In case you didn’t know, the existence of the PS4 Slim and images were leaked over the weekend by someone auctioning it off. While we have no idea where he got it and how, it’s confirmed now that it’s the real deal.
With that in mind, the PlayStation LifeStyle is weighing in on what we think of the console’s design, and heck, if the PS4 even needs it. I mean, sure, every PlayStation console has seen a slimmer revision over the years, but given that we’re going to get a new PS4 model — one that’s more powerful and whatnot — will people even want this slim one? If you already have a PS4, would you buy a slimmer one or would you rather buy the more powerful — albeit, more expensive — newer model? I’d wager most of the people would choose latter, no?
Check out what the PlayStation LifeStyle staff thinks of the PS4 Slim in the gallery below.
Don’t forget that Sony is holding a “PlayStation Meeting” this coming September and that’s when the company will presumably announce the PS4 Neo as well as this leaked PS4 Slim (assuming it doesn’t make an impromptu official announcement given the consoles’ are out in the wild). PlayStation LifeStyle will, of course, provide you with the latest impressions, news and more when it comes to Sony’s upcoming consoles.
What do you make of the PS4 Slim? Do you like the design? Do you see it selling well? As always, sound off in the comments and let’s get this discussion going!
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Now Loading...Your Reaction on PS4 Slim
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Zarmena Khan
All I'm going to say is too many peripherals in one year. It's a bit overwhelming. PSVR, Xbox One S, Neo, now this. This just makes my decision-making process harder. Never thought I'd see so much happen just 3 years after the launch of current-gen consoles.
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Stephen Bitto
It makes a lot of sense to replace the standard PS4 with the PS4 Slim. Presenting two new PS4 options is a better look and easier sell than one new and one old.
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Michael Briers
I'm usually of the mindset that the design build of the PS4 is so good that I'm not really interested in a slim model -- something I still feel after these leaked pics. PS3 to PS3 Slim was a fairly massive difference, though I understand there's only so much Sony can nip and tuck.
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Chandler Wood
It was only a matter of time until there was an optimized slim PS4. It happens every console cycle. I think that 500 gig hard drive is a bad move, as most people would be easily willing to upgrade for the sake of a larger HDD alone, not to mention a smaller footprint, and likely optimized internals like a quieter fan.
It's very basic looking. Basically just a flat box with a disc slot. It's not ugly, but lacks some of that design chiq that Sony is known for.
How this factors into the whole "Neo" business is another thing entirely. Is this the console that is rumored to release in October, with Neo actually pushed out to next year? Good for Sony though, keeping competitive with the brand and giving even more reasons to adopt this gen.
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Cameron Teague
Too many new things is making my head hurt. I mean, it looks OK I guess, but my thought is, what it really needed?
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Alex Co
I personally am OK with it, but that 500GB does need to be bigger. However, I think Sony kept it due to pricing reasons, since this will be the "budget" PS4, while the PS4 Neo will be the premium one.
I most likely won't get one since the PS4 Neo, PSVR will mean I'll be eating paper plates for a month or two to afford 'em.
That said, if Sony can price this very well (say, $250?), then it could corral more players and just flat out dominate this generation...if isn't already.
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Mack Ashworth
One of my favorite things about the PlayStation 4 is just how slim it already is. I don't really see the need of a "PS4 Slimmer", and I think the new design is pretty ugly.
Hopefully this console doesn't confuse the marketing surrounding the upcoming Neo, as I know that's been an issue for Microsoft and the Xbox One S/Project Scorpio.
