South Korea is to get the first 80GB Playstation 3 consoles but they will not
be coming to Europe.
There have been rumours floating around for a few months about an 80GB PS3
that would replace the 60GB version, thanks largely to Microsoft unveiling the
Xbox 360 Elite, which
launched
in the US last month with a massive 120GB hard disk drive and HDMI
connectivity.
The 80GB PS3 appeared on the Sony Korea website yesterday and will be the
only version to go on sale in South Korea. Neither the 20GB, which has been
largely killed off already, nor the 60GB version will be offered there. The 80GB
model will cost £281, a long way from the £400+ UK gamers have to pay for the
60GB model.
A spokesperson for Sony confirmed to
GamesIndustry.biz:
“At this moment in time, there are no plans to introduce the 80GB version of
Playstation 3 in Europe.”
Despite the initial flurry of activity for the PS3, sales have been steady
but not spectacular. Many believe it is only a matter of time before Sony has to
replace the 60GB version worldwide with an 80GB, or larger, model to compete
with the Xbox 360 Elite.
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