Watch Japan's unsettling PS3 Slim commercials
by Randy Nelson 
{ Aug 24th 2009 at 6:15PM } 
If this is what we really, truly look like when playing PS3, we're unplugging our PS Eyes immediately and checking for hidden closed-circuit surveillance. Who knows -- we could be next; clicking, shaking and generally acting creepy in a Sony ad without even knowing it.
Genius or madness? You decide.
[Thanks, Johnnynumber5!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Shadsy @ Aug 24th 2009 6:18PM
Even the preview image freaked me out. I am not watching that video.
charlie b. @ Aug 24th 2009 6:43PM
are they playing games or masturbating?
or both... at the same time?
bongoes (is back) @ Aug 24th 2009 6:43PM
Me too.
PN04 @ Aug 24th 2009 7:54PM
It's not so bad, frankly they could run that anywhere and it would be better than the pure lack of advertising they've been suffering from this generation.
Brysonial the Bison @ Aug 24th 2009 8:35PM
Well i just wet my self and now im also scared of people with lip piercings oh goody
Papa Midnight @ Aug 25th 2009 10:18AM
Could be worse. Could be the "Life is Short" ad.
The Baron @ Sep 8th 2009 9:41AM
I wonder how effective these adverts actually are? I suppose most of Sony's stuff is so creepy that you at least think about it for a bit.
[tre, loquacious lover of long names and anti-activision ambassador that likes alliteration)] [blogs at trespeak.tumblr.com] @ Aug 24th 2009 6:18PM
That's exactly what I look like while playing Burnout Paradise, but it works, because I'm pretty darn high on the rankings.
I like it.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:23PM
Darn?? lol
and I think you might have the longest name I have ever seen on here
[tre, loquacious lover of long names and anti-activision ambassador that likes alliteration)] [blogs at trespeak.tumblr.com] @ Aug 24th 2009 6:33PM
In case you have not been informed, I am a twelve year old who actually DOESN'T cuss.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go brew myself some coffee and watch Family Guy.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:37PM
LMAO!!!
sony boy @ Aug 24th 2009 6:41PM
my my, your a first.
Slaziman @ Aug 24th 2009 7:16PM
How shallow and pedantic.
JangoGod @ Aug 24th 2009 8:29PM
Can I claim the title of "Crazy 15 year old who doesn't cuss"?
Well....I did one time. But it was worth it. Though, I shouldn't have thrown that chair into the door...
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7572/inthedoor.jpg
bongoes (is back) @ Aug 24th 2009 8:46PM
JangoGod, you can have part of it if you don't mind sharing. Oh and tre, you have to add twelve yearold that doesn't cuss to you're name.
bongoes (is back) @ Aug 24th 2009 8:50PM
Wow, the one time I remember to use the you are form I don't need it. Curse you grammar!!! Oh does that count as a curse? If it does, JangoGod you can have the whole title to yourself.
Crayfish @ Aug 25th 2009 5:45AM
That's exactly what I look like while fapping, but it works, because I'm pretty darn high on the kleenex.
I like it.
draco @ Aug 24th 2009 6:19PM
Face...palm?
Nap @ Aug 24th 2009 6:28PM
haha. I immediately thought facepalm.jpg what I saw the faceplay,jp
kacex @ Aug 25th 2009 11:13AM
What happened with the madness-sparta thingy.... I expected some comments about it...
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:21PM
They better Damn well promote it like hell here....
I want to see PS3 Commercial During "Lost", "Heroes", "WWE Raw", "WWE Smackdown", "Fringe", "House", and any other primetime show that people ages 17-35 watch heavily....
Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 24th 2009 6:23PM
you forgot south park and family guy.
Mo @ Aug 24th 2009 6:25PM
and hannah montana and top model
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:26PM
Yea I did....but thats all I could think of on the fly.....thats why I said all the other Primetime shows targeted toward 17-35 year olds.....lol
point is I want to see MORE PS3 Commercials than I did 360 ones last year...
