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The "wizards" of Harry Potter would rather speak to one another by turning themselves into fireplace embers than using a phone, and they invented newspapers with moving pictures in them instead of learning how a TV works. We're pretty sure that Voldemort would run shrieking from a PlayStation 3.<br />
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But <em>you</em> know how to wield a PS3's magic, so you can take advantage of this powerful Muggle artifact. Starting this week, you'll be able to buy a special PS3 bundle containing a 160GB PS3, a Blu-Ray of <em>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2</em> in both 2D and 3D, and download vouchers for the first two <em>Harry Potter</em> movies. You'll also get 30 days of PlayStation Plus, meaning that some of the items in the PlayStation Store will suddenly be cheaper for you, as if by magic.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/say-hallow-to-the-new-harry-potter-ps3-bundle/">Say 'Hallow' to the new Harry Potter PS3 bundle</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/say-hallow-to-the-new-harry-potter-ps3-bundle/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/20106750/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/say-hallow-to-the-new-harry-potter-ps3-bundle/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>bundle</category><category>harry-potter</category><category>harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2</category><category>playstation</category><category>playstation-plus</category><category>ps3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[JC Fletcher]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PS3 hardware update in Japan; Xillia bundle comes with new model]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/new-ps3-hardware-update-in-japan-xillia-bundle-comes-with-new-m/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/new-ps3-hardware-update-in-japan-xillia-bundle-comes-with-new-m/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/new-ps3-hardware-update-in-japan-xillia-bundle-comes-with-new-m/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center; ">
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Nope, you still won't get an HDMI cable in the box with new PlayStation 3 hardware that arrives this September in Japan, but you will get a "charcoal black" console with decreased power consumption, a lightened chassis, and a 320GB HDD. Thrillingly named the "CECH-3000B," the new model was announced by Sony of Japan this past weekend, alongside the opening of <a href="http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/hardware/cech3000b.html">an official website</a> (once a <a href="http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/20/new_ps3_model/">retailer</a> had outed it).<br />
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Apparently a handful of visual changes have been made to the system as well, specifically applying to the power and eject buttons, but the changes aren't obvious in images released thus far.<br />
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The console by itself will run &yen;34,980 ($435.56), and a 160GB version of the new model will ship with a <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/30/special-edition-tales-of-xillia-ps3-bundle-coming-to-japan/">previously announced <em>Tales of Xillia</em> bundle</a> this September. It should also be noted that the <em>Tales of Xillia</em> model is &yen;37,980 ($470) and looks <em>way, way</em> sweeter.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/new-ps3-hardware-update-in-japan-xillia-bundle-comes-with-new-m/">New PS3 hardware update in Japan; Xillia bundle comes with new model</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/new-ps3-hardware-update-in-japan-xillia-bundle-comes-with-new-m/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/19971274/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/20/new-ps3-hardware-update-in-japan-xillia-bundle-comes-with-new-m/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>320gb</category><category>cech-3000b</category><category>hardware-bundle</category><category>japan</category><category>namco</category><category>namco-bandai</category><category>playstation</category><category>ps3</category><category>sony-computer-entertainment</category><category>tales-of-xillia</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Gilbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'limited' PS3 bundle throws in Call of Duty: Black Ops]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/new-limited-ps3-bundle-throws-in-call-of-duty-black-ops/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/new-limited-ps3-bundle-throws-in-call-of-duty-black-ops/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/new-limited-ps3-bundle-throws-in-call-of-duty-black-ops/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<center>
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This might be a slightly scary time to become a PS3 owner, but Sony and Activision are making it a bit more appealing by launching a limited-edition <a href="http://joystiq.com/game/call-of-duty-black-ops"><em>Call of Duty: Black Ops</em></a> bundle on March 31. The package contains a 160GB PS3 system, the game, and the <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/tag/first-strike">First Strike DLC</a>, for the PS3's regular $299.99 price. So you get the best-selling game of all time for free. Not bad!<br />
