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NiKKoM on 28 October 2010

Standalone 320GB PS3 System Available Soon

Posted by Kim Nguyen // Marketing Manager, PlayStation 3

Hi Everyone! With all of the great new movies, music, TV shows, games and game demos being distributed over the PlayStation Network, it became clear that we needed to offer PlayStation 3’s with larger hard drives to store all of the media for our most active users. Back in August we announced the availability of a new 160GB PS3 system for $299.99 (MSRP) as well as a 320GB PS3 system bundled with a PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Eye and copy of Sports Champions for $399.99 (MSRP). Many of you asked if you can buy the 320GB PS3 system on its own and we’re very excited to announce that we will begin shipping the standalone 320GB systems today to your local retailers.

The digital distribution trend is undeniably gaining momentum, and we here at PlayStation are committed to providing you with the hardware you need to support as much downloadable media as possible. The 320GB PS3 system, which will retail for $349.99, has the largest storage capacity of any next-gen console and will continue to provide the same high-quality gaming that PlayStation fans have come to expect. For only $50 more, you get twice the storage capacity of the 160GB system.

With popular downloadable PlayStation Move games like Tumble already out and PSN exclusives like echochrome ii, Beat Sketcher, PAIN, and Dead Nation on the horizon, there are more options for downloadable content now than ever. But advantages of more storage on your PS3 doesn’t stop with the great games; blockbuster movies and hit TV shows are available for download on PSN and viewable in HD on the only all-in-one gaming and entertainment console that boasts a Blu-ray player. Enjoy!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/10/28/standalone-320gb-ps3-system-available-soon/

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Kinda a strange strategy.. wouldn't a version with less gb and cheaper do better? Anyway nice for the people who waited this!

 



 

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gurglesletch on 28 October 2010

This console is a rip off since you can get the move bundle for 50$ more imo.




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cory.ok on 28 October 2010

this isnt a rip off, the move bundle is just a really good deal ...:)



A203D on 28 October 2010
gurglesletch said:

This console is a rip off since you can get the move bundle for 50$ more imo.

if you can give me another company that is giving you a built in DVD and Blu ray player, free access to the online service, and a 360HDD for this price then its a rip off. if not then imo its a pretty good deal despite the move bundle.



gurglesletch on 28 October 2010
A203D said:
gurglesletch said:

This console is a rip off since you can get the move bundle for 50$ more imo.

if you can give me another company that is giving you a built in DVD and Blu ray player, free access to the online service, and a 360HDD for this price then its a rip off. if not then imo its a pretty good deal despite the move bundle.


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leo-j on 28 October 2010

casual consumers tend to look at the system with the bigger HDD between the X360 and the PS3 as one of the deciding factors for a purchase, I remember going to best buy one day and a couple looking at the new 360"s" for $299 with a 250GB HDD and the 160GB ps3 hadn't released yet, so they had to choose between a $299 120gb PS3 or a $299 250GB XBOX 360 and I told them "this one comes with a blu ray player" but they still stayed with the 360 because not only was it "new" but it had a larger HDD.



 

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mchaza on 28 October 2010

that box looks so inviting, look at all the features. puts xbox to shame, puts my 2007 xbox to real shame and my 80gb ps3 to greater shame. 



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IllegalPaladin on 28 October 2010

Don't know if I'd go for this. I'm waiting for the bundles or other deals myself.



mchaza on 29 October 2010

oh in AUS they have been selling 320 gb Ps3 by them selves for a while now 



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Seece on 29 October 2010
leo-j said:

casual consumers tend to look at the system with the bigger HDD between the X360 and the PS3 as one of the deciding factors for a purchase, I remember going to best buy one day and a couple looking at the new 360"s" for $299 with a 250GB HDD and the 160GB ps3 hadn't released yet, so they had to choose between a $299 120gb PS3 or a $299 250GB XBOX 360 and I told them "this one comes with a blu ray player" but they still stayed with the 360 because not only was it "new" but it had a larger HDD.


lmao, is all I have to say to that leo.