Ok guys, I'm getting bored of all the "rumours" and "debates" about the PS3 slim. Many people don't believe it is real, but I can confirm that it definitely IS real, however it hasn't been finished yet.
Now I know what you're thinking - 1 post wonder, right? But I do have to protect my identity. Proxies, alternate emails, you name it, I am particularly paranoid about being found out because I could lose my job over it. However, I can at least prove my credibility somewhat - PS3 Firmware 2.8. Its being released on June 24th, that's next Wednesday.

So far, as far as I can tell, nobody has leaked anything about 2.8, including when it will be out. And for good reason, it doesn't contain any exciting new features, but don't be disappointed, more is due to come down the line.

So, at this point not a single one of you should put any credibility into this post. None at all. But next Wednesday if my "prediction" is correct, what then?

You tell me ;)

Wrex, is that you?

'fraid not, not even sure who wrex is, although I suspect he's an annoying fanboy. Seriously though, good to see nobody paying any credence to this post just yet :)

Super_Secret


'fraid not, not even sure who wrex is, although I suspect he's an annoying fanboy. Seriously though, good to see nobody paying any credence to this post just yet :)

Very discrete. But meh, I don't care anyway.

Firmware updates have just always been disappointing no matter what, at least for me. Well, not that I had any "hype" for them to begin with, that'd be silly. So I find it hard to ever actively look forward to one. But thanks for reassuring me I should continue not to anyway.

Trico boy?

'Theres no point trying in life, you never get out alive' 

LJWooly

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'fraid not, not even sure who wrex is, although I suspect he's an annoying fanboy. Seriously though, good to see nobody paying any credence to this post just yet :)

Very discrete. But meh, I don't care anyway.

Firmware updates have just always been disappointing no matter what, at least for me. Well, not that I had any "hype" for them to begin with, that'd be silly. So I find it hard to ever actively look forward to one. But thanks for reassuring me I should continue not to anyway.

2.8 wont be much better, but 3.0 should have some nice surprises for you. Its a ways off though so there's nothing TOO concrete on it at the moment.

Super_Secret

LJWooly

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'fraid not, not even sure who wrex is, although I suspect he's an annoying fanboy. Seriously though, good to see nobody paying any credence to this post just yet :)

Very discrete. But meh, I don't care anyway.

Firmware updates have just always been disappointing no matter what, at least for me. Well, not that I had any "hype" for them to begin with, that'd be silly. So I find it hard to ever actively look forward to one. But thanks for reassuring me I should continue not to anyway.

2.8 wont be much better, but 3.0 should have some nice surprises for you. Its a ways off though so there's nothing TOO concrete on it at the moment.

Go on, disclose something non-vague to me, no-one'll find out.

LJWooly

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LJWooly

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'fraid not, not even sure who wrex is, although I suspect he's an annoying fanboy. Seriously though, good to see nobody paying any credence to this post just yet :)

Very discrete. But meh, I don't care anyway.

Firmware updates have just always been disappointing no matter what, at least for me. Well, not that I had any "hype" for them to begin with, that'd be silly. So I find it hard to ever actively look forward to one. But thanks for reassuring me I should continue not to anyway.

2.8 wont be much better, but 3.0 should have some nice surprises for you. Its a ways off though so there's nothing TOO concrete on it at the moment.

Go on, disclose something non-vague to me, no-one'll find out.

All right then, but just this once ;)

Voice chat. Across all games. With different people playing different games, old and new. That's the main party piece of 3.0. That non-vague enough for you?

Will we get private chat in 3.0? 

 

Noctis, just so you know, I LOVE that ping pong cat pic in your sig.

Hmm, well of course the Ps3 slim is real.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it was real the moment they released the ps3.

in fact, Microsoft may even be working on a slim 360, we don't know that.

The next iteration will be a slim ps3, then it will be a ps4. Wait..Maybe not a ps4, I read something a long time ago in the Times saying Sony was not going to be releasing a 4th console. (Could have just been some gay propoganda or somehting)

Super_Secret


All right then, but just this once ;)

Voice chat. Across all games. With different people playing different games, old and new. That's the main party piece of 3.0. That non-vague enough for you?

Kewl beans. You better be right about this, or I'll be forced to hunt down and kill you, I'm afraid... unless Sony assassins are already on their way to get you for breaking the rules. What about in-game one-on-one chat?