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Of course, the downside to that is that since it's the best-selling game ever, you might already have a copy on another system. But for those of you who <em>haven't</em> gotten it yet, totally great deal!<p><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/new-limited-ps3-bundle-throws-in-call-of-duty-black-ops/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>New 'limited' PS3 bundle throws in Call of Duty: Black Ops</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/new-limited-ps3-bundle-throws-in-call-of-duty-black-ops/">New 'limited' PS3 bundle throws in Call of Duty: Black Ops</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Wed, 25 May 2011 09:33:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/new-limited-ps3-bundle-throws-in-call-of-duty-black-ops/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/19949699/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/new-limited-ps3-bundle-throws-in-call-of-duty-black-ops/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>activision</category><category>bundle</category><category>Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops</category><category>playstation</category><category>ps3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[JC Fletcher]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 09:33:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get $50 credit with 160GB PS3 at Amazon]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/get-50-credit-with-160gb-ps3-at-amazon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/get-50-credit-with-160gb-ps3-at-amazon/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/get-50-credit-with-160gb-ps3-at-amazon/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<center>
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Still have a big old <a href="http://joystiq.com/tag/amazon">Amazon</a> gift card kicking around from the holidays? Why not use it to buy ... something that'll give you another big old Amazon gift card? Amazon is currently offering a $50 credit with the purchase of a 160GB PlayStation 3 -- whose base price is also knocked down <em>almost five dollars</em> to $295.88.<br />
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Sure, it's not as much of a bonus as the <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/100-credit-with-purchase-of-160gb-ps3-at-amazon/">$100 credit</a> Amazon handed out last month, but it's precisely $50 more <em>free money</em> than you usually get for buying a video game system.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/get-50-credit-with-160gb-ps3-at-amazon/">Get $50 credit with 160GB PS3 at Amazon</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/get-50-credit-with-160gb-ps3-at-amazon/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/19801762/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/get-50-credit-with-160gb-ps3-at-amazon/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>amazon</category><category>playstation</category><category>ps3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[JC Fletcher]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony announces 160GB and 320GB PS3 models for Europe (Update: North America too!)]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/sony-announces-160gb-and-320gb-ps3-models-for-europe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/sony-announces-160gb-and-320gb-ps3-models-for-europe/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/sony-announces-160gb-and-320gb-ps3-models-for-europe/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<center><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/sony-announces-160gb-and-320gb-ps3-models-for-europe/"><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/08/sportsch817.jpg" alt="" /></a></center>The <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/">third</a> <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/">announcement</a> of a 160GB PS3 is the most meaningful one yet, because this time it's officially from Sony. The company announced the new hardware configuration at its Gamescom presentation, along with a new 320GB configuration! <br />
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The 160GB model will arrive in Europe in October, for 299 Euros, according to our man on the ground at Gamescom. It will replace the 120GB model as the standard. The 320GB version will be available September 15, as part of a <a href="http://joystiq.com/tag/playstation-move">Move</a> bundle, for 349 Euros.<br />
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<strong>Update:</strong> Sony announced a North American release for both of these systems on the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/08/17/available-this-fall-new-ps3-system-models-featuring-160gb-320gb-hard-drives/">PlayStation Blog</a>. The 160GB is shipping to retail now for $300, and the 320GB Move bundle, with <em>Sports Champions,</em> a Move controller, a PlayStation Eye, and a demo disc, will be out September 19 for $400.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/photos/160gb-and-320gb-ps3-core-sku-and-sports-champions-move-bundle/">160GB &amp; 320GB PS3 (Core SKU &amp; Sports Champions Move Bundle)</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/photos/160gb-and-320gb-ps3-core-sku-and-sports-champions-move-bundle/#3270709"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/08/120gb-ps3-core-sku-box_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/photos/160gb-and-320gb-ps3-core-sku-and-sports-champions-move-bundle/#3270710"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/08/120gb-ps3-core-sku_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/photos/160gb-and-320gb-ps3-core-sku-and-sports-champions-move-bundle/#3270711"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/08/320gb-ps3-move-bundle-box_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/photos/160gb-and-320gb-ps3-core-sku-and-sports-champions-move-bundle/#3270712"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/08/320gb-ps3-move-bundle_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
