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**Rs0n1sT** · 09-19-2007, 05:29 PM

Will the rumoured new model be stripped down?

Insider whispers in the past week have suggested that Sony is planning to announce a new $400, 40GB model PS3 that will release in time for Christmas (in the US, at least). Now, on the day before the PlayStation maker's Tokyo Game Show conference, GamesRadar has learnt that a cheaper model is indeed on the way, although it will have a reduced feature list compared to the 60 and 80GB models.

Of course, Sony has released a 'stripped down' PS3 before - the 20GB model - which, in addition to a smaller hard drive, came minus WiFi and flash card slots. However, after impotent demand for the lower-spec console the 20GB PS3 was promptly discontinued in the US and is currently only available in Japan (it was never even released in Europe).

With the failure of the 20GB PS3 in mind, it would hardly seem like a wise move by Sony to follow its template too closely. After all, if rumours of a price cut for the 80GB model ring true ($500 down from $600), the difference in price between the 40 and 80GB models would be identical to the gap between the cost of the 20 and 60GB models when they launched. A saving that early adopters snubbed.

Perhaps having a cheaper alternative will make PS3 a more attractive proposition for gamers with delicate wallets, but we're struggling to identify any discernible logic behind Sony releasing a lower spec PS3. Still, when has the word 'logic' ever been synonymous with Sony? Hopefully, the Japanese company will empty its sleeves at its TGS conference tomorrow and we'll find out if there's any truth to the ongoing speculation.

In$anity · 09-19-2007, 05:31 PM

TGS tomorrow is gonna be so dope. Cant wait for it.

**Rs0n1sT** · 09-19-2007, 05:34 PM

werd.. how can i watch it? can i watch it? oh well..

ph15h · 09-19-2007, 05:36 PM

g4 should broadcast... but my channels's a been fuckin up

**Rs0n1sT** · 09-19-2007, 05:37 PM

iight.. then G4 it is

Lieutenant · 09-19-2007, 07:46 PM

wut da hell is TGS

jigga · 09-19-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lieutenant

wut da hell is TGS

same thing im wondering.

Playda · 09-19-2007, 08:06 PM

Tokio Gaming Show

would be cool, except it's japan

shiroren8 · 09-20-2007, 01:25 AM

gamespot might have some video up too but since the time is like 12 hrs ahead gonna be at some funky ass times of the day

09-19-2007, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rs0n1sT RGFMod Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BK/NYC/718 Posts: 9,792	40GB PS3 not the full package? Will the rumoured new model be stripped down? Insider whispers in the past week have suggested that Sony is planning to announce a new $400, 40GB model PS3 that will release in time for Christmas (in the US, at least). Now, on the day before the PlayStation maker's Tokyo Game Show conference, GamesRadar has learnt that a cheaper model is indeed on the way, although it will have a reduced feature list compared to the 60 and 80GB models. Of course, Sony has released a 'stripped down' PS3 before - the 20GB model - which, in addition to a smaller hard drive, came minus WiFi and flash card slots. However, after impotent demand for the lower-spec console the 20GB PS3 was promptly discontinued in the US and is currently only available in Japan (it was never even released in Europe). With the failure of the 20GB PS3 in mind, it would hardly seem like a wise move by Sony to follow its template too closely. After all, if rumours of a price cut for the 80GB model ring true ($500 down from $600), the difference in price between the 40 and 80GB models would be identical to the gap between the cost of the 20 and 60GB models when they launched. A saving that early adopters snubbed. Perhaps having a cheaper alternative will make PS3 a more attractive proposition for gamers with delicate wallets, but we're struggling to identify any discernible logic behind Sony releasing a lower spec PS3. Still, when has the word 'logic' ever been synonymous with Sony? Hopefully, the Japanese company will empty its sleeves at its TGS conference tomorrow and we'll find out if there's any truth to the ongoing speculation. __________________

09-19-2007, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
In$anity Rap GodFather Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: sin city Posts: 10,757	TGS tomorrow is gonna be so dope. Cant wait for it. __________________ nothin more to say

09-19-2007, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rs0n1sT RGFMod Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BK/NYC/718 Posts: 9,792	werd.. how can i watch it? can i watch it? oh well.. __________________

09-19-2007, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
ph15h Untouchable Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wherever Soulja Boy is not Welcome Posts: 3,754	g4 should broadcast... but my channels's a been fuckin up __________________ megan fox is hot and he's gone... would say smoke2... but i wasted all the pictures

09-19-2007, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rs0n1sT RGFMod Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BK/NYC/718 Posts: 9,792	iight.. then G4 it is __________________

09-19-2007, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lieutenant Don Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,518	wut da hell is TGS __________________ Tutorial: How To Burn Movies Onto a DVD Tutorial: How To Download Full Files From Megashares Tutorial: How To Download From Various Websites Don't actually GIVE props... Just say it.

09-19-2007, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Playda Rap GodFather Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Third World Posts: 15,012	Tokio Gaming Show would be cool, except it's japan __________________ *And I don't need no sig for this shiiiiiiit....*

09-20-2007, 01:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
shiroren8 Underboss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,312	gamespot might have some video up too but since the time is like 12 hrs ahead gonna be at some funky ass times of the day __________________

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