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[HeisenbergFX4]

Just quickly looked through the replies and even the social media dude who handles the official Xbox account is making fun of it. Actually just look at the type of tweets he sends. Guess we're back to the 360 era of cringe console wars?

I don't mind these type of barbs and in fact Sony had one of the best ever

 

[adamsapple]

HeisenbergFX4 PS5 Pro DE leaked

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I don't mind these type of barbs and in fact Sony had one of the best ever

It’s just some lighthearted fun. It doesn’t have to be all serious business ffs

Sorry, but I'll have to disagree, I expect social media representatives for big gaming brands - and especially for platform holders - to be more professional as these "memes" actively encourages the toxic discourse that's currently all over on Twitter/X Gaming. It's even spilling in this place and on other places. Anyway, don't have anything more to add so you can agree to disagree and we can move on.

 

[Ozriel]

Sorry, but I'll have to disagree, I expect social media representatives for big gaming brands - and especially for platform holders - to be more professional as these "memes" actively encourages the toxic discourse that's currently all over on Twitter/X Gaming. It's even spilling in this place and on other places. Anyway, don't have anything more to add so you can agree to disagree and we can move on.

Isn't that his personal handle, and not the Xbox handle?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

HeisenbergFX4 PS5 Pro DE leaked

I want 2 for matching bookends

 

[lh032]

the removable disk drive is a yes yes for me.

hope Sony continues to go physical this way instead of killing it like Microsoft

 

[Thirty7ven]

Just quickly looked through the replies and even the social media dude who handles the official Xbox account is making fun of it. Actually just look at the type of tweets he sends. Guess we're back to the 360 era of cringe console wars?

Uh when have these green boys ever left the 360 era? They have been filling dentist appointments with the mass cringe ever since.

 

[deriks]

The leaks were on the spot!

 

[Puscifer]

With such a small difference between the DE and the Physical version now you'd be dumb to only take 50 dollars off vs 100, it's negligible and you'd get more choice vs choosing to go one route this time.

So am I the only one who thing is it looks a lil too much like the current models?

No, I wish they'd figure out how to get rid of that stand it's just so silly.

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

i hope one day we get to see the rejected ps5 designs

i want to see what this POS beat

 

[nosoynadie22]

 

[RickMasters]

So am I the only one who thing is it looks a lil too much like the current models?

 

[dotnotbot]

So am I the only one who thing is it looks a lil too much like the current models?

The funny part is that it looks almost the same but somehow even more uggly.

 

[sachos]

A shame the digital is 50 usd more. I like that the disc drive can be used on either machine and its good that you can replace it in case it brakes in the future. Weird that there is no stand included. The disc drive makes the console uglier but who cares. Its nice that they still offer a 500 disc drive bundle, keep caring about physical and the core audience will reward you Sony.

 

[ArtHands]

Look butt ugly tbh

 

[deriks]

Some stuff to be considered:
- it's been three years, so a price drop was in the mind of everyone... Not anymore, guys. Not really a new console, but it is!
- emerging countries are still problematic in the actual gen, like here in Brazil, and the PS5 costs more than Series X because Sony sucks. Also, chances are that this model will be way expensive in comparison with the old at least in the launch period
- the Series S sells really well here, so the digital should be a thing to consider for some people here since could also be "upgraded". And I can see a lot of those just laying around in the future, kinda like the N64 expansion pack

 

[Silver Wattle]

Why buy these over the current versions which are on sale? Did this at least get a process shrink?

 

[Flutta]

Better a box than a labia

Labia? Wft… how do your mind even work? Don’t think the issue is with how it looks but how dirty yor mind is. I advice you to take it easy with the pron ma man.

 

[DavJay]

Some people actually think this is uglier than the current model? That’s crazy to me. This is far more tolerable. Ps5 OG still easily the ugliest Sony device ever.

 

[alphachino]

HeisenbergFX4 PS5 Pro DE leaked

Xbox Series X Pro leak:

Worshipped by monkeys

 

[Katajx]

They have been increasing prices for everything here lately. I’m curious to see how it works out for them. The PS5 is doing good, but I don’t think it’s really hit it’s stride yet.

