Author Topic: Sony Unveils New-Look Playstation 2! (Read 2956 times)

davepeck · « **on:** September 22, 2004, 06:50:56 am »

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PLAYSTATION?2 GETS STUNNING NEW LOOK
Smaller, Slimmer and Network-Ready PlayStation 2 Hits Market Worldwide in November

TOKYO, September 21, 2004 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today its plans for the global release of a new, redesigned PlayStation?2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-70000 CB) in time for the year-end peak-selling season. The new model will be in stores on November 3 in Japan, and by November 1 in Europe and North America.

While inheriting the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PlayStation 2 (SCPH-50000), the internal design architecture of the new model has been completely overhauled, resulting in a slimmer and more lightweight form. Internal volume has been reduced by 75 percent, overall weight has been halved, and thickness trimmed down to 2.8 cm (thickness of current model is 7.8cm). Its size is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easier to carry around and enjoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere.

full article here

davepeck · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2004, 06:55:39 am »

more pics:

leith · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2004, 12:38:11 pm »

Why didn\'t they just do that in the 1st place. That looks damn slick.

davepeck · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2004, 12:41:57 pm »

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Originally posted by leith
Why didn\'t they just do that in the 1st place. That looks damn slick.

technology evolving.. just look at the PlayStation > PSOne..

didn\'t take long for them to bail on the hard drive support though.. damn.. if it weren\'t for that, i\'d be all over this, but there\'s no chance now..

leith · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2004, 01:36:20 pm »

I thought the same thing. Wondering abt the future of the HD and PS. Not looking to good.