http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=29340

 And to offer no replacement no 80GB model announced.

 Does this mean europe will get a lower grade cosole and no alternative, Sony must bring the 80GB model to Europe surely

I reckon the 80Gb model will appear in Europe.  They will sell 2 versions of the PS3.  40Gb and 80Gb.  And I reckon it will replace the £349 60Gb pricepoint.

Yup, I think you've hit the nail on the head there.

I hope your right, I dont have a Hi-Def console yet (althought I do that the TV) just a PS2,Wii DS PSP. so im waiting for a few moew price drops. I do like the idea of having Blue ray.

Will the Xbox come down in price?

Reading this is like a gigantic slap in the face to me. According to Sony the 40Gig model will be the ONLY model available in the future - this applies to Australia as well. I guess they are serious about dropping PS2 support... forever?

All the big 3 Console makers make mistakes in there communications with the press, ut why are Sony so bad at getting it right. They took there foot of the gas and now they dont know how to handle it, or how to say it

@dazmanda

They did a poll, and thats what people wanted.

This is just a way to scare people into buying the 60 GB units while they're available... And then they'll do a Sony-Style-backtrack™ and announce a 80/100/120 GB unit.

In any case, I don't expect the 40 GB to sell any significant numbers for now. The sales spike this week will come mostly from 60 GB units which got a price cut. I mean, the current choice in Europe is:

- 40 GB PS3, not compatible with PS2 games, no card readers and 2 USB ports for 400 €.

- 60 GB PS3, with card readers, 4 USB ports, compatible with PS2 games (not the best BC, but still good), with an extra controller and two fine games (Motorstorm and Resistance) for 500 €

It's pretty obvious that most people will go with the 60 GB! When the bundles with Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 launch, apparently they'll only be available with the 40 GB unit, so that's when the 40 GB unit starts to sell IMO!

LOL did sony trade mark this Sony-Style-backtrack™

but Yes I think your right

Yes I also believe this is a serious trick meant for the EU. America has the 80GB with BC and no rumors are known to be discontinued after the 40GB "might" be introduced. Therefore I'm almost 100% sure, as I've said before, we can expect an announcement about a new SKU, as soon as the 60GB SKU's have been sold out. Still the people who're anxious to get a PS3 with BC and I know many people who would, even though they still have their PS2 consoles, they're running to the stores to get their 60GB PS3 anyway, just in case...

Sneaky Sony, very sneaky :P