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We knew it was coming. We really, really knew it was coming. But you can never be quite sure of these things until the company itself confirms, and that's exactly what Sony has finally done. The consumer electronics giant has announced that the U.S. is officially going to get the new 40-gigabyte PlayStation 3 model on November 2 priced at $399.99. The model forgoes PlayStation 2 backwards-compatibility in favor of a cheap(er) price, but still comes in $50 higher than the most common version of Microsoft's Xbox 360, and $150 more than Nintendo's Wii (assuming you can find one). Considering this more affordable version of the console also has Blu-ray playback, we think that the PS3 is finally starting to be a value proposition.
Sony also announced that the current 80-gigabyte PS3 model, which will still play PS2 games, has seen a price cut down to $499.99 from $599.99. What remains to be seen is whether the 80-gigabyte model will stay around or is actually being put on clearance and sent out to pasture, like the recently retired 60-gigabyte PS3 model in Europe and the earlier 20-gigabyte model here.
Confused by all the versions? We are, too, though we were actually kinda hoping that one more version -- the ivory-colored PS3 hitting Japan shortly -- would make its way to the U.S.. That still hasn't been mentioned for a U.S. release, and we think you can figure out what that means -- no snowy PS3 for Christmas.
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsplayerFeb 16th 2008 12:25AM
i have all the ps consoles including the psp i just dont have a ps3 and i am getting 1. So what if they cant play ps2 games keep your ps2!!! ps2 doesnt play most of the ps1 game
chutt185Oct 18th 2007 2:38PM
sorry sony. microsoft has u crushed with a much better gaming system
BearsFan99Oct 18th 2007 2:42PM
As of now, 71% of almost 600 people said they would not buy a PS3. What will Sony do now? FYI, I'm a Nintendo fan.
TiffanyOct 18th 2007 2:51PM
I just rather keep my 60GB Because at least it plays PS2 and PS1 games. Wouldn't want the 40GB if it don't play PS2 games.
Darlene MillerOct 18th 2007 2:55PM
you know what, I am not impressed. The company is trying to profit off of the over stock of the P3 version that excludes you from playing P2 games. Then they come out with the P3 version that allows the play of P2 on its' system which is still priced entirely too high. I have always believed in product loyality, but there is a point I will not cross, and that point is thinking you are doing me a favor: that I am somewhat lucky that you guys put p3 on the market as if there is no competition.
sarah shoopOct 18th 2007 2:54PM
Ok, first of all 399 is no bargain considering it won't play the 50 or so games i have for ps2, and honestly with games at around 60 a peice dont you think they could cut a little slack on the price of the console? Gaming has become a very, very expensive hobby. Would love to get the PS3 but will have to buy used maybe next year.
sarah shoopOct 18th 2007 2:58PM
Oh and bearsfan you are right, GO NINTENO!!
Adrian RaveloOct 18th 2007 3:17PM
Sony needs to hire new upper management! They just keep making mistakes. I'm available :)
jackOct 18th 2007 3:15PM
If it doesn't play PS2 games what good is it? I should buy all new games?
connieOct 18th 2007 3:20PM
Geez people do you not read the article in full before you post your comment??? If you did then you would have seen that the PS3 will play the PS2 games.... so stop griping about it.
SARSVETOct 18th 2007 3:27PM
Sorry sony! I addicted to XBOX 360:-P
GaryOct 18th 2007 3:52PM
This version will fail!!!!
Why would anyone in their right mind buy a system that can't play the PS1 and PS2 games. Sony is heading for failure and I hope it hits hard just in time for the holidays!!!!
GaryOct 18th 2007 3:50PM
Connie:
Your wrong. You did not read it yourself then. The new version will NOT BE backwards-compatibile.
Everyone is correct but YOU!!!!
I read it....Oct 18th 2007 3:30PM
Actually Connie had you read the whole article you would've seen that the cheaper version would forgo the PS2 backwards compatability (won't PS2 games). Only the more expensive models, will have the capability to play the older games: as they already do that...
dracOct 18th 2007 3:37PM
so it forgoes backwards cap and refuses to play ps2 games...which are highly advance and detailed....I still say the ps3 was rushed and not needed..neither was the 360....but they wanted to match nintendo's upcoming wii release
in any event..the pc [personal computer] still offers better graphics and even the ability to play ps2/ps1 games...so I guess you can just buy a ps2 controller for your puter and d/l an emulator for ps2/1 games to work
jOct 18th 2007 3:39PM
Nintendo Wii owns xbox and playstation...enough said.
imfrom908Oct 18th 2007 3:41PM
two words: halo 3
waddaOct 18th 2007 3:42PM
Co Connie you must not have read what people are talking about the new 40g ps3 that is being released for 399 does not play ps2 games it is the 80 g for 499 that has this feature
sony all badOct 18th 2007 3:49PM
Yeah i noticed sony tryin too get over when my god of war 2 game for ps2 wouldnt even work in a ps2 system? and they said my system was defective but it played all other up to date games EX: ea's black and scarface. Then i noticed God of war was made by SONY!!!!! Man they are gettin shady i never liked microsoft because i was sony loyal but now with halo 3 ive been converted. Thanks bill gates for keepin gameing fun and affordable.
SamOct 19th 2007 2:54PM
Sony is now first learning it made crucial mistakes. First the Runmble feature. Now its realizing $500.00-$600.00 was too high considering most of the same games can be played on a less expensive system with better graphics and better online experience. The Xbox live interface is soo much better looking than PS3 AND The experience is awesome and still 50.00 cheaper than ps3 oh and it has backwards compatibility with older xbox games.