Best Buy Drops 80GB PS3... New SKU? Price Drop?

[Greggy P. Wild]

As of Jan. 28, 2008. Let the speculation begin.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_bl...stnews;title;1

[shug7272]

Same day as the rumored price drop and introduction of the White PS3. I read this earlier and thought it to be interesting.

[Randall]

Originally Posted by Greggy P. Wild

As of Jan. 28, 2008. Let the speculation begin.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_bl...stnews;title;1

Umm... they're making more shelf space for the 40GB models that are selling much better. I wanted a quiet system (65 nm tech) and I don't own a PS2 so the 40GB model was a no brainier for me. Don't know about the rest of you, but since HDD upgrades down the road are a snap, the 80GB didn't make a whole lot of sense for the price they're asking.

[181]

it's still a rumor if they are dropping the 80GB PS3. this doesn't mean that it won't be dropped, but Best Buy hasn't dropped it yet.

[Mr. Spiffy-Pants]

But if you ever want to play any of the old PS2 games, the 80GB model is the way to go for a single system solution.

[Greggy P. Wild]

Originally Posted by Randall

Umm... they're making more shelf space for the 40GB models that are selling much better. I wanted a quiet system (65 nm tech) and I don't own a PS2 so the 40GB model was a no brainier for me. Don't know about the rest of you, but since HDD upgrades down the road are a snap, the 80GB didn't make a whole lot of sense for the price they're asking.

The 80GB is backwards compatible though, right? I guess that's it's only advantage.

Listen... to all those who are seemingly fighting a price cut, why are you doing so? I can understand being a little upset for "overpaying" assuming you bought a PS3 within the past 30 days, but a $299 price point is gold for all of us... Blu-Ray supporters, PS3 owners, and Sony fanboys alike.

The more PS3's sold, the better. Hopefully I get my PS3 on the 28th (if every store isn't sold out). I just hope it's not the white one they sell for $299. If that's the case, I'll have to wait for the black one to get a price cut. The white one is ass-ugly IMO.

[HighDefChief]

Originally Posted by shug7272

Same day as the rumored price drop and introduction of the White PS3. I read this earlier and thought it to be interesting.

Coincidence? I think not

[kamiller42]

Black cases are cooler looking, especially in a HT. The media card reader is also a nice feature.

[db2]

Is Sony introducing a new $299 model or just reducing the cost of the current $399 model?

[vladittude0583]

I will definitely be picking up a white PS3 when it comes out that is for sure.

[Balian]

I think they are making room for a rumble sixaxis SKU. It is the only logical explanation.

[Jiffylush]

Originally Posted by db2

Is Sony introducing a new $299 model or just reducing the cost of the current $399 model?

Supposedly both.

The white version should only be different than the current 40gb in color.

[aphex]

without the 4 usb ports I wouldn't be able to play rockband or time crisis(multiplayer)

[Jiffylush]

Originally Posted by Balian

I think they are making room for a rumble sixaxis SKU. It is the only logical explanation.

Makes a lot of sense.

[Jiffylush]

Originally Posted by aphex

without the 4 usb ports I wouldn't be able to play rockband or time crisis(multiplayer)

USB hub?

edit: nice avatar, used to love Aphex Twin/Richard D. James

[jw]

Originally Posted by Greggy P. Wild

As of Jan. 28, 2008. Let the speculation begin.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_bl...stnews;title;1

They are dropping the Motorstorm bundle for either a new game package or no game at all, therefore its a new sku

[BluBane]

I think black looks better than white.

[Cordre69]

The white looks...cheap. Silver would be rad. When the Jak & Daxter game comes out on PS3 they should do a Daxter pack in silver!

[blu2]

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/50938

Update: In a response to Shacknews, an SCEA representative did not comment on the subject of Best Buy's alleged discontinuation of the 80GB PS3, but indicated that a post addressing the matter will soon be on the official PlayStation blog.

So stay tuned and keep tabs on http://blog.us.playstation.com/

[ESUNintel]

Originally Posted by Cordre69

The white looks...cheap. Silver would be rad. When the Jak & Daxter game comes out on PS3 they should do a Daxter pack in silver!

I think blue or Nissan Orange (not sure what that shade is called, I just know the 350Z's and the Murano use it) would look hot.

I've posted this before, but those of you willing to pay and wait a bit (or live with out your PS3 for a few weeks), you can visit Colorwarepc.com and get the PS3 painted. hey did my iPhone and it looks great.