40gb Ps3 Canceled And 80gb Will Sell For $399 - Blu-ray Forum

HDTV1080P · 07-17-2008, 12:41 AM

$100 off the 80GB PS3 model in September. The new 80GB model according to this link will not have super audio CD playback and PS2 game capiblity

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/15/s...-price-to-400/

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"LOS ANGELES — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. used the historic Shrine Auditorium to announce and showcase its new PlayStation Store movie and video download service. The game giant also announced that beginning this September, the 80GB PlayStation 3 will sell for $400, which is $100 less than the current price; the current 40GB $400 PS3 model will be discontinued. "

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/new...ticle_id=13124

Nerdkiller likes BD · 07-17-2008, 12:46 AM

I really don't like the way Sony is going with this. Now they are leaving PS2 backwards compatability on all models. And the flash card support and less USB ports. Well, lucky I got a 60GB ages ago. But then they can always get the compatability back as we've been all talking about.

Edit: Correct me if I'm wrong, but are the really taking the other 80GB PS3 off the market?

BlackLightShark009 · 07-17-2008, 12:51 AM

It's already been said all they doing is swapping in 80G into the 40G. So the console is the same.

blu-rayfan101 · 07-17-2008, 12:53 AM

So does it play PS2 games, people are saying different things.

Blu-Generation · 07-17-2008, 12:59 AM

People are confuse.

The new 80GB will become the norm, and will replace the 40GB.

In store there will be no other model but this new 80GB.
Only problem, this new 80GB is just the 40GB with HDD switch.

So no, it will not play PS2 games. What you get in the 40GB is what you'll get in the new 80GB.

blu-rayfan101 · 07-17-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Generation

People are confuse.

The new 80GB will become the norm, and will replace the 40GB.

In store there will be no other model but this new 80GB.
Only problem, this new 80GB is just the 40GB with HDD switch.

So no, it will not play PS2 games. What you get in the 40GB is what you'll get in the new 80GB.

What is Sony thinking!

Blu-Generation · 07-17-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by blu-rayfan101

What is Sony thinking!

Um. They didn't?

DeathByAsh'aman · 07-17-2008, 01:02 AM

It will not play ps2 games.

"The 80GB model will retail for $399, and will offer all of the features and functionality of the 40GB model with double the storage to accommodate more movies, graphics, music, photos and other entertainment content -- all for the same price."

http://www.psu.com/Sony-announces-80...0004238-p0.php

Guess you beat me to it blu.. i was busy looking for a reference for people.

PS3-Playb3yond · 07-17-2008, 01:08 AM

The 80GB is the new 40GB. Same features but bigger HDD. I think it's great. They're trying to slowly fade away the PS2.

Mystique · 07-17-2008, 01:11 AM

I'm glad I have a 60GB!

lch · 07-17-2008, 01:15 AM

bcos 40gb hdd is hard to find nowaday.

saprano · 07-17-2008, 02:14 AM

So did they stop making the mgs4 bundles yet? i might have to pick one up.

Aaron · 07-17-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lch

bcos 40gb hdd is hard to find nowaday.

Hardly. I was at Best Buy a few days ago and they had a stack of them about 5x5x5. Every electronics store has an asston of them.

sg2386 · 07-17-2008, 02:23 AM

I am pretty sure there will be 2 80GB skus;

80GB (replacing 40GB with Sixaxis) - $399
80GB bundle (with game or Blu-ray and DS3) - $499

its good that they're trying to keep the standard at 80GB and not having different sizes. People can upgrade the hard drives themselves so i don't think the standard sizes matter.

BIGSAPOTEER · 07-17-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

The 80GB is the new 40GB. Same features but bigger HDD. I think it's great. They're trying to slowly fade away the PS2.

Are we the only people who think this is a great move? I'd rather take a $100 price cut than have BC. Cut a few more features (gb) and bring the price down to $250-$300

Aaron · 07-17-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGSAPOTEER

Are we the only people who think this is a great move? I'd rather take a $100 price cut than have BC. Cut a few more features (gb) and bring the price down to $250-$300

The manufacturing cost is $400, I doubt you'll see a price cut anytime soon. Hard disk size doesn't affect the manufacturing costs.

gochumonster · 07-17-2008, 02:43 AM

what you all are forgetting is that the 2.36 firmware update has made even the regualr 40g systems backwards compatable, so every system will be able to play ps2 games. They duped everyone in the beginning by making us pay more for a system that just needed a firmware patch. I still love my ps3 though

