Sony's PlayStation 3 Slim stand gets pictured... all $24 of it
By Darren Murph 
posted Aug 19th 2009 4:49PM
posted Aug 19th 2009 4:49PM
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Sadly, people will still buy it.
$24 is actually not that bad.
Sony, a piece of plastic. Why I have to buy it seperate.
I will read this: Xbox is better Because you can stand vertical without paying. XD.
I completely agree, most companies provide something similar for a feature that isn't completely necessary. screen,
@kitchenmit: Seriously? Its function could be performed by 2 rocks. Hell, it probably costs them somewhere around 5-10 cents to make it.
Cue MadCatz...
People defend the 360 for making basic stuff optional (and overpriced) to keep a low price, but bitch when Sony does the same thing. At least there will be cheap third-party or free DIY options for this.
Timstew, I find it to be the other way round. People are always harping on Microsoft for charging something like 60 quid for the wireless adapter when it actually serves a purpose and costs a bit of money to produce, I'm happy to see people having a bash at Sony for charging what will probably be 20 quid for something that costs next to nothing to produce and adds no functionality to the console.
This reminds me of the Onion when they had the "Sony Piece of Shit". LOL! Youtube it.
This is some shit that Apple would pull.
@Timstew: You're making no sense, you realize that the 360 doesn't need a stand and the Wii comes with a stand. $24 IS insulting.
well u can just opt for the fat PS3, no stand required.
Timstew, you must be new to the internet. Welcome! Anyway, Microsoft is constantly bashed for having overpriced 360 accessories. It’s mainly the wireless adapter and the replacement hard drives that draws the most criticism. So with that said, when Sony starts charging nearly 25 bucks for a piece of plastic to stand your system up, they deserve to be bashed too.
I'll wait for Monster-branded stand. Thanks Sony but no thanks.
$24 for a stand! At least nobody is peddling wireless adapters for $100, now THAT would be ridiculous.
Jesus Christ, people, keep a little perspective here:
1) The PS2 stand was $19.99, ten years ago. That's $25.61 in 2008 dollars. This stand is actually *cheaper* than the PS2 stand was.
2) Nobody is forcing you to buy it. Just keep the system on its damn side.
3) You wanted thinner and you wanted cheap. Well, with a thinner system comes less stability. The original "fat" PS3 doesn't need a stand. Still, even if you decide you want a new PS3, and you want to stand it up, you're still paying $76 less than an older PS3.
Why the hell are you people complaining? Oh, I forgot, because it's the internet.
Still, the sense of entitlement around here is pretty irritating.
No you can't stand an Xbox360 vertical because it will scratch the shit out of all your discs.
Packaging a stand with each unit for the 5% of customers who might consider using it is not logical or cost effective. While the eventual unit price may be low, the original fabrication of an individual part is not nickel and dime and it all adds up.
@Ricky
Don't talk nonsense, my 360's been vertical for about 18 months now and I've encountered no problems whatsoever. If your stupid enough to move it while the discs spinning, you'll get scratches. Fairly simple.
You may get a free stand with your xbox, but with the PS3 you get so much more free, it is a better value here's why:
Free Wireless Controllers and battery
Free WiFi adapter
Free Blu-Ray Player (HD-DVD and future blu-ray addon for XBOX)
Free Playstation Network Access (vs costly xbox live)
HDMI included on all models (except the 1st gen 20GB PS3) vs XBOX having HDMI on only the premium models ( Typically $400+)
Standard SATA HDD vs low capacity proprietary high cost XBOX hard drives.
Free Bluetooth (works with all cell phone earpieces, keyboards, mice, etc)
Not to mention that the PS3 supports open standard USB devices like USB soundcards/headsets, standard Mice, standard usb keyboards, which means you are not stuck buying officially licensed crap that'll cost you both arms and legs.
Barcode, HDMI is on all models of the Xbox 360 now. The Elite was just the first model to have it, and it is the only model which includes an HDMI cable.
Xbox360 HDDs are SATA. If you were to take one apart, you can actually replace it manually. You just have to transfer the contents via other means, as sticking in a blank drive won't work on the 360. (Whereas a PS3 will automatically prepare the new HDD for you, and integrate it into the system, you have to do this manually for 360 HDDs, and it's a bitch.)
