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New PS3 models with 16, 250 and 500 GB appear in the FCC

Rafael Silva writes: "Whenever I make a visit to the famous SGCH of Anatel , the system that are published in the latest devices approved for sale in Brazil. We've had some leaks in this important system in the past and now it seems is one of those days. On the afternoon of Friday found that at the end of last month which seems to be a new model of PlayStation 3, with capacities of 250, 500 and even a 16 GB has been certified by a laboratory and published in the system."

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Abash4322d ago

Very cool, hopefully they can sell it for $199

StraightPath4322d ago

looks very ugly indeed if true. What is with the lines and grooves on the top...a top loader cheap version? well if priced right thier should be a market for it. Those late adopters with even more features removed.

StanSmith4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

I think it looks really smart from the front.

http://tecnoblog.net/wp-con...

Top down, it does look ugly. The rest of it though looks quite cool.

Also worth noting is that it will be available in 3 models. 16gb (pointless), 250gb and 500gb.

http://tecnoblog.net/107348...

*edit*
Just noticed that if you look closely at the front view image, on the far right, you can see what looks to be the same physical power button that the PS2 Slim had.

-Alpha4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

The groove indicates a flip-top for inserting discs like PSOne and PS2 slim. Cheaper, which is more effective to sell (also a lot safer to remove discs).

The rest of the lines just make it look ugly and cheap.Those lines need to go. Still, the original PS3 slim turned out to look much better than the leak shots, so hopefully they touch this up.

http://www.gadgetlite.com/w...

http://cdn.ubergizmo.com/ph...

@stan

I feel like they should have brought back the 40GB instead, since some PS3 games need to be installed, but a low-end HDD is a great way to cover the consumer spectrum, especially since it has worked for MS.

Nitrowolf24322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

Agreed Stan, it looks great from that angle.
Looks like they are adding a top disc loader indeed

JoySticksFTW4322d ago

They should at least have kept the slim matte texture.

But whatever; people will eat up a $199 or lower slim.

I do wish they would have a more fully-featured PS3 like the fats that you could special order from Sony or something, but that ship has sailed.

I had to get some thermal pads and paste to repair my 60gb. Yes, I still play PS2 games up-scaled on PS3 though most of the popular ones have been / are being remastered.

Vitalogy4322d ago

I agree with Stan about the 16Gb being pointless, I mean, in an era where there trying to push digital to gamers why on earth would they launch a 16Gb system? Do they know that you can't even install Uncharted 2 on it? Heck, even the first MGS4 install would take more than half that space o.O weird sony.

nukeitall4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

That is pretty darn ugly!

Maybe I will grow to like it since I didn't like the original phat. As the years progressed, the original phat looks far better than the slim, and this is by far the ugliest.

I'm hoping the pictures aren't doing the PS3 Slim 2 justice!

In fact, it kind remind of this:

http://nettavis.skolenettet...

LOL!

darthv724322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

I mean seriously...16gb? I think they meant to put 160gb instead.

Also, do you think these models will have the ability to change hdd's?. Perhaps (if true) this new line will bring about the end of user upgraded hdd.

The top look to be a slider (from right to left) like the old console (no pun intended) stereo/record player days. something where when you slide the lid open, the drive does a soft eject upwards.

then when putting a disc in, you would gently press down and the lid would partially slide to the right allowing you to close it. In any case, they would make it so you couldnt just slide the lid open while playing as a safety measure for both the drive and the disc.

zeeshan4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

Looks ugly but that is also because of the picture quality. Ugly or not, this thing is SLIM!!!! Gonna space a lot of space for some people and will of course consume less power. $149 and $199 PS3 confirmed this TGS?

I know $149 is pushing it but M$ got the whole $99 Xbox thing going for them and Sony must have planned something to counter that?

NewMonday4322d ago

Looks like the 16gb version will just be for the OS software and just one mandatory install, and perhaps one PSN game.

I don't think they even sell 16gb HDDs anymore, so it could be flash, and leav the HDD slot empty for the buyer to do with as he wants, upgrade or save money

lalalala4322d ago

Slider is a bit weird, I;m surprsied they kept the PSU inside the console.

Bigkurz854322d ago

Or maybe the 16gb will be nice and cheap. Given the ease Sony has allowed for swapping out hard drives, they're probably just throwing a bone to those who have a spare hanging around to not pay extra for something they dont need.

bobshi4322d ago

@ChiTownDoc the trouble is, that 16Gb most probably will be NAND not a normal disk drive, so not sure if it'd be possible to sling a sizeable drive in there to get a PS3 on the cheap.

darthv724322d ago

this new design does not have user upgradable hdd?

