Sony to continue 20gb production:

[BTBuck1]

But for Japan only........

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=24187

Sony to continue selling 20GB PS3 in Japan



Ellie Gibson 15:54 (BST) 13/04/2007
Despite decision made by SCEA
Sony has confirmed that the 20GB PlayStation 3 will remain available in Japan, despite SCEA's decision to stop selling the machine in North America.
News of the move emerged earlier this week, with SCEA's David Karraker stating that the company will focus on the 60GB model due to "overwhelming demand" for the larger hard drive-enabled console.
However, speaking to Famitsu (as translated by IGN), a Sony Computer Entertainment representative said, "We're currently not considering changes akin to North America.
"However," the spokesperson added, "We would like to react flexibly with the market."
At present, the 60GB PS3 is the only model available in Europe, and SCEE has yet to confirm whether the 20GB version will launch here. Earlier this week, when asked whether SCEA's move could affect the decision, a spokesperson said, "We'll continue to monitor demand for the 20GB model, from a consumer and retailer perspective, which will be factored into any future European launch plans."

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[WriteSimply]

The cost of FedEx/UPS-ing a 20GB PS3 would make it the same as a 60GB. Pointless to import but relevant to the people in Japan.


fuad

[Gamekid]

I think that sony would just be better off with only the 60 GB.

[nobody]

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

The cost of FedEx/UPS-ing a 20GB PS3 would make it the same as a 60GB. Pointless to import but relevant to the people in Japan.


fuad

They should set up a plant to manufacture north american bound PS3 in a low-cost area in the U.S.

[Gamekid]

What state should the plant be in?

[Gremal]

20Gig drives are already dinosaurs. Probably costs less to ramp up production of a bigger drive than keep the old parts around used for the 20GB version.

How long before Sony discontinues the 60Gig version in favor of a bigger drive? I say three years tops. By then, the 20GB versions will be in a museum. Not really, but you know what I mean.

[shido]

I always figured the 20gb model would disappear ever since I found out some games forced you to install them on the hdd. 20gb wouldn't cut it for that, and honestly 60gbs won't do the job either when the PS3's library gets larger. Thankfully the hdd isn't proprietary, so I could just go to compusa and buy a bigger one right now if I wanted to.

[jbuttler007]

Sony is just selling what's in demand. They stopped sellling in North America because nobody was buying 20 GBs. Now why would they stop selling them in Japan when it's what people are buying. It comes to me as now suprise as this is the basics of business. Sell what sells.

[Gamekid]

There's been some talk of sony working on a new ps3 model that has an 80 GB hard drive installed. I think that the 20 was to save people $100.00 since everyone thought that sony was crazy at first to ask $600.00 for a console. I never liked how the 20 looked at it seemed too plain. Silver looks good with black.

[billymcmoy]

Originally Posted by Gamekid

There's been some talk of sony working on a new ps3 model that has an 80 GB hard drive installed. I think that the 20 was to save people $100.00 since everyone thought that sony was crazy at first to ask $600.00 for a console. I never liked how the 20 looked at it seemed too plain. Silver looks good with black.

yer gamekind, your right. They are working on an 80gb model to replace the 20gb. I think it cost sony just as much money to make the 20gb one as the 60gb one. Because all they did id took away the SD,stci duo out from the frount and the HDMI and not hving wireless. That won't cost them that much. Oh and taking the plastic crome away!

here is a rumor about it here:
http://uk.gizmodo.com/2007/04/18/son...3_sort_of.html

[Gamekid]

I wonder how you'll be able to tell the 60 apart from the 80?

[ProvenFlipper]

IMO, an 80GB PS3 would be pointless. If anything they need to come out with at least a 120GB PS3 or not come out with anything at all. And honestly, I their should only be one PS3 sku to help avoid confusion in the marketplace. It's probably easier and cheaper for Sony to make one sku anyways.

[Gamekid]

Sony should just have one ps3 model to sell, but selling more then one model is sony's choice, not ours.