heavy liquid Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 http://www.gamefront.de/ There are lots of good pics here: (sorry about the foreign sites) http://www.playfrance.com/news/ps2-7,79583...ellement--.html Product Outline (for North America/United States Models) Product Name PlayStation®2 Color Charcoal Black Product Code SCPH-70011 CB (for North America) SCPH-70012 CB (for United States) Release Date November 1st, 2004 (Monday) Suggested Retail Price $149.99 Dimensions Approximately 230 mm (W) x28 mm (H) x152 mm (D) *internal volume about 23% of the current model Weight Approximately 900g *weight about 45% of the current model Power requirements DC 8.5V Electrical current consumption (power consumption) Approximately 5.3A (approximately 45W) Compatible format PlayStation format CD-ROM PlayStation 2 format CD-ROM PlayStation 2 format DVD-ROM Audio CD DVD-Video* DVD-RW (VR mode) * The term "DVD-Video" is used to refer to DVD- R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. Interfaces Controller Port x 2 MEMORY CARD slot x 2 USB connector x 2 NETWORK connector x 1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T LINE connector x 1 modem : RJ-11C DC IN 8.5V connector x 1 AV MULTI OUT connector x 1 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector x 1 Included PlayStation®2 console x 1 Analog Controller DUALSHOCK®2 x 1 AV Cable (integrated audio/video) x 1 AC Adaptor (AC power cord included) x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hmmm... I was hoping for a more aesthetic improvement that I felt the PSOne design really provided over the initial Playstation model, i.e more curvy and well rounded. That design is magnificently slim though? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Its slim, but still ugly as hell :green: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJames Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 So its now a top loader which would make it harder for me to add to my HT rack if my current one died. Being that slim I don't think it's meant to stand on its side like the original unit either. Adding a built in network adapter is nice but does it support the HDD? Doesn't look like there's any room for it to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain rising Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Originally posted by MrJames@Sep 21 2004, 07:20 AM Being that slim I don't think it's meant to stand on its side like the original unit either If you look at all the pictures though, it has a stand for setting it vertically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted September 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 There's an article at 1Up now: http://appsrv-4.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3134748 The new PS2 cuts the volume of the hardware by 75%, knocking its thickness from 7.8 centimeters to 2.8 centimeters, and cuts its height by a bit as well, although it still features a similar "bookend" design. Despite that reduction in volume, however, the new model integrates the PlayStation 2 network hardware -- heretofore only available as a separate peripheral -- into the console. Originally posted by MrJamesSo its now a top loader which would make it harder for me to add to my HT rack if my current one died. Being that slim I don't think it's meant to stand on its side like the original unit either. Adding a built in network adapter is nice but does it support the HDD? Doesn't look like there's any room for it to fit. I suspected it might be a top loader (same as the PSOne). What's strange is that many pictures show it standing on it's side... It's too bad it doesn't support the HDD. Still I'd opt for having it smaller rather than bigger just to support the HDD, as only a few games take advantage of it. But I thought they would've wanted to price it lower, maybe around $120 US, for the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hey, screw the skinny black PS2, I want that blue one they used for the size comparison! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Now if Microsoft would do the same to the Xbox! :shock: Edit: It's amazing what changes in size they can make in just a few years. It's pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJames Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Originally posted by Kain rising+Sep 21 2004, 09:59 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Kain rising @ Sep 21 2004, 09:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-MrJames@Sep 21 2004, 07:20 AM Being that slim I don't think it's meant to stand on its side like the original unit either If you look at all the pictures though, it has a stand for setting it vertically. [/b] Gotcha. I didn't click on any of the links to look at the other pics while I'm here at work. I'll check it out when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 This is a good shot showing its size compared to a regular DVD case... I agree with Daniel - I was hoping for something more curvey like the PSone, a true "PStwo" instead of what appears to be a shrunken version of the PS2. I think the dropping of the HD is a mistake & a strong indicator that Sony realise it was a dumb idea. No HDLoader for you! I've been wanting a PS2, maybe this will be the machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Looking at that thing, Sony is saving a ton on materials with this redesign. How about passing those savings on to us? At $99 I might pick one up for the network adapter, but at $149 I'll just stick with my regular PS2. Or if they would pack San Andreas in at $149 that would be a seller for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 At 99 bucks I'll gladly buy my third PS2. :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I wonder how much of the R&D for this redesign is shared with the PSP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I still think we'll see it at $99 before years end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Being a flip top should make it easier for anyone that wants to play imports. The swap magic discs are readily available and there should be no need to use a slide card with this design I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splunk Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I've always said I wouldn't buy a PS2. They put this little thing out at $99, and I'm adding it to my collection. There are enough games that I would like to play that I could justify that. Just look at how many great games are out under $20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 They put this little thing out at $99 Isn't it $149?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Originally posted by dogbert@Sep 21 2004, 10:06 AM They put this little thing out at $99 Isn't it $149?? I think there's an implied "if" at the beginning of his statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan B. Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 $149 is too much, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 149 is the confirmed price. Gamespot also has an article up with more pics: http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/21/news_6107997.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Was the PSOne the same price as a regular Playstation when it was released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I don't like seeing the harddrive support yanked. Good thing I got the PC version of FFXI. From spong.com (site carries very questionable rumors, but it isn't blocked by the corporate firewall here like ign, gamespot) http://news.spong.com/detail/news.asp?prid=7676 Although Sony has made the old multitap device obsolete in the redesign, it hasn?t made any compensation for that: in fact, an additional purchase of a multitap Mk II will be required to indulge in 4 player frolics on the PSTwo. As long as it drives down the PS2 hardware prices. Our PS2 is a launch model and quite flakey. We really need a new one. I could move the old one downstairs to be a dedicated DDR machine for the wife on the TV, and put the new one upstairs for the projector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Bling Bling Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I also don't like seeing the HDD support yanked. I bought the HDD along with FFIX. Now there's even less reason than before for companies to do anything with the HDD. Looks like maybe Sony is trying to shore up the old install base by appealing to Jaguar CD and 32X owners with useless peripherals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Well,it does look nice... I'll probably get this to go with my original 1st day PS2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Originally posted by GreenMonkey@Sep 21 2004, 09:32 PM http://news.spong.com/detail/news.asp?prid=7676 Although Sony has made the old multitap device obsolete in the redesign, it hasn?t made any compensation for that: in fact, an additional purchase of a multitap Mk II will be required to indulge in 4 player frolics on the PSTwo. Must Not Go Off On One About Spong Again. Suffice to say that there is a nice high-resolution image on the French site linked at the beginning of the thread showing the new replacement multi-tap. Since the machine is aimed at non-PS2 owners, having a slightly different design isn't much of an issue, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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