Penny Arcade on the PS3 slim

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kowenicki said:
@phoinch

I too like the latest gadgets..... however, they need to be an improvement. I really wanted to want a PSP Go for instance... and I still do, its only the UK price that puts me off, I love the new design of the PSP.... but the PS3 slim?:

You might like the look (cant think why) but I doubt you will like the feel... that tappy hard grained plastic and those non sensitive buttons.... eww.

This is my problem with gamers these days. What the HELL does shine and touch sensitive buttons have to do with gaming. Despite SONYs notion that the PS3 is an entertainment device meant to wow you with its uber BR functionality and its dazzling good looks. Its crap. Total crap. I've never 'liked' the look of a console. Why the hell should I? Its the GAMES that matter, touch sensitivity is meaningless. The fact is with 33% reduction in energy usage (huge plus), a smaller physical footprint (this also matters), and $100 less it still plays the best games out there.

Making a smaller PS3 is about SONYs bottom line. SONY sells PS3s at a loss, even if they packed the new innards in the old case it would still cost more than the new PS3 Slim to sell. They are still taking a loss per PS3 Slim, but its less and that means alot.