Japan gets PS3 price cut and 40GB - Blu-ray Forum

w_tanoto · 10-09-2007, 01:39 PM

http://www.psu.com/Japan-gets-PS3-pr...0001495-p0.php

Shin-Ra · 10-09-2007, 03:27 PM

Sony announces PS3 price drop, 40GB SKU, new colour for Japan

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In Japan the 40GB model, which is numbered the CECHH00 series, will cost ¥39,980 (approx $341), and will come in a choice of two different colours--the standard black, and a new colour called ceramic white. On the same day--November 11--that the 40GB model goes on sale, the Dual Shock 3 controller will also become available.

The Dual Shock 3 was announced by Kaz Hirai at this year's Tokyo Game Show, and the new controller will feature both the SixAxis controls and a rumble function. The new wireless controller will cost ¥5,500 ($47) and also be available in black or ceramic white.

The first 200,000 people who buy a PlayStation 3 in Japan after October 17 will receive a free copy of the Spider-Man 3 Blu-Ray movie.

Just before the launch of the new SKU, Sony will be dropping the price of the 20GB and 60GB versions of the console--both which are still on sale in Japan. The new prices will come into effect on October 17 and will be ¥44,980 ($383) for the 20GB version, and ¥54,980 ($469) for the 60GB model--a ¥5,000 ($43) drop for each.

Luis_A51 · 10-09-2007, 03:31 PM

Those are sweet prices, and will definitely boost PS3 sales.

I want news of when the Dualshock 3 is comming to NA, im replacing my 2 controllers for sure when those come out.

Goodguy818 · 10-09-2007, 03:31 PM

Hope the 40gb white ps3 comes out in the US, i wants

Goodguy818 · 10-09-2007, 03:35 PM

http://kotaku.com/gaming/breaking/pr...pan-308550.php

Shin-Ra · 10-09-2007, 03:36 PM

^ White looks sweeeeet too.

w_tanoto · 10-09-2007, 03:48 PM

I'm still prefer black version, but nice to know we have a white version as well

E-Dogg · 10-09-2007, 03:54 PM

The white one looks sick!

KiteKat · 10-09-2007, 05:26 PM

340 $ for 40GB PS3 in Japan ...WOW ...

game over for X360 in japan

Damiesmallz · 10-09-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

I'm still prefer black version, but nice to know we have a white version as well

Well one good thing about the white is you don't have to worry about dust.

Seriously let Sony continue production on the original 60 gig and I would buy a white one.

80 gig=for people who want all the next gen features, who do not care as much for backwards compatibility.
60 gig= for the hardcore Sony gamer, who loves just as much Blu-ray as he does PS2 DVD's
40 gig= for the occasional user, mostly for the movies, but can enjoy the games aswell.

This would be great if Sony did this it would cover ALL the bases.

w_tanoto · 10-09-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Damiesmallz

Well one good thing about the white is you don't have to worry about dust.

Seriously let Sony continue production on the original 60 gig and I would buy a white one.

80 gig=for people who want all the next gen features, who do not care as much for backwards compatibility.
60 gig= for the hardcore Sony gamer, who loves just as much Blu-ray as he does PS2 DVD's
40 gig= for the occasional user, mostly for the movies, but can enjoy the games aswell.

This would be great if Sony did this it would cover ALL the bases.

the 60GB version will be phased out from all PAL territories (it's equal to 80GB in USA, software emulation).

jorg · 10-10-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KiteKat

340 $ for 40GB PS3 in Japan ...WOW ...

game over for X360 in japan

seriously the 360 never got the game started lmao

w_tanoto · 10-10-2007, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jorg

seriously the 360 never got the game started lmao

that's why it's called batsu-bokusu
ばつボクス

What'sHD · 10-10-2007, 01:34 AM

That is one gorgeous machine... sigh

NoTx · 10-10-2007, 04:13 AM

Would look really nice upstairs for my wifes TV

(I will keep the black one!)

dannyjl · 10-10-2007, 02:46 PM

Yeah, I was elated when I saw this yesterday as I've been holding out here waiting for the prices to drop in Japan. Then, just about an hour ago I was really bummed when I read the specs on a Japanese news site that the new 40 gb. model won't have SACD capabiltiy. None of the new blu recorders have it either so the only option is go for one of the original models at a higher price. Sony must be giving up on SACD and perhaps is just thinking about some new possible music format like blu-cd - your favorites released in full lossless audio on blu disks. Now that would be something!

sj001 · 10-10-2007, 02:57 PM

Wasn't $400 the price of the PS2 when it came out? I think this is going to be a big shift for Sony, I think players will fly off the shelves this quarter. Go Blu!

heathward · 10-10-2007, 03:46 PM

no doubt. and with Ratchet & Clank and UT3 on the horizon, people will be stampeding to stores and tearing the PS3's off of the shelves.

10-09-2007, 01:39 PM	#1
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	Japan gets PS3 price cut and 40GB http://www.psu.com/Japan-gets-PS3-pr...0001495-p0.php

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10-09-2007, 03:31 PM	#3
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	Those are sweet prices, and will definitely boost PS3 sales. I want news of when the Dualshock 3 is comming to NA, im replacing my 2 controllers for sure when those come out.

10-09-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
Goodguy818 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:59	Hope the 40gb white ps3 comes out in the US, i wants

10-09-2007, 03:35 PM	#5
Goodguy818 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:59	http://kotaku.com/gaming/breaking/pr...pan-308550.php

10-09-2007, 03:36 PM	#6
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	^ White looks sweeeeet too.

10-09-2007, 03:48 PM	#7
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	I'm still prefer black version, but nice to know we have a white version as well

10-09-2007, 03:54 PM	#8
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	The white one looks sick!

10-09-2007, 05:26 PM	#9
KiteKat Junior Member Member since:Feb 2007	340 $ for 40GB PS3 in Japan ...WOW ... game over for X360 in japan

10-10-2007, 01:34 AM	#14
What'sHD Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	That is one gorgeous machine... sigh

10-10-2007, 04:13 AM	#15
NoTx Member Member since:May 2007	Would look really nice upstairs for my wifes TV (I will keep the black one!)

10-10-2007, 02:46 PM	#16
dannyjl Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Orleans Blu-ray collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	Yeah, I was elated when I saw this yesterday as I've been holding out here waiting for the prices to drop in Japan. Then, just about an hour ago I was really bummed when I read the specs on a Japanese news site that the new 40 gb. model won't have SACD capabiltiy. None of the new blu recorders have it either so the only option is go for one of the original models at a higher price. Sony must be giving up on SACD and perhaps is just thinking about some new possible music format like blu-cd - your favorites released in full lossless audio on blu disks. Now that would be something!

10-10-2007, 02:57 PM	#17
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Wasn't $400 the price of the PS2 when it came out? I think this is going to be a big shift for Sony, I think players will fly off the shelves this quarter. Go Blu!

10-10-2007, 03:46 PM	#18
heathward Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Milwaukee, WI, USA PSNetwork ID: heathward Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA Blu-ray collection:47	no doubt. and with Ratchet & Clank and UT3 on the horizon, people will be stampeding to stores and tearing the PS3's off of the shelves.

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