Also, all models of the Xbox 360 come with wireless controllers and there is NOTHING wrong with wired controllers. I love my wired controller. No batteries to worry about. The cord is really long, and it features a really nice breakaway section on the end. It's USB, and you can use it with your PC without having to buy a bluetooth adapter, wireless adapter, or an extra USB cord.
I do understand the problem with the rechargeable battery coming with the controller, but at the same time, I don't want it stuck in the controller. If that lithium ion battery loses it's capacity over time (which it will), you are going to have to buy a long USB cable, or a new controller. Doesn't sound like fun, whereas you can just go to your nearest desk drawer and pop in a couple of AAs or buy a new rechargeable pack.
Doesn't the PS3 Slim can stand vertically even without this ? (As seen on the engadget unboxing post)
@xValentine: being slimmer and lighter means less stability so it isn't can't stand upright without being knocked over easily.
manufacturers cost: 25 cents.
Now wait a minute there. It'll very likely have been sub-contracted so add in a mark-up and I suggest 30 cents is far more realistic - please!
It's all about the margin. They probably aren't making a ton on the system any more and they need to make up for the millions of systems sold at a loss.
Its more like a total of $2 when you add in packaging.
Then of course the final retail price includes such novelties as shipping costs, the retailers profit, the distributors profit and Sony's profit, cause you know everyone involved in its distribution and sale needs to get paid otherwise why do it.
That price isn't a Sony exclusive thing, think of this one.....look at the price of an iPhone case, they usually run about $25....do you actually think it costs them anywhere near $25 to make a case? NOPE, a silicon case with packaging runs about $1 per unit out of the factory.
Also forgot to mention that the tool used to make a plastic part like that isn't cheap and needs to be replaced after several thousand uses (the heat used to melt the plastic begins to wear down the tool over time), the replacement of this tool needs to be taken into account in the sale price also.
Wait for one from sites like Deal Extreme to sell for $2.99...
Or until monster cables releases one that improves picture quality by the way it cradles the case so specially, and is only $139.99+tax
No worries. If you wait three years, they'll drop the price!
Hmm - it won't fit in 3 years using the same logic!
thats what she said
Oh I'm definitely waiting for the slim version of this one!
@TeddyLikesComputahs!: That's what he said.
its a bad idea to get it anyway. the disc scratches easier than when it lays flat
Look on the bright side, they could have built it already standing up and THEN made us pay to lay it down.
Um.....I'll get my hat............
Don't forget mines!
So, the PS3 slim is really $323.99 + Tax!
...because we all know that we can't live without the console standing on its side.
So no Linux upgrade and now you can't stand it on the side? If you haven't you might as well but it now before Sony takes away the Blu-Ray or the ability for this thing to turn on...
323.98*
It's not borderline insulting. It IS insulting. Almost as insulting as putting composite cables with the console. Its 2009, spend an extra nickel and throw in an HDMI cable in there already >:(
whilst i agree, the problem faced is that there is still a large number of people out there without HD or HDMI equipped TVs. So yeh HDMI is great and would be good in box, but it is not a good option for sony if they want to have it accessible by the larger market.
not only is this stand insulting, but the fact that I need to keep my PS2 around because a state-of-the-art upgrade to said machine will spit out perfectly good PS2 discs. I have a first-gen PS3 that plays PS2 games, and I love it! Hopefully my machine will last, because since Sony crippled the PS3 by intentionally disabling PS2 support for NO F'ing REASION, I will lose all my PS2 compatibility. And they just don't make "Dukes of Hazzard" for PS3...
24 bucks for something that should´ve been included from the start?
You mean like the Apple dock that was included in the original iPhone?
That's where they get 8% of the price cut!
this really should be included, along with HD cables
They'd sell more if there were a Lacoste or Nike logo on it.
Just so you know, a ps3 is not a pair of shoes.
Lame. Piece of $h!t.
Sony shouldn't do that to their customers. They really try everything to cover their lost of sales from the old PS3.
