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Which PS3 Model is Better?? Slim or Phat?
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19. August 2009 @ 13:26 |
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Hi guys, haven't seen a post like this in a very long time and i thought since the new PS3 Slim came out, it would be a great topic!
so the question is...who here thinks the PS3 Phat is the way to go and who thinks the Slim is the new way to go?
Now before everyone starts flaming here...lets looks at every model current and past!
Personally, im holding on to my Launch 20GB PS3 Phat (now upgraded to 120GB...lol...i know its not much). i prefer the look, options such as "install other OS", and PS2 BC!!!
what do you guys think? SLIM or PHAT?
HELP! LOL!
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19. August 2009 @ 14:45 |
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There is more to it then just Slim or Phat because there are different Phats & at different prices
20gb/60gb Full PS2 BC Launch models with Linux etc.
80gb Almost Full PS2 BC early models with Linux etc.
40gb/80gb/160gb No PS2 BC with Linux etc.
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120gb/250gb No PS2 BC, No Linux New Slims
In my opinion it would probably have to be when the 60gb Full PS2 BC with Linux had a price drop down to $499 OR the current 80gb No PS2 BC with Linux that has a current price of $299 (while supplies last).
But after going over what I just wrote then I have to say Phat overall is the clearly better choice (kinda like the PSP I feel).
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19. August 2009 @ 14:52 |
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Sweet so thats 2 for the Phat and nil for the Slim!
i agree the prices also come into play in this!
also...personaly love my Slim PSP God of War edition vs my original PSP Phat! but thats for another topic...lol!
HELP! LOL!
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H08
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20. August 2009 @ 00:45 |
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Pros: PS3 Slim is a great choice if you plan on moving it, doesnt collect dust and fingerprints because of matte black material, Quieter fans
Cons: Some People Find It Ugly,Buttons For Eject/Power, No linux Support
If I Didnt Already have a 60gb i would buy a slim
Originally posted by fun2000:
Your friend in nam is not lying. She has a modded PS2, and the modder was generous enough to relabel the PS2 to PS3.
Then the pirate selling games relabeled Assassins Creed 1 and called it Assassins Creed 2. This is called marketing.
Your friend is honest and thinks she plays AC2 on a PS3. In reality she is playing AC1 on a PS2.
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vvilliamm
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20. August 2009 @ 12:17 |
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H08
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20. August 2009 @ 12:38 |
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nice find, anyone out there still wanting a fat ps3 can get theres at newegg.com for 250!. Imagine if sony dropped it officially to that point, the Wii would be done for!
Originally posted by fun2000:
Your friend in nam is not lying. She has a modded PS2, and the modder was generous enough to relabel the PS2 to PS3.
Then the pirate selling games relabeled Assassins Creed 1 and called it Assassins Creed 2. This is called marketing.
Your friend is honest and thinks she plays AC2 on a PS3. In reality she is playing AC1 on a PS2.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 20. August 2009 @ 15:35
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Kblake
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21. August 2009 @ 09:37 |
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Just checked newegg.com and could not see the PS3 for $250. Could you possibly post a link?
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sky920
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21. August 2009 @ 10:04 |
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the same time they annouced the ps3 they also annouced an imediate price cut of $100 on all ps3, ps3 slim (120 gb) and phat (80 gb)are both $300, and the phat (160 gb) is now $400, i think at those prices, sony just slit nintendos throat, and i guess it might be considered a punch to the face for microsoft (lol)
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H08
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21. August 2009 @ 12:34 |
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sorry kblake, vvilliam first link takes you to a fourum which says its only $250 at new egg. but you have to sign up for paypal and bing to get some money off first
Originally posted by fun2000:
Your friend in nam is not lying. She has a modded PS2, and the modder was generous enough to relabel the PS2 to PS3.
Then the pirate selling games relabeled Assassins Creed 1 and called it Assassins Creed 2. This is called marketing.
Your friend is honest and thinks she plays AC2 on a PS3. In reality she is playing AC1 on a PS2.
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vvilliamm
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21. August 2009 @ 13:23 |
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hmm i saw it on neweggs website actually says 20 off 200 with paypal =/ i dont know how does it apply but i saw that it says it will be deposited into your account by sept 4 so im still thinking about it also
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vvilliamm
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22. August 2009 @ 17:30 |
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vvilliamm
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22. August 2009 @ 18:01 |
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ps3 deal is dead now from new egg.
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DTN107
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22. August 2009 @ 18:36 |
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A friend of mine who owns both the 60GB and the 1st gen 80GB told me the 60GB had a higher chance of getting the yellow line of death.
The 80GB wasn't plague with the same problems the 60GB have.
Any input on that? I was looking on ebay and craigslist for a used 60GB since I wanted the hardware BC.
At this rate I might as well just buy a regular non-BC PS3 and just keep my PS2 near by.
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vvilliamm
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22. August 2009 @ 18:47 |
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i think its better to get a newer revision like the 80 gb versus the 60 gb.
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23. August 2009 @ 04:55 |
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Just to answer vvilliamm's questions
1) I've heard that when all the phat ps3's are sold, that's it. Supposedly the PS3 Slim is gonna take over, but who knows for sure.