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</meta><p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/sony-announces-160gb-and-320gb-ps3-models-for-europe/">Sony announces 160GB and 320GB PS3 models for Europe (Update: North America too!)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:50:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/sony-announces-160gb-and-320gb-ps3-models-for-europe/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/19597272/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/sony-announces-160gb-and-320gb-ps3-models-for-europe/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>320gb</category><category>gamescom-2010</category><category>playstation</category><category>playstation-move</category><category>ps3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[JC Fletcher]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:50:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[160GB PlayStation 3 now in stock at Amazon]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/weird-but-true/" rel="tag">Weird But True</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/opinions/" rel="tag">Opinions</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/new-in-pop-culture/" rel="tag">New In Pop Culture</a></p><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/"><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="left" alt="" style="padding:10px;" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/08/ps3-160gb-amazon-225px.jpg" /></a>Whereas GameStop <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/">leaked</a> details of a 160GB PlayStation 3 model seemingly by accident, online retailer Amazon has notified customers that the new model has "just been announced" (by Amazon, so far) and is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VUO6H4?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=prey0f&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003VUO6H4">now in stock</a>. The SKU update, which is our favorite kind of PS3 update, retains the 120GB model's price of $299.99. <br />
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If the increase in default storage capacity isn't enough to push you off the fence, just remind yourself that there's no fun in missing hot upcoming games like <em>LittleBigPlanet 2</em>, <em>Killzone 3</em> and, err, <em><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/mass-effect-2-out-on-ps3-january-2011/">Mass Effect 2</a></em>.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/">160GB PlayStation 3 now in stock at Amazon</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/19597093/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/160gb-playstation-3-now-in-stock-at-amazon/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>amazon</category><category>playstation</category><category>ps3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ludwig Kietzmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[160GB PS3 bundles appear on GameStop]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/weird-but-true/" rel="tag">Weird But True</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/opinions/" rel="tag">Opinions</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/new-in-pop-culture/" rel="tag">New In Pop Culture</a></p><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop-com/"><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="left" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/08/160gb816.jpg" alt="" style="padding-right: 10px;" /></a>A PlayStation 3 Slim with a 160GB hard drive has mysteriously shown up on <a href="http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=83961">GameStop's site</a>, available right now for the same $300 price as the standard 120GB model. Previously, the 160GB model has only been available <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/">in Japan</a>. Further adding to the mystery is an image on the GameStop front page touting this model of PS3 as "Just Announced," even though it hasn't been officially announced by Sony. "Just announced privately to GameStop," maybe.<br />
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This new model is available through GameStop in a standard hardware bundle ($299.99), as part of a $404.97 <a href="http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=83959">God of War 3 bundle</a> containing the game and two controllers, and in a $379.97 <a href="http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=83960">Accessory Bundle</a> with two controllers and a Bluetooth remote. We're checking in with Sony about this (sort of) announcement, about its possible retail exclusivity, and about whether the 320GB model will also become available.<br />
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[Thanks Maverick!]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/">160GB PS3 bundles appear on GameStop</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:10:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/19595966/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/160gb-ps3-bundles-appear-on-gamestop/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160GB</category><category>160gb-ps3</category><category>Gamestop</category><category>god-of-war-3</category><category>playstation</category><category>ps3</category><category>ps3-slim</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[JC Fletcher]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[White PS3 Slim, larger hard drives offered in Japan]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/weird-but-true/" rel="tag">Weird But True</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/opinions/" rel="tag">Opinions</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/new-in-pop-culture/" rel="tag">New In Pop Culture</a></p><center><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/"><img border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/07/ps3white7610.jpg" /></a></center>