This kind of thing should be included in the box (see Nintendo's Wii stand)
I think I am good on the PS3 front now. Are we done milking this story??
Now, now don't be too pissed off because you will likely pay more for a xbox 360 with options that ps3 already had. Plus why r u guys so pissed @ this and not the lack of bc?
Want your PS3 slim to stand vertical?
Here are some cheap "3rd party" alternatives:
- Double-sided tape
- Nails / screws
- Vice grips
- Hot glue
- Suction cups
- Magnets
...and the Canadian favourite: Duct Tape
don't forget velcro (spelling?)
I was thinking a pair of bricks would do the job nicely.
That makes the stand more expensive then the bluetooth remote.
Im sorry but is anyone really going to by this, other than the price ? C'mon the PS3 Slim looks UGGGLYYY vertical, but looks Ok i guess lying down.
So there is an option besides leaning it against my 360? thank god.
u have a slim already, LUCKY
*Lays PS3 horizontal, takes $24 to liquor store*
I would buy it if it was from Apple and like 35$
Looks like it has felt padding, though. FELT
I am just going to wedge it between my Xbox and Wii
its a piece of plastic that costs you like 25 cents to manufacture, you look cheep for not just throwing it in. Makes me think that Id rather have an xbox just because it pisses me off to be nickeled and dimed.
have fun with your:
$100 wireless adaptor, for all your wireless needs
$10 rechargeable battery for you controller, cause AA batteries are so 90's
$25 quick charge kit, cant forget that
$50 xbox live membership fee, cant play by yourself all the time
$120 120gb hard drive storage upgrade, just to be sure you dont run out of room
I'll spend my nickels and dimes, you can spends your 100's
"have fun with your:
$100 wireless adaptor, for all your wireless needs
$10 rechargeable battery for you controller, cause AA batteries are so 90's
$25 quick charge kit, cant forget that
$50 xbox live membership fee, cant play by yourself all the time
$120 120gb hard drive storage upgrade, just to be sure you dont run out of room
I'll spend my nickels and dimes, you can spends your 100's"
Nerd Rage is fun! let me know when you get your head out of your ass and stop forgetting to mention the cheaper third party for some of the accessories? Oh right you do not want to mention it because you hate an company like a silly twit. Also I do not know how buying a 6 dollar pack of batteries that lasts half a year is cheaper in the long run than buying a 10 dollar rechargable battery that lasts YEARS? Poor people should have no say..in anything.
@ryan
Please show me the 3rd party wireless adaptor, hard drive and xbl membership.
@DanB91 My bad Iguess there is no wireless third option like I thought. Silly reason why not. But I do not mind as I do not use wireless. Wired although ugly is WAY more reliable. (unless you live in basement or too poor to pay for your own internet.) Luckily I am not poor and do not live in a giant home. There for...no need for wireless. AS for hardrive there is less...reputable ways to get a hard drive bigger than the one they offer to work with the hardrive. It may not let the live service work though. Also I do not do this but there are places that sell Live yearly service cards for a quarter or even HALF the price of the ones readily available. So you see you poor people and your silly obsession with pennies over quality is unfounded. Or maybe it is just you not willing to give MS a chance because you have made a decison on the company and stubburn about it like a brick wall?
ignorance is fun actually
why complain about being nickeled and dimed if youre going to then refer to everyone that shows how wrong you are as being "poor?"
The battery remark, either way down the line you still have to choose to keep buying AA batteries or pay for the rechargeable one.
That's the whole basis of being nickeled and dimed, you have to go buy things that should be already included and ARE included on another system. I just pointed out how hypocritical your statement was by saying you're siding with xbox, no need to nerd rage on me.
AND as DanB91 mentioned, where can you get third party options for the wireless adaptor, hard drive, and xbl membership?
@ryan
1) No, you can't just say "wireless sucks, there's very little need for it." That destroys your argument. Wireless is very important for many people including my friends and I. All my consoles are hooked up wirelessly and for a short time I had the 360 hooked using ethernet. I notice very little difference in lag between wired and wireless.
