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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc's Masayuki Chatani revealed to Nikkei's TechOn in a recent interview that the PS3 could have been even smaller if they left the power supply on the outside.

However, if they had done this there would have been issues with transport and easy use. The obvious question: Would you prefer the PlayStation 3 Slim to be even smaller with an external PSU, or is it fine with an internal one?

To quote: "It was pretty tough to squeeze a power-hungry piece of equipment like the PS3, drawing up to 250W, into a case this small, complete with power supply.

I think it's a very advanced design, and am really proud of the engineers who achieved it.

True, the case could have been made even smaller if we'd left the power supply on the outside, but that would have imposed restrictions on transport and use, making it harder to use freely."

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Sony Reveals the PS3 Slim System Could Have Been Smaller

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#1
By B4rtj4h on 33 weeks ago:
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Why do they care so much that it needs to be mobile ?? I think they made the right choice... but seen with the PS2. Maybe they will make even a smaller PS3 ? Just don't hope that it would get such a big box as the 360 has!

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By IMM00RTAL on 33 weeks ago:
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I am still an owner of the 80GB. Just to see something smaller is a miracle to me. I think they made the right choice with the internal power supply.

#3
By Warrorar on 33 weeks ago:
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fat ps3 rockz =)

i would prefer the power supply on the outside. even smaler. pocked ps3 xD
but i don't really care because i don't like the look of the ps3 slim.

#4
By B4rtj4h on 33 weeks ago:
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Agreed. The looks are just like an old gameconsole... i like the smooth lines from the PS3 Phat ^^.

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By mysteryman1011 on 33 weeks ago:
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I agree they made the right decision about the power supply on the inside,anyway i like the look of the slim version

#6
By Mantagtj on 33 weeks ago:
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yeh for instance have you seen the 360 external psu, lol, you made your decision now sony so who gives a damn? lol
merry xmas ps3newsers

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By DSpider on 33 weeks ago:
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I don't think it's that big of a deal weather it's on the inside or the outside. I don't think any of the millions of PS2 owners ever complained about it. And yeah, it's not a portable console, especially since it was fitted with movable parts (HDD and BluRay drive).

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By hacked2123 on 33 weeks ago:
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Stick it in your pocket!




#9
By greqo on 33 weeks ago:
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Am I one of the only 15 people who actually liked the original size/look of the original PS3?

#10
By ade64 on 33 weeks ago:
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i like the original phat ps3 too, has a nice shiny case. still i like the internal psu, makes it easier to take it to my mates house.

#11
By Preceptor on 33 weeks ago:
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greqo View Post
Am I one of the only 15 people who actually liked the original size/look of the original PS3?
Erm... No, you're one of the 15 million people who prefer the phat ps3...

The slim is just a cheap version of the original one.

#12
By deksar on 33 weeks ago:
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The original phat ps3 is a DUST COLLECTOR!

Anyways, I wish my PS3 was bigger than my TV but could still play my PS2 games..

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By PSPSwampy on 33 weeks ago:
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I don't really care as i won't be getting a Slim, but if i didn't have my fat PS3 (and this is, i think, a good all round point anyway)...

Power supplies should really be built in and connections standardised for all consumer electronics TVs, VCRs (remember them!), DVD, BluRay, PCs etc etc - i.e. If you loose your power lead just go get a new kettle lead and your set!

That's why i like the format of the PS3 it's got a nice standard Kettle lead connection.

Smaller devices should all come with standard connections too - preferably USB if the 500-600mAh supply is enough! (e.g. External HDDs, Phones, Cameras etc etc) I hate the fact that my two external WD MyBooks both take up their own socket and can't be daisy chained! My wife's phone has its own special connector etc

I know things are starting to get better but these big companys should take a note from the "IBM compatible" (i.e. PC for you youngun's) book and standardise components like this as it makes it easier for everyone (plus saves them a bundle on R&D!)

Anyway, that's my 2 Pence worth. (Don't use Cents over here - not even those funny Euro ones! lol)

PSPSwampy.