[PS3] See the next-gen consoles side-by-side for the first time!

[wraggster]

Created by Sony as an accurately proportioned replica, the PS3 model may be made entirely from wood, but it takes more than a cursory glance to realise that it's not the genuine article and gave us a good impression of what the Sony powerhouse will look like nestling next to our TV.

The unit is certainly big, although not drastically bigger than an Xbox 360. Positioned vertically side-by-side, the PS3 stands about an inch taller than its rival, while laying the two down horizontally shows that - at its highest point - PS3's convex curve makes PS3 about an inch fatter.

It's not the most beautiful looking beast, either. The underside is 'stacked' with a couple of different sized layers and the overhanging midriff gives the unit a slightly awkward, uncomfortable look. But, hey, PS2 was never going to win any beauty contests either.

So, it's no stunner, but that's never been an issue with consoles in the past. Hopefully, when PS3 finally arrives in November we'll be so blown away with killer games that we won't be concerned with the machines curves, lines and overall aesthetic merit.

Screens Here

[Video_freak]

wow, i never thought the ps3 was that big. oh well, its a not a portable console anyways.

[Malksta]

Beast!

[ElRazur]

That what i call a Muscle console.

Nice and i like it.

[Video_freak]

i cant wait for the shrunk down version of the ps3 thats gonna come in 3 years

[NoQuarter]

I thought japanese gamers didn't like the xbox because of it's bulkiness.Of course I'm sure sony has a loyal following in japan.

[SSaxdude]

I also think there will be a shrunken version of the PS3 in a couple of years. I wonder if the PS3 will use firmware updates (the nightmare all over again.)

[Video_freak]

they showed a network system update thing kinda like on the psp on the ps3 menu when they showed it off

[NoQuarter]

Probably be forced updates too.
That thing WILL be hacked.
you know they put linux on there,one of the good things about linux is customizing your system to do what you want or need it to.forced upgrades kinda defeat this though

[Cooe14]

That thing is butt ugly. Just check that last picture it is like 5 inches thick!