Aaron · 07-17-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gochumonster

what you all are forgetting is that the 2.36 firmware update has made even the regualr 40g systems backwards compatable, so every system will be able to play ps2 games. They duped everyone in the beginning by making us pay more for a system that just needed a firmware patch. I still love my ps3 though

Lulz

catbigred · 07-17-2008, 02:52 AM

Here's Jack Tretton's comments on the new 80gb.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/16/s...n-dishes/:eek:

hlo10786 · 07-17-2008, 03:00 AM

Lucky i got an 60, and i was pretty close to getting an 80G

07-17-2008, 12:41 AM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	40gb Ps3 Canceled And 80gb Will Sell For $399 $100 off the 80GB PS3 model in September. The new 80GB model according to this link will not have super audio CD playback and PS2 game capiblity http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/15/s...-price-to-400/ Quote "LOS ANGELES — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. used the historic Shrine Auditorium to announce and showcase its new PlayStation Store movie and video download service. The game giant also announced that beginning this September, the 80GB PlayStation 3 will sell for $400, which is $100 less than the current price; the current 40GB $400 PS3 model will be discontinued. " http://www.homemediamagazine.com/new...ticle_id=13124 Last edited by HDTV1080P; 07-17-2008 at 06:23 PM. Reason: updated with correct information

07-17-2008, 12:46 AM	#2
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	I really don't like the way Sony is going with this. Now they are leaving PS2 backwards compatability on all models. And the flash card support and less USB ports. Well, lucky I got a 60GB ages ago. But then they can always get the compatability back as we've been all talking about. Edit: Correct me if I'm wrong, but are the really taking the other 80GB PS3 off the market? Last edited by Nerdkiller likes BD; 07-17-2008 at 12:54 AM.

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07-17-2008, 12:51 AM	#3
BlackLightShark009 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:California Blu-ray collection:11	It's already been said all they doing is swapping in 80G into the 40G. So the console is the same.

07-17-2008, 12:53 AM	#4
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	So does it play PS2 games, people are saying different things.

07-17-2008, 12:59 AM	#5
Blu-Generation Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	People are confuse. The new 80GB will become the norm, and will replace the 40GB. In store there will be no other model but this new 80GB. Only problem, this new 80GB is just the 40GB with HDD switch. So no, it will not play PS2 games. What you get in the 40GB is what you'll get in the new 80GB.

07-17-2008, 01:02 AM	#8
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	It will not play ps2 games. "The 80GB model will retail for $399, and will offer all of the features and functionality of the 40GB model with double the storage to accommodate more movies, graphics, music, photos and other entertainment content -- all for the same price." http://www.psu.com/Sony-announces-80...0004238-p0.php Guess you beat me to it blu.. i was busy looking for a reference for people.

07-17-2008, 01:08 AM	#9
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	The 80GB is the new 40GB. Same features but bigger HDD. I think it's great. They're trying to slowly fade away the PS2.

07-17-2008, 01:11 AM	#10
Mystique Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Newark, CA Blu-ray collection:240 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	I'm glad I have a 60GB!

07-17-2008, 01:15 AM	#11
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	bcos 40gb hdd is hard to find nowaday.

07-17-2008, 02:14 AM	#12
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	So did they stop making the mgs4 bundles yet? i might have to pick one up.

07-17-2008, 02:23 AM	#14
sg2386 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto Ontario 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:207 Blu-ray reviews:1	I am pretty sure there will be 2 80GB skus; 80GB (replacing 40GB with Sixaxis) - $399 80GB bundle (with game or Blu-ray and DS3) - $499 its good that they're trying to keep the standard at 80GB and not having different sizes. People can upgrade the hard drives themselves so i don't think the standard sizes matter.

07-17-2008, 02:43 AM	#17
gochumonster Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Littleton Colorado	what you all are forgetting is that the 2.36 firmware update has made even the regualr 40g systems backwards compatable, so every system will be able to play ps2 games. They duped everyone in the beginning by making us pay more for a system that just needed a firmware patch. I still love my ps3 though

07-17-2008, 02:52 AM	#19
catbigred Member Member since:Mar 2008	Here's Jack Tretton's comments on the new 80gb. http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/16/s...n-dishes/:eek:

07-17-2008, 03:00 AM	#20
hlo10786 Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:SF Bay Area Blu-ray collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:1	Lucky i got an 60, and i was pretty close to getting an 80G

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