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John Koller frustrated with PS3 Slim rumors and leaks

Posted Jun 9, 2009 at 3:23PM EST by Glenn M.

Listed in: PS3 Tags: John Koller, playstation 3 updates, PlayStation Network, Sony

It has been almost a month since we saw the leaked pictures of the PS3 Slim and the gaming scene has been waiting for an announcement (or an announcement for another announcement) from Sony to finally quash confirm the rumor.

What we have today isn't an official "Yes, it's all true" confirmation, but in John Koller's interview with Ars Technica, the rumors are as good as confirmed.

When you're the hardware marketing manager for Sony, having your hushed-up projects spread into the internet months before you plan on revealing its existence is such a big blow to your entire strategy. For one, the E3 unveiling of the season's worst-kept secret, the PSP Go, came more as a confirmation than an unveiling of new hardware.

"If [the coverage] focuses more on leaks or what may or may not happen then yes, there is a certain amount of frustration," he admits. "I'd love to live in a world with fewer leaks and more meat," he added, talking about the Sony's long-term goals.

Notice the choice of words: leaks not rumors. So this is about as close as we can get prior to an actual confirmation. And using his words, with the accuracy of the PSP Go rumors, the leaks might as well be meat. Or Tofu.

As soon as the PS3 Slim was brought up, the interview went from friendly and casual to awkward. as Ben Kuchera of Ars Technica wrote:

It was fascinating to watch his body language when I brought up the PS3 Slim, we were having a friendly conversation, and when we started talking about that piece of hardware his face closed, he leaned away from me... it became almost adversarial until we got onto a subject that's not as loaded.

Not surprising, but the new info does add weight to the rumor, which John Koller apparently shoulders with frustration.

More on the PS3 Slim non-rumor:

Via Ars Technica

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" hope the final design changes"

Why? it looks better than the current ps3, which looks like a lump of cheep flimsy plastic made in the 70's

This one looks subtile, like a little black ninja that can sit under the tv running games. hardly noticable.

I mean really, how often does any spend looking at their consoles? something that doesnt stand out is good.

# of course — cizzar 2009-06-09 21:55

it will change, I'm quite sure it will be glossy like the fat ps3

# . — NarooN 2009-06-09 22:03

That pic just shows the top part of the supposed slim unit, and even then the look can possibly change. Your opinion doesn't affect my hope that it changes at all. I wouldn't buy one anyone unless my current system broke down.

# Its funny how Im always correct — YAMI ANUBIS X 2009-06-09 22:32

In the end, no one believes me.

Those pictures were the real thing and by the way Naroon, I love how you follow me. If you researched more about the 45nm cells and RSX chip set, you would have realized everything is going according to my plans.

Naroon I really don't like people who copy me, do you?

Everytime I say something is true, its pretty much true.

Except for jokes.

Actually that PS3 price cut is to take 100 dollars off fat PS3s, and then after Game com in August 2009, every place will be stocked with PS3 Slims and at Games Com or whatever that game E3 clone in Leizpig Germany in August, Sony will announce the PS3 Slim there at the German show in August.

Around the same time the price cut comes, you will see the PS3 Slim. Oh by the way that Analyst isnt joking about taking 100 dollars off, its happening in august, then the PS3 Slim will come out for either 350-400 and original PS3's will be 300.

This guy named Sin, he has the same amount of potential I do, Im guite surprised theres someone over the internet thats actually SMART!

It seems its Game Over QJ. I've won the game. I always win the games I create.

# :O — 93pauott 2009-06-10 00:51

You must be superior to the human race and stuff!

No, seriousely.

Stop acting like you're the only smart person out there because you were the only one to write down what you were thinking.

I was thinking, more or less, exactly the same.

"everything is going according to my plans."

*facepalm*

# ... — Silver-Tiger 2009-06-10 01:06

YAMI ANUBIS X, you're are worse than Michael Pachter. He gives the same OBVIOUS statements, but at least he doesn't act like an smartass.

Of course there will be a PS3 Slim, and of course the PS3 will get a price cut eventually, the question is when.

# orly? — Darthsappy23 2009-06-10 02:51

how do u figure that the ps3, "which looks like a limp of cheep flimsy plastic made in the 70s"? when i look at my ps3 i dont see anything flimsy about it.

as for the slim ps3, i dunno if i like or dislike it. id like the price cut, then more of my friends would be willing to get one.

how far into the ps1 and ps2 lifecycles did they get the slims? if this ps3 slim comes out in august, it seems a bit soon for me. but maybe they are pushing it sooner due to low sales? i dunno

# yeah — holo3x3 2009-06-10 08:37

i agree, that black matte finish looks horrible. its looks like some sort of extraterrestria l piece of *****.

# Hmm — Farnesworth 2009-06-10 10:37

That's weird. Sony not denying something? Sony not lieing? I'm confused... So confused that I now wonder if this means it's fake... I mean, when Sony's playbook says deny it, pretend it doesn't exist, call the people claiming it liars... It makes you wonder if for once, they might be telling the truth?

Don't get me wrong, I don't blame them for wanting to be the ones to make a major announcement.

# youre a loser — truk 2009-06-10 11:41

too bad you didnt predict that no one actually gives a crap about what you think before you posted, you L7 weinner

# I am frustrated they haven't announce it yet. — xophaser 2009-06-10 20:55

Also, you got some people in your company that you can't trust that leaked out those photos of the slim and PSP go.

# ?!? — rakizta77 2009-06-11 13:58

i hate the design. slim PS1 and PS2 had overheating issues, i wish this one doesn't add to the list.

i wonder what they removed to make it slimmer.

# Why — Digitus 2009-06-12 09:11

Do people still think its fake? Seriously, look at the pattern for Sony consoles, if thats not enough take a look at all the coverage of the info pertaining to the supposed leaked pictures (and Endgadget getting that Cease and Desist order). All this does is bolster the rumors. Sony is very discreet, almost as much as Nintendo, when they want to keep things a secret they have all their PR guys understand that it could mean their jobs if they even so much as hint at anything currently top secret. Thats why he got so rigid.

Even if you think its ugly, the fact is, everyone wants a PS3 since everyone already has a PS2, the only thing stopping those people is price. No mater the look, a slim PS3 would sell very well. And just remember, Playstation -> PSOne, PS -> PS2 Slim, PSP -> PSPGo, PS3 -> Obviously

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