I mean, if we're going with router memes to judge the design, this might be the worst example possible.
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For people that don't like the PS5's aesthetic design. What should it look like according to you? Photoshop experts especially welcome.
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I'm still getting the PS5 but I would much prefer it in black as it would fit in better with what I already have.
My first impression was not great, but it's really grown on me today. Looks like something from Mass Effect.
There is an all black (batman edition) PS5 mock up doing the rounds. I can see some very impressive limited editions coming next gen.
There is an all black (batman edition) PS5 mock up doing the rounds. I can see some very impressive limited editions coming next gen.
Better, much better, looks like the router next to my tv but still, with out the shell is best design. I may have to wait for the slim
Honestly, the fact that it's white is what bothers me the most. It would stand out a lot in comparison to everything else, including my TV and TV stand. But I'm sure there will be a black one, at least eventually. So I'll get that.
The digital version certainly looks nice, i really dig the idea of a two tone console but i wish i could choose the colours. that white is garish.
personally would dig either black & blue (kinda like ps2) or black & red.
personally would dig either black & blue (kinda like ps2) or black & red.
Industrial designer here.
This screams "aesthetic over functionality" decisions. I do get the black central part with the little holes is needed for the ventilation system they have gone for, so no complaints there. But the decision of making the lateral surfaces curved is just for the sake of aesthetic. You could have the exact same piece of hardware with flat sides. With this, you are overcomplicating not only the design of the console but also the design of the stand, that from the pictures is looking to be pretty ineffective. Just apply any force near the ends of the console and it is going to hell. This is basic physics.
In my book, when you are prioritizing how a product looks in detriment of its function, you are objectively damaging the product´s design.
This screams "aesthetic over functionality" decisions. I do get the black central part with the little holes is needed for the ventilation system they have gone for, so no complaints there. But the decision of making the lateral surfaces curved is just for the sake of aesthetic. You could have the exact same piece of hardware with flat sides. With this, you are overcomplicating not only the design of the console but also the design of the stand, that from the pictures is looking to be pretty ineffective. Just apply any force near the ends of the console and it is going to hell. This is basic physics.
In my book, when you are prioritizing how a product looks in detriment of its function, you are objectively damaging the product´s design.
I find the router meme strange.
Router designs are quite cool looking in and of themselves, probably pressured by the fact they are located in very prominent and viewable parts of houses.
To me saying it looks like a router sounds like a compliment to its design.
Thank you for your informed and qualified reply.
I think it would look a lot better with flat sides, maybe the side with the disc drive were the same thickness rather than bulging outwards.
I think it's ugly. It looks really odd now but maybe if you turn it to the right angle it will look decent.
It's not a huge deal. All of us who think it's laughable will get over it. Once it's actually here in my house maybe my opinion will change.
It's not a huge deal. All of us who think it's laughable will get over it. Once it's actually here in my house maybe my opinion will change.
I have some problems with it but I like the design a lot and I think it's pretty cool that they choose a risky design and made it wavy.
But I think main reason why they felt to do something like that is size of the console. From the mockups, it looks pretty large and wide, if it trimmed to be simple rectangle with that size it would be pretty large block that might throw people off. Microsoft did get away from this by choosing Series X to be long square box. With wavy design, they maintained the same size with better shape value.
My main problem in the design is the disc drive. While standing up, they should have added little more wideness to the top left of the console to balance wave shape from top to bottom. I assume they might have considered it and choose not to add something like that to maintain recognisability between two SKUs.
But I think main reason why they felt to do something like that is size of the console. From the mockups, it looks pretty large and wide, if it trimmed to be simple rectangle with that size it would be pretty large block that might throw people off. Microsoft did get away from this by choosing Series X to be long square box. With wavy design, they maintained the same size with better shape value.
My main problem in the design is the disc drive. While standing up, they should have added little more wideness to the top left of the console to balance wave shape from top to bottom. I assume they might have considered it and choose not to add something like that to maintain recognisability between two SKUs.
Yeah I mean it doesn't have to look like a cable modem, but this white fins design looks like something that came out of Microsoft's trash can when they were designing the Xbox 360.
From what I understand in stuff like the Super Nintendo yellowing is caused by the oxidation of fire retardant chemicals in the plastic. No idea if there is a way to solve it. That being said, oxidation usually takes a long time to take effect, so I imagine Sony isn't worried about having a bunch of yellow PS5's in 30 years.
Edit: correction
The issue is not oxidation, it is actually UV light exposure.
Source: http://www.mountainouswords.com/mountain-air/retr0bright-restoration-project/
It's bigger than the OG PS3?Have you seen it? Is that a stand or a piece of plastic to make the console yet more unstable?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Lol yes this took me by surprise. I assumed it was the form factor of the PS4 Pro.
I've seen this said a few times but how do we know the dimensions of it?
Don't worry about that, we'll have lots of stability updates to fix it.
