80GB MotorStorm packs discontinued

by Andrew Yoon { May 30th 2008 at 8:45PM }

File this under the "no duh" category. The current 80GB pack, which includes a SIXAXIS controller, 80GB PS3 system and a copy of MotorStorm is no longer being sent to retailers. "Retailers aren't getting any new inventory of the 80GB Motorstorm bundle," a Sony rep told Joystiq. However, on June 12th, the 80GB PS3 bundle will be replaced by the much more attractive Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle. For the same price, purchasers will get a rumble-ready DualShock 3 controller and a copy of the biggest game of the ~~year~~ forever. That's a pretty sweet deal.

Tags: 80gb, motorstorm, ps3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Mike @ May 30th 2008 8:55PM

got mine long time ago gana be mad if the mgs bundle has the new cooling system in it

Marztype @ May 30th 2008 10:06PM

It's not a 360, I think it doesn't matter.

Dehshizknight @ May 30th 2008 11:35PM

No new cooling system, just more energy efficient chipsets.

Like he said, it doesn't matter for the PS3.

Mike @ May 31st 2008 4:55AM

It doesnt so whew that'l be in the ps3 Slim lolol... i know it doesnt matter but im a little paranoid lol i spend way to much money on my ps3 lol but its worth it :) coulda bought like 3 ps3's with the money i spent on games/ reserves lol

Vcize @ Jun 1st 2008 1:27AM

I wouldn't say it doesn't matter. The PS3 is only described as "quiet" because it's compared to the 360, but it's still fairly loud, definitely the 2nd loudest console ever and also the 2nd loudest piece of consumer electronics ever built (and I have mine sitting right next to an HTPC - so it's louder than a computer).

Vcize @ Jun 2nd 2008 11:51AM

Crap, I said "ever built" and I meant to say "that I've ever owned".

It's the 2nd loudest I've owned, not the 2nd loudest ever built.

Vcize @ Jun 1st 2008 1:29AM

Oops, I said "ever built" and I meant to say "that I've ever owned".

It's the 2nd loudest I've ever owned, not the 2nd loudest ever built.

Mike @ Jun 1st 2008 1:45AM

mine is rly quiet its only loud when its dusty my pc is a tiny bit louder then my ps3 kuz its a bit older

adolson @ May 30th 2008 8:58PM

You're saying that instead of getting MotorStorm - a "simply excellent" game (per Eurogamer), we are now stuck with MGS4 - "a frustrating, fractured game" according to said critic? Oh where do I sign up???

....And there is the problem with reviewers and review scores. Eurogamer gave both games an 8 out of 10... Something is wrong here. :)

sUKi @ May 30th 2008 9:57PM

They are also the same people that can't stop doing ps3/360 game comparison even if the game sucks.

betag @ May 30th 2008 10:04PM

What I don't get is why people say Sony is "discontinuing" the bundle, when it actually says right on the box "limited edition". How is this news? As a matter of fact the MGS bundle is a limited edition pack as well, is Sony going to "discontinue" that as well. Now the 20/60 GB system, I would consider that discontinue because there is a distinct difference between these and the systems out today.

Kspraydad @ May 30th 2008 10:20PM

Well...it isn't JUST the game...the controller is different this time round too.

Brian @ May 30th 2008 10:54PM

"and a copy of the biggest game of the forever"'

I'm going to be perfectly honest with you Andrew. That doesn't make sense.

Dahk @ May 30th 2008 11:59PM

Solid Snake doesn't need sense to endure the toughness of the battlefield.

He's just an old killer... hired to do some wet work.

Microswirl @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:30PM

You've never been to the "Forever Realm"?

It is a place of vast wonders, beyond space and time, and filled with endless possibility. MGS4 was begotten there, forged in the eyes of the dragon at the nexus of the universe.

...
...

There, you can add that to your list of things that don't make sense.

Frastoglegnia @ Jul 5th 2008 3:10PM

Did you really fail to notice Andrew forgot to extend his strikethrough to include *the*? I suspect not; I expect you're flaming a staff writer for *incorrect text formatting*, which strikes me as a wee tad petty.

Perhaps it would be more useful to call Andrew's attention to the error and ask him to fix it.

Andrew: your text should read "biggest game of the year." Please fix it with whichever formatting you use for strikethroughs (css, etc.).

Frastoglegnia @ Jul 5th 2008 3:17PM

My post was stripped of tags and now makes no sense. It should have read as follows (here's the non-coded version): "Please change it to read 'biggest game of (strikethrough)the year(/strikethrough) forever.'"

Still, "of forever" is a tad clumsy. I'd have replaced "of the year" with "since forever," which is standard colloquial usage.

Niko_Bellic @ May 31st 2008 3:25AM

Motorstorm should be a Greatest Hits title soon, should it not? Anyone know when North America will get some ps3 Greatest Hits?

Sai @ May 31st 2008 3:50AM

Now that we know what Sony's up to this time around...

I'll pass. I will wait for the Final Fantasy XIII Limited Edition 80GB bundle that will probably come with not only DS3 controllers, but 45nm cell processors, smaller heatsink, smaller formfactor, and smaller, but more precise laser.

Crabman @ May 31st 2008 7:49AM

Then you have a VERY long wait. PS3 Slim wont be out for at least another 18 months.

Still your loss...

theclaw @ May 31st 2008 5:43AM

We all know this is leading to yet another SKU shuffle!

Devin @ May 31st 2008 1:57PM

I, too, am waiting on a new SKU that sports the DS3, a good game and the new thermal design, so hopefully this one will. I don't think Sony is going to come out and say anything about the thermal design revamp either so we will probably have to wait on someone to tell us that it does.

conor @ Jun 1st 2008 10:35AM

WANT!

Sai @ Jun 1st 2008 11:00AM

I don't care if it shrinks in size or not. As long as its an Final Fantasy XIII bundle. The moment that game comes out for PS3, I'm buying one. If I get to buy it in a bundle, sweet.

maskedrose @ Jun 1st 2008 7:08PM

Gosh guys what is the problem!? This isn't RROD territory! PS3 runs hot - yes, but it also has a cooling system that can keep up with the temperature. All that hot air around the system.. is air being pushed OUT and AWAY from the system. As for noise, yea, the system is a wee bit loud when the fan kicks into high, but thats also when I've been playing for ever.. and shouldn't you be playing your game with the volume so that you wouldn't even notice the fan???? I always hated the sony slimline designs - except the psp.

I have a phatty launch ps2, and a phatty ps3. I can't ever imagine a slim ps3, it's too damn sexy and powerful to be shrunken.

theb1rdm4n @ Jun 2nd 2008 11:52AM

"the 80GB PS3 bundle will be replaced by the much more attractive Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle"

It may be attractive price wise, but it sure as hell isn't visually attractive. To be honest, that gun metal looks like complete shit.