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:27PM
oh dear...They can advertise that Lilac PSP during those shows...lol
CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Aug 24th 2009 6:29PM
I saw the "OMG LILAC PSP" add in a mall the other day...just horrible.
Giroro @ Aug 24th 2009 6:31PM
I would like to see less commercials during my favorite shows. Not just less Playstation commercials, just less in general
Mo @ Aug 24th 2009 6:35PM
Im getting a lilac ps3 for my 6 y/o GIRL
and
I Hate commercials, but welcome any ps commercials that ARE NOT CREEPY
so please spare me the spider man font at the end with the strange music and lighting effects.
Honestly, Ive always preferred the PS logo coming it bit by bit with the robo/ratarded PRAY-STAY-SHIN sound.
anything, so long as its not creepy.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:41PM
"Fringe" actually has very little commercials....part of the reason I like the show....
linebeginstoblur @ Aug 24th 2009 6:46PM
Yes, I dare anyone to tell me that this ad is any worse than OMG LILAC PSP. Or "Dude, get your own." Or for crying out loud, the crying baby ad at PS3's launch!! I hope I'm not the only one, but I can see these ads moving a lot product.
eNrique @ Aug 25th 2009 12:07AM
They should put commercials of PlayStation 3 on free porn sites.
Yes, I said it.
rooshma @ Aug 25th 2009 4:22AM
Or they could just put crying baby dolls and rubik's cubes into a blank room... I swear it would be awesome.
Danthok @ Aug 25th 2009 8:27AM
I hate the commercial with the little girl eating the Claussen pickle. I just want to slap her.
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 24th 2009 6:22PM
What did I just see?
RANDOM G [King of the Scribblenauts][Sweatshop Retiree] @ Aug 24th 2009 6:32PM
Several exorcisms edited together.
Shadowbender ( Sweatshop Supporter In Hiding) @ Aug 24th 2009 7:45PM
Hahaha! +1. Hahaha.
reversecycology @ Aug 24th 2009 6:22PM
Cocaine is one helluva drug.
Mo @ Aug 24th 2009 6:25PM
LMFAO
BigD145 @ Aug 24th 2009 7:00PM
Japan does the best ads, previews, and trailers. They give away nothing and leave you wanting more, as it should be.
Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 24th 2009 6:22PM
sony advertising at its finest. sony, if you guys can read this: get some decent marketing people. please.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:24PM
That sort of thing actually works in Japan....so I'd say their marketing team there is pretty spot on....
ToTheMoon @ Aug 24th 2009 8:58PM
Spoken like someone who has no clue about cultural differences....
ArchiGamer 2.0 [Planeteer I Power of Sexy Irony] @ Aug 24th 2009 6:22PM
The video still is just too creepy. Thanks Sony...
Wiizer ($299) Having BC On Your Launch Console? (Priceless) @ Aug 24th 2009 6:23PM
I dunno... the girl with the tongue ring had some promise...
Metkis @ Aug 24th 2009 10:23PM
0:19 - 0:20
ThatPCgameryouhate @ Aug 24th 2009 10:33PM
to bite your face off? Yeah.
Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Aug 24th 2009 6:23PM
So they've rehired the people who did the advertising scheme at the start of the PS3 cycle?
Not a good idea if they have. Those ads were one reason the PS3 died a death at the start.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 24th 2009 6:28PM
Ummmm The Japanese are meant for Japan.....those ads wont work here no more than the US ads would work there....
Lars @ Aug 24th 2009 9:00PM
I dunno, I kinda liked them. I totally get it. "Show your game face" makes complete sense, unlike those Euro "this is living" commercials. I think some people just poke fun for the heck of it. I see a lot of US commercials along the same lines.
Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Aug 24th 2009 10:40PM
It is the European ads I'm referring to. Sorry, I assumed they'd be the same in all English speaking countries. It is the 'this is living' ads I'm referring to. Never seen the American ones.