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Post by KC on Apr 12, 2007 13:14:22 GMT 6
source-kotaku
We've been hearing the rumblings for awhile now, but today it's official: The 20GB version of the PS3 is no more in North America.
If you own one, don't worry, it will continue to be 100 percent supported with software and services, according to SCEA's spokesman David Karraker. The decision, he said, was one made based on what consumers wanted.
Here's the official SCEA statement:
At launch, we offered two separate models of PLAYSTATION 3 to meet the diverse needs and interests of our PlayStation fan base. Initial retail demand in North America was upwards of ninety percent in favor of the 60GB sku, so we manufactured and shipped-in accordingly. Due to the overwhelming demand for the 60GB model from both retailers and consumers, we have ceased offering the 20GB model here in North America. In addition to the larger internal hard drive, the 60GB PlayStation 3 features added storage media slots and built-in Wi-Fi not found in the 20GB system. Based on retailer and consumer feedback, we have decided to focus our current efforts on the more popular 60GB model.
There you go, the PS3 has slipped from two SKUs to one, the 360 has bloated from two to three
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Post by sanjoy on Apr 12, 2007 13:15:48 GMT 6
yeah read it in Kotaku.. i think its a good move
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Post by KC on Apr 12, 2007 13:16:38 GMT 6
i have always maintained that consoles shd have one sku only.
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Post by HundredProofSam on Apr 12, 2007 13:17:06 GMT 6
they'll prolly release a model higher than 60 GB to rival the 360 Elite
peace
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Post by KC on Apr 12, 2007 13:19:15 GMT 6
they wont ,you are probably getting evry thing the elite has and the HDD swapping is officially supported by sony. ,so they wont ,just my 2 paise
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Post by sanjoy on Apr 12, 2007 13:20:29 GMT 6
they might release a new controller though with rumble ?
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Post by KC on Apr 12, 2007 13:23:14 GMT 6
thats a possibility,what also might happen is ms might release a motion sensing enabled pad for the 360.
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Post by sanjoy on Apr 12, 2007 13:25:29 GMT 6
end of the day.. the consumer wins hehe
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Post by KC on Apr 12, 2007 13:27:58 GMT 6
20 gb wont launch in europe too
source cvg
Sony is taking a wait and see approach before announcing any plans to release the 20GB PS3 in Europe.
It was revealed yesterday that the 20GB model was taken off the US consumer website Sony Style, leading many to believe (us included) that the smaller 20GB model's days are numbered in the US.
Speaking to CVG, Sony UK explained, "With regards to the 20GB model taken off Sony Style - it's only applicable to the US market as it was never released over here."
The chances of the 20GB PS3 being released on our shores are getting slimmer and slimmer. Don't expect to see the smaller hard drive model any time soon, unless there's suddenly massive demand for its release. But if you're going to shell out that amount of money for a console, you really should go the whole hog and fork out for the 60GB model. It'll save you money in the long run.
"We'll continue to monitor demand for the 20GB model, from a consumer and retailer perspective... which will be factored into any future Euro launch plans," Sony told us.
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Post by arjun™ on Apr 12, 2007 13:28:37 GMT 6
thats a possibility,what also might happen is ms might release a motion sensing enabled pad for the 360. but as we no all these things will be released minumum a yr down the line.... cuz now they are jus suggestons... by the time ms decides and then gives a release date.... itll be late november or for christmas . . . . |
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Post by arjun™ on Apr 12, 2007 13:29:24 GMT 6
hence i prefer not getting my hopes high.... cuz the last time i did.... blic released a only pal ersion... when i waited for 6 months!!!! :@:@:@:@:@:@:@:@
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Post by KC on Apr 12, 2007 13:29:42 GMT 6
u never know with these companies ,ms might be working on one as we speak
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Post by sanjoy on Apr 12, 2007 13:33:18 GMT 6
yeah and with e3 coming u never know  |
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Post by Altaïr47 on Apr 12, 2007 19:53:46 GMT 6
ps3.ign.com/articles/779/779976p1.htmlSony Continues 20 Gig PS3 in JapanNo plans to drop the low-end model overseas. Bummed about the death of the 20 gigabyte model PS3? Then you may want to consider importing, as it seems that Sony Computer Entertainment currently plans on continuing to sell the 20 Gig model in Japan. When asked about the decision to drop the lower end model from North American retail, a representative of SCE told Famitsu.com, "We're currently not considering changes akin to North America. However we would like to react flexibly with the market." We conducted a quick check of that very market today via a few Tokyo game shops and found both 20 Gig and 60 Gig models available for purchase. We also found used versions of both packages, with one retailer charging 42,800 yen for a used 20 Gig model and 49,800 yen for a used 60 gig model. The usual retail prices for new versions are, respectively, 49,800 yen and 59,800 yen.
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Post by arjun™ on Apr 12, 2007 23:35:16 GMT 6
ok now a question..... should i buy the ps3 60 gb . . . . . or the elite.... (btw wats the diff between the elite and normal)..... and is it worth selling my 360 to buy the elite or ps3 60gb as my 60gb ps3 goes to cuzin  |
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