SCEA to continue focus on 40GB and 80GB PS3
- Posted January 11th, 2008 at 12:22 EDT by Tyrell Jackson
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Yesterday we reported that Sony Computer Entertainment Japan plans to discontinue the 20GB and 60GB models, which will leave the focus only on the 40GB model in the region. Following this announcement, many have questioned Sony’s focus for Europe and North America.
While the European subsidiary of the company has yet to comment on the matter, Sony Computer Entertainment of America has confirmed that they will not realign their strategy at this moment, stating that they aim to continue their focus on the 40GB and 80GB SKUs.
A company statement reads:
"….SCEI made an announcement in reference to Japan no longer shipping the 20GB and 60GB PlayStation 3 configurations. We have already stopped shipping these in the US and have been focused on the 80GB and 40GB configurations, which are currently at retail. As we've said, we will also continue to read and evaluate market trends and communicate with consumers to determine appropriate configurations for each territory."
However, readers should not jump the gun and expect an 160GB announcement any time soon. As it currently stands, the 80GB remains the top choice with the 40GB model being the bargain deal.
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Sniperwithacause |
Sniperwithacause- 12:35pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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Like I said with that last article. At least u can always upgrade your own HD to whatever size you need!
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1solidsnake |
solid1snake67- 12:59pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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the 20 gig was a waste of money to make i would rather have a 40 or 60 or 80
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kidkotic2001 |
hotshot2001- 1:54pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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Yeah thats cool at least less confusion I have a 60gb full backwards compatible so I will be cool at least I can upgrade
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damien2487 |
damien824- 2:54pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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i think its really dumb that they took out backwards compatibility...i work at best buy and we have a huge pile of 40 gigs cuz no one wants em while we're sold out of the 80 gigs
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Undying_Darkness
- 3:29pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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i dont care really, wheres the RESISTANCE 2 news that should be on here?!!!!!
you guys really need to get that up now, its AWESOME!
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yoboyrob9041226 |
BIGROB904- 3:50pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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well i had a 60 gig version since launch and i am very happy with mine it is the best out of all the sku but good thing they dont have to many psn id: BIGROB904
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iplayonlysony
- 4:03pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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I would rather have a 20gb (to a 160gb), than a 40gb (to a 160gb), since it CAN play ps2 games.
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Naucious23 |
Naucious- 7:00pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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i got mine at launch and haven't upgraded yet its been doing just fine for me I probably will upgrade later but right now thats the least of my worries because of all these GAMES!!!
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Ferre
- 7:50pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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The size off the hdd isnt something that is so important! I have my 320GB I purchased from a computer store. The inportant things is everythin you cant change afterwards, like how many usb ports you have. focus on those things and dont compare the models by theirs hdd size
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InfernoReaper |
GrimDarkling- 9:22pm GMT - January 11th, 2008
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@MrAce: You're just as bad
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Imagine that everyone. Sony focuses on its non-discontinued SKUs. What a big surprise.
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MatrixSixaxis
- 7:28am GMT - January 12th, 2008
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So, if you upgrade to a larger HDD...what exactly do you do with the original hard-drive?? It just becomes obsolete won't it?
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PS3-The Ultimate Machine
- 12:06pm GMT - January 12th, 2008
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Now where'd Davey Wales go,wasn't he supposed to like moderate the comments section?
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