A friend of mine has as theory that they keep getting rid of these smaller harddrives because they are able to get the larger ones cheaper in bulk since so comapanies have moved away from the small ones. It certinaly seemed the case for platter sizes, moving from 20 GB(20,60) platter sizes to 40GB(40,80,120).
I have a gut feeling that the era of full software BC is upon us. The other nagging chip has been emulated. Guts of the 120 GB and 40 GB will be the same. So it really will only be one unit for them to produce just slap a different harddrive on it and slightly different software and bam!
With the cost savings of estentially one model a $449/$349 pricepoint is achievable.
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