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If you were in the market for a white PS3 Slim, but didn't want one with <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/unboxing-the-final-fantasy-xiii-limited-edition-ps3/">Lightning all up on it</a>, you're in luck! Sony Japan has just introduced a new "Classic White" system, along with a new white vertical stand and, of course, Classic White DualShock 3 controllers. The new system is outfitted with a 160GB hard drive. The 160GB PS3 will retail for 29,980 ($341). <br />
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In addition, Sony is selling the "Charcoal Black" PS3 Slim in a 160GB <a href="http://joystiq.com/tag/torne">Torne</a> digital recorder bundle, for &yen;36,980 ($421), and a version with a luxurious 320GB hard drive (and no Torne) for &yen;34,980 ($398). All of these are going on sale -- in Japan only -- on July 29. The current 120GB PS3 Slim is now going "open price," meaning retailers can drop the price at their discretion.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/">White PS3 Slim, larger hard drives offered in Japan</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:28:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/19543103/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/white-ps3-slim-larger-hard-drives-offered-in-japan/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160GB</category><category>320GB</category><category>Classic-White</category><category>Hard-Drive</category><category>Japan</category><category>playstation</category><category>ps3</category><category>PS3-Slim</category><category>Torne</category><category>White-PS3</category><category>White-PS3-Slim</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[JC Fletcher]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:28:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal: Buy the 160GB PS3 and get LittleBigPlanet for free, today only]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/deal-buy-the-160gb-ps3-and-get-littlebigplanet-for-free-today/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/deal-buy-the-160gb-ps3-and-get-littlebigplanet-for-free-today/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/deal-buy-the-160gb-ps3-and-get-littlebigplanet-for-free-today/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/news/" rel="tag">News</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26tag%3D3230c-20%26docId%3D1000304231&amp;tag=psfa-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/12/lbp-ps3-bundle_545345345.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>
Were you ogling at the <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/30/littlebigplanet-bundle-at-french-retailer-sackboy-trailer-c/">European <em>LittleBigPlanet</em> bundle</a> we told you about back in the summer? But alas, you live in the United States. Not to worry, because for today only, you can pick up 160 GB <em>Uncharted: Drake's Fortune</em> Pack and get <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/tag/littlebigplanet"><em>LittleBigPlanet</em></a> for free. This is just one of the discounts Amazon will be offering as part of their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26tag%3D3230c-20%26docId%3D1000304231&amp;tag=psfa-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">15 Days, 15 Great Video Game deals</a> event. Not the best deal in the universe, but you do get two of the best exclusives on the system for one price. Take advantage of this offer <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26tag%3D3230c-20%26docId%3D1000304231&amp;tag=psfa-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">here</a> (scroll down to see the deal).<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/today-only-buy-ps3-lbp-free-on-amazon/">Joystiq</a> -- thanks to everyone who sent this in!]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/deal-buy-the-160gb-ps3-and-get-littlebigplanet-for-free-today/">Deal: Buy the 160GB PS3 and get LittleBigPlanet for free, today only</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26tag%3D3230c-20%26docId%3D1000304231&amp;tag=psfa-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/deal-buy-the-160gb-ps3-and-get-littlebigplanet-for-free-today/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1390452/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/deal-buy-the-160gb-ps3-and-get-littlebigplanet-for-free-today/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>littlebigplanet</category><category>media-molecule</category><category>playstation-3</category><category>ps3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Tsang]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holidaze 2008: PlayStation 3 SKU chart, revisited]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/17/holidaze-2008-playstation-3-sku-chart-revisited/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/17/holidaze-2008-playstation-3-sku-chart-revisited/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/17/holidaze-2008-playstation-3-sku-chart-revisited/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/features/" rel="tag">Features</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/ps3/" rel="tag">Sony PlayStation 3</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2007/11/magni-ps3-333.jpg" /></div>
<span style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 7px;"> <script> var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Holidaze_2008_PlayStation_3_SKU_chart_revisited'; </script> <script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script></span> We'd love to say picking up PlayStation 3 is as easy as going to the store and grabbing the first box with the console's name on it. For better and for worse, this generation of consoles gives consumers many choices at the (potential) expense of causing confusion at the store. In all, there have been six different hardware configurations for the PS3, with two of those currently in production.<br /><br />So, it's with this in mind that we present to you a handy guide for discerning the difference between the various PlayStation 3 versions (aka SKUs) out there. Please note that the red and green coloring is not only festive decor for the holiday season, but a subjective highlight of what each version excels in (or subsequently lacks).<br /><br /><style type="text/css"> #comparechart { border: 2px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #comparechart td { padding: 3px; border: 1px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 80%} #comparechart th { font-size: 80%; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 4px; background: #eee; } #comparechart th.mainth { font-size: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; } #comparechart td.red { background-color: #f08c85; } #comparechart td.green { background-color: #b3e2c4; } #comparechart td.yellow { background-color: #ffffcc;} </style> <center>
