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320GB PS3 bundled with Torne DVR in Japan

by JC Fletcher on Oct 5th 2010 5:14PM

Sony has introduced yet another PlayStation 3 variant to the Japanese market, for those who weren't already confused enough about whether to buy the system in white, black, or blue, with or without a game, with a 160GB or 320GB hard drive, and with or without the Torne DVR add-on.

The latest PS3 bundle, available in Japan November 18 at ¥39,980 ($480) includes a Charcoal Black PS3 with a 320GB hard drive, and a Torne tuner. In addition, Sony also announced that it will market a longer USB cable for charging PS3 controllers. "Through the introduction of this new bundle pack and peripheral, SCEJ will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation." Charging from 2 meters away -- you can't get that anywhere else.

Source: Press release

Tags: 320gb, bundle, dvr, japan, playstation, ps3, torne, usb

Reader Comments (19)

why doesn't america get a dvr?

@Sho Minamimoto because you guys keep buying stuff like "MAG" and "Warhawk" so Sony has no studios in NA left to make useful stuff

@Sho Minamimoto

Thank the way Pay TV services operate in this country.

They do not want you to own your own DVR. Sure, some people manage, anyway. I know the 360+ Uverse (which is MS's OS as well) is one option.

But I sure wish I could have this in the states. I am hoping against hope that Google TV will somehow be incorporated into the PS3 (Sony is working on a Google TV).

I charge my controller from 15' away...thanks to my PC

I bought a 10 foot USB extension cable. Solved that problem...now give North America the DVR!

stupid American copyright protection

Will this ever come to the US or are there legal matters needing to be taken care of first.

I hate when console manufacturers do this, segments the market, I understand that some customers aren't willing to spend as much as others, but make it so you can get one system, in the color you want, with all the bells and whistles, if you're willing to pay more.

@thelolotov

i don't think its a import issue. its a legal one.

Like they have the space to need a cable extension.

Oh, right, there are other places in Japan than Tokyo, time for me to study geography (& Grammar).

That's hilarious that this far into the life of the PS3 they are just finally acknowledging that including longer charging cables might be a good idea.

For those who don't know, you can get a couple of standard USB cables (normal end to mini-end) from someplace like Monoprice for just a couple of bucks plus shipping.

i sliced two usb cables and made a long 18 foot cable to charge from my couch >.>

You would think that Sony has Japan on lock yet they come out with exclusive stuff there instead of in the states or even Europe where it has fierce competition with the 360. I don't know man.

I got me a 15ft extension cable from Monoprice for $2.00.

I charge my controllers while I have Folding running.

Cool idea, but I still say Windows Media Center FTW. If you get way into it you can get a CableCARD and have 200+ channels and record 4 shows at once. WMC also takes the stress off your console, and you can have a ton of recording space, plus the centralized DVR style system.

I still like this idea, but I prefer my set up.

Good idea, instead of the power being wasted you at least put it to good use.

They really need to let the controllers charge while the system is off. My PC charges my iPod while its off.

Oh, like the PSX back in tge PS2 days. Remember? http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSX_(DVR)

I have had a 14ft usb cable since the day I got my ps3. 2 meters is nothing.

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Posted: Oct 5th 2010 5:19PM Sho Minamimoto said

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