That has been one of the key points sony has relied on but they could very well change that with this new design.

I couldnt see any place where it looked like there was a space to open up for the hdd. then again, the pictures werent the best of quality.

More will be revealed soon enough.

AznGaara4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

I did a bit of photoshopping for size comparisons. I tried to match the size of the ethernet outputs in hopes that everything else will scale well. Its not perfect but here it is.

TheTwelve4322d ago

The $199 pricetag would make up for all ugliness

eldeladi4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

Wait until it grows on you. 16GB model only means this thing will be starting at $150 for the 16GB model, $200 for the 250GB model and $250 for the 500GB model.

Another Prediction: All new PS3 consoles have an internal 16GB flash storage. the cheap model doesn't have a hard drive, but you can put any 2.5" HDD, unlike XBOX. The other two models have HDDs that are also replaceable.
Reasons: There are no 16GB HDD still being manufactured. The first PS3 had 20GB 6 years ago. Some speculate 16GB is a typo of 160GB. This might be true, but doesn't make much sense, since there isn't much size difference between 160 and 250, and 250GB are currently the lowest end drives in the market.
16GB internal flash makes so much sense, since it's cheap and it allows them to compete at the sub $150 range, which XBOX is certainly going to with their 4GB model which, albeit ridiculous storage-wise, It allowed Xbox to always have a cheaper entry level product. Let's admit it, a 10 year old begging his mom to buy a console at walmart doesn't know that an actual HDD is necessary these days.

Tonester9254322d ago

Buy a 16GB PS3 and then a bigger hardrive.

PoSTedUP4322d ago

@ azngaara- that was awesome of you. good job man looks legit. BUBBLE UP.

GuruStarr784322d ago

Id totally buy a 16gb model for cheap.. since I put a 500gb hdd in my ps3 slim, I've got an extra 120gb hdd..

It makes sense and is not as pointless as one might think.. it would also compete with the 360 sku that is only 4gb...

I've been looking for an extra ps3 for the firestation I work at and this might just be it!

dcbronco4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

16GB might be flsh for people who already bought a large HD for their current PS3 or may plan to buy a HD later.

Or it could be a Blu-ray player with the ability to play games too. $200 wouldn't be much more than most top of the line players.

And lastly, it could be a PS3 gear toward Cloud Gaming. If they can get down to $150 it could sell a good number of units for that.

NewZealander4322d ago

U.G.L.Y you ain't got no alibi you ugly - HEY HEY - you ugly!

Vortex3D4322d ago

For many of you that commented the illogical reason to sell 16GB hard drive model, the model is for those who prefers to upgrade the hard drive immediately and compete with 16GB X360 model. That's the model that Sony hasn't been able to compete.

It always amazing so many readers read the model specs without thinking about X360 model competitions. Stop thinking about yourself only.

But there is a catch with 16GB PS3. On X360, no game require hard drive installation except DLCs or certain 2 discs games. But on PS3, Sony never have the rule of no hard drive install. So, a 16GB hard drive after formatted, 10% reserved space and firmware usage is more like 10GB usable(?). That still works for a few games that have no or small hard drive install. Yes, the new updated MGS4 will not be able to install but the original edition will.

Seriously, if Sony can sell 16GB hard drive model for $150, it's a good buy because I have plenty of large laptop hard drives that I can swap with. Still have my 20GB PS3 model hard drive somewhere.

crxss4322d ago

come on Sony, every new system model you come up with is uglier than the previous one. I miss my original PS3 60gb

nukeitall4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

"It's the PS3 Beetle."

http://n4g.com/comments/rel...

That is it's official name for me from now on! Good one Oldman100!

XD

dredgewalker4322d ago

I have a pugs and I find them very cute so I don't know if I can judge if the new PS3 slim looks good or bad lol. As long as it's more durable, uses less power and cheaper, who cares if it looks ugly.

