Updated: Barely a month after Sony announced the 80GB version of the PlayStation 3, it performed its usual bait-and-switch and bestowed upon us a console with a 160GB hard drive at a premium price point.
Scheduled to arrive in Europe on October 31st, the new PS3 comes with a single Dualshock 3 controller and the historical adventure game Uncharted: Drake's Adventure. So far, we have only the American pricing, which is way up there at $499 (£268).
Media in mind
We do know that the European bundle will include credit good for €70 of downloads, presumably from the PlayStation Network. And, given the large step of doubling the HDD to 160GB, it's pretty clear what the extra storage is for – movies.
SCEA's press release spells it out: "The bundle is also a great option for consumers who want to utilize PlayStation Network's video delivery service, which offers new blockbuster movies and popular TV shows for download on an ongoing basis."
UK pricing
Closer to home, Sony plans to continue to sell the 80GB Core Pack model at £299.99, suggesting the UK price for its big brother will come in closer to £350. We'll bring you the details when we get them.
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sean
August 22nd 2008
3. Just bought me a 320gb HDD for my PS3 to upgrade the 60gb. I dont think 160gb will be enough when you want to download loads of content !
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jmarklytle
August 22nd 2008
2. A lot of extra cash for just 80GB of hard drive space? Sounds like someone is more interested in just offering a flagship bundle at a premium price, no?
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mrstillwater
August 21st 2008
1. Eh? How is that a bait and switch? That's usually a situation where you promise something good and actually give something worse, which isn't what they've done here surely?
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