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            <td> </td>
            <td valign="top"> <img width="63" vspace="0" hspace="0" height="66" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/11/ps3160gb-box.jpg" alt="" /></td>
            <td valign="top"> <img width="63" vspace="0" hspace="0" height="66" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2007/11/80gb-tn.jpg" alt="" /></td>
            <td><img width="63" vspace="0" hspace="0" height="66" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/11/80gb-disc.jpg" alt="" /></td>
            <td><img width="63" vspace="0" hspace="0" height="66" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2007/11/60gb-tn.jpg" alt="" /></td>
            <td><img width="63" vspace="0" hspace="0" height="66" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/11/40gb-disc.jpg" alt="" /></td>
            <td><img width="63" vspace="0" hspace="0" height="66" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/11/20gb-disc.jpg" alt="" /></td>
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            <th class="mainth"></th><th class="mainth">160GB </th><th class="mainth">80GB<small><br />(Aug. 08)</small></th><th class="mainth">80GB<small><br />(Aug. 07)</small></th><th class="mainth">60GB<small></small></th><th class="mainth">40GB<small></small></th><th class="mainth">20GB<small></small></th>
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            <th colspan="7">Hardware</th>
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            <td>Model #<br /></td>
            <td valign="top"> CECH<strong>P</strong>01</td>
            <td valign="top"> CECH<strong>K</strong>01</td>
            <td>CECH<span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>01</td>
            <td>CECH<strong>A</strong>01</td>
            <td>CECH<strong>G</strong>01</td>
            <td>CECH<strong>B</strong>01</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Price</td>
            <td valign="top">$499.99</td>
            <td valign="top">$399.99</td>
            <td class="yellow">$499.99*</td>
            <td class="yellow">$499.99*</td>
            <td class="yellow">$399.99*</td>
            <td class="yellow">$499.99*</td>
        </tr>
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            <td>Chrome trim</td>
            <td valign="top"> Yes</td>
            <td valign="top"> Yes</td>
            <td>Yes</td>
            <td>Yes</td>
            <td>Yes</td>
            <td>No</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>USB 2.0 slots</td>
            <td valign="top"> 2</td>
            <td valign="top"> 2</td>
            <td class="green">4</td>
            <td class="green">4</td>
            <td>2</td>
            <td class="green">4</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>802.11 b/g</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Flash card<br />reader</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th colspan="7">Bundled Accessories</th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>Ethernet cable</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
        </tr>
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            <td>Video cables</td>
            <td>Composite</td>
            <td>Composite</td>
            <td>Composite</td>
            <td>Composite</td>
            <td>Composite</td>
            <td>Composite</td>
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            <td>Controller</td>
            <td class="green">DualShock 3</td>
            <td class="green">DualShock 3</td>
            <td>Sixaxis</td>
            <td>Sixaxis</td>
            <td>Sixaxis</td>
            <td>Sixaxis</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th colspan="7">Backwards Compatibility</th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td>PS2</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
            <td class="yellow">Software**</td>
            <td class="green">Yes (NTSC),<br />Software** <br />(PAL)</td>
            <td class="red">No</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
        </tr>
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            <td>PS One</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
            <td class="green">Yes</td>
        </tr>
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</center> <br /><small>Notes:<br />*This model is discontinued. The price on the chart represents the listed price before Sony axed it.<br />**See explanation in F.A.Q. below.</small><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alright, Joystiq, time to answer your own questions.</span><strong><br /><br /></strong>Let's do this.