wow, my friend just told me his brother bought a PS3 last week.
Either way he got screwed, especially since the 80 gig plus motorstorm is $500.

I would think the % of people who would prefer the 60 gig over this would have to be small.
To me the extra 20 gigs and motorstorm make up for not having total BC, (since the 80 still has most BC)

I'm sure anyone who bought a 80gb in the last 30 days can take their receipt to the store they bought it at and get the difference. It's a announced price drop that took effect immediately from what I read in the newspaper today here. They also stated the 40gb version will be out on November 2nd.

i don't think this price drop will affect sales much

People will WAIT FOR THE 40GB

I think that it will help sales in all honesty. there will be those who want some kind of BC, and now they can get a system that has it with a game for only $500. It's pretty silly to think that it would stay the same or drop in sales after the highest price sku drops $100 and you get a game for that $100, bc support, and 40gb more HD.