New Playstation 3 Model in Europe
Sony announced yesterday (and I use the term announced loosely since we all knew it was coming) that they will be offering a 40gig PS3 in Europe for the “highly attractive price” of €399, or approximately $565…yes, that IS more expensive than the 60gig PS3 in the US and no, I don’t know what they’re thinking.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced details of its exciting new PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) model that will launch throughout the SCEE territories on 10th October 2007 at the highly attractive price of €399.
Providing an incredibly appealing entry point to the world of High Definition gaming and entertainment for the holiday season, the new PS3 brings the next generation of interactive home entertainment to homes all across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia.
Along with an ever expanding line-up of PS3 titles (a total of 65 titles tracking across all genres by Christmas), the new PS3 is equipped with a 40GB HDD and includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray Discâ„¢ movies, SIXAXISâ„¢ wireless controller, Wi-Fi and HDMI connectivity, all powered by the Cell Broadband Engineâ„¢, the digital heart of PS3.
As with the 60GB PS3, the new PS3 features upgradeable firmware allowing new features and functionality to be added to the system as time progresses. A recent firmware update, for example, enabled PS3 to upscale DVD’s played on the system to full 1080P High Definition.
The introduction of the new PS3 has been determined following user feedback from thousands of existing PS3 owners as well as research into future potential PS3 owners. The new model features two USB 2.0 ports rather than four and no longer includes the multi memory card port.
The new model is no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation®2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas).
The existing Starter Pack*, comprising a 60GB PS3 with extensive backwards compatibility, an additional SIXAXIS wireless controller and two first party titles will be reduced in price to €499. Remaining on sale while stocks last, the 60GB model represents outstanding value for the keen gamer wishing to upgrade to the High Definition capabilities of PS3.
To summarize, this new model is no longer backwards compatible with PS2 games, it features 2 USB ports instead of 4, and it no longer includes the multi memory card port. BUT, it still plays PS3 games! Apparently there’s 65 of those, or at least there will by by Christmas. Unfortunately 63 of those are ports or movie licenses. Nah…I’m kidding…it’s more like 56.
Not only that, but according to their press release, Sony has unveiled a new continent, Australasia. I for one am more excited about this discovery than the new PS3. Now that Europe has seen a price drop, I’m hoping that another price drop in the US is next, but if we do see one I hope it doesn’t come with such a loss of key features. If they offered a 60gig PS3 with 2 games, 2 controllers, and they pay me $20 I might consider picking one up.
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