Rumours - 80GB discontinued? Price drop? New SKU? - Blu-ray Forum

scoobiesnackarff · 01-24-2008, 03:54 PM

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=24562

Looks like Best Buy will stop selling the 80 gig and only sell the 40 gig. What do you guys think?

Alan

desmond · 01-24-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

Yea at 90-100% signal strength its fine. But when i bring it downstairs at like 30-40% signal strength it struggles. My PSP however, is still optimum at this %.

psp is b device while ps3 is a g device. psp needs less bandwidth to function.

Blu Blur · 01-24-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by desmond

Bet your farm that sony will release a software solution for ps2 gameplay eventually.

I am will to bet sooner rather then later, as well. When I replaced my 60 for a 40GB (upgraded HDD of course) I knew I was giving up the PS2 BC but since I have owned a PS2 since it's launch I am full ready to retire it and it's games(the other stuff is almost useless to me as I have never even seen a SACD, and with a 320GB FAT32 formatted extrenal HDD I have little use for expensive flash cards).

That being said with production costs coming down and the 80GB being 50/50 between software and hardware for it's BC I am willing to bet the next set of PS3's include the 40's smaller chips(maybe even more smaller chips) and 100% software BC to bring PS3 into a profit margin (as Kaz stated). It just takes alot of time to engineer the that last 50% of the hardware into emulation.

desmond · 01-24-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Blur

I am will to bet sooner rather then later, as well. When I replaced my 60 for a 40GB (upgraded HDD of course) I knew I was giving up the PS2 BC but since I have owned a PS2 since it's launch I am full ready to retire it and it's games(the other stuff is almost useless to me as I have never even seen a SACD, and with a 320GB FAT32 formatted extrenal HDD I have little use for expensive flash cards).

That being said with production costs coming down and the 80GB being 50/50 between software and hardware for it's BC I am willing to bet the next set of PS3's include the 40's smaller chips(maybe even more smaller chips) and 100% software BC to bring PS3 into a profit margin (as Kaz stated). It just takes alot of time to engineer the that last 50% of the hardware into emulation.

65 nm cell is in there but 45nm rsx (that's what it was in japan's white model). 65nm rsx is coming.

owa · 01-24-2008, 05:13 PM

Hmm, that's surprising but my local BB has been out of the 80-gig for a few weeks now so maybe that's why.

clownface · 01-24-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ezcobar411

interesting. Well I already have my 60gb so no worries

Same here!

kaliraver · 01-24-2008, 05:16 PM

I'll take a look later at work if this is true or not, but sure does look like its true.

dereksworl · 01-24-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by desmond

psp is b device while ps3 is a g device. psp needs less bandwidth to function.

Hmm. You are very smart my friend. Thanks for clearing that up

P.S. I knew i wasn't crazy

catterwall · 01-24-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ezcobar411

interesting. Well I already have my 60gb so no worries

hells yeah me 2

Memnoch71 · 01-24-2008, 06:28 PM

No 80gig models to be found around here either, however the Local Target and Wal Mart both have some 60gig models still in stock. Go figure.

Living Near Shamu · 01-24-2008, 07:28 PM

Kmart still has the 80G for $599, lol

york weir · 01-24-2008, 07:40 PM

It's amazing how many revisions they've had in the last year.

I'm glad I have the 60gb version.

ikbradley · 01-24-2008, 07:44 PM

BRING BACK THE 20GB

dereksworl · 01-24-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ikbradley

BRING BACK THE 20GB

Not enough HDD space for me. If i got it, i would have to buy a hard drive upgrade.

ussrelativity · 01-24-2008, 07:59 PM

I hope that the next PS3 model has all the backwards compatibility for PS1 and PS2 games. It would be easier to make it, given the 65nm switch. Plus overall, it will run cooler and quieter. That I would like. A retail price of $399 would go well later this year.

Viquist_Zius · 01-24-2008, 08:52 PM

...Sony is going to either repackage the 80gig model with another game or take out the game bundle altogether (until Christmas that is) and drop the price any where between 30 and 50 dollars. Doing either of these 2 things calls for a new sku and while they didn't make enough of them for the holiday season (figured PS2 backwards compatablity wasn't an issue and that the extra 100 dollars off would sale the 40gig model) a lot of stores have sold out of them already and won't be replentished with a good supply until the new sku arrives. So, BBY closes out the current sku to sell through what little they have left in warehouses and then has the new sku for the new package when it's released. Personally, I think they should include R&CF:TOD in there as a "generalised game everyone would love!" So, unless Sony does something stupid (discontinues the 80gig model completely) or unless they add in PS2 support for the 40gig models via firmware update then you can rest assured there will be a new 80gig sku in the next few months on store shelves. My guess is the 40gig will be released in just white while the new 80gig is still black. But hey, nothing's official yet and I'm just a BBY employee and longtime gamer.

reiella · 01-24-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by scoobiesnackarff

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=24562

Looks like Best Buy will stop selling the 80 gig and only sell the 40 gig. What do you guys think?