<p><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/17/holidaze-2008-playstation-3-sku-chart-revisited/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Holidaze 2008: PlayStation 3 SKU chart, revisited</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/17/holidaze-2008-playstation-3-sku-chart-revisited/">Holidaze 2008: PlayStation 3 SKU chart, revisited</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/17/holidaze-2008-playstation-3-sku-chart-revisited/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1373904/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/17/holidaze-2008-playstation-3-sku-chart-revisited/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>40gb</category><category>60gb</category><category>80gb</category><category>holidaze</category><category>holidaze-2008</category><category>joystiqfeatures</category><category>js-twitter</category><category>playstation-3</category><category>ps3</category><category>sku</category><category>sony</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ross Miller]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's review: all the PS3 SKUs]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/lets-review-all-the-ps3-skus/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/lets-review-all-the-ps3-skus/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/lets-review-all-the-ps3-skus/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/hardware/" rel="tag">Hardware</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/tabulator-comparing-the-playstation-3-skus/"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/08/modelchart425ps3.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
There's been some confusion about all the various PS3 models that are available. Sony has introduced, and discontinued, so many different SKUs over the PS3's relatively short lifespan so far. Did you know, with the discontinuation of the <em>Metal Gear Solid 4</em> model, there will only be two SKUs on the market? And did you know that neither will have backwards compatibility? Check out <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/tabulator-comparing-the-playstation-3-skus/">Joystiq</a>'s handy reference guide to see the stats of each SKU -- and if make sure you've nabbed the system that fits your needs exactly!<br /><br />
<div align="right"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/tabulator-comparing-the-playstation-3-skus/"><strong>Educate me!</strong></a> &gt;</div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/lets-review-all-the-ps3-skus/">Let's review: all the PS3 SKUs</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:35:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/tabulator-comparing-the-playstation-3-skus/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/lets-review-all-the-ps3-skus/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1295275/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/lets-review-all-the-ps3-skus/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>20gb</category><category>40gb</category><category>80gb</category><category>ps3</category><category>sku</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joystiq Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:35:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[160GB model also announced for America: $499, November release]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/160gb-model-also-announced-for-america-499-november-release/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/160gb-model-also-announced-for-america-499-november-release/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/160gb-model-also-announced-for-america-499-november-release/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/hardware/" rel="tag">Hardware</a></p><div align="center"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/08/ps3grayback.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div>
The 160GB model announced at Leipzig today will also be coming to America in a new bundle featuring last year's blockbuster PS3 exclusive, <em>Uncharted</em>. For $499, the 160GB system will include the new 160GB system, a DUALSHOCK 3 controller, a voucher for <em>PAIN</em> and a copy of <em>Uncharted</em>. It will be available in November.<br /><br />"As PLAYSTATION Network continues to evolve with our recently launched video delivery service and more exclusive games, PS3 owners are demanding more storage capacity," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "Consumers also are utilizing PS3 as an entertainment hub for their digital media, placing content such as their entire music collection on the hard drive. The 160GB PS3 system addresses this growing consumer demand in a compelling bundle that delivers significant value."<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/160gb-model-also-announced-for-america-499-november-release/">160GB model also announced for America: $499, November release</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:22:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/160gb-model-also-announced-for-america-499-november-release/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1290113/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/160gb-model-also-announced-for-america-499-november-release/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>leipzig</category><category>lgc08</category><category>playstation-3</category><category>ps3</category><category>uncharted</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Yoon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:22:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GC 2008: 160GB PlayStation 3 hitting Europe Oct. 31]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-160gb-playstation-3-hitting-europe-oct-31/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-160gb-playstation-3-hitting-europe-oct-31/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-160gb-playstation-3-hitting-europe-oct-31/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/ps3/" rel="tag">Sony PlayStation 3</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2006/05/ps3_60gb_chrome.jpg" /><br /></div>