Sono4214322d ago (Edited 4321d ago )

Well wasn't too excited about this because I already have a PS3 but it literally just died on me, and no one else seems to have the problem I have, maybe one of you on here can help me? Everytime I boot it the screen says "The file system on the storage is corrupted and will be restored" there's only one option and thats to click ok. It goes through the whole restore process which takes about I don't know.. rough estimate 15 minutes? Then it goes to a black screen. Then after sitting at the black screen for I have no clue how long it just goes back to the first initial screen "The file system on the storage is corrupted and will be restored" It's an endless cycle, I hope one of you can fix this without losing all my save data! PM me if you know how. Also if its inevitable that I must lose everything but you can fix it, I'll go that route too :/

EDIT: BTW I don't have the PS3 "Fat"

gaffyh4321d ago

The current PS3 "slim" looks a lot better in person than when I saw images of it, so I've got no doubt that this will also look a lot better in person too. The big question is, what is the pricing going to be like? My guess is:

16GB- $199
250GB- $249
500GB- $299

But it would be even better if they went under the $199 mark.

Sono4214321d ago (Edited 4321d ago )

Will any option in the PS3 safemode help me fix this problem?

gaffyh4321d ago

@Sono - Happened to me too, means your hard drive is corrupted, and you need to replace the hard drive. If you don't have a backup, you will lose all your save data, but everything else such as trophies and game data can be re-downloaded.

Sono4214321d ago

@Gaffyh well I still have no clue why the file restore wouldn't work but because nobody could tell me anything that would so I went ahead and did a system restore and now its working fine. I'm just mad I had to do it because I lost everything that I have got from gamesharing with people (Which is ALOT) and ive lost all of my free games ive gotten from playstation: Littlebigplanet infamous, ratchet and clank, super stardust, whipeout HD, and so on. (I got all of them because I had multiple accounts) I only remember the password and email to my main account though, which I guess is my own fault but I still don't have all of my gameshare stuff :( along with everything I bought on my side account. Hopefully i'll find a way to get those other accounts back. BTW I had all accounts on auto sign in for years, that's why I don't remember them.

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Oh_Yeah4322d ago

ps3 slim is 150 in all my local pawn shops. they better shoot for 100.

Rainstorm814321d ago

Same here which is weird because many of those same pawn shops sell Xbox 360s for 200+.....its very weird

Oh_Yeah4321d ago

@ raiinstorm81

yeah ive noticed that also around my way, im in delaware... i think they price them higher because of the 250 gb hard drive? whereas the ps3 has a 160 gb. idk?

harrisk9544322d ago

And it looks like 1 USB port in the BACK (FINALLY!) and 2 in the front!!

Sarick4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

That's not a USB port it's the HDMI port. These are the back ports in order from left too right network, HDMI, multi-av-out, optical, and power.

harrisk9544321d ago

I looked again... no USB in the back :(

Jazz41084322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

Man the ps3 is one ugly machine from the super fat to the liposuctioned slims. I also would like to know why almost all ps3 games make you do partial installs mandatory. The 360 does not do this and plays and loads just as fast if not better. The 360 also allows full game installs which make since. Either the bluray drive or something in the ps3 is inferior or these installs on most games that are partial would not happen as if you game on the 360 its insert disc and play and with the ps3 it takes up to 2 minutesb sometimes to play a news game and people on ps3 say they love partial installs. Serious question....why do you love them and why does the ps3 not allow full game installs and why does the ps3 require partial installs on 90 percent of the games and the 360 does not while still loading as fast and plaing on par or better. Please answer why its ok to spend 15 minutes to install firmware and mandatoy game installs but taking a few seconds to change a disc is a issue.

Outside_ofthe_Box4322d ago

If it's too much of a problem then don't play it simple.

kneon4322d ago

Full game installs made no sense when the PS3 launched, the bluray disk had more capacity than the hard drive.

The DVD drive in the xbox is slightly faster on average than the drive in the PS3. But the data rate on DVD depends on the location of the data on the disk so it can be slower or faster. An Xbox DVD only hold around 8gb if I recall so there is also less data to push around. The PS3 will put some critical data on the hard drive for faster access, and since every PS3 has a HDD they can make it mandatory.

My last firmware update was under 5 minutes start to finish, and that's typical, if it takes much longer than that then blame your ISP, not Sony.

Disccordia4322d ago

Ps3 2x speed
Xbox 24x speed

That's why they need to install.

Pekka4322d ago

@Disccordia: BR speed is not counted similarly to DVD. 1X Blu ray is around as fast as 3X DVD so PS3 BR is as fast as 6X DVD. And at least most 360 has 12X DVD (not 24X as you claim), but that is the maximum speed. Speed of 360 drive varies from 6-12X, so at the lowest it is as fast as PS3 drive. However, PS3 drive always works at the same speed. So on average 360 drive is faster but not as much as you think.

Wintersun6164322d ago

Xbox 360 drive is x12, not 24.