Waiting for those big switch like numbers. The marketing seems pretty smart. Slightly bigger hard drive, smaller, optional hard drive, but price increase.

Let’s see the software that helps drive this push. I expect Spider-Man to bring some momentum, but what do we have to look forward to after that? The next thing on my radar is in the end of February, FF7 Rebirth.

 

[habibihijababy]

Oh how nice of them to keep the fucking garish modem-from-2006 design.

 

[A Most Virtuous Cat]

Ay where the Pro at Sony?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Ay where the Pro at Sony?

About a year away but should get some juicy leaks next few months as more studios get their devkits

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

They've really got to fire whoever's designing their hardware these days. This is one of the ugliest systems ever built, hot on the heels of... the PS5, which is now the second ugliest system ever built.

 

[ckaneo]

Im shocked Sony designed such a horrible console. Even with a chance to fix it they botched it. Even if I ignored how it looked it's functionally bad and the stands are terrible

 

[saintjules]

 

[skit_data]

 

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The volume and weight reductions are impressive. Sony engineers still got it. But it still has that imo awful case design. Still looks like an air filtration box smh.

 

[Gambit2483]

Errr..... this makes no sense to me whatsoever. It's like I am just seeing people fabricate some extreme reasons to hate on this thing.

This new PS5, doesn't need to make a case to be anything. It's exactly a PS5, smaller, and with more storage. The end. It even looks like a PS5.

Its an improvement on the original in every way. Why or what more does it need to be? ANd you really just said that Nintendo releasing a Switch in a new color is better than this?????

This only exists to extract more money from those that buy it. No one was asking for a 30% smaller machine and who is going to spend $500 for a new machine with 200GB extra space??

And no, a Red Switch doesn't need to exist either but at least Nintendo isn't trying to pretend you're actually getting something new with it.

 

[Dr.brain64]

There are four separate cover panels, with the top portion in a glossy look, while the bottom remains in matte.

I see.

 

[saintjules]

who is going to spend $500 for a new machine with 200GB extra space??

People that never got the original and are deciding to get one this holiday season.

 

[saintjules]

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Im shocked Sony designed such a horrible console. Even with a chance to fix it they botched it. Even if I ignored how it looked it's functionally bad and the stands are terrible

It's fine. stop looking at the console and look at the screen.

 

[Mr.Phoenix]

This only exists to extract more money from those that buy it. No one was asking for a 30% smaller machine and who is going to spend $500 for a new machine with 200GB extra space??

And no, a Red Switch doesn't need to exist either but at least Nintendo isn't trying to pretend you're actually getting something new with it.

You are reaching here.. and you know it... or at least I hope you do. This exists because...

1. sony can now (on a current node) fit the PS5 into a smaller chassis. They have made such a revision for every PS console over the last 3 decades.
2. Sony can increase their prices because the demand for their console is still there. Even at this higher price point, they are still tracking on par or better than the PS4. So obviously someone out there wants PS5s?
3. Are you really still linking this to a switch? this is such a dumb argument, anyway, more has gone into this new version of the PS5 than a new colored switch. And it deserves as much fanfare as say Nintendo releasing a new version of the same with, be it a smaller chassis or a different type of screen. I honestly can't wrap my head around why you are trying so hard to manufacture something wrong with what Sony is doing here with the PS5.

And that last question... are you serious? You see why I say you are reaching? What do you mean by who is going to buy a PS5 for $499 with a bigger SSD? The current PS5 ODD version costs $499 and has an 825GB SSD. And is still selling just fine. So what delusion makes you think that a smaller PS5 + ODD + 1TB SSD at the same $499, is suddenly something no one wants? No one has to ask for it, Sony basically gave them the same PS5 at $499 with a bigger drive. If anything, the only negative here is that Sony has technically increased the price of the PS5 digital version... but again, that is something they can only do if the demand for their product can support it. And I can promise you this much, Micrsft would love to have such a problem where they can increase the price of their box and still be selling out.

