Sony has just confirmed to Joystiq that the 80GB PlayStation 3 SKU, bundled with
Motorstorm, is no longer being supplied to retailers. "Retailers aren't getting any new inventory of the 80GB
Motorstorm bundle," said a carefully worded statement issued by Sony.
This doesn't mean the 80GB model is out of production, merely that the focus is switching to the
forthcoming 80GB bundle that features a copy of
Metal Gear Solid 4 and a
DualShock 3 (not be confused with the limited-edition "
Gun Metal Gray" bundle available exclusively through Konami's website).
We've sent a follow-up request to Sony asking for the official street date for the 80GB MGS4 bundle and will update if and when we hear back. Update: The 80GB
MGS4 bundle is conveniently scheduled for release on
June 12.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ May 30th 2008 6:32PM
These will still be using the older chips, not the newer ones the 40gb uses for cooler and quieter operation correct?
beoba @ May 30th 2008 6:47PM
Given that the smaller chips save them money, I'd be surprised if it used the larger ones.
Bluebrake @ May 30th 2008 7:11PM
@beoba: Right.
It would also mean having two different manufacturing processes going in parallel. Extra costs and complications with no benefit at all. I'm sure these will be 65nm, maybe with some other small changes to the internals as well.
That's assuming they're all newly manufactured, which I'd guess they must be. They've had ample time to sell off all the old ones, after all.
Bluebrake @ May 30th 2008 7:18PM
Oh, and one more thing. I've got a hunch that part of the reason they introduced the new bundle was to smoothly transition to the 65nm 80gb. It lets them capitalize on the value of the new model while avoiding the clusterfuck of the 360's 3-different-models-with-the-same-name-and-the-same-price on the shelves at the same time.
Purple Haze @ May 30th 2008 7:43PM
Also I'll point out that it isn't a 360 and there was never really a problem with the ps 3 being too loud or overheating anyway, so it doesn't make a hell of a lot of difference.
Ignatius @ May 31st 2008 10:01AM
Bluebrake, are you INSANE?
To date, there have been 7 PS3 SKUs. 1 20GB, 2 40GB, 1 60GB and 3 80GB.
All of them have different features and different controllers, games, etc. Just because ONE is on the market doesn't mean it's confusing as hell, at least the 360 was consistent.
Eggy @ May 31st 2008 11:24AM
Never at the same time.
BananaBoat @ May 30th 2008 6:41PM
If it weren't for 6 months of Blu-Ray enjoyment at this point, I'd be freaking jealous. MGS4 and a Dual Shock 3? Meh. Blows Motorstorm out of the water. Then again, I only got the 80gb Motorstorm bundle because I wanted backwards compatibility, and the 60gb had been discontinued. Not to mention that I got a 100 discount.
Someone needs to discount the dual shock 3...I want one...but...50 bucks for a freaking controller? Insane.
Mr.ESC @ May 30th 2008 6:41PM
I want a LE MGS4 Bundle but I won't be around for the MGS4 release. I’ll be busy in a conference in Boston.
I don't know if I should buy a Ps3 in the U.S yet I bought my PSP in the U.S and its flawless yet I'm worried about the guarantee.
rodrigo quiere mota @ May 30th 2008 6:52PM
dammn Mr ESC u must have lots of money u gotta hook me up wid a job dawg
Mr.ESC @ May 30th 2008 7:01PM
Get a job by yourself hippy.
No.I'm not rich neither is the company but this is really neccesary also it was an invitation.
I have to work from 10 Am to 1 Am weekdays and 10 Am to 5 PM weekends.I'm working right now,I take a break to post here.
rodrigo quiere mota @ May 30th 2008 7:07PM
im not a hippie im more of a gangsta oriented idk i guess 4 hanging out wid black ppl so chea but i was cholo but not anymore i only hang out wid my hyna
Mr.ESC @ May 30th 2008 7:13PM
Well is always good to know there are people using the English language worst than me.
rodrigo quiere mota @ May 30th 2008 7:18PM
hahahaha simon well thx 2 txtin dats how i type cuz actually i was pretty good in my english classes but chales who cares
Microswirl @ May 30th 2008 7:20PM
"Well is always good to know there are people using the English language worst than me."
That sentence reeks of irony. BTW, I'm ALSO more of a gangsta oriented idk.
Deadpool @ Jun 3rd 2008 3:41AM
Wow, if Mr. ESC and rodrigo quiere mota had a television show I would totally watch it.
The show would be called "The Perfect Odd Couple". Where a everyday business man has to live with the tough guy Gangsta.
I know the show isn't real but I want to watch it already. LOL
rodrigo quiere mota @ May 30th 2008 7:28PM
im not tough im a pretty soft vato. and i respect da business guys cuz dey run everything unlike thugs my goal is 2 go 2 collage and b somebody
Mr.ESC @ May 30th 2008 7:31PM
Microswirl shut up.
