Translation PS3 Slim and Firmware 3.0 in September!
This article is a free translation with remarks from the post dated 08.18.09 in the blog HaxNetwork . Original article here.
Today, Sony has introduced a new Playstation 3 - Slim, the price of which in the US will be $ 299. The new PS3 Slim looks quite vivid, it is smaller in size and has reduced power consumption. Sales of PS3 Slim (already equipped with firmware Firmware 3.0) will begin on September 1st.
The following are the main features of the new PS3 (the full list at the end of the article ):
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- Product Code: CECH-2000 (A) (for charcoal black)
- Hard Drive - 120 gigabytes
(When certification in the US FCC declared the same amount of HDD in 150gb (?) And 250gb (CECH-2000B), approx. Ed.)
- Removed the function "Other System" ( now you can not put Linux )
- Memory: 256 megabytes XDR (RamBus) RAM and 256 megabytes of video memory of the standard GDDR3
It's all the same as the "bbw"
- Dimensions: 290 x 65 x 290mm (width x height x length)
- Weight: 3.2 kilograms
- 33% less and 36% lighter than previous PS3 models
- Will go on sale with already installed software Firmware 3.0
Based on the size of the new console, it seemed interesting to me that it is a square: Obviously, Sony tried to reduce the price of the new product as much as possible by sacrificing, thus, the appearance - the new PS3 does not look as impressive as its predecessors. The power supply system was also changed (I am getting better , using the usual power cord, without any intermediate blocks, thanks to the commentators ): apparently, the power wires for the PS3 Slim will be similar to the power wires for the PS1 and PS2 (its external adapter).
The new PS3 cooling system has been completely redesigned to reduce the noise level (critical, if this level was previously considered high by you):
quote: "The internal architecture of the new Playstation 3 has been completely redesigned, starting with the main conductors and power supply and ending with the cooling system itself, which allowed for thinning and lightening the case. Compared to the very first PS3 model (60gb), the internal volume and weight dropped to nearly two-thirds. In addition, the total energy consumption also dropped to the level of two thirds, which helped reduce the fan noise ( eats less energy, emits less heat, emits less heat, the cooling Carlson turns more slowly, turns more slowly, it works quieter ) ”
Below are pictures of the new console:
The culprit itself feast:
Below:
Different angles:
Basic controls:
In comparison with the "fat woman":
You can also watch the video with the unboxing PS3 Slim:
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Full product specifications:
Product Name: Playstation 3
Product Code: CECH-2000 ( A / B - 120Gb / 250Gb ) (Charcoal Black)
Processor (CPU): IBM Cell Broadband Engine ( switched to 45nm process technology )
Video chip (GPU): NVidia RSX ( As in the old, the chip is an analog 7900GT )
Audio output formats: LPCM 7.1 channels, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory: 256 megabytes XDR (RamBus) RAM and 256 megabytes of video memory standard GDDR3
Hard Drive: 2.5 inch SATA 120Gb ( 150gb (?), 250gb )
Universal I / O Ports: 2 x USB 2.0
Network capabilities: Ethernet (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T) port + Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g; Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
Joystick (Controller): Wireless (Bluetooth)
Video Output Formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI output: One
Universal Sony AV MULTI output: one piece
Digital (Optical) output: Adyn!
The device ( alas, only ... ) reading BD / DVD / CD: BD 2x, DVD 8x, CD 24x
Power supply: AC 220-240V, 50-60Hz
Power consumption: about 250 watts
Dimensions: 290 x 65 x 290mm (width x height x length)
Weight: about 3.2 kilograms
Included are: One PS3 system, One DUALSHOCK3 wireless joystick ( replacing the standard SIXAXIS ), one power cord, one universal AV wire, one USB cable ( I assume this is a USB-miniUSB, for connecting / charging the joystick ).
Now Firmware 3.0, let's start with the video:
<...> Let me briefly list the main functions, since nothing much new has appeared, mainly cosmetics:
The item “Information Board” ( Bulletin Board ) has been replaced with “What's New” ( Something like the top-sites screen in safari - a one-click screen that shows the favorite / last played game, the main community websites, etc. etc. )
“Status indicator” - a certain indelible window in the upper right corner, in which now, apart from time and date, controller number and battery status, information will be displayed regarding your PSN account: avatar, number of friends online, new messages from PlayStation Network members ; the panel is extended, so that more information is now simultaneously placed on it.
“PlayStation Store”: A preview is now available for the PS Store icon in XMB: you don’t have to go to it, you just need to focus on it and you’ll see a list of new products next to its icon. Thumbs up, how do you say! / maybe similar is already available or will be available for some other XMB applications / services /
“Personalization”: Several new functions are available for personalization: now you can choose an avatar for yourself (I don’t know how to enter / arbitrary /) and now you can set an animated picture on the wallpaper (there are examples in the video above)
“Trophies”: Game developers were given the opportunity to divide trophies available in the game into basic and additional (obtained during the passage of add-ons and add-ons trophies). The lists of basic and additional trophies will be divided for users, so now additional trophies will not interfere with seeing what percentage of the main game is passed, these statistics will be available only in the scale of main trophies .
I will add a little from myself :
I understand that the ability to download "Other OS" (read Linux) will remain in the old, "thick" consoles even after upgrading to Firmware 3.0, so do not worry =)
The cover of the new PS3 Slim (coal black) is matte, like the PS2, an interesting step backward after the PS3 gloss that surprised everyone.
The buttons on the PS3 Slim are no longer sensory, they just “click”, the sensors have been removed to reduce the cost.
The small PlayStation logo on the console has ceased to be colorful and has become gray (metallic?) (In general, Sony largely copies / randomly repeats Apple); It has long been thought that a stylish PS3 (and at one time, a stylish PS2) is a childish / excessively motley logo not much rolls, but did not think that it will go away so sadly / quietly and unnoticed (c) /
I was very surprised by the fact that they didn’t add support for a high-speed wireless network - 802.11n to the console.
Pleases the replacement of the outdated SIXAXIS in the complete set of the set for the outdated DUALSHOCK3
PS1 and PS2 games support will most likely be present in PS3 Slim, because not so long ago (no more than half a year ago) Sony filed a patent with the patent office for the implementation of PS1 and PS2 software emulation on PS3 equipment.
A couple more facts about the PS3 Slim from the English Wikipedia:
- energy consumption, in comparison with the “thick” version, also decreased by one third.
- The device is now able to work with BRAVIA Sync - the protocol for controlling all devices from one remote control via HDMI. This protocol is built into the HDMI standard and different manufacturers call it implementation in their technology in different ways, the essence remains the same
Behind this, I am moving away, crushing the curtain and stumbling, falling backstage and hitting my head on the floor, spilling the last brains: Your Pokorny Servant, Goshil.
Today, Sony has introduced a new Playstation 3 - Slim, the price of which in the US will be $ 299. The new PS3 Slim looks quite vivid, it is smaller in size and has reduced power consumption. Sales of PS3 Slim (already equipped with firmware Firmware 3.0) will begin on September 1st.
The following are the main features of the new PS3 (the full list at the end of the article ):
')
- Product Code: CECH-2000 (A) (for charcoal black)
- Hard Drive - 120 gigabytes
(When certification in the US FCC declared the same amount of HDD in 150gb (?) And 250gb (CECH-2000B), approx. Ed.)
- Removed the function "Other System" ( now you can not put Linux )
- Memory: 256 megabytes XDR (RamBus) RAM and 256 megabytes of video memory of the standard GDDR3
It's all the same as the "bbw"
- Dimensions: 290 x 65 x 290mm (width x height x length)
- Weight: 3.2 kilograms
- 33% less and 36% lighter than previous PS3 models
- Will go on sale with already installed software Firmware 3.0
Based on the size of the new console, it seemed interesting to me that it is a square: Obviously, Sony tried to reduce the price of the new product as much as possible by sacrificing, thus, the appearance - the new PS3 does not look as impressive as its predecessors. The power supply system was also changed (I am getting better , using the usual power cord, without any intermediate blocks, thanks to the commentators ): apparently, the power wires for the PS3 Slim will be similar to the power wires for the PS1 and PS2 (its external adapter).
The new PS3 cooling system has been completely redesigned to reduce the noise level (critical, if this level was previously considered high by you):
quote: "The internal architecture of the new Playstation 3 has been completely redesigned, starting with the main conductors and power supply and ending with the cooling system itself, which allowed for thinning and lightening the case. Compared to the very first PS3 model (60gb), the internal volume and weight dropped to nearly two-thirds. In addition, the total energy consumption also dropped to the level of two thirds, which helped reduce the fan noise ( eats less energy, emits less heat, emits less heat, the cooling Carlson turns more slowly, turns more slowly, it works quieter ) ”
Below are pictures of the new console:
The culprit itself feast:
Below:
Different angles:
Basic controls:
In comparison with the "fat woman":
You can also watch the video with the unboxing PS3 Slim:
<...>
Full product specifications:
Product Name: Playstation 3
Product Code: CECH-2000 ( A / B - 120Gb / 250Gb ) (Charcoal Black)
Processor (CPU): IBM Cell Broadband Engine ( switched to 45nm process technology )
Video chip (GPU): NVidia RSX ( As in the old, the chip is an analog 7900GT )
Audio output formats: LPCM 7.1 channels, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory: 256 megabytes XDR (RamBus) RAM and 256 megabytes of video memory standard GDDR3
Hard Drive: 2.5 inch SATA 120Gb ( 150gb (?), 250gb )
Universal I / O Ports: 2 x USB 2.0
Network capabilities: Ethernet (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T) port + Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g; Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
Joystick (Controller): Wireless (Bluetooth)
Video Output Formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI output: One
Universal Sony AV MULTI output: one piece
Digital (Optical) output: Adyn!
The device ( alas, only ... ) reading BD / DVD / CD: BD 2x, DVD 8x, CD 24x
Power supply: AC 220-240V, 50-60Hz
Power consumption: about 250 watts
Dimensions: 290 x 65 x 290mm (width x height x length)
Weight: about 3.2 kilograms
Included are: One PS3 system, One DUALSHOCK3 wireless joystick ( replacing the standard SIXAXIS ), one power cord, one universal AV wire, one USB cable ( I assume this is a USB-miniUSB, for connecting / charging the joystick ).
Now Firmware 3.0, let's start with the video:
<...> Let me briefly list the main functions, since nothing much new has appeared, mainly cosmetics:
The item “Information Board” ( Bulletin Board ) has been replaced with “What's New” ( Something like the top-sites screen in safari - a one-click screen that shows the favorite / last played game, the main community websites, etc. etc. )
“Status indicator” - a certain indelible window in the upper right corner, in which now, apart from time and date, controller number and battery status, information will be displayed regarding your PSN account: avatar, number of friends online, new messages from PlayStation Network members ; the panel is extended, so that more information is now simultaneously placed on it.
“PlayStation Store”: A preview is now available for the PS Store icon in XMB: you don’t have to go to it, you just need to focus on it and you’ll see a list of new products next to its icon. Thumbs up, how do you say! / maybe similar is already available or will be available for some other XMB applications / services /
“Personalization”: Several new functions are available for personalization: now you can choose an avatar for yourself (I don’t know how to enter / arbitrary /) and now you can set an animated picture on the wallpaper (there are examples in the video above)
“Trophies”: Game developers were given the opportunity to divide trophies available in the game into basic and additional (obtained during the passage of add-ons and add-ons trophies). The lists of basic and additional trophies will be divided for users, so now additional trophies will not interfere with seeing what percentage of the main game is passed, these statistics will be available only in the scale of main trophies .
I will add a little from myself :
I understand that the ability to download "Other OS" (read Linux) will remain in the old, "thick" consoles even after upgrading to Firmware 3.0, so do not worry =)
The cover of the new PS3 Slim (coal black) is matte, like the PS2, an interesting step backward after the PS3 gloss that surprised everyone.
The buttons on the PS3 Slim are no longer sensory, they just “click”, the sensors have been removed to reduce the cost.
The small PlayStation logo on the console has ceased to be colorful and has become gray (metallic?) (In general, Sony largely copies / randomly repeats Apple); It has long been thought that a stylish PS3 (and at one time, a stylish PS2) is a childish / excessively motley logo not much rolls, but did not think that it will go away so sadly / quietly and unnoticed (c) /
I was very surprised by the fact that they didn’t add support for a high-speed wireless network - 802.11n to the console.
Pleases the replacement of the outdated SIXAXIS in the complete set of the set for the outdated DUALSHOCK3
PS1 and PS2 games support will most likely be present in PS3 Slim, because not so long ago (no more than half a year ago) Sony filed a patent with the patent office for the implementation of PS1 and PS2 software emulation on PS3 equipment.
A couple more facts about the PS3 Slim from the English Wikipedia:
- energy consumption, in comparison with the “thick” version, also decreased by one third.
- The device is now able to work with BRAVIA Sync - the protocol for controlling all devices from one remote control via HDMI. This protocol is built into the HDMI standard and different manufacturers call it implementation in their technology in different ways, the essence remains the same
Behind this, I am moving away, crushing the curtain and stumbling, falling backstage and hitting my head on the floor, spilling the last brains: Your Pokorny Servant, Goshil.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/67492/
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