PS4 Slim Seemingly Confirmed With New Video [UPDATE]

@SexyJazzCat: Both and if thats the case, why PS4 gamers mock the X1 all the time.

@SexyJazzCat:

Both. For example if i were to pick up an xbox 360 slim i wouldnt mind throwing down a few extra bucks for the gears console or the halo 4 console.

@rasterror: who's 8? your friend?

@fig56: No. You are way off on your prices. The redesign ps4 is going to cost between $250-$299. The PS4 Neo is going to cost $399. This new sku PS4 is going to phase out the old model and it will be available to buy in stores on September 14th. It will be announced on September 7th officially by Sony. They are also going to announce the NEO officially on the 7th but who knows if a price and release date for the Neo will be mentioned or not. It won't be out before October because Sony has already told devs that all games being released October and later HAVE TO be made to run in both base model PS4, and PS4 Neo mode.

The Xbox Scorpio is going to be quite a bit more powerful than the Neo but I don't see that Xbox Scorpio model selling for anything less than $499.

@fig56: Historically, slim PS replaces fat PS... and usually pushes price down. That was the case with PS3 -> PS3 Slim and again, PS3 Slim -> PS3 UltraSlim... but I'm pretty sure PS2 had same transition. Don't remember PS1 transition that well...

So I'm guessing original PS4 will stop production and sell out whatever stocks are available... and then it's gone. Will it go cheaper than PS4 Slim, don't know.

PS4 Slim and PS4 Neo are taking over the torch. Well OK, Neo takes the torch, Slim will get a match or a lighter to carry on :)

@fig56Nah. Sony isn't upgrading the specs in the Slim. They have the PS4K for that. The timing is so close, why would they put the resources into a petty increase to the vanilla - not to mention potentially undermining the value of the PS4K upgrades.

So there's no bloody way the slim will be $399. It's the cheapy unit. There's also no way the Neo will be $599. That's almost unsellable.

Besides, it's really only with XB1 S that we've ever seen a meaningful spec/feature upgrade in a Slim model, and that's mainly because Microsoft needed to change manufacturing process and introduce a stopgap with some future-looking media features in the long period between S and Scorpio (some extra buzz for the brand didn't hurt either).

More powerful Slims are usually not a tradition; certainly not from Sony.:

@bdrtfm: From what I have seen, PS4 Slim still has slanted design of original PS4. I don't know... can't make my final judgement without seeing one in person. Based on available images, I think it looks OK.

I remember back in the days how PS2 Slim looked quite meh on promos, but in real, I found it quite cute - mostly because of small size.

I don't mind look of X1 either, though. It is a bit too big and boxy, but purposeful. X1s looks quite attractive, imho.

@dexdaI hear ya. It's more that we're a few months away from being 3 years deep into this generation, Sony's already moved 43 million units, a new spec is entering the fray. The challenge of compelling case aesthetics for launch is well behind them.

They still have a bunch of original vanilla stock on the shelves to discount/bundle and clear out (to make way for the slim and Neo), ideal for those who still haven't purchased a PS4 and prefer the old case design.

Casual late comers on a budget probably won't be bothered by the muted looks of the Slim this Christmas; they just "want a PS4 to play games", and the price should be ideal for them.

@hawkenshaOkay, I'll give you that. Until official confirmations, everybody is speculating.

But think about this: Do you really believe the 'surprise' announcement of an event in New York September 7th is revolving around the Slim announcement? Traditionally, Sony has not devoted resources this way to slim introductions. Especially for a core model with unchanged specs.

(It will be part of the event, but not anchoring the event)

Yes, PSVR will be in that event's showcase -- that's inevitable, but again: highly doubtful that it's the centerpiece of the show, because Sony has already been going "all-in" with PSVR coverage in every major recent gaming event/conference.

That leaves the PlayStation 4K as the single most likely focus for the near-term event in New York. And everything I stated above falls perfectly in line with leaked and/or announced expectations for the device.: