80GB PS3 available for pre-order from EBGames
by Colin Torretta 
{ Jul 30th 2007 at 7:30PM }
EBGames is now offering the 80GB PlayStation 3 for preorder with the free limited edition pack-in copy of Motorstorm and the now-standard-but-still-cool five free Blu-ray movies included as well. As previously mentioned the new top-end SKU will run you $599, for 20 GB more storage space and one of the top selling PS3 games. Not exactly the hottest deal ever, but better than a kick in the crotch.
The new PS3 start shipping out tomorrow, though EBGames does warn of a 1-2 day turnaround time for initial deliveries so expect some delays. Anybody actually interested in getting this? Or are you all waiting for the expected price drop as well?
The new PS3 start shipping out tomorrow, though EBGames does warn of a 1-2 day turnaround time for initial deliveries so expect some delays. Anybody actually interested in getting this? Or are you all waiting for the expected price drop as well?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Moe @ Jul 30th 2007 7:44PM
Does the 80 gig model also come with this weeks psfanboys fancast podcast?
FrankBilboWinkerToups @ Jul 30th 2007 7:54PM
And like only 80% backwards compatibility.
Seb @ Jul 30th 2007 7:59PM
well, and there is still 5 free BD movies - which are easily worth more than $100...
Pas @ Jul 30th 2007 8:02PM
They also have the 20GB version available now at $449
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=020071
kingofwale @ Jul 30th 2007 8:11PM
449 is a baaad price for 20gb version. I much rather pay 50 bucks more for TONS more features.
WaSSaBi @ Jul 30th 2007 8:27PM
Ebay couldnt save me from my xbox... no one wants to buy a broken 360 :(...
jonroach13 @ Jul 30th 2007 8:38PM
@ WaSSaBi
Ummmmm cool... why don't you send it back? 3 year warranty gets it fixed you. Lame excuse buddy.
kingofwale @ Jul 30th 2007 9:12PM
>why don't you send it back? 3 year warranty gets it fixed you. Lame excuse buddy.
let's ignore the horrible grammars for now.
and yes, good luck getting your eBay-bought, no-receipt xbox fixed.
John @ Jul 30th 2007 9:17PM
Wait. This seems like an AWESOME deal,
dude.
For the price of a typical 60gb ps3, you now get 20 more gigabytes (free), Motorstorm ($60 valUE, free), and not just one, but (I had to read the article again) five? 5 free blu-ray discs? The Queen alone cost $30. If we're conservative and say that Blu-ray can be had for $25, that's still a !!!!111on on on $125 VALUE!!!!
(free)
Anyone who was ready to drop $599 but couldn't or wouldn't, will now.
For those willing to drop $499, you may have the machine I paid $599 for ($800 value!) and be experiencing money well-spent.
There is also a competitor's machine for $299, but you'll have to move fast if you want it. They don't make them anymore.
Consolcwby @ Jul 30th 2007 9:28PM
@WaSSaBi: =o ...you poor poor little guy!... I'd buy it from you just to make you feel better - but I can't play XBox games... Those controllers cramp my hands so badly, I'd never be able to write the check! poor poor guy! (Actually, have you looked around the web to see if you could fix it yourself? Then, you could sell it as a working 360! =D There's an idea!) Good luck! =)
MYPS3KilledMy360 @ Jul 30th 2007 9:43PM
@7 i feel your pain the 3 warrenty only covers the ring of death not scratched discs, or read errors, or any other problem you may have witht the 360(i cant afford to fix the god damn thing over and over).
Yeah lets go CJ!!! for commenting on something who he made up his mind long ago that he is not gonna buy. yes i too used to understand your pain of not having a ps3 and realizing the potiential of having a large variety of great games. go 360 because you 2 were mostly known fo having great titles on release and 7 months into the year.NOT!!! lets see what came out for the 360 5 months into this year? forza 2, GRAW2 everybody if that aint a wide selection of exclusives i dont know what is!!! O yeah HALO3 its the best game in the world OMG OMG OMG no other game can top this one thats why i dropped $400s(add it all up pure BS) so i can buy one game! I bought a ps3 because i know what to expect i got FF, KH, MGS, GT, DoA, GoW, DMC, GTA, AC, Tekken, jrpgs, also along with all the exclusives that will come out, and multiplatform games that the devs say now either look better or the same (no more jaggies). I got a ps1 for christmas it still works today, i bought a ps2 i loved the xenosagas, the onimushas, the Zone of the enders, and by getting a ps3 i expect a good variety of games to arrive eventually. PS3 owners arent the only ones who ride on dreams of playing certain games (cough HALO3 again or even GoW2) 360 lovers have to indure the wait too for great games and im willing to give my favorite games the time they need to develop although i would like them now.
Ed @ Jul 30th 2007 10:06PM
Still not sold on the PS3's ability to emulate sans EE, so I'll finish out my PS2 games before moving on.
The 20 GB hard drive + Motorstorm for $100 extra is hardly worth it, especially with the loss of the EE. You can pick up Motorstorm for less than $40 used on eBay, leaving $60+ for the 20 GB. Last I knew, $3/GB is a crappy rate of exchange.
humpty @ Jul 30th 2007 10:12PM
The size of the HDD is largely irrelevant since you can stick any 2.5 inch SATA drive in it, put up to 3 memory cards in the available slots, and if you're inclined... hook up FOUR of those new 2 terabyte external drives using the usb ports.
The drive size will be more relevant if they ever do video on demand, since they will most likely lock those into your HDD (no external storage for that).
Consolcwby @ Jul 30th 2007 11:44PM
???????????????????WTF @_@ WTF?????????????????????
Am I the only person in the world who still has a PS2 hooked up to the SAME tv as my PS3?... so, who needs backward compatibility 100% right now? My PS2 has that feature. (Although I do admit, I only use that thing for all 3 of my Guitar Hero games... my PS3 handles the rest - 100+ games!)
???????????????????WTF @_@ WTF?????????????????????
Andy @ Jul 30th 2007 10:18PM
@13
That why I am trying to get a nice 120 GB Hard Drive. Its too bad I can't find one in town.
clankman @ Jul 30th 2007 10:35PM
@ 9.
You said those who couldn't and wouldn't buy a PS3 will now. That a bunch of crap, because if you can't pay $600, you can't pay $600.
Killer @ Jul 30th 2007 10:45PM
@Kingofwale
It's funny that you go after grammer. Sure, grammer is a bad thing to mess up on.
(Example: let's ignore the horrible grammars for now.)
^ Note you're inability to capitalize your first word in your sentence and adding s to grammer.
That's not as bad as getting things wrong to try to make a point.
News flash: You don't need a receipt to have it fixed!
Also, do the math. The 360 hasn't been out for 3 years. That makes every console under warranty.
Whackmushrooms @ Jul 30th 2007 10:52PM
whoa .. that was WAY to soon .. not that i care .. i already got my EE-inside 60gb .. 2 actually .. might get one for my brother though
Whackmushrooms @ Jul 30th 2007 10:53PM
why was the fucking xbox even mentioned in this post .. there is no refuge for the true fanboy anymore.
oldxskoolxhlywd @ Xbox Live @ Jul 30th 2007 10:54PM
@ 8
he didnt say he bought it on ebay....
but even if he did its still covered
Cagalli @ Jul 31st 2007 12:29AM
Technically, software emulation is now at about 90% and grows with each firmware update. It won't be long before it's at 100% or close to it.
John @ Jul 31st 2007 12:59AM
Has anyone else noticed that the PS button is glowing in the picture?
SteveMB @ Jul 31st 2007 1:37AM
Actually kingofwale, you do not need a receipt to send your Xbox in. I have sent multiple Xbox's in and they said I did not need a receipt. Anyways, back on topic, this deal looks pretty sweet.
Don't have enough money to buy that game that you've always wanted? That's no problem, because we at PS3NUTS are running a contest to win one of your favorite games! Just visit this link http://ps3nuts.com/viewtopic.php?t=17 for all the rules and details on how to get your favorite game!
Kspraydad @ Jul 31st 2007 8:09AM
@SteveMB
Look to your right...companies PAY for advertising here.
On topic:
Sony has seen the interest in their product at $499...they HAVE to lower the price of this bundle to the $499 spot asap or they will lose all momentum.
Andir3.0 @ Jul 31st 2007 8:29AM
@John, yes, that was explained back in early July(?) The development controller was used in the photo for the box and they have a light in the PS button. It does not signify a new controller.
TxdoHawk @ Jul 31st 2007 11:13AM
Yeah, thanks but no thanks. I've already got my PS3, no way I am taking a chance on software BC, especially since I like obscure titles.
Trina @ Jul 31st 2007 11:59AM
"
and yes, good luck getting your eBay-bought, no-receipt xbox fixed.
Posted at 9:12PM on Jul 30th 2007 by kingofwale"
Hey dumbass, all MS asks for is the serial # and MFG. Date. Getting mine fixed was painless. Out and back in 10 days from door to door. Maybe you should actually know what you're talking about before you wade into a conversation with adults. Run along little guy, reading your posts is making everyone here dumber.
tom @ Jul 31st 2007 1:36PM
lol
Grammer? It's Grammar. Like Grammar School. Where you learn how to use it.
Makiyura @ Jul 31st 2007 8:46PM
@ John "Wait. This seems like an AWESOME deal,
dude.
For the price of a typical 60gb ps3, you now get 20 more gigabytes (free), Motorstorm ($60 valUE, free), and not just one, but (I had to read the article again) five? 5 free blu-ray discs? The Queen alone cost $30. If we're conservative and say that Blu-ray can be had for $25, that's still a !!!!111on on on $125 VALUE!!!!
(free)
Anyone who was ready to drop $599 but couldn't or wouldn't, will now.
For those willing to drop $499, you may have the machine I paid $599 for ($800 value!) and be experiencing money well-spent.
There is also a competitor's machine for $299, but you'll have to move fast if you want it. They don't make them anymore."
a sweet deal, why cant i get all that nice stuff for under $499 or even $399 ($449 CND for me since im in Canada)! im sry but i'll pass and wait for the next contest to win the system or till the next price drop!