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Information Minister4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

@ Jazz4108:

What are you talking about? Most PS3 games don't require an installation at all. The last game that I installed on my system was GT5, nearly 2 years ago... And that one was optional.

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Tonester9254322d ago

Buy a 16GB PS3. Then buy a huge hardrive

Tsar4ever014322d ago

My sentiments exactly, Just like how I got my x360s 320gb.

hellvaguy4322d ago

"Buy a 16GB PS3. Then buy a huge hardrive "

Thats a good idea, but an even better idea would be for Sony to ship this new ps3 slim for an even lower price with no hard drive. This way it doesnt force you to waste money on the 16 GB pointless one.

kma2k4322d ago

the 16gb model is perfect for someone like me, i have a 40gb model that is holding on by a thread. I have been throwing around the idea of getting a new one but dont want to spend the $300 i already installed a 320gb & would swap that bad boy out in a hurry. For real if sony announced this model at $150 i would buy it tommorow & sell my used 40gb online for $50-$75 & be a happy man!

Tsar4ever014322d ago

The 1st time this rumor came out, I said "nah, probably the same ps3 slim with cheaper/updated hardware, price drop on the way."

Now these pic show up. And I'm like, ???!!!!! Well the overall shape of it is alright, like the slim, just FLATTER, but if these pics are legit, All I can say is.....

COM'ON SONY! THAT NEW SURFACE COVER PLATE IS REPULSIVE!!! Why couldn't you just keep the original slim matted cover and just make the "PS3" logo larger and stretch it across the length of the plate?
UUAAGGHH! Disgusting cover plate.

xtremeimport4322d ago

Im trying to understand why you all are saying the 16gb unit is pointless. unless of course the HDD size isnt upgradable, how exactly is this worse than the 4gb Xbox360?

I havent read the article in depth, so idk if they say its upgradeable or not.

Wintersun6164322d ago

The 4GB Xbox 360 is useless too.

Jamzluminati4322d ago

I might invest in one of these, the slim PS2, slim PSone, and the medium PS3 once I get a job. I've only had the first edition for each console.

gintoki7774322d ago

lmao sony cannot keep anything secret

MostJadedGamer4321d ago (Edited 4321d ago )

Well cerrtainly the 16 GB model will not be more then $199 at the very most, and probably even cheaper then that that. Actually wouldn't be surprised if it came out $149.

I think Sony realses they really need to get the price down so they can finish this generation by making back a lot of the money they have loss, and you do that by software sales, and order to get as many software sales as possible you need to get your hardware to as many people as possible.

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Batzi4322d ago

euuh wtf is that? kinda looks ugly. And what's with the size? seems the same to me.

wishingW3L4322d ago

they just keep making it uglier and uglier. Even in the current slim version they removed the LEDs off the power and eject buttons.

-Alpha4322d ago

I really like the current slim model, removing a couple lights doesn't make it uglier.

Vortex3D4322d ago

How does Microsoft improve X360 look and design on the slim models? They are able to keep slim X360 more stylish look.

Obviously both Microsoft and Sony need to keep the console manufacturing price down but Microsoft seems to be able to keep the look stylish while Sony can't. (I can hear Sony fans can't handle what I just said). I'm owner of both multiple PS3 and X360 consoles (old and new designs).

But really, look at both PS3 and X360 designs. Both consoles use most electronic components made in China. It's the casing design that both companies have control.

As for those who still wish Sony can made the original plat PS3, you have to think of the cost of selling only a few. Will you pay up to "$1000" for the original PS3 design if Sony only manufacture a few at a time? We know the answer and obviously Sony cannot do it to keep a few happy. This is the path Sony wants to take PS3 hardware design as they trim it down every time. Don't like it, play other consoles.

If the 4000 model has open drive door like the slim PS2, at least the disc can't get stuck inside the drive.

WeskerChildReborned4322d ago

Ik and they removed the beautiful gloss which i think look's nice.

gaffyh4322d ago

It looks like the section that says PS3 on it slides to the left, maybe a new way to insert a disc?

StanSmith4322d ago

Good spot!

That would also explain the lack of an eject button.

PHOSADRA4322d ago

Yes, it would also explain the "REMOVE DISC" update we had a little while ago...
When they changed it from "eject disc"

stuna14322d ago

I would hope that you all would buying it for it functions not its looks! What you all are going to be sitting there staring at it, instead of playing your games? Lol, n4g cracks me up sometimes!

