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Koreans pay less for more storage - but it still falls short of the Xbox Elite's 120GB
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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PS3 80 GB
I think that Sony should release the 80 GB PS3 in the UK, as I beleive the 40GB to be a complete rip-off, and I would advise anyone NOT TO BUY ONE. If nothing more is heard about the 80GB model by January I will spend the money I had on a Xbox 360 and no longer support sony. Ben
Posted by Ben, 10 Dec 2007
No PS3 for me
I agree with Ben. I've been a playstation fan since the original, but the wait for the ps3 to eventually hit the shops and news that there will be no larger version in the near future have put me off. I am in no way inclined to buy a non-backwards compatible 40-gig version when I could get an elite x-box with 120-gigs for roughly the same price.
Posted by JJ, 27 Dec 2007
ps3 80gb
i think 80gb should be released in the uk every 1 wants 1 and 40gb is a waste of money i think we should do what that guy says go 2 sony and tell them how many uk people want 1 and are willing 2 get 1 other wise people are going 2 get xbox's and i have been a play station fan since it was resealed
Posted by adam, 16 Feb 2008
80gb ps3 for uk
I believe that sony should release the 80gb version in the uk as the 40gb, the only on avalible to us, is a complete waste of money, and I will not buy it. If we had the 60gb then it would'nt be so bad. If sony don't release the 80gb buy christmas then I will be forced to buy a XBOX 360 which is giving people an option and is better value for money. All us ps3 fans should start a pertiotion and send it to sony to show how many people want the 80gb version. Thanks.
Posted by Ben S, 29 Jan 2008