PS3 - 80GB,discounts and more - The Postgame Pub

yungflo · 07-09-2007, 05:46 AM

As you may have seen tonight here, here and here, we’re kicking off this year’s E3 with some big news (and the show hasn’t even started yet). In short, we’re introducing a new PS3 model with a 80GB hard drive which will include a free copy of MotorStorm, all for the retail price of $599. This 80GB package will be available starting in August, just a few short weeks from today. The larger hard drive will give players more of an opportunity to take advantage of all the downloadable games and trailers on the PLAYSTATION Network, including the content from our forthcoming download service which will include videos, movies and other entertainment content.
In addition, as some of you speculated last week, we confirmed today that we are lowering the price of our current 60GB PS3 by $100, to $499, effective immediately in North America. I know many of you were eager to hear this and we’re thrilled to share this with you now as we head into E3.
Lastly, to keep up with the latest news, you can view a live stream of the official E3 SCEA press conference this Wednesday, July 11th, starting around 11:30 a.m. pacific time. About a half hour before the conference (11 a.m.), click here and we’ll have a live conference feed available.
And if that isn’t enough for you, we’ll have tons of content hitting the PLAYSTATION Store this week, including the SCEA press conference and exclusive first and third party videos and trailers, only available through PLAYSTATION Network. These will be available shortly after the conclusion of the press conference. We want to make sure that you’re getting the info as soon as possible. Rest assured, there is much more to come this week, including the conclusion of our Inside the Developer Studio series, so stay tuned….

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/...e-news-coming/

**Chubz** · 07-09-2007, 10:27 AM

499 is still high, 450 would be ideal. I assume the 80gb will be 599.00. Im running a 120gb in my ps3. Too bad it's best and only use for me is a blu-ray player

Uncle Ben · 07-09-2007, 01:42 PM

That's bullshit. I knew there would be a price drop immediately after I bought mine

yungflo · 07-11-2007, 12:05 PM

return it and get the 100$ back.

El Torofuerte · 07-26-2007, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubz

499 is still high, 450 would be ideal. I assume the 80gb will be 599.00. Im running a 120gb in my ps3. Too bad it's best and only use for me is a blu-ray player

How are you running that? Dont own a PS3 yet but 60/80 gigs would the avg gamer use all that up?!?!??!?

JMoney2681 · 07-29-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by El Torofuerte

How are you running that? Dont own a PS3 yet but 60/80 gigs would the avg gamer use all that up?!?!??!?

Hahahaa, Chubz is a sick man. He got the gaming hook ups. He modded his PS3 lol .

**Chubz** · 07-29-2007, 11:33 AM

those harddrives are plug and play for the ps3, and the ps3 will format it as well

El Torofuerte · 07-30-2007, 05:24 PM

Ok so question then: If i buy a PS3 then buy a 120 gig hdd its just a plug n play kinda thing? It will still paly online with no issues??

crashN2u · 08-19-2007, 11:42 AM

Anyone have one of the new PS3s yet? Any problems with playing older games?

CHAD · 08-20-2007, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by crashN2u

Anyone have one of the new PS3s yet? Any problems with playing older games?

I have not had any problems.

Chubz how to you say the Ps3 is over priced. I bought mine for 599 and I think it is still a better deal than a 360.

07-09-2007, 05:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
yungflo PGP Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 232 vCash: 2591 Donate Rep Power: 8	PS3 - 80GB,discounts and more As you may have seen tonight here, here and here, we’re kicking off this year’s E3 with some big news (and the show hasn’t even started yet). In short, we’re introducing a new PS3 model with a 80GB hard drive which will include a free copy of MotorStorm, all for the retail price of $599. This 80GB package will be available starting in August, just a few short weeks from today. The larger hard drive will give players more of an opportunity to take advantage of all the downloadable games and trailers on the PLAYSTATION Network, including the content from our forthcoming download service which will include videos, movies and other entertainment content. In addition, as some of you speculated last week, we confirmed today that we are lowering the price of our current 60GB PS3 by $100, to $499, effective immediately in North America. I know many of you were eager to hear this and we’re thrilled to share this with you now as we head into E3. Lastly, to keep up with the latest news, you can view a live stream of the official E3 SCEA press conference this Wednesday, July 11th, starting around 11:30 a.m. pacific time. About a half hour before the conference (11 a.m.), click here and we’ll have a live conference feed available. And if that isn’t enough for you, we’ll have tons of content hitting the PLAYSTATION Store this week, including the SCEA press conference and exclusive first and third party videos and trailers, only available through PLAYSTATION Network. These will be available shortly after the conclusion of the press conference. We want to make sure that you’re getting the info as soon as possible. Rest assured, there is much more to come this week, including the conclusion of our Inside the Developer Studio series, so stay tuned…. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/...e-news-coming/ __________________

07-09-2007, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
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07-09-2007, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
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yungflo PGP Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 232 vCash: 2591 Donate Rep Power: 8	Re: PS3 - 80GB,discounts and more return it and get the 100$ back. __________________

07-29-2007, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chubz Unleash The Beast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 6,811 vCash: 5190 Donate My Blog: The Chubzone XBL Gamertag: xXchubbzillaXx PSN Gamertag: Chubzilla Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 100 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: PS3 - 80GB,discounts and more those harddrives are plug and play for the ps3, and the ps3 will format it as well __________________

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El Torofuerte PGP Batboy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hurricane Lane,Fl Posts: 41 vCash: 2569 Donate XBL Gamertag: El t0r0fuerte Rep Power: 2	Re: PS3 - 80GB,discounts and more Ok so question then: If i buy a PS3 then buy a 120 gig hdd its just a plug n play kinda thing? It will still paly online with no issues??

08-19-2007, 11:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
crashN2u PGP Batboy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego, San Diego Posts: 24 vCash: 2701 Donate XBL Gamertag: crashN2u Rep Power: 2	Re: PS3 - 80GB,discounts and more Anyone have one of the new PS3s yet? Any problems with playing older games? __________________