Rumor: Handful of 250GB PS3 bundles heading to Europe
by Ben Gilbert 
{ Sep 21st 2009 at 12:50PM } 
In the second image, our anonymous tipster supposedly snapped what looks to be the familiar GameStop clerk inventory screen, albeit with commands in Norwegian. It suggests yet another 250GB PS3 bundle, this time with "Ratchet" (presumably Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time) attached. If we're to trust these images, the bundles will be priced at 3799 kr ($644.16), a 500 kr ($84.78) increase from the current price of a 120GB PS3 Slim at Norwegian GameStops. No release dates are given.
We were told last week by Sony of America that an image of an Uncharted 2 PS3 250GB bundle was a "complete fabrication," and as such we've contacted Sony of America as well as Sony of Europe for comment on these images. We'll update this post as we hear more.
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Pumapayam @ Sep 21st 2009 12:53PM
Why so many bundles?
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Sep 21st 2009 12:54PM
I'm bored of these rumors. Can we start a new one?
CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Sep 21st 2009 1:09PM
I found some more PS3 bundles at my gamestop. I dunno if it qualifies as a new rumor though since these are totally coming.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/glueieat/PS3BUNDLES.jpg
RKN @ Sep 21st 2009 12:54PM
You mean Gamestop has its evil, tight grip over the throats of non-Americans too!?
: (
UK31337 @ Sep 21st 2009 1:18PM
The UK seems to be the only country in Europe that *doesn't* have Gamestop. It seems to be in Ireland and Italy, at least.
Markez @ Sep 21st 2009 12:57PM
250gb seems unnecessarily large, but perhaps because I'd been use to the 20gb 360 for so long? I can't imagine filling up my 120gb slim PS3 unless it's nothing but demos and whatnot. I'm definitely not going to buy any TV/movies off PSN since I have Netflix on the 360, and I have personally never seen the real point of installing a game to the HDD. Sooooo, if you don't buy TV/movies, or install full games, what the heck are you people filling up those big HDDs with?
Rob S. @ Sep 21st 2009 1:02PM
Besides, you can easily remove the hard drive of a PS3 and replace it with a 500 GB hard drive, so having a 250 one seems a little silly.
Archon (PSN: Archonik, XBL: DarkARHN) @ Sep 21st 2009 1:03PM
Well, my 500GB HDD is almost full now. I have 10GB of my music on it, a few movies, trailers, all AVGN episodes, plenty installed games. Yup. About 80GB left.
aristokrat @ Sep 21st 2009 1:03PM
I just found out a reason why to install some games to HD when I tripped over a cord, bumped my Xbox, and scratched my disk as it was spinning in the drive. From now on, all music games are getting installed because I'm not risking that again.
MystileArmor @ Sep 21st 2009 1:05PM
I'm stretching my 20gb HD as much as I can on my 360, but with all the DLC and XBL games I buy, I'm coming close to the end of the line.
Those Beatles DLC albums are going to do the trick though.
Markez @ Sep 21st 2009 1:11PM
Yeah I got effed on the 20gb. Had 3 seasons of Tim & Eric, a season of Heroes, and maxed out after the different DLC and demos. Not too big a deal since I can't imagine I'll rewatch any of that soon, or possibly ever. Figure since I can use my computer as a media server for both the 360 and PS3 I don't need to install any music on the HDD of either.
Beg pardon on a few ignorant questions, but since I just got the PS3 I have a few moronic questions.
@ Rob S - It's easy to replace an HDD on a 360, do you mean it's not as easy because they're silly expensive for a larger one?
@ Archon - Do you need the disc in the drive in order to play an installed game?
@ Aristokrat - Tripped over the USB controller cable? Mine is only 3 ft so I can't really play the PS3 when it's attached...
*sniffle* what a great community
Rob S. @ Sep 21st 2009 1:17PM
Actually yes, I mean $140 dollars for a 120 GB hard drive? I can get a 1TB one for about $100 now, come on Microsoft!
Vidikron @ Sep 21st 2009 1:18PM
"@ Archon - Do you need the disc in the drive in order to play an installed game?"
You do, but the disc doesn't spin so it's not likely to be scratched.
Archon (PSN: Archonik, XBL: DarkARHN) @ Sep 21st 2009 1:21PM
We are still talking about the PS3, right? Some games installs are mandatory, others are optional. You still need the disc, but the game loading times are cut down to almost 0. Not to mention that some Downloadable Games are huge! Also, I almost forgot: my Rock Band and Singstar library is almost 40GB, too...
Vidikron @ Sep 21st 2009 1:32PM
Oops... I got confused on who said what. Ignore my previous reply as it applies to the 360 and not the PS3.
el serpiente @ Sep 21st 2009 3:28PM
"what the heck are you people filling up those big HDDs with?"
Giant, 50 megapixel pictures of cocks.
http://images.google.com/images?q=roosters
No, but really though, it's very important for me to have all 6 seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm readily accessible at all times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEhk5N32Tec
Markez @ Sep 21st 2009 4:03PM
Again, I'm doing this in PS3 articles. Why am I being downvoted?
Markez @ Sep 21st 2009 6:44PM
Seriously, if any of the spineless dbags won't to actually pipe up and explain why I'm being downvoted I'd love to hear it.
Markez @ Sep 21st 2009 6:45PM
Oh fer gadssakes, not "won't", I meant "want"
thatguy @ Sep 21st 2009 12:59PM
I wish Sony would release a 250GB GT5 bundle with a Ferrari red paint job on the PS3 (I talking about actually being painted by Ferrari).
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 21st 2009 2:04PM
that would be sick...and would most certainly bring a +$100 premium for the Ferrari name on it
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 21st 2009 1:15PM
Assassins Creed 2 Bundle??
wow...and damn why cant the US get Bundles like this??
its like SCEE is constantly outdoing SCEA in this aspect...lol
Solace @ Sep 21st 2009 3:37PM
because us Americans like to shoot at shit and blow shit up. Don't forget the violence and gore.
Take for example MW2 Bundle, MGS4 + K2 PS3 Bundle, etc
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 21st 2009 4:22PM
that KZ2 Bundle never made it to the US tho....
HeXeN {KevinConroyDefeatsBatman} @ Sep 21st 2009 1:18PM
If they manage to release the U2 bundle in the US I'll gladly pick it up.
deaftly @ Sep 21st 2009 1:21PM
Will it come with Bono's face printed on the top?
Kleptomaniac @ Sep 21st 2009 1:40PM
@deaftly
Oh god, that would be a horrible HORRIBE sight.
(IRE)Wolfman @ Sep 21st 2009 1:37PM
@ just over 50 euro i'd say that the bundle will be a 349 euro Or $349 if ever released in the US (Because thats how its done)So a game worth around 50 euro and an extra 130Gb not shabby!
Employee @ Sep 21st 2009 10:54PM
I'm from Norway and i will say one thing only here:
This is legit, you'll here more about it later this week during TGS...
Remember SCEE/SCEA always say no if you ask them...
Pie Man @ Sep 21st 2009 11:55PM
Being in the US, I feel like we're just in the dark about the 250GB. It's all about Europe here (And not about the US or Japan for once!). I'm holding off on getting a slim until after TGS just to make sure that I don't experience buyer's remorse if they announce a super bundle for $3 (okay, not exactly that much).