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Breakfast with Girls 11-27-07 03:12 PM

The PS3 is as big as a Mack Truck
 
So I just picked up the 60 GB model from eBay and hooked it up last night. I like it, but I gotta say&mdash;this thing is a beast. It's bigger than the original Xbox! And how much crap did <em>that</em> design get?

Are huge consoles just more acceptable these days, or did I miss all the mocking?

Groucho 11-27-07 03:14 PM

The PS3 is mocked for a lot of things, this is just low on the list.

Lastblade 11-27-07 03:18 PM

It is big, it is heavy, it is shiny, it is quiet.

notkevinbacon 11-27-07 03:21 PM

I dunno, I think it's a pretty sexy design. It's not <i>that</i> big!

Noonan 11-27-07 03:23 PM

I definitely prefer the looks of the PS3 to the 360. As long as it fits on a rack shelf the size makes no difference to me. The thing is pretty huge though compared to previous systems.

MasterofDVD 11-27-07 04:15 PM

The thing is a beast but I agree that size and looks are the least of the problems with the system.

Nosmo Rex 11-27-07 04:19 PM

Does the PS3 have an internal power supply? I've never really looked at one that closely.

TheMadMonk 11-27-07 04:19 PM

I remember when the xbox first came out, someone interviewed a bunch of Japanese people, and many said they wouldn't buy it because it was too big. I wonder if any of those people bought the PS3?

Canis Firebrand 11-27-07 04:24 PM

Probably because the PS3 is made by a Japanese company. The XBox was not, which is the other issue that I read was a cause for low sales of the original black beast box from MS.

Fandango 11-27-07 04:26 PM

Yes, it has an internal power supply.

bunkaroo 11-27-07 04:27 PM

I was more surprised at its weight than its size. Must be the aforementioned internal PSU.

Mopower 11-27-07 04:28 PM

The PS3 looks like a home theater device. The 360 looks like something made from warped leftovers at an aluminium factory. Still waiting for a Mt Dew Extreme Green 360 Edition. The PS3 is more classy. And I own both by the way and play my 360 much more than the PS3.

jdpatri 11-27-07 04:35 PM

It's not thaaat much bigger than the original PS2... and that was way uglier. The old PS2 looked like they borrowed a failed design from Intellivision.

rabbit77 11-27-07 04:43 PM

I like the original PS1 design the most out of all the iterations of playstation. You can't even do the swap trick with these newer models any more!

darkside 11-27-07 04:49 PM

It definitely is heavy, but I like the design. I got used to the original Xbox as well.

Considering the PS3 seems to do a good job of dealing with the heat it generates I am happy with the size and design.

kvrdave 11-27-07 04:51 PM

It is big and heavy, but I do like the looks of it. But I sure wouldn't call it quiet. And yes, plenty of Japanese have purchased it without regard to the size. I don't know that there is a more xenophobic and nationalistic country in the world.

Mopower 11-27-07 04:57 PM

I think the noise issue depends on model. I have a new 40gb version and when I'm either playing a movie or playing a game the thing is silent. Well not silent but you can't hear it unless you get about 2 ft away. If I'm about 15 ft from my 360 it drowns out the noise coming from my 2 PC's that are less than 3 ft away.

Rob V 11-27-07 04:58 PM

At least it doesn't overheat and force you to return it for repair.

DthRdrX 11-27-07 05:35 PM

I can't stand the black case on it. My 360 still looks brand new while the PS3 shows every swirl mark on it.

hail2dking 11-27-07 05:47 PM


Originally Posted by Rob V
At least it doesn't overheat and force you to return it for repair.

Just passed the 2 year anniversary of my launch 360...still going strong without a single problem (although I can assure you that it won't make it 3 before RROD... -wink- )

Anubis2005X 11-27-07 06:01 PM


Originally Posted by DthRdrX
I can't stand the black case on it. My 360 still looks brand new while the PS3 shows every swirl mark on it.

Ehh...why does your PS3 have "swirl marks?"

kvrdave 11-27-07 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by Mopower
I think the noise issue depends on model. I have a new 40gb version and when I'm either playing a movie or playing a game the thing is silent. Well not silent but you can't hear it unless you get about 2 ft away. If I'm about 15 ft from my 360 it drowns out the noise coming from my 2 PC's that are less than 3 ft away.

Mine has an electric fan that comes on when it gets hot, stays on for a few minutes, then turns off again. Not the worst thing in the world, but very noticable while watching a movie.

DthRdrX 11-27-07 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by Anubis2005X
Ehh...why does your PS3 have "swirl marks?"

Put it under good enough light, I have yet to see one that doesn't have them to some degree.

fujishig 11-27-07 06:27 PM

In addition to being a finger print magnet, it's also a dust magnet.

retihsuhnt 11-27-07 07:15 PM

Having just sent a PS3 via FedEx I now know that the system, in its original box, weighs ~ 18 pounds.

In comparison I dont think the Wii console weighs five (5) pounds. The box the Wii comes in probably weighs closer to 10 pounds, but the book-sized console is extremely lightweight.


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