Deadpool-yeah and then there should be a show about Halo with Jerry Seinfeld as Masterchief.
"Whats the deal with the flood?"
"They are not water,so why are they called the flood?"
Mr.ESC @ May 30th 2008 7:35PM
In retrospective a Halo tv show with Jerry Seinfeld as Master chief could be good.
Jason Alexander could be the Arbiter and Julia Louis-Dreyfus could be Cortana.
"You are killing independent Arbiter".
BananaBoat @ May 30th 2008 7:35PM
So...gonna be rollin dirteh in Bostun eh? Gonna pix up summodem trix like in grand teft awwtow fo sho?
Stop
Stop
My love of the English language prevents me from going any further with this joke. Sorry, but I just can't do it.
Microswirl @ May 30th 2008 7:41PM
No Mr.ESC, YOU shut up. What I nice level of discourse you've brought here: first you make fun of someone else's spelling and grammar while simultaneously making all manner of spelling mistakes yourself... then, when someone points out how this is ironic, you tell them to shut up.
I'm smarter than you.
rodrigo @ May 30th 2008 7:42PM
wow bananadude just stop cuz u suck hard dawg hahahaha stick 2 ur proper english
DarthDavid @ May 30th 2008 6:43PM
*hugs his 60GB EE PS3* Cries for the 80GB.....
cantbeatmegaman @ May 30th 2008 6:47PM
I thought they already stopped selling this a year ago?
Kodros @ May 30th 2008 6:49PM
I don't think this was a bundle a year ago.
Bluebrake @ May 30th 2008 7:13PM
It wasn't a year ago, but this is old news. We knew by January or February that the stores weren't getting shipments anymore, and they were already hard to find shortly after that. Is this really the first time Sony has acknowledged it?
rodrigo quiere mota @ May 30th 2008 6:56PM
good move by sony now i cant wait 4 MGS4 and kill ppl online. now dat i remember i got my ass whopped in da beta hahahaha
braids @ May 30th 2008 6:58PM
I haven't seen the motorstorm bundle in a long time. I thought they discontinued it. Where was it still being sold at in the US?
DMeisterJ @ May 30th 2008 7:00PM
Hello January 2008!
Anyhoo, does anyone know if the MGS4 80 gig bundle will be around for a while or is it a one time thing?
npa189 @ May 30th 2008 7:00PM
a LITTLE late for this press release sony! they were gone in February and i had to settle for a 40gb, and i just bought a slim PS2 for MGS2-3 thanks, brilliant PR.
Drago Dracini @ May 30th 2008 7:05PM
;p Well, i just got a 20GB... so i have no worries at all about this.
Lavat @ May 30th 2008 7:34PM
The GunMetal Grey is actually a certain 'metal' cover I think...Not just a grey paint job.
But what holds me back from buying one is that it is a 40g...
At least when I go to GameStop in my cardboard box I will be able to pick up a Limited Edition.
Big Ed @ May 30th 2008 7:35PM
Does anyone know if this will last for very long? I was hoping to get a this 80 GB bundle w/ MGS4 for my birthday in July. I'm wondering if this is a short time thing or if Sony is going to keep this bundle around for a while.
Lavat @ May 30th 2008 7:48PM
It will not be sold out forever if it does get sold out...It is going to replace the Old bundle and be around as long and as frequent as the Motorstorm bundle...no worries...You should be able to buy it by then.
LuckyTurner @ May 30th 2008 7:54PM
My guess is that this is likely a long term (at least for the next 5 months) strategy. The game is one of the biggest lures to the PS3 platform and this bundle has been successfull in getting me to set aside some cash for May 12.
Lavat @ May 30th 2008 7:56PM
....I mean...eh em...Only if a store has it on them, But the chances may not be so great...I have only seen a few of them in stores and I am sure they are not continuing to produce them. Best to get it now or roll the dice and wait till July.
LuckyTurner @ May 30th 2008 7:57PM
*edit* June 12
*cue facepalm*
bigska @ May 30th 2008 7:42PM
Just as a heads up: from what I have been hearing the MGS4 Bundle(regular 80g) is going to be very limited at the store level. Maybe even as limited as the the Gunmetal.
severian00 @ May 30th 2008 8:16PM
Except that these have been discontinued and out of stock at most retailers for about 4 months now. It's nice that Sony finally confirmed the obvious to you guys though.
Spin44 @ May 31st 2008 8:00AM
I heard here (http://www.expotv.com/MotorStorm/36-oTq click on imagine's review) that the game only looks good on HUGE screens (the one in the review is huge). My TV is only about 29", would this game not look good on smaller screens?