News \ Rumor: 80GB PS3 Price Drop Confirmed, 40GB PS3 Coming?

Ars technica apparently has a very reliable mole on the inside - he has already made two Xbox 360-related reports that got confirmed - so we're going to hope he's right about this: it's the pricing strategy for the PS3 and PS2 this holiday season, and if it's true, it's gonna blow the doors off the industry's news community.

We've all been wondering when we might see a price drop for the newly introduced 80GB PS3, which currently sits at the original launch price of the 60GB PS3 ($599). The 60GB PS3, which dropped to $499 in July, is rapidly disappearing from store shelves, and Sony has announced they will no longer be manufacturing the item. Now, analysts believe we can expect a price drop on the new model by the end of the year, and according to this source, they're correct. Here's a look at the leaked info-

* 80GB PlayStation 3: US$499.99
* 40GB PlayStation 3: US$399.99
* Spider-Man 3 Blu-ray movie pack in with one, or both
* PlayStation 2: US$99.99

Perhaps we could've expected the first and last lines there, but that 40GB PS3 with a potential Spidey pack-in is awfully intriguing. Does Sony plan to offer a 40GB PS3 in addition to the 80GB PS3, or is this just a limited time thing? We can't be sure, but we do know that the 80GB PS3 price drop should work wonders for the holiday season, and we're also not really surprised to see that new $100 price tag for the PS2. The most dominant video game system in history continues to push, and if you thought last Christmas was the last hurrah for the ol' PS2, you were sorely mistaken.

It's very possible that we'll see this announcement in a couple weeks at the Tokyo Game Show, but if the rumor gets debunked before then, we'll be sure to let you know. In the meantime, it appears Sony has stepped up and done what's necessary: make their products all the more attractive for the holidays.

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antman1011 says:

that is stupid! Anyway nice find man!

2 days ago Melbourne, Victoria

why would I get a smaller HD PS3?

3 days ago Melbourne, Victoria

stonecold says:

standinsid said: how do you Rumour a Confirmed price drop? wth?

True that

3 days ago perth

standinsid says:

how do you Rumour a Confirmed price drop? wth?

3 days ago sydney

coeboose3 says:

yes be better 100GB but not do that now not in 2 years but they are planing to do a 160 or 180GB Hard Drive put in PlayStation 3 will be next year so be happy haha

3 days ago Sheppaton, Victoria

stonecold says:

40gb is for cheapskates

3 days ago perth

You can just buy a seperate harddrive. 100GB are a better value.

3 days ago Brisbane

coeboose3 says:

I want 80BG be cool hahah

3 days ago Sheppaton, Victoria

it would be better to upgrade the hard drive coz it is 2.5"

3 days ago Add me on the PSN: tommy94

80gig yeh

40gig nup... not needed

3 days ago somerville, victoria

pshh.....40 gig? as if...

they need to release one that suits full-on multimedia people like me!

60gb is no way near enough for me...

i want something HUGE! like 200gb!

but hey...i can just replace the 60gb one that's already in there

3 days ago [[PS3 Network ID - krazyvinny] [MSN - v_kakaroto[AT]hotmail.com]] -- Vinzor said: rofl no idea why i'm saying this but, i'd sooo turn gay for cloud :P -- BrisVegas

a rimor is when u tuck your legs behind your head and get someone to lick your...oohhh nevermind

3 days ago Queenland, Bundaberg

hmm it seems sony calls out my name to them to kill noobs online throught the online experience ive had on the 360...they know i will pwn.....xD lol that was funny

3 days ago the sword that pierced through dante's soul...

What the hells a rimor?

4 days ago in the bushes

coeboose3 says:

yes is great get people to get PS3 40GB they are some people not buy $999.99 so be happy get PS3 40GB if come here

4 days ago Sheppaton, Victoria

coeboose3 says:

yes be good be free hahah

4 days ago Sheppaton, Victoria

Great news for those thinking of purchasing soon

4 days ago perth, WA

be good if it was free

4 days ago the vines,WA

coeboose3 says:

Be good get a 80GB PlayStation 3 and Spider-Man 3 Blu-ray movie pack
haha

4 days ago Sheppaton, Victoria

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