I'm far more of a fan of just having a much more generic sleeker black or white (not both!) rectangular box, with a flat side so that it can easily be laid down.
The showy aesthetic design of the ps5 doesn't do much for me.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone put the router in a prominent, viewable part of the house. Nobody wants to look at those either!
The showy aesthetic design of the ps5 doesn't do much for me.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone put the router in a prominent, viewable part of the house. Nobody wants to look at those either!
It's an estimation based on common components with each device. This case being the USBs and Disk Drive which don't really change in size at least with the former (disk drive slot width can change)
It has usb ports and a blu ray disc drive which are of a standard size and can be extrapolated from there.
Mentioned this in another thread, but my biggest problem with the design is the USB placement (why in the middle of the console???) & Disc Drive location, which makes the console asymmetrical at the bottom.
Quick mockup of how I wished it looked (though due to the desire to have a digital SKU without substantial changes to the internal components, I doubt would be possible.):
Quick mockup of how I wished it looked (though due to the desire to have a digital SKU without substantial changes to the internal components, I doubt would be possible.):
I was actually slightly incorrect. The issue is exposure to UV light, not oxidation. It also appears to be a mostly solved problem and was more of an issue in the 80s. The Super Nintendo's yellowing is partially because some manufacturers screwed up mixture of the plastic to where it yellows faster.
Retrobright Restoration Project - Mountain Air
Retrobright can save yellowed game systems and computers! Works for the NES, SNES, Apple and any old computers that have faded yellow. Cool stuff.
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I just know I don't like it. No clue about how it could look better, but that ain't my job. I'm worried about noise and thermals, though.
It could look like a rotten banana for all I care. As long as it's cool and quiet, it'll be almost unseen in my tv cabinet.
Don't worry about that, we'll have lots of stability updates to fix it.
Hmm, and then we can have the beta testers make sure the firmware is harmless!
If all else fails, some LEGO can provide support for that gap!
that looks even more like a router.
Fucking amazingAlways loved this concept - although I'm not sure how practical it would've been:
Asymmetry of the BRD version hurts, it's clearly a ploy to force me to fully embrace the all digital future.
No worries. Just thought I could add something of value to the discussion.
I guess there are marketing reasons behind its visual design. They probably want people to talk about how it looks and they are getting what they want so good for them. This is a bold design, both from a technical and visual point of view, so bravo for them. However, they can also go this route because they are a pretty established brand so "aesthetics" can be regarded as "no so important" in the mindset of fans and more loyal users. Just read some of the replies in the forum.
Apart from subjective considerations about how it looks, I hope the decisions made don´t affect too much the stability of the product.
My biggest issue is that it's ungodly huge. I will probably wait for a "thin" revision.
My second issue is how overdesigned it is. I want my consoles to be black, unconspicuous boxes. The assymetry of the one with the blu-ray drive is particularly unappealing to me.
Basically the design screams "look at me!", which always gets old fast.
My second issue is how overdesigned it is. I want my consoles to be black, unconspicuous boxes. The assymetry of the one with the blu-ray drive is particularly unappealing to me.
Basically the design screams "look at me!", which always gets old fast.
I think the stand HAS to be included, as it appears to be required for both horizontal and vertical orientations. That said, I think the reason for the lack of flat surfaces has to do with cooling. It's either to discourage people from stacking other boxes on top of it or to at least ensure decent airflow if something IS stacked on top of it.
While I don't disagree with you, though I do like it for it's funky-ness, and would far prefer it in all matte black instead.
From the rumours of it getting hot, and with how the dev kit is designed to make sure that nothing can obstruct the fans. I think the idea behind the curves and odd shape is to make sure it doesn't end up wedged against anything, and can't be stacked. It seems to be very much designed around taking a space on a shelf by itself.
So while your looking at it from an aesthetic point of view, I imagine it's designed around the practicality of how they have decided to cool it, while also not wanting it to be just a box.
Mentioned this in another thread, but my biggest problem with the design is the USB placement (why in the middle of the console???) & Disc Drive location, which makes the console asymmetrical at the bottom.
Quick mockup of how I wished it looked (though due to the desire to have a digital SKU without substantial changes to the internal components, I doubt would be possible.):
As almost every console design has shown, you will never have a disc drive in the middle of a console, it just isn't a practical place to put it as that's where most of the other important parts are going. Every modern console has the disc drive to one side and usually in the top half part, older consoles use to just stick them straight on top.
Most unique looking consoles are met with a similar reaction at the reveal. N64, Dreamcast, GameCube...eventually you get used to it and it becomes iconic. I think it will at least age better than the launch PS3.
I'm just happy they went for an actual design rather than a grey box, I thought the era of exotic console hardware was a thing of the past.
I'm just happy they went for an actual design rather than a grey box, I thought the era of exotic console hardware was a thing of the past.