2)The current price for PS3's at game stores and whatnot are $299.
3)That phat uses the 60nm, and the slim has the 40nm
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emugamer
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26. August 2009 @ 18:27 |
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I wish I had a slim. Less power consumption. Less heat. I don't care to run Linux and I don't care about BWC. Of all my friends who whined about BWC, not one of them has used it at all.
....but.....I wouldn't trust the slim until it's been in circulation for a while. I don't trust Sony and their lasers. Maybe it's not even an issue, but I went through my fair share of PS2 laser issues. And when my buddy had to spend $150 to have his PS3 fixed because it wouldn't read discs, I decided not to put anything in my PS3 besides PS3 games and the occasional bluray (i mostly stream hd content). If I had to do it all over again at this moment, I would stay phat. Find the cheapest model I could and then spend a few bucks on a 320GB HDD. But who knows, the slim might turn out to be extremely reliable.
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26. August 2009 @ 20:24 |
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See I feel the same way! I don't really care much about Linux on the PS3, and mine isn't even BC, so I would be fine with the slim. Less power consumption is something nice, cause if you've ever heard the fan in the PS3 when it's getting hot, it's loud!
But... Since PS3 prices are dropping, and you can get a used 60GB for $329, I might just have to do that, cause the only game I would really play, would be Shadow of the Colossus.
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27. August 2009 @ 01:10 |
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The Slim PS3 bitstreams HD audio. -Pro.
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huidaman
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27. August 2009 @ 21:49 |
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PS3 slim has a smaller, cooler running, and slightly more powerful cell CPU.
The slim is also quieter, not as thick, and doesn't collect finger prints and dust as much.
But the older PS3 models have Linux support, and have those cool touch sensitive power and eject buttons.
Also some older models have the BC. But either way, I keep my PS2 right beside my PS3 anyways, so it really doesn't matter to me lol
Personally, I think Sony could have waited a couple of years to release the slim. If you compare the fat PS2 and the slim PS2, the slim is much shorter, much thinner, and not as wide.
The PS3 slim is shorter by an inch or two, and wider than the original. It's only thinner, which doesn't make a whole lot of a difference to most people.
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H08
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28. August 2009 @ 13:00 |
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ive actually had a change of heart, after seeing my cousins i decided i was going to sell my 60gb and buy a ps3 slim with batman arkham ayslum. I NEVER USE LINUX, And Only Played PS2 Games Once. Plus The 60gb Fan Is Loud!
Originally posted by fun2000:
Your friend in nam is not lying. She has a modded PS2, and the modder was generous enough to relabel the PS2 to PS3.
Then the pirate selling games relabeled Assassins Creed 1 and called it Assassins Creed 2. This is called marketing.
Your friend is honest and thinks she plays AC2 on a PS3. In reality she is playing AC1 on a PS2.
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28. August 2009 @ 20:21 |
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Slim for reliability.
Phat for the stuff inside.
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bigo93
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28. August 2009 @ 20:31 |
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I have 2 paht ps3s, only use one but was keeping the other for when it got hacked, keep one official and other hacked in case they do what xbox did and kick ppl with cfw.
Was gonna sell my spare to my cousin so I could buy the slim, but after hearing that the slim wont have linux support i changed my mind.
idk but I think that is the ps3 does get hacked being able to run another os would ally more.
Also werent sony making a loss on consoles? Why release the slim at a reduced price and also reduce the phat price as well? I think the slim may have a short cuts and cheaper materials used...
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29. August 2009 @ 09:44 |
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Originally posted by bigo93:
I have 2 paht ps3s, only use one but was keeping the other for when it got hacked, keep one official and other hacked in case they do what xbox did and kick ppl with cfw.
Was gonna sell my spare to my cousin so I could buy the slim, but after hearing that the slim wont have linux support i changed my mind.
idk but I think that is the ps3 does get hacked being able to run another os would ally more.
Also werent sony making a loss on consoles? Why release the slim at a reduced price and also reduce the phat price as well? I think the slim may have a short cuts and cheaper materials used...
The Slim is manufactured differently (45nm vs 65nm) so the production costs have dropped while actually INCREASING quality. I do remember a little while back reading something along the lines that Sony was re-adjusting/re-negotiating with their ancillary suppliers to aid in additional cost saving measures as well etc.
As for the 80gb/160gb Phat PS3's that are left overs in the market, Yes, Sony is losing some more money on those compared to the new Slims but it is in no way something of concern. Additionally I too have 2 Phat PS3's and am saving 1 if/when there is a hack but after 3+ years, it's not looking to good...oh well as I said in a News thread post, at least I have YDL 6.1 with The ZeroGameProject installed ;)
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4. September 2009 @ 01:30 |
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I've had my 1st gen PS3 60GB since 2006 and never had any issue with it. It's still running strong like new. That's one of the best PS3 for sure in my opinion.
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ntense69
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4. September 2009 @ 18:58 |
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i prefer my old ps3 40 gig even though has no bc and i have no use for Linux so i don't use that and if i wanted a bigger hd instead of buying another system just by another hd i think ps3 has a 2tb support on hd and they now have a 1 tb that will most likely get for my ps3 also if i want to play ps2 or ps1 games i just use my ps2 for that
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