There's still not a peep about whether we can expect any of the 250GB bundles meant for other territories, but
Sony confirms standalone 250GB PS3 for US at $349
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Sony's back to the two-SKU configuration with PS3 "Slim," today announcing that the 250GB model of the system previously announced for everywhere but the US will be coming to these shores on November 3. The machine will sell for $349, which is $50 more than the $299, 120GB model. Fifty bucks for an extra 100GB ain't too bad, considering Microsoft's hard disk pricing.
There's still not a peep about whether we can expect any of the 250GB bundles meant for other territories, butwe're activating full-on Pester Mode (target: SCEA) a quote we received from Sony reads, "Re: North American bundles, we don't have any plans to announce at this time." Reads to us like there are plans, just none the company wants to talk about right now.
There's still not a peep about whether we can expect any of the 250GB bundles meant for other territories, but
Reader Comments (158)
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 3:49PM Deaths Hand said
I feel like I bought my PS3 at the worse time, right after they cut BC and right before the gigs started climbing...I think mines like 40G. But hey, no regrets, I'm still getting a belly-full of Demon's Souls from it.
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:07PM spin cycle said
Well, if you have a 40GB, you do have SACD playback capability! Last model with it.
Rejoice!
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Rejoice!
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:28PM ALBGunner04 said
I still have my original 20GB PlayStation 3 launch unit that came with Talladega Nights on Blu-Ray. I of course swapped out the hard drive since I ran out of space and I have a 120GB. I don't think I need any more. It's perfect, I have all my media on it, and still have around 40GB to spare :)
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 5:01PM EncodedNybble said
Yeah I think the 40GB SKU does not play SACD, I believe the MGS/Motostorm 80GB were (CECHE01).
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 5:11PM mahouneko said
All the 80 GB models from 2007 have SACD support, 4 USB ports, have Software-emulation for backwards compatibility, and have CECHE as their production model.
The 80 GB models from 2008 onwards don't have SACD, lost 2 USB ports, and also lost backwards compatibility.
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The 80 GB models from 2008 onwards don't have SACD, lost 2 USB ports, and also lost backwards compatibility.
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 8:51AM (Unverified) said
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 3:55PM (Unverified) said
@Legendary
Omg lol, that's like the best aqua teen episode of all time.
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Omg lol, that's like the best aqua teen episode of all time.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:28PM CheeziePotato said
What? I need one for my bedroom. My 11 year old cousin (who was forced to live with me for a year by my goddamn aunt) plays my PS3 in the living room all day. I don't know why I got downvoted.
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:42PM ducttapeBigSexy said
Why not just kick him off? Or during the day, make him go to school (because it's, you know, the law and stuff.)
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:54PM CheeziePotato said
He does go to school, if he didn't I'd be in jail. He plays my video games before school, after school, and when I come home from work he still plays video games. I give him a time limit, but he doesn't give a shit and plays all he wants. I hate dealing with kids. My girlfriend wants to move out because of him. I hate my fucking aunt.
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 5:45PM CheeziePotato said
It's ok. He's an only child and didn't have much to do when he was living with his parents, so my aunt sent him to live with me. He's a huge pain in the ass, but we've gotton along pretty well. I probably will lock my PS3.
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:56PM ch3burashka said
Actually, Let's Tap in on the Wii, sorry.
This is unprecedented. Once the 250GB PS3 was sighted, I think we all knew it would be 100 bucks more, but 50? It's amazing how well Sony is selling the Slim, considering how terribly they've handled the Go launch, almost as if two different companies were responsible for the two products.
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This is unprecedented. Once the 250GB PS3 was sighted, I think we all knew it would be 100 bucks more, but 50? It's amazing how well Sony is selling the Slim, considering how terribly they've handled the Go launch, almost as if two different companies were responsible for the two products.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:24PM ArchiGamer said
Hmm, should have added a /s tag....or a joke tag....or not comment at all..*cries a little*
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 3:40PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
While this is a great deal, enough with the SKUs Sony. I have a hard enough time reading the PS3 comparison chart on Wikipedia as it is.
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 3:50PM (Unverified) said
whats wrong with more choices ?
most everyone will not need 250gb on their game system, but some will probably like this, especially those that dont want to partially change their ps3 and install another companies HDD inside for more space.
what about all the 360 skus ?
elites with HDMI, elites without, pro, no pro, arcade with games, etc...
i welcome all the choices. i loved being able to buy a black 360 with more space in 2007 when the elite was announced.
and anyone with the slightest intelligence can figure out the differences between the ps3 sku's, hell most aren't even available anymore. and if research is too hard, the darn ps3 box in the store explains everything that comes inside to the consumer who does not know what they are getting before hand.
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most everyone will not need 250gb on their game system, but some will probably like this, especially those that dont want to partially change their ps3 and install another companies HDD inside for more space.
what about all the 360 skus ?
elites with HDMI, elites without, pro, no pro, arcade with games, etc...
i welcome all the choices. i loved being able to buy a black 360 with more space in 2007 when the elite was announced.
and anyone with the slightest intelligence can figure out the differences between the ps3 sku's, hell most aren't even available anymore. and if research is too hard, the darn ps3 box in the store explains everything that comes inside to the consumer who does not know what they are getting before hand.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 3:59PM (Unverified) said
enrique- thats a good one.
i think the main chip name has changed 3 times already...
maybe we are seeing jaspers in the market now ?
or have they moved onto a another named chip yet?
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i think the main chip name has changed 3 times already...
maybe we are seeing jaspers in the market now ?
or have they moved onto a another named chip yet?
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:13PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
My comment wasn't intended to be negative. I'm sorry you fucks read it that way. My comment was in response to the MYRIAD of SKUs we've been hearing about for the past 2 months:
http://www.joystiq.com/tag/250gb/
But again, this is what we've all come to expect from the SDF.
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http://www.joystiq.com/tag/250gb/
But again, this is what we've all come to expect from the SDF.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:29PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Just quit already Capitain. You've already made yourself look like a douchebag and you are only making it worse by continuing the charade. You tried to make a joke and it failed miserably. Stop digging the ditch.
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:42PM SpaceGhostFlyer said
SHUT THE FUCK UP, FANBOYS.
I don't see how he was speaking negatively about the PS3 at all. I see an observation.
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I don't see how he was speaking negatively about the PS3 at all. I see an observation.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 4:55PM sonicspike41 said
360 Pro
360 Core
360 Elite
360 Arcade
Did I miss any? Even if you count chip revisions, that's what, 3-4? Not to mention they were essentially the same SKU, just with a few tweaks for reliability. To the average customer they are no different though.
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360 Core
360 Elite
360 Arcade
Did I miss any? Even if you count chip revisions, that's what, 3-4? Not to mention they were essentially the same SKU, just with a few tweaks for reliability. To the average customer they are no different though.
Posted: Oct 15th 2009 5:40PM Uncle Jesse said
Wow. Everyone's a little sensitive today. Just relax people. We are still talking about a video game playing machine here. There's nothing to get so worked up about. Sony is just releasing another option for people to choose. There are lots of SKU's for both MS and Sony now and they can leave it up to the people to decide what the best deal is and... AAAAHHHH! FUCK YOU, YOU BASTARDS! I FUCKING LOVE GAMES TO THE MAX!
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Posted: Oct 15th 2009 3:40PM Brother Unit No 4 said
So how're they gonna price the inevitable bundles?
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