More Rumors: 120-160GB PlayStation 3 on Tap?

Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:40AM EST

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The PlayStation 3 grapevine has sure been humming in the past few days. First came word that Best Buy might stop carrying the 80GB PS3 (which, indeed, it now has). Now, whispers are growing that a new PS3 console with a 120-to-160GB hard drive and a rumble-enanbled controller could be on way.

I'm usually not too keen on posting rumor stories, but the latest word comes from Ars Technica, a reliable tech blog that correctly predicted the 40GB PS3 back in October. This time, the Ars tipster claims that the 80GB, $499 PS3 console will indeed be phased out and replaced by a 120-160GB model, which will come bundled with the upcoming, rumble-ready DualShock 3 controller. The source goes on to say that the new, bigger PS3 will likely keep the 80GB console's $499 price tag.

Of course, we're still talking rumors for now, but something's clearly afoot with Sony's line of PlayStation 3 consoles. Late last week, we saw a leaked memo that said Best Buy was discontinuing 80GB PS3 sales; now, the 80GB console is gone from the Best Buy Web site (although it's still on sale at Amazon, Circuit City, and other outlets). That said, there's been nothing new on those sketchy rumors of a $299 PS3. Sony has yet to comment on any of the buzz.

Related:
Mole: 80GB PS3 dead, 120-160GB with Dual Shock 3 incoming [Ars Technica's Opposable Thumbs blog]

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  • 1 Posted by slingerff8 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:28PM EDT Report Abuse

    Looks like that there's something to Thursday's rumor. As long as the 120-160 GB version has compatibility with PS2 games, by firmware or otherwise, it shouldn't affect me. Big question now is when Sony is going to have a legit announcement and when is the release of the next version going to take place?

  • 2 Posted by yugotek_pr on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:58PM EDT Report Abuse

    I Just hope this version dont cost $1,000 jajaja

  • 3 Posted by silvanthalas on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:23PM EDT Report Abuse

    A possible $300 PS3? It would have to be an Install Your Own Hard Drive model to get to that price.

  • 4 Posted by dan_z_2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:36PM EDT Report Abuse

    Re: BEST BUY SELLS USED AND DAMAGED PS2 IN A NEW PACKAGE WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! Dear Sir or Madam: The reason I write to you today is I want you to help me get the story to the public, to everyone, to let them know: WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! I bought a “new Play Station 2” game system from “Best Buy” on Feb 8, 2008 at 4PM, which located at: 8801 Queens blvd, Elmhurst”. But when I went back to home and open the package box, I found the system is not working at all, even the power could not be turned on, and also I found there is lots of dirt outside the PS2 and inside the CD tray, and lots scratches outside. I realize that the product I just bought and get out from that sealed box is a used, damaged item and switched. Then I want back to the store as soon as I can, want to get my money back. At almost 5PM on the same day, I get back to the store, and I showed them the box and the “PS2”, they told me that they can not take the product back, and they are not going to give me return or exchange, the reason is the label on the back of the “PS2” is been replaced, and the product is damaged. (I bought like that! Oh my god!). I just got that idea at that moment. I am in trouble! Then I looked on that label, it was scanned and printed by some printer. Oh my god! Who did it? … I made lots of phone call to the Best Buy customer service and to SONY Corp. they all told me the same thing, that they can not do anything, I have to keep that PS2. Now I am get stock in there… I really do not know what to do to get my justice! I need help! Even that I cannot get my money back and nothing, I really do not want to see a same thing happen again to any other person. Sincerely yours,

  • 5 Posted by dan_z_2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:36PM EDT Report Abuse

    Re: BEST BUY SELLS USED AND DAMAGED PS2 IN A NEW PACKAGE WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! Dear Sir or Madam: The reason I write to you today is I want you to help me get the story to the public, to everyone, to let them know: WHEN YOU BUY ELECTRONIC PRODUT, OPEN THE BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE! I bought a “new Play Station 2” game system from “Best Buy” on Feb 8, 2008 at 4PM, which located at: 8801 Queens blvd, Elmhurst”. But when I went back to home and open the package box, I found the system is not working at all, even the power could not be turned on, and also I found there is lots of dirt outside the PS2 and inside the CD tray, and lots scratches outside. I realize that the product I just bought and get out from that sealed box is a used, damaged item and switched. Then I want back to the store as soon as I can, want to get my money back. At almost 5PM on the same day, I get back to the store, and I showed them the box and the “PS2”, they told me that they can not take the product back, and they are not going to give me return or exchange, the reason is the label on the back of the “PS2” is been replaced, and the product is damaged. (I bought like that! Oh my god!). I just got that idea at that moment. I am in trouble! Then I looked on that label, it was scanned and printed by some printer. Oh my god! Who did it? … I made lots of phone call to the Best Buy customer service and to SONY Corp. they all told me the same thing, that they can not do anything, I have to keep that PS2. Now I am get stock in there… I really do not know what to do to get my justice! I need help! Even that I cannot get my money back and nothing, I really do not want to see a same thing happen again to any other person. Sincerely yours,

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