PS3 Slim: Check. Xbox 360 Slim - ???

Now that the PS3 Slim is out, the obvious question arises - will Microsoft ever put out a similar version of the 360? Will it be a chance for them to make the hardware more reliable, or will they bite the bullet (as they did) and issue the same 3 year warranty and rely instead on the exclusives, as they have so far?
 
Less rage, more thoughtful comments, please.

This thread isn't going to end well.

noppe look at the 360 its an inhale

No, the Xbox 360 is at a fine size, I actually dislike what Sony does with their Playstations, releasing a large unit and then a few years later release a Slim, why not just make the Slim from the get-go?

Don't you already have another thread similiar to this already?

" Now that the PS3 Slim is out, the obvious question arises - will Microsoft ever put out a similar version of the 360? Will it be a chance for them to make the hardware more reliable, or will they bite the bullet (as they did) and issue the same 3 year warranty and rely instead on the exclusives, as they have so far?  Less rage, more thoughtful comments, please. "

" No, the Xbox 360 is at a fine size, I actually dislike what Sony does with their Playstations, releasing a large unit and then a few years later release a Slim, why not just make the Slim from the get-go? "

I would be afraid of what heat issues the 360 would run into with a smaller form factor.

 No and why did you post this same topic pretty much twice?
 
Lock is in the future.

" noppe look at the 360 its an inhale " -Jeff, Giant Bombcast

" Being the owner of two 360s and having experienced four RRODs, I have to say the PS3 slim is kinda cute, in a cuddly sort of way. At least Sony's hardware division isn't fixated on a five year old design. "

" @HAMMERCLAW said:

" Being the owner of two 360s and having experienced four RRODs, I have to say the PS3 slim is kinda cute, in a cuddly sort of way. At least Sony's hardware division isn't fixated on a five year old design. "

Yes they are, look at the PS3 controller, It's ancient. "

Why so much hate all the time? Good grief.
 
In answer to the initial question, it's certainly a possibility but I don't think we'll see it for a year if it's going to happen.

I can't see it happening, but it would be a good way to revamp their poorly designed console. (The breakdowns)

Yes, a slim(mer) 360 would spontaneously combust on store shelves. So, no, they will not make a slimmer one and hope the steps they have already taken will suffice. They will have to match the price with the Elite though.

" I would be afraid of what heat issues the 360 would run into with a smaller form factor. "

Steve Balmer: "So guys, we can do an Xbox 360 Slim, but the fail rate is double what it is now because we still can't figure that whole 'Red Ring of Death' thing out... It would cut production costs by 24% and the price by $80.
 
Microsoft Manufacturer: "........... fuck it, we're in!

inb4lock.
 
Over to you, MB.

" @HAMMERCLAW said:

" Being the owner of two 360s and having experienced four RRODs, I have to say the PS3 slim is kinda cute, in a cuddly sort of way. At least Sony's hardware division isn't fixated on a five year old design. "

Yes they are, look at the PS3 controller, It's ancient. "

" @HAMMERCLAW: Let's credit Sony for not evolving a design that is fundamentally 12 years old. Umm. No.   I'm honestly not fussed about slim consoles. I still have a PS2 phat, a PSP-1000 and I will not be trading in my PS3 phat for this new one, and I really hope MS don't give in to this and spend more money pumping out yet another SKU. "

" @Gargantuan said:

" @HAMMERCLAW said:

" Being the owner of two 360s and having experienced four RRODs, I have to say the PS3 slim is kinda cute, in a cuddly sort of way. At least Sony's hardware division isn't fixated on a five year old design. "

Yes they are, look at the PS3 controller, It's ancient. "

The playstaion dual-shock controller was a mile-stone in video gaming. It brought together or introduced key features which are now standard in virtually all console, and console style controllers today. The button layout of the 360 controller is almost identical, except for the analog sticks and pad. The vibration feature, dual analog sticks four shoulder buttons, all the best innovations, brought together in one neat package.  This controller practically Invented the modern video game. Let all us 360 fan-boys give credit where credit is due. "

Microsoft didn't release a giant console, so  they don't have to worry about releasing a slim.

" Yeah, they really need to change that boring twelve year old design, that has become the industry standard, and copied by their rivals, shamelessly. After all, it breaks down every six months or so, and has to be sent in for repairs.......oops, sorry, that's the 360, isn't it? "

immunity to RROD would be more appreciated 

"@HAMMERCLAW said:

" Yeah, they really need to change that boring twelve year old design, that has become the industry standard, and copied by their rivals, shamelessly. After all, it breaks down every six months or so, and has to be sent in for repairs.......oops, sorry, that's the 360, isn't it? "

Haha, I was just proving you wrong. Which you were. You don't have to get all retard strong.  ... and how can it be copied by their rivals if they were the ones who copied as well? Wouldn't they both be copying from the same source? (Nintendo) Think about things before you post them. "

"@HAMMERCLAW said:

" Yeah, they really need to change that boring twelve year old design, that has become the industry standard, and copied by their rivals, shamelessly. After all, it breaks down every six months or so, and has to be sent in for repairs.......oops, sorry, that's the 360, isn't it? "

Haha, I was just proving you wrong. Which you were. You don't have to get all retard strong.  ... and how can it be copied by their rivals if they were the ones who copied as well? Wouldn't they both be copying from the same source? (Nintendo) Think about things before you post them. "

@xyzygy said:

"@HAMMERCLAW said:

" Yeah, they really need to change that boring twelve year old design, that has become the industry standard, and copied by their rivals, shamelessly. After all, it breaks down every six months or so, and has to be sent in for repairs.......oops, sorry, that's the 360, isn't it? "

Haha, I was just proving you wrong. Which you were. You don't have to get all retard strong.  ... and how can it be copied by their rivals if they were the ones who copied as well? Wouldn't they both be copying from the same source? (Nintendo) Think about things before you post them. "

Maybe YOU need to work on your reading comprehension skills instead sniggering like Beavis and Butthead. I said in my post " brought together or introduced key features". They created the modern console control by doing so. As for the way I respond to your empty-minded posts; if you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. "  

Um...slimming down the ps3 doesn't actually make it more reliable, or make it better, it makes it smaller and thats all.
Sony slims down their systems because they know it will get them sales its an artificial bump in the minds of players that hey its different now i need to get that, so people that all ready own the system get it, and people that dont get it so thats more sales.
 
There would be absolutely no reason for microsoft to slim the 360 down as for that how do you know what the reliability number on 360's is now? last i checked it had gone down all we got now are people with older units geting rrod for the most part.

Slim = smaller chip sizes = less heat "  

" No, the Xbox 360 is at a fine size, I actually dislike what Sony does with their Playstations, releasing a large unit and then a few years later release a Slim, why not just make the Slim from the get-go? "

Some design changes definitely need to be made to the 360, smaller though? Probably not a good idea...

" @Radar said: 

Slim = smaller chip sizes = less heat "  

 I dont think that necessarily true. Chip sizes do get smaller, but they also keep getting hotter far as I know. It seems the smaller the chips get, the larger the cooling systems get actually.  "

yeah, and then we would have a slim red ring of death to go along with it. fuck that. 

I could see a redisigned Natal 360.

We're fucking years into the Console wars & as has been the story for the past 2 years:  PS3 consoles do not fly off the shelves.  Hence they have to make a new one & scrap the other one because nobody else will buy it.  Meanwhile, the 360 just gets a few modifications made to it & the price is lowered.  Who has wasted more money on re-design?
 
You guessed it: Sorny. They're having to trash their existing design & re-engineer because they can't sell product.  Even now you gotta wonder how reliable it'll be.  Or do they just like wasting money trying to burn Mr. Softy's 2nd place steel grip?

" This thread isn't going to end well. "

I have a question different to the OP but relevent slightly all the same. At what point can Microsoft cut the price of current 360 models no more. My logic is this: I've heard rumours Microsoft are gonna pull the 360 Elite down from £229 to £169 - if they do it, which I expect they will on the eve of the Slim, at what point does the consumer get the subconcious mindset that they're buying something cheap and "second-best"?
 
We all know that we generally perceive more expensive things as better right?
 
I'm just curious. If I detach myself totally from knowing anything about consoles, £169 for an XBOX just sounds wrong. Almost too cheap.

I think it's a fine size already, we don't need Microsoft cutting corners in design again.....

" Steve Balmer: "So guys, we can do an Xbox 360 Slim, but the fail rate is double what it is now because we still can't figure that whole 'Red Ring of Death' thing out... It would cut production costs by 24% and the price by $80.  Microsoft Manufacturer: "........... fuck it, we're in! "

" @HAMMERCLAW said:

" Yeah, they really need to change that boring twelve year old design, that has become the industry standard, and copied by their rivals, shamelessly. After all, it breaks down every six months or so, and has to be sent in for repairs.......oops, sorry, that's the 360, isn't it? "

Haha, I was just proving you wrong. Which you were. You don't have to get all retard strong.  ... and how can it be copied by their rivals if they were the ones who copied as well? Wouldn't they both be copying from the same source? (Nintendo) Think about things before you post them. "

Seriously, is anyone going to buy a new PS3 because its now slim?  Was that  the one thing that was holding you back?  Yes I know its cheaper now which is much more interesting then it being 30% less bulky.  Its like news about different colored controllers, to me its god damn pointless.

" @clapperdude said:

" @Radar said: 

Slim = smaller chip sizes = less heat "  

 I dont think that necessarily true. Chip sizes do get smaller, but they also keep getting hotter far as I know. It seems the smaller the chips get, the larger the cooling systems get actually.  "

Well I would think the smaller the chip size the less voltages required to power it "

INb4 LIND_L's sorny troll comm...oh shit 
 
on topic i dont really see the need for slimline versions of consoles other than for personal taste, and as has already been mentioned, another temptation for prospective buyers