Batzi4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

I would understand why someone with no PS3 would get it. What I don't understand are the people who want to sell their current PS3 and get this one instead. Reminds me of the Apple fanboys who switched from Iphone 4 to the 4S..I just don't get it.

StanSmith4322d ago

@stuna1

Maybe because some of us like our AV and games consoles to look tidy under our tvs in our living rooms rather than a bunched up cluttered mess.

It's like saying "what's the point in whether a couch looks stylish as I'm only going to sit on it and not look at it" or "What's the point in buying a nice looking car, as I won't be able to see it because I'll be driving it".

Of course the looks matter!

TheLyonKing4322d ago

Don't get what that has to do with anything?

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

well this obviously for people who will buy a ps3.. Can't you put 2 and 2 together? They would be stuck with an old console. Why buy old hardware that will soon be unusable for newer games? I thought console gaming was supposed to be cheap.. Not if you end up buying more than one system.

MrBeatdown4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

@shutUpAndTakeMyMoney

If they waited six years to buy a PS3, I doubt they are concerned with buying a PS4.

Cryptcuzz4322d ago

There will still be a market for the slimmer Ps3. This is just so that Sony can make them cheaper to produce (smaller components, less material, etc) to hopefully sell them at a lower price to gain more sales.

Notice how the latest PS2 slim is still selling for many years now along the PS3?

Cheers! Here's to hoping for a $99 (16 GB) $149 (250 GB) and $199 (500 GB) pricing structure.

ABizzel14322d ago

The same reason people continue to buy the PS2.

1. The console is much more affordable than a brand new console. $200 vs $400+.

2. There's a huge library of established games that can be bought for $30 and less, vs. 20 launch titles, and 30+ retail games for the first year.

3. The PS3 will be supported for a few more years after the PS4 launches and will most likely receive ports of PSVita games a few months after they release on PS Vita.

4. Gaikai support.

stuna14322d ago

I don't understand who would disagree! Makes perfect sense if you ask me.

Maybe it's backwards day, where disagrees are really agrees and, agrees are disagrees.

ABizzel14322d ago

@stuna1

Welcome to n4g where common sense doesn't make any sense to the vast majority.

Moentjers4322d ago

Look at Japan where there are still more PS2's sold than this gens 360...

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Nitrowolf24322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

That looks ugly with all those lines. Looks like that top left panel can be removed, wonder if they are moving the HDD again or adding some new features.
Edit: NVM that's for the disc.
I hope they re-mat the top part.

-Alpha4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

This seems to make the most sense for the top left panel.

http://i.imgur.com/f7PUt.gi...

LackTrue4K4322d ago

if it opens like that "its cool!" it still looks cheap tho.... if they add a gloss finish like they had with the fat ps3, then that will make it look less cheap.....

greenpowerz4322d ago (Edited 4322d ago )

I don't understand this design. I have my devices tucked in my HT cabinets. Reminds me of Samsung high end BLU RAY players you can hang on the walls. Not so much the same disc drive design but a design that is suppose to be some sort of artistic expression that isn't practical for most people. I actually choose the older Samsung BD-C6900 over the BD-P4600 because this niche design(disc slot on the side) Made the right choice though the 6900 has a better picture and scaling over the P4600.

The tray design was either decided to add too much bulk for a even more slim design or the pride of going back to oldschool(in Sony's mind) trays was not an option. HT setups these days don't accommodate PlayStation One-like console designs.

Unexpecta4322d ago

Nah this is not it. It just isn't it.

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Vader821d 23h ago

No 7 days to die is criminal

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It turns out that many moons ago, Microsoft once had its eye on the Sony published LittleBigPlanet series.

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XiNatsuDragnel4d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow4d ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1823d ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie3d ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere2d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin2d ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere2d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

Lying to yourself is unbecoming.

Article link tells you all you need to know in Sarah Bond's own words.

Hereandthere2d ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

At least you and others get it. Note drank the Kool aid and asked for seconds thinking it was refreshing.

Most don't even know how it all played out but it's there in black and white for all to see. Microsoft brought it up for years until the MLB forced Sony's hand. It was a win win for Microsoft. Kill one reason to buy a PlayStation or kill the game by dropping it in a cheap service to kill Sony's sales numbers on PlayStation.

OtterX3d ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

Cockney1d 22h ago

They chose well, Sony gave them the backing to pursue their dreams with no restrictions even tho their games especially dreams have very niche appeal. Media molecule and Sony deserve respect for this in an age of risk averse publishing.

RNTody3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno3d ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Inverno3d ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii2d ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno2d ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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