neo still be really sleek and high end looking

Speak_da_Truth3571d ago

Ps3 slim was sexy super slim though was ugly

NukaCola3571d ago

Super Slim was cheap and looked like tupperware but for the time, it served as a really inexpensive system.

Gitgud3571d ago

nah mate, it looks sleek. best looking sandwich ever, don't see how you peeps can hate it.

Antnee5343571d ago

I like the slim design, but won't be buying it just going to get neo and have my cod black ops 3 ps4 as my back up

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA34d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY34d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay34d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos34d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7234d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY34d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator34d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum34d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z34d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad35d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga35d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot34d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose35d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE35d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername34d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy35d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde35d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8634d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8634d ago (Edited 34d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole35d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300035d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot35d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle35d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7735d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments