Probably-fake video of the PS3 slim surfaces
By Nilay Patel 
posted Jul 12th 2009 2:24PM
posted Jul 12th 2009 2:24PM
Update: So this video was originally posted in the PS3 News forums, along with the nicer high-res pic above, which pretty much matches the box art we've seen. Anyone changing their minds?
[Thanks, Khattab]
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(Post-jack, but whatever. I went to that place many times.)
This seems to be in Greenhills in the Philippines.
The "black market" is on the older building. Usually third floor, but changes every now and then. You'll find fake electronics, pirated media that's packaged better than the real thing (kudos!), smuggled in consoles and handhelds (PSP was the rage those days), cellphones (even stolen ones!) and more stuff. In fact, that's where I first saw a PS3 phat.
I walked to the salesperson and asked how much was it. He replied PhP 45000 (a little below $1000) and I walked away. I'm not gonna be surprised if you find it there.
Guess we just have to wait and see if Engadget gets another poorly worded take down notice.
Just once, I want absolutely no-one to reply to a "first" comment. You know, just to see what happens. What about "don't feed the trolls", eh?
DeoWulf, the irony in your comment being that you replied to 'first!'.
Actually, there isn't that much irony because there were many comments before his. If he was the first to reply to the comment it would be kind of ironic.
Is it me, or are the people posting "FIRST" are like Engadget Freakazoids who possibly has an auto refresh set on his or her browser?
I like ice cream...
Philippines Manufacturers a lot of Sony products (like the PSP Battery Charger!) So this could be real.
oh gah'd...the obligatory "omg we got one" footage, always taken on the blurriest cell phone camera known to man. and on top of that, seems like someone w/ parkinsons disease just happened to be the one holding the 2001 nokia. dah wellz, more speculation for the fire.
probably fake video of something you guys have previously thought to have been real, which probably is real? Model looks exactly like the one in the leaked photos, same leaked photos which shared striking similarities to the PSP Go marketing materials.
And the PS3 Slim pictures were leaked before the PSP Go pictures had leaked, mind you.
I couldn't find any information about Sony operating any manufacturing plants in the Philippines, but if the PS3 is manufactured nearby at all (Malaysia is likely), I could see the following scenario occuring:
1. Test run of assemlbly process line for PS3 Slim is run at a Sony contractor plant in Malaysia.
2. A test run of 40 is made, and QC analyzes the units.
3. A problem is discovered, the units are stripped for reusable parts and the remaining shells are sent for disposal.
4. Some wiseguy at the plant "disposes" of the incomplete PS3 Slims... by secretly taking a bin of them to his contact at the docks in Kuantan's seedy district.
5. For maybe 1,000 Malaysian Ringgit (~300 USD) this guy's contact takes the bin of incomplete PS3s and loads it on a boat destined for the Philippines.
6. The PS3s are sold to street vendors at a decent margin, which are then sold to extremely gullible tourists at a really big margin.
7. Non-gullible, Engadget-reading tourist sees one and shoots a vid.
8. Engadget readers instantly conclude it's Photoshop.
I highly doubt this PS3 is for real. There is a growing number of mock-up gadgets (cellphones, mp4s, iPods, PSPs, iPhones, game consoles, etc.) which uses the actual brand that it copies like Sony which is made here by piracy people in Philippines or from neighboring countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Singapore ... ). Some people would settle for a KIRF rather than the real expensive working one because its cheaper though they don't bother if its real or not and they knew it won't stay up to 6 mos. to a year.
I'd bet it's got some kind of Atari or NES emulation chip and not real PS3 hardware inside.
I highly doubt this is from malaysia, because from the best of my knowledge the PS3s are manufactured in china and japan only. As far as i know the plants in malaysia make DVD and blu ray players as well as some of the bravia Tvs. I highly doubt anyone from malaysia would sell it to people from the phillipines.
(now for a real comment)
I just don't see sony going that way in the design, I really like the current PS3's glossy finish, and dont complain about fingerprints I havent touched the actual system since i put it in my entertainment center.
I think it might actually be real. it would be nice to see it that shape and size but i like the gloss too. and that PS3 is really.... i dont know like 1990's. i dont like it at all. The metallic PLAYSTATION 3 is far better looking in my opinion
idk... not shure if it is
btw why would sand people have it?
I think you're confusing Philippine people with Palestinians or Arabs or something. You should've paid better attention in school, you might've realized that these two locations are not even remotely related.
he obviously went to school, but missed class.
On another note he's a racist piece of shit.
Filipinos are Asian Pacifics, so don't compare us to these terrorists. How's that for racist comment?
World Geography Fail.
He may have failed geography, but your grammar isn't any better. Anyway, using "FAIL" at the end of sentences isn't cool anymore.
delusions of grandeur, thinking you have the right to declare what is and isn't cool fail.
Question: Are you smarter than a fifth grader?
Hint: No.
Seriously, you should go kill yourself for the sake of the world.
Sand people? Oh God, I always thought that the stuff I read in comic books were fake.
I hear they travel single file.........to hide their numbers
First @ losing??? Yes..
I dont think its real.. I just think that the bootleggers in Asia happen to get the spec of what the Slim PS3 is going to look like, and just quickly made a mock up and put it out. Like you can here the guy get BS's by the seller. "Its not out in other countries".. Lol Ok guy Im sold ;p
Honestly though, why does it matter? The new PS3 won't do anything different than the currently available models... except take a little less space. Mine is behind my flat-screen anyway and never takes up too much room. It isn't like these things are portable.
Size isn't the problem with the PS3.
Price,
game selection,
cross-game chatting,
custom soundtracks,
and other issues need fixing before size.
I'm really curious why the new slim PS3 is getting any press at all.
I'm calling shenanigans on this. It's the little things, like the fact that the chrome trim appears to be coming off. Seems weird that the bottom would still be glossy while the top appears to be matte.
what is with the videos that come out that are blurry, bad lighting and they move the thing quickly in the video instead of setting it down to get a good shot. I mean my iphone takes 10x better videos than that, what are the using a cell from 95?
They have a PS3 from the future and a cell phone from the past, you know, like those movies with the shaky guy.
Congratulations. You fit 'IPhone' in another unrelated article. yaaaay!!
yeah but your iphone only got video pretty damn recently. so that "cell phone from 95" is more technologically advanced in a manner of speaking.
WTF with the blurry cam? Come on people... its the 21st century...
Have you checked your cellphone video lately?
As a 12 year old tech news and reviews blogger, I am very doubtful of this "PS3" Slim. But who knows? Possibly...Maybe....
Your 12 years old?!?!
:D
When I was 12 I had a tech blog too, in my pants.
Yeah I'm 12. I love technology and tech news and tech (said that already.) My site is called LaptopMemo
Having reviewed his blog I can confirm it was indeed made by a 12 year old.
And is the fact that you're 12 supposed to give more credibility to your opinion?
No, I think he's been reviewing old technology for 12 years. Learn to READ.
heh
Oh he's twelve. He blogs from his mothers computer.
Dude what the fuck I sent this link in first...
Bawwwwwwwwwww.
i have one at home.
@tunmutaer
your kidding me... just one? i just bought three so i don't have to change the discs
serious: i think it's not a fake
Hmmmm......... no comments !
Ya, considering it's the philippines it's probably just a knockoff. With that said, it still looks awesome and I still want one.
If it's real I imagine we'll be seeing some videos of it being turned on and used in the near future.
Bah! Humbug!
It does actually look real. Anyone else think so?
Umm... lets think about this for a minute. Right now Sony would kill to sell a PS3 but instead of releasing a lower price PS3 to retail stores it instead builds these "Slim Ps3s" keeps them locked up in secret but yet some how it ends up being sold at an Asian black market. So ummm... Ya its fake. So if there is a "Slim PS3" I bet we havent seen it yet. The Asian market is full of Fake look-a-like goods.
Philippines is one of the countries in Asia that put fake and illegal mock ups out in the market. Trust me, I lived there. There is no way that third world country will get their hands on this thing.
How can anyone still be in doubt about the PS3 Slim? The packaging photos that are just like the PSP Go box, the MGS/KZ bundle for the current model to help clear out stock, and the Ars Technica mole(who has been right about other things) make it quite obvious it's coming.
What does KIRF stand for? Kill it rith fire?
keepin it real fake
"Keepin' it real fake"
great minds think alike
Whats the big deal if this is real or not, It will have the same hardware, wont be any different other than maybe a price drop and motion controller and run a tad cooler same hardware specs otherwise. The one in this video looks to be only about a inch thinner in thickness anyway. So stupid the buzz over the slim, like its some huge change coming, lol.
I have to admit, it is not as ugly as the current PS3, but I am still not impressed...
Well that's your opinion.
As for me, the PS3 now is the best looking console.
;)
Thats the new one. ITS HAS THE CRAPPY PS2 TYPE LOGO. you could see it on the internet with the box.
Looks like a real deal to me. Mind I have given plenty of I told you so's in the past.
Lol, conveniently ghastly pq.
Reminds me of my taxi driver who claimed his brother had a PS3, 12 months before it'd even hit Japan.
Hmm.. new Polystation 3 model? lol.
It's fake... but when the real one comes out I'll be getting a cheaper original model.
I have a slim ps3, It plays duck hunt and super mario bros in hi-def composite cables. It doesnt play my ps3 games or blu-ray but duck hunt in hi-def is worth it.
Why is it that every person that posts a "spy"-video of any kind, cant hold the camera steady and straight?
FIFTY!!!
I'd wager its a Polystation 3, or similar.
And never mind the change to the PS3 logo, where's the 'PS' logo? I've gone over the video a few times, and though the front isn't shown that much there isn't a PS logo on the front.
Also I think they'd still be keeping the gloss look, it's a finger print magnet, but damn it's nice looking. And it matches the TV.
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It looks like someone glued a curved glossy top that says PS3 on-top of an original PS2.
SO FUNNY! Read all the comments on the youtube site.
real or not who cares? its not like the ps3 slim will offer anything the current one doesnt have , so to me it doesn't matter if its real or not
unlike the ps3, a slim xbox 360 exists.
seems like a pita to make, but doable.
unlike the ps3, a slim xbox 360 exists
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=636843&st=390&p=4447188&#entry4447188
looks like a pita to build though.
hmmmm...........
I hope sony makes a good looking ps3 slim.
How freaking difficult is it to just make a decent video? What an idiot.
Well apparently over "there" it is EXTREMELY difficult, because their robots are probably having a conniption fit for they are no longer the center of attention. Such babies, they are...
I'd say this is real since Philippines usually get electronics ahead of time for unknown reasons. I remember seeing a psone slim way back even before it was announced so...history does repeat itself.
No, I haven't reviewed old technology for 12 years because I've only been here for 12 years. Also, I think I have more credibility since Engadget is getting free electronics to review, and you can be sure that they don't give the "honest" opinion since they're probably being paid by these or companies. Who wouldn't say I love my PS3, even if you hate it? Because you're given the PS3 for free, that's why..
As per Engadet/Weblogs Inc review polices (http://www.weblogsinc.com/#exp_readers):
"Bloggers do not receive free products or services from the companies they write about."
"Bloggers do accept review units; however, when they're finished reviewing products, they return these items to the manufacturers. If the manufacturers do not take the items back, we give them to our readers. This is the same editorial policy as the New York Times or Wall Street Journal."
The slim is very obviously coming. There were far too many details in the leaked shots to be anything but authentic. However that doesn't mean every blurry video is believable. In fact given the 4-6 weeks that have elapsed since the pics appeared it would not surprise me at all if some enterprising counterfeiters had knocked out something convincing enough to catch unwary buyers in eastern markets.
The PS1 (the smaller, re-released one) had rounded corners on the logo didn't it?
Having lived in the Philippines, Id say there might be some horrible truth and untruth to it...
IF ITS TRUE:
Factors would be---
Filipino-Chinese Smugglers that concurrently exchange/smuggle electronic goods, surpluses, etc.
Most people in the Philippines cannot afford to buy expensive electronics REGULARLY. I could get PS2 games for about 1-5 dollars (50~250PHP)
Budget Model???
Chinese C&D letter.
IF ITS NOT:
Chinese Fake~ I was LMAO at the fake ipod nano's they release, instead of the touch sensing wheel it had hard-ass keys!
The rounded PS2 style logo gives some to this theory. Homoarakhn was better...
Homebrew Mod- Although not likely (the box pic looked legit) it might be possible if you just reconfigure the parts and swap some of the fans for slim ones, Or even take out internal PSU and make it look like an huge XB360 Power Brick.
Other theories welcome.
Wow, sketchy, real sketchy.
I like the way the video is cut to exactly 30 seconds
thats the limit of older cell phones.
if its real it would sell for big money there, no one there can much afford the normal PS3, or games. No one I know there has a ps3 or xbox360 when I went, they told me I should have brought mine, but I know no one with a decent tv to even connect it too. Its not a bad thing, its just people dont have that type of money for those things there internet is slow, (PLDT is horrible)
PLDT? They're way fine as compared to mydestiny internet. They call themselves broadband cable internet yet their subscribers get measly speeds, always get disconnected, high ping (which in online games translates to "before you knew it, you're already dead") and there seems to be always something wrong with their connection (get as much as 3 downtimes in a week).
Anyway, going back to the topic. I don't think people there would simply lie about it being the slim PS3. They would tell you right off that it's an imitation UNLESS you look that gullible.
I agree with ant.I think it is in greenhills where a lot fake gadgets, CDs & DvDs are sold
As a 27 year old barista I can say I think the guy that shot this video is a liar. I don't even play video games but if I found this I would have made sure to buy it. PS3 slim my ass. 500 usd and the 2k on ebay for starters and bragging rights.
of course its fake,everybody has a decent phone but nobody knows how to use it?.these people are idiots.
It doesn't even look that slim. I'd be disappointed if the real model looked like that.
Looks real... this site:
http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Providence-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d12-PS3-Slim-video-and-new-image
Has a single photo from the same place that video was made... and it isnt blurry!
If compared to those photos that were posted a while back here, the shell looks exactly the same...
also, Polystation "markets" their PS3 rip off as the "Funstation 3" - so i doubt they've had their hands at this...