Hopefully it is wide and flat and not narrow and thick, because a lot of tv stands wont fit that inside.
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Do you believe the design for Playstation 5 will be similar to Xbox series X?
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Doubtful. Sony usually puts out pretty striking hardware designs, though they might be hard-pressed to get too creative with it if they're going to be matching or exceeding the Series X specs.
I think it needs to be repeated that the Series X can be used on its side. I've seen so many posts thinking it cant be. Sony advertises the PS4 verticle all the time and yet it can be used horizontally.
I think it could be structurally similar to the dev kits we've seen in terms of airflow, but with the middle 'v' inset filled with something that aesthetically gives it a more traditional solid box form, without interrupting the air intake there. I dunno how they'd do that, but I'm sure there's some kind of fin arrangement there or something that could 'fill' that space visually without obstructing airflow. So I think in that regard it could be as 'thicker'/'higher' than previous consoles, to accommodate this kind of large air intake on top, in the same way the Xbox is even when laying flat (i.e. is still at least double the height of a One X or PS4 or whatever).
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Damn the xbox seires x is thick in comparison to the other consoles!Hopefully it is wide and flat and not narrow and thick, because a lot of tv stands wont fit that inside.
A monolithic slab of metal and plastic.
Yes, they'll be similar. Personally, I'd prefer a tetrahedron.
Yes, they'll be similar. Personally, I'd prefer a tetrahedron.
Yeah, sounds like a joke.
I have a hard time believing it will look similar unless there's some thermal reason specific to new shared hardware.
That said, I don't really care what they end up like looking like. Simple, quiet boxes is all I really want. Xbox design seems fine.
I have a hard time believing it will look similar unless there's some thermal reason specific to new shared hardware.
That said, I don't really care what they end up like looking like. Simple, quiet boxes is all I really want. Xbox design seems fine.
This compared to XSX is marvellous.Team #JetEnginePS5.
It grew on me.
Make the PS5 into a soundbar and have the Series X be the best subwoofer on the market.
Now that's what I call cross play!
Now that's what I call cross play!
Well it better be big enough or have enough cooling for it not to sound like a jet engine that is the PS4.
I expect something like a huge PS4 with a V-shaped vent like the dev kit. I just hope it's not as ugly as the dev kit.
And it should be pointed out that it will likely be louder and hotter when laid horizontally. They designed it with a single fan pushing air to the top. Laying it down will result it some efficiency losses.
Sony showcases their consoles vertically but they are meant to lay flat. With the ps4, you obstruct one of the side intakes in vertical mode. It does run hotter and therefore louder.
It will have a more traditional form factor, in part because I don't think the Japanese market would appreciate a console that looks like the Series X.
I like how the PS4 looks so I'm really hoping something in line with PS4. I don't mind the looks of the new xbox but I hope the PS5 doesn't have a similar form cause where the hell am I going to put it? That form does not fit on a tv stand at all in any sort of way.
Team #JetEnginePS5.
It grew on me.
I kind of hope they implement that cutout in the consumer model. It's growing on me.
Goddammit I hope not. The XSX or what the hell ever would be a pain to put into my entertainment setup in either room, but at least I have zero plans or reasons to get one. I don't want the PS5 to be the same shape or size because that's just a travesty.
Maybe but in the end SONY has the more exciting console designs (PS3, PS4 etc.) I never liked a single Xbox console design.
Am I missing something? Why will the for factor equate to silence when in use? I've have plenty of noisy PCs. Is there something special I'm not thinking about???
That cutout is usefull for the devkits as when you stack them on top of eachother they still get good airflow on top. But would not be surprised if the retail model had some kind of V shape on it as well.
Hopefully it is wide and flat and not narrow and thick, because a lot of tv stands wont fit that inside.
Neat, is there one for depth because Sony have very much gone beyond the norm in that regard.
Yeah, the series X wouldn't fit in my tv stand as it is.
They'll probably prioritize thermals, as they did this gen.
I know Tom said that was the reason for the shape but it's likely not the case. Look at the ps4/pro dev kits. They were just boxes yet were built for stacking as well. The top is probably not the intake but the exhaust.
Hopefully it is wide and flat and not narrow and thick, because a lot of tv stands wont fit that inside.
If thats legit how thick it is on its side then it defo wont fit on my entertainment unit.
Hopefully it is wide and flat and not narrow and thick, because a lot of tv stands wont fit that inside.
Oh yikes, yeah I wouldn't be able to fit one horizontal in my tv stand.
I dont know who is Tom or what he said. Im just saying it myselve based on the devkit design :P
We know this, but if you look it's also 2-3 times the width/height of the One and nearly as long/wide. It looks like a nightmare for the living room or even my game room.
I'm guessing PS5 will have some weird shape to it. Like the oval for ps3 or trapezoid for PS4. if going by this route. They should shape it like the letter V. It might be smaller than Series X but i'm guessing it will sound like a jet engine going by ps4 and Pro.