2) Yes there is a way of upgrading the drive without purchasing one from Microsoft. In fact, I upgraded my 20gb to 120gb just by doing that. And you can play on Live with it without fear of getting banned. However, in order to do this, you have to buy a very specific drive (any laptop drive from the WD Scoropio BEVS series). Then you have pirate and flash the firmware of the official 60gb or 120gb drive (so the drive can only hold 60gb or 120gb) to the WD drive and if you want Xbox 1 BC you need to pirate that too. And also you need the plastic tub that the drive comes with so this argument doesn't even apply to the 360 arcade. But if you have an elite/pro, you have to open the plastic tub and swap the drive. The general consumer most likely doesn't have the computer literacy to do this.
3) This is true, but this is through many obscure websites and the money still goes to Microsoft. The general consumer would not be bothered to scour the internet to look for such a thing.
However, even if your points were true, it would completely irrelevant. As Iphybred points out these features do not come with the 360 and even if cheaper options were available from a 3rd party it is still nickel and diming
Is the stand even necessary to make it stand up? I know it's not on my Wii, and I don't use it most of the time.
fail.
Apparently witty and snarky comments are passe and confidently replaced by the highly expressive - fail - comment. You sir, have said it all!
This reminded me of when the 1st PS2 came out, and sony said that you couldn't stand that up without a vertical stand. The original PS2 was huge, it didn't need some poxy stand to keep it up, hell, they even tried to sell a horizontal stand! i know its slim, but it can still stand up ok, or… just lay it down!
Jeff...Leave JESUS CHRIST out of this..
But I really liked your comments.
Religion is BS you know, there are no gods.
And the internet has shown that you can troll and grief without religion, showing religion is no longer needed.
wait... i have to pay for to do something, that believe it or not, it can already do!
http://www.engadget.com/photos/ps3-slim-vs-ps3-original-vs-xbox-360-fight/2217113/
theyre just trying to recoup the money they lost from losing 3% market share in tv sales you know.
They could've added USB sockets to the back of the stand like the 4Gamers stand for the previous PS3.
Why is that stand not painted in gold?
Reminds me of the PS2 Phat stand. It was about $20 (I think?) and they made a vertical and a horizontal one too. lol
http://kotaku.com/5341216/ps3-slim-standing-test
1. Jam your PS3 upright in your bookcase between All Quiet on the Western Front and The Chronicwhatcles of Narnia
2. Save $24.99
3. ???
4. Profit!
Nobody has asked the obvious yet...
- Will it blend?
- Does it play Doom?
- Can it has cheeseburger?
It's 'but will it play crysis' fool
Also:
$24 to keep it upright? That's what she said.
I can get a pack of underwear and some socks for cheaper and you know what, they probably come from the same factory ;)
So you wear plastic underwear?
i like how sony's website doesn't even mention the ps3 slim
So...the PS3 Slim can't stand upright on its own......?
Pfft, There will be a clone of this "accessory" for $5 from your favorite Chinese web sites like DealExtreme within minutes of it being released in retail if not earlier. Just wait. Fret not over the 24 bucks. Our friends from the East will help us out. They always do.
Typical Sony makes cool products but rips people off with insultingly expensive official accessories. Perfect example, if you want a replacement battery charger for a Sony camera the official replacement will cost you $120 AUD. It a plastic box with a few bits of wiring and 2 metal pins! Costs $50cents top to make it.
:) the smart thing to do is wait for china to make their bootleg copy and buy it for 4$
why is standing it on its side ever necessary?
That is one sad attempt to recoup MOST of their LOSS. With this PRICE CUT, you can bet that they are even losing more now than ever. Whilst 360 already is earning, the POS3 is still losing and this piece of shit plastic will eventually save the POS3 in 10 years.
Umm, I believe they have cut manufacturing costs so much, that they are making a profit on every PS3 now.
Most of us will probably buy it on ebay for $1 if we really need it. Its just a little more profit that Sony needs from losing money from before. If people don't have the time or will to research their products, then they deserve to be charged $24 for a plastic stand. This won't effect me at all.
At least its not a proprietary stand that only Sony can produce.
+1 for the title darren
You forgot to include FTW in your posting...