 

[Gamerguy84]

I have two original PS5. Personally I feel like they cut corners on revisions and the OG models are better, assuming no obvious defects.

My fatPS3 lasted longer, my original PS4 same and never needed new one. Just take them apart and keep them breathing well and they should be good.

This does look great but I'll stick with my originals until a pro comes out.

 

[tmlDan]

This only exists to extract more money from those that buy it. No one was asking for a 30% smaller machine and who is going to spend $500 for a new machine with 200GB extra space??
And no, a Red Switch doesn't need to exist either but at least Nintendo isn't trying to pretend you're actually getting something new with it.

huh? lots of people wanted it to be smaller.....the OLED switch is also a cash grab, an OLED is nice but its also a waste of money. No, a red switch is NOTHING new. This is new, you have a detachable disk drive and more storage.

Also, $500 is like groceries for a week nowadays, pretty affordable. (sigh)

 

[German Hops]

Why not just have 1 digital SKU and sell the add on drive separate to save on production cost?

This would confuse customers.
Just look at when Microsoft released the hd-dvd drive for the 360.

 

[DanielG165]

But why are the top panels glossy, and the bottom ones matte?

 

[chromatic9]

PS5 popped another Viagra pill.

It's like Sony is saying have the disc if must but you must wear this affliction.

 

[Elder Legend]

About a year away but should get some juicy leaks next few months as more studios get their devkits

I am gonna assume the first party devs already have it.

 

[Unknown?]

Wait... Does the light go all the way down the front now?

 

[skit_data]

Found it pretty funny that this is somehow incomprehensible for Warren after Xboxs entire console generation plans were leaked over the internet

 

[Lokaum D+]

Seriously ? When you decided which console to get, you were like "OMG Halo Infinite seems awesome, and Forza Horizon 5 daaaamnnnnn... Oh fuck this, that PS5 vertical stand is too sexy, XSX preorder canceled" ?

They should include it yes but they also should include the PS2 stand, the PS2 slim stand, the PS3 stand... but they never did.

Who in the hell would buy a xbox for exclusives ? Halo, Forza, Gears this games arent console sellers, to be honest gamepass is the only thing that keeps Xbox relevante at the moment.

And yeah, ps5 verticaly is a way better looking vídeo game then Xbox is.

 

[alphachino]

Separetly is a gross typo in fairness though.

Separately... Separatly... Separetly.

It's like two typos in one word.

 

[Aaron Olive]

Might cost the same, $550-$580, but will massively increase production and save manufacturing costs.

Looks like I was right on the price... from last year's thread.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Is like a Polystation chinese with 500 similar games incluided.

 

[angrod14]

The lack of awareness by Sony's design team is kinda worrying, to be honest. They had the oportunity to fix certain functional issues of the previous design (i.e.: the need for a stand), but instead decided to make them worse. Now you need two stands if you want to simply swap positions, and the vertical one is sold separately.

They also could've toned down the crazy aesthetics a little bit while still respecting the original vision, but no, they made it crazier and uglier. It now features even more curves, the pregnancy has been pronounced, and you got a beautiful shiny plastic on top instead of the OG matte finish. Gotta love those scratches.

Can't wait to see the mounstruosity the Pro version will be.

 

[LordOfChaos]

As much not-a-slim as there is, the size reduction with visual context is actually fairly substantial

See How the PS5 Slim Compares Side-by-Side With the Launch Version and Xbox - IGN

Sony has officially announced that slimmer versions of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will be arriving just in time for the holidays, and we're here to see not only how they compare to the launch PS5s but also to the Xbox Series X/S.

www.ign.com

 

[jroc74]

This only exists to extract more money from those that buy it. No one was asking for a 30% smaller machine and who is going to spend $500 for a new machine with 200GB extra space??

And no, a Red Switch doesn't need to exist either but at least Nintendo isn't trying to pretend you're actually getting something new with it.

This is a weird as hell hill to die on.