With game installations, downloadable content and digitally distributed titles cluttering up our PlayStation 3's brain, it comes as little surprise to see Sony announcing yet another SKU with increased storage capacity. The word from its 2008 Games Convention press conference is that a 160 gigglebyte model -- which is otherwise identical to others units -- will be hitting Europe on October 31st, complete with &euro;70 worth of downloadable game content. But is the &euro;449 price tag a trick or a treat?<br /><br />We're checking with Sony regarding any plans to release this model elsewhere.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-160gb-playstation-3-hitting-europe-oct-31/">GC 2008: 160GB PlayStation 3 hitting Europe Oct. 31</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-160gb-playstation-3-hitting-europe-oct-31/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1290039/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-160gb-playstation-3-hitting-europe-oct-31/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160GB</category><category>EuroPS3</category><category>Hardware</category><category>Leipzig-08</category><category>PS3</category><category>PS3-SKU</category><category>SKU</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ludwig Kietzmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[80GB goes on sale in Europe this Friday, 160GB PS3 available 10/31]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/80gb-goes-on-sale-in-europe-this-friday-160gb-ps3-available-10/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/80gb-goes-on-sale-in-europe-this-friday-160gb-ps3-available-10/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/80gb-goes-on-sale-in-europe-this-friday-160gb-ps3-available-10/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/hardware/" rel="tag">Hardware</a></p><div align="center"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/08/ps3grayback.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div>
Looks like the retailer leaks were right. The 80GB PS3 will launch in Europe this Friday (except for Australia). A new 160GB model has also been announced. Retailing for &euro;449, this premium bundle will include a &euro;70 game and will be available on Oct 31st. This bundle will not include PS2 backwards compatibility either.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/80gb-goes-on-sale-in-europe-this-friday-160gb-ps3-available-10/">80GB goes on sale in Europe this Friday, 160GB PS3 available 10/31</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:25:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/80gb-goes-on-sale-in-europe-this-friday-160gb-ps3-available-10/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1289998/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/80gb-goes-on-sale-in-europe-this-friday-160gb-ps3-available-10/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>160gb</category><category>80gb</category><category>leipzig</category><category>lgc08</category><category>playstation-3</category><category>ps3</category><category>sony</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Yoon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:25:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumor: Gamestop conference call mentions 120 GB PS3]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/31/rumor-gamestop-conference-call-talks-120-gb-ps3/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/31/rumor-gamestop-conference-call-talks-120-gb-ps3/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/31/rumor-gamestop-conference-call-talks-120-gb-ps3/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/ps3/" rel="tag">Sony PlayStation 3</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/848/848727p1.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/01/ps3count.jpg" /></a><br /></div>
Adding to <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumor-120-160-gb-ps3-with-rumble-in-the-pipe/">earlier claims</a> from an Ars Technica mole, <a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/848/848727p1.html">IGN reports</a> various sources have told the website that a recent Gamestop conference call reportedly confirmed the <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/24/best-buy-closing-out-80gb-ps3/">death of the 80 GB</a> PlayStation 3 model. The sources also allege that in its place Sony will release a 120 GB version packaged with <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/tag/dualshock3/">ready-to-rumble</a> DualShock 3 controllers.<br /><br />Sony told IGN that any talk about new consoles iterations is rumor and speculation, and therefore no comment. We haven't seen any patents filed for a new PS3 model (each one has a different model number; see <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/22/joystiq-holidaze-explaining-the-ps3-skus/">our fancy SKU chart</a>), but the circumstantial evidence is starting to add up.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/848/848727p1.html">PS3 Fanboy</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/31/rumor-gamestop-conference-call-talks-120-gb-ps3/">Rumor: Gamestop conference call mentions 120 GB PS3</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/848/848727p1.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/31/rumor-gamestop-conference-call-talks-120-gb-ps3/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1103487/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/31/rumor-gamestop-conference-call-talks-120-gb-ps3/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>120gb</category><category>160gb</category><category>dual-shock</category><category>dual-shock-3</category><category>dualshock</category><category>dualshock3</category><category>gamestop</category><category>PS3</category><category>rumor</category><category>sony</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ross Miller]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumor: 120 - 160 GB PS3 with rumble in the pipeline]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumor-120-160-gb-ps3-with-rumble-in-the-pipe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumor-120-160-gb-ps3-with-rumble-in-the-pipe/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumor-120-160-gb-ps3-with-rumble-in-the-pipe/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/ps3/" rel="tag">Sony PlayStation 3</a></p><div align="center"><img width="490" vspace="4" hspace="0" height="232" border="0" align="top" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/01/ps3count.jpg" /><br /></div>