Noctis


Will we get private chat in 3.0? 

Private voice chat, you know it. Both in and out of game.

Now, what happens if next wednesday I'm right about FW 2.8?

LJWooly

Super_Secret


All right then, but just this once ;)

Voice chat. Across all games. With different people playing different games, old and new. That's the main party piece of 3.0. That non-vague enough for you?

Kewl beans. You better be right about this, or I'll be forced to hunt down and kill you, I'm afraid... unless Sony assassins are already on their way to get you for breaking the rules. What about in-game one-on-one chat?

If this is a lie, I will drop kick a baby, your baby!!!! AHHH.

Kiddin' I just hope you're not lieing, Because i took part in a community home search last night, Got a free copy of Socom Confronation, but it would have been so much easier if we had voice chat, rather then text chat..I need a keyboard for my ps3..

we'll give you a virtual pat on the back, actually staying on the site would help you out as well

I blame toughNAME for FFXIII's 2010 US-Eu releasedate. :)   

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Noctis


Will we get private chat in 3.0? 

Private voice chat, you know it. Both in and out of game.

Now, what happens if next wednesday I'm right about FW 2.8?

I'll come to your house and give you a great big hug? I dunno. I'll trust you, it's not like I can be disappointed by a firmware update anyways. Now stay here and become an active N4G member as opposed to just disappearing forever.

Hellangelzx


Hmm, well of course the Ps3 slim is real.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it was real the moment they released the ps3.

in fact, Microsoft may even be working on a slim 360, we don't know that.

The next iteration will be a slim ps3, then it will be a ps4. Wait..Maybe not a ps4, I read something a long time ago in the Times saying Sony was not going to be releasing a 4th console. (Could have just been some gay propoganda or somehting)

It's real, that's for sure. But as I said, it's not "finished", so anything I can tell you about it now may change, although I'd doubt it.
It's going to be a little disappointing as well, but it'll still play all your PS3 games and all that.

Super_Secret

Noctis


Will we get private chat in 3.0? 

Private voice chat, you know it. Both in and out of game.

Now, what happens if next wednesday I'm right about FW 2.8?

I'll make it worth your while? ;)


Jk, Umm..I'll give you a virtual high Five? You realize my high fives are worth millions right?

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Hellangelzx


Hmm, well of course the Ps3 slim is real.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it was real the moment they released the ps3.

in fact, Microsoft may even be working on a slim 360, we don't know that.

The next iteration will be a slim ps3, then it will be a ps4. Wait..Maybe not a ps4, I read something a long time ago in the Times saying Sony was not going to be releasing a 4th console. (Could have just been some gay propoganda or somehting)

It's real, that's for sure. But as I said, it's not "finished", so anything I can tell you about it now may change, although I'd doubt it.
It's going to be a little disappointing as well, but it'll still play all your PS3 games and all that.

Okay, disappointing as in what?

Looks wise? Because looks don't really matter to me.

or..technology wise?

They should re release backwards compatibility..

:D

Hellangelzx

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Hellangelzx


Hmm, well of course the Ps3 slim is real.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it was real the moment they released the ps3.

in fact, Microsoft may even be working on a slim 360, we don't know that.

The next iteration will be a slim ps3, then it will be a ps4. Wait..Maybe not a ps4, I read something a long time ago in the Times saying Sony was not going to be releasing a 4th console. (Could have just been some gay propoganda or somehting)

It's real, that's for sure. But as I said, it's not "finished", so anything I can tell you about it now may change, although I'd doubt it.
It's going to be a little disappointing as well, but it'll still play all your PS3 games and all that.

Okay, disappointing as in what?

Looks wise? Because looks don't really matter to me.

or..technology wise?

They should re release backwards compatibility..

:D

Looks are not finished yet, but expect it to look something like that PS3 slim box art that's floating around (which is either fake or only a "test" box, as I said the design isn't finished yet).
It'll be disappointing for some very specific reasons that the vast majority of people wont ever notice. Essentially, just about every non-essential component has been removed - like the switch on the back. And OtherOS support is gone as well, so no more cheap supercomputers, which as I said most people wont care about. But clearly Sony is trying to save every single penny they can, which presumably will go towards that price cut Activision want so badly. That last bit is my own personal speculation, though.