While the first revision of the PlayStation 4 isn't quite the slim model that many of you may have had in mind, it does appear to be rolling out in Europe at last. The slightly lighter, less power hungry appliance has been spotted in GAME stores around the UK by a handful of forum posters, suggesting that Sony is supplying British shops with the new system. It sounds like some outlets in Amsterdam have also received the revised stock; the updated console carries the codename CUH-1216 on these shores.
Writing on NeoGAF, one poster explained that the fresh unit is quieter than his older model – but that could just be down to the fact that it's brand new. On the negative side, another user pointed out that the new mechanical buttons found on the front feel "cheaper" than the touch sensitive ones, and the light on the top is much shorter, which results in a less pronounced power-on effect. Minor issues, then, but worth noting.
The rollout of this SKU has been a little strange to say the least. Sony announced it in Japan, pointing out that it would make its way to the West eventually. The platform holder did launch a 1TB model recently but only in Europe, however this used the console's original innards. We suspect that it'll simply be running down stock of the old unit globally now, with all future shipments carrying the new system.
Of course, this all makes the possibility of a Paris Games Week price drop seem increasingly likely. While the revised console isn't majorly different to its predecessor, you can bet your bottom dollar that the Japanese giant's managed to cut manufacturing costs. And that's after it said shortly after release that the hardware was already profitable at its launch price. We're sticking with our $299.99 prediction this holiday. Do you agree?
[source neogaf.com]
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@BLPs You could always quit drinking for a week. Though you'd have to stay off of NL the entire time.
$300 for the holiday might put 1 under my tree if U4 and FFXV get dated by then.
I really doubt the ps4 will get a price drop this quickly. It's just a lighter, more power happy slight revision, nothing more.
@BLPs Its runs better from the hdd. For some reason it can access the information quicker. Besides, its less wear 'n' tear on the BR drive.
It's only making less noise because its new. I've had a couple of the original PS4's and they both started out really quite but got louder over time. I do like the all matt black finish though.
Rather wait for the slim model.
@hYdeks Guess we'll find out in a few months. I think the time's right, personally.
Is this standard 500gb?? Or the 1tb edition?
I'll stick with day one model until it breaks down probably.
You should wait for the ps4 that will be able to play 4k blu ray. The current ps4 cannot play 4k blu ray, cause the blu ray drive in the ps4 is not compatible with the new discs.
@get2sammyb hey if they do, it would be nice to see even more ppl with ps4
@get2sammyb I believe the price drop is due this year. $300 is a nice sweet spot. I think it will appeal to a wider audience that is currently hanging onto their 360's and ps3's.
@BLPs - "32nd of Octember"
I'm eagerly awaiting that date, I've had a lot of women in bars tell me that's when they'll sleep w/ me.
I know you don't drink that much, you'ld be dead by now.
@BLPs - I know it's been getting worse b/c more people are agreeing w/ me, a year ago everybody would just say - "Go away, Sony troll." Sad but true.
Wait, is what getting worse, the Ntinedo news or more know-it-all little kids being aholes? The news has mostly been bad, but I've made a lot of friends, mostly w/ older guys w/ kids, while I try to avoid all the aholes, and their number has been growing by leaps and bounds it seems. They seem to feed and multiply on the bad news like waste eating bacteria. Also sad but true.
@BLPs - I'd say right now is pretty low, beyond the usual summer doldrums. Fortuantley I've had 150 hours worth of Xneoblade to keep me very happy, and Spaltoon has been great - when I'm not cursing at losing in those OT ranked battle matches. And there are a few games waiting for me on PS4. I tell myself I'm done w/ Nintnedo and try to focus all my efforts on keeping my kids in Sony rather than Mircosoft, like most of their friends, for gaming. I think the videogame industry just needs to undergo the full shift to app acceptance then we'll start getting good games again, they'll just be $20 DL rather than $60 retail. There will only be about 3 or 4 retail games a year.
I'm still patiently waiting for the eventual 1TB PS4 slim re-release, even if I have to wait awhile after it's release to buy it at $300 New.
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