An <a href="http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/01/27/mole-80gb-ps3-dead-120-160gb-with-dual-shock-3-incoming">Ars Technica</a> "mole" reports that the <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/24/best-buy-closing-out-80gb-ps3/">80GB PS3 is indeed out</a> and will be replaced by a 120- or 160GB PS3 with a DualShock 3 controller at the same price point ($499). Beyond the extra <em>gigglebytes</em> and the <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/tag/dualshock3/">rumbling controller</a>, the "mole" had nothing else to add; questions regarding backwards compatibility, USB ports and other such incidentals will have to wait for another day.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=180653">CVG</a> spoke with Sony Europe which dismissed the story as "<em>rumour </em>and speculation." Sony America gave us a similar response, minus the British "u." A Sony America spokesperson said, "As you know, we don't comment on rumor or speculation." For those keeping track, the emergence of a new PS3 model would be the <strike>fifth</strike>, <strike>sixth</strike>, <strike>fourth</strike> *mumble* SKU ... actually, we've lost count.<br /><br /><a href="http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/01/27/mole-80gb-ps3-dead-120-160gb-with-dual-shock-3-incoming">Read</a>: Mole: 80GB PS3 dead, 120-160GB with Dual Shock 3 incoming<br /><a href="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=180653">Read</a>: Sony Europe responds<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/01/28/rumour-120gb-ps3-on-its-way-in-rumble-bundle/">PS3 Fanboy</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumor-120-160-gb-ps3-with-rumble-in-the-pipe/">Rumor: 120 - 160 GB PS3 with rumble in the pipeline</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumor-120-160-gb-ps3-with-rumble-in-the-pipe/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1099244/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumor-120-160-gb-ps3-with-rumble-in-the-pipe/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>120gb</category><category>160gb</category><category>ps3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alexander Sliwinski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumour: 120GB+ PS3 on its way in rumble bundle?]]></title><link>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumour-120gb-ps3-on-its-way-in-rumble-bundle/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumour-120gb-ps3-on-its-way-in-rumble-bundle/</guid><comments>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumour-120gb-ps3-on-its-way-in-rumble-bundle/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/rumors/" rel="tag">Rumors</a>, <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/hardware/" rel="tag">Hardware</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/01/27/mole-80gb-ps3-dead-120-160gb-with-dual-shock-3-incoming"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/01/ps3120160gb32425.jpg"  alt="" /></a></div>
Ars Technica's seemingly reliable <a href="http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/01/27/mole-80gb-ps3-dead-120-160gb-with-dual-shock-3-incoming">inside source</a> has snuck out of the shadows with another interesting bit of hardware "news". We know that the 80GB PS3 is being discontinued, even if Sony won't admit to it themselves. The rumour is that <em>another </em>SKU (for those of you playing at home, that's the fifth since launch) will take the place of the 80GB, and will come bundled with a Dual Shock 3 controllers. Prices will stay the same, but the new SKU will have a 120-160GB hard drive. <br /><br />The article doesn't indicate whether the new SKU will have backwards compatibility, memory card readers, more than two USB ports or, you know, whether it even really exists. We're not convinced that this is the best idea - the 40GB has been the only SKU available in Europe for a wee while now and it's doing great. Why such a big hard drive? Is there something coming soon that is going to require so much storage space? We know Sony have been discussing video and music downloads for quite some time, so is it finally on the horizon?<br /><br />Speculation on this can go on forever. We're going to remain skeptical until something concrete appears. If it's anything like the <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/tag/40GB">40GB</a> or <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/tag/80GB">80GB</a> revelations, we'll know it's coming a few weeks before it's "announced".<p style="padding:5px;background:#ffffcc;border:1px solid #ffff99;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" alt="Joystiq" style="float:left;padding:0 5px 5px 0;" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumour-120gb-ps3-on-its-way-in-rumble-bundle/">Rumour: 120GB+ PS3 on its way in rumble bundle?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:35:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.<br style="clear:both;"></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/01/27/mole-80gb-ps3-dead-120-160gb-with-dual-shock-3-incoming>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumour-120gb-ps3-on-its-way-in-rumble-bundle/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/forward/1099080/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/28/rumour-120gb-ps3-on-its-way-in-rumble-bundle/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>120gb</category><category>160gb</category><category>rumble</category><category>rumor</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jem Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:35:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>