Alan

Well from the link, it means that Best Buy isn't carrying the 80gb.

Everything else, is extrapolation.

wem003 · 01-24-2008, 09:39 PM

Now Best Buy online is showing it as being sold out online and not available for in store pickup.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-24-2008, 09:43 PM

It's still available at GameStop.com and at many local GameStop stores.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=020279

Sonar5 · 01-24-2008, 09:49 PM

Wow, I sure hope they don't....

My Four USB Ports are being used up already....

Port 1) Guitar Hero III Dongle
Port 2) Nyko Blu-wave USB Dongle so my harmony can control the ps3 by RF
Ports 3 & 4) USB Charging corde for both controllers....

This thing needs 4 ports.....

My guess is they will probably be upgrading it to a bigger hard drive or something...

I can't see them decreasing the larger drive in favor of a smaller one....

Think Logically folks....

01-24-2008, 03:54 PM	#1
scoobiesnackarff Member Member since:Aug 2007	Rumours - 80GB discontinued? Price drop? New SKU? http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=24562 Looks like Best Buy will stop selling the 80 gig and only sell the 40 gig. What do you guys think? Alan Last edited by scoobiesnackarff; 01-31-2008 at 04:46 PM. Reason: to stay up to date with all new updates

01-24-2008, 08:52 PM	#16
Viquist_Zius Member Member since:Jun 2007	Here's what I'm hearing... ...Sony is going to either repackage the 80gig model with another game or take out the game bundle altogether (until Christmas that is) and drop the price any where between 30 and 50 dollars. Doing either of these 2 things calls for a new sku and while they didn't make enough of them for the holiday season (figured PS2 backwards compatablity wasn't an issue and that the extra 100 dollars off would sale the 40gig model) a lot of stores have sold out of them already and won't be replentished with a good supply until the new sku arrives. So, BBY closes out the current sku to sell through what little they have left in warehouses and then has the new sku for the new package when it's released. Personally, I think they should include R&CF:TOD in there as a "generalised game everyone would love!" So, unless Sony does something stupid (discontinues the 80gig model completely) or unless they add in PS2 support for the 40gig models via firmware update then you can rest assured there will be a new 80gig sku in the next few months on store shelves. My guess is the 40gig will be released in just white while the new 80gig is still black. But hey, nothing's official yet and I'm just a BBY employee and longtime gamer.

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01-24-2008, 05:13 PM	#5
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Hmm, that's surprising but my local BB has been out of the 80-gig for a few weeks now so maybe that's why.

01-24-2008, 05:16 PM	#7
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	I'll take a look later at work if this is true or not, but sure does look like its true.

01-24-2008, 06:28 PM	#10
Memnoch71 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Somewhere between here and there 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:252	No 80gig models to be found around here either, however the Local Target and Wal Mart both have some 60gig models still in stock. Go figure.

01-24-2008, 07:28 PM	#11
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	Kmart still has the 80G for $599, lol

01-24-2008, 07:40 PM	#12
york weir Special Member Member since:Nov 2007	It's amazing how many revisions they've had in the last year. I'm glad I have the 60gb version.

01-24-2008, 07:44 PM	#13
ikbradley Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	BRING BACK THE 20GB

01-24-2008, 07:59 PM	#15
ussrelativity Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	I hope that the next PS3 model has all the backwards compatibility for PS1 and PS2 games. It would be easier to make it, given the 65nm switch. Plus overall, it will run cooler and quieter. That I would like. A retail price of $399 would go well later this year.

01-24-2008, 09:39 PM	#18
wem003 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Apex, NC Blu-ray collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:1	Now Best Buy online is showing it as being sold out online and not available for in store pickup.

01-24-2008, 09:43 PM	#19
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	It's still available at GameStop.com and at many local GameStop stores. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=020279

01-24-2008, 09:49 PM	#20
Sonar5 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Califonia	Wow, I sure hope they don't.... My Four USB Ports are being used up already.... Port 1) Guitar Hero III Dongle Port 2) Nyko Blu-wave USB Dongle so my harmony can control the ps3 by RF Ports 3 & 4) USB Charging corde for both controllers.... This thing needs 4 ports..... My guess is they will probably be upgrading it to a bigger hard drive or something... I can't see them decreasing the larger drive in favor of a smaller one.... Think Logically folks....

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