PS3 Core 80GB $399.99 [update]

by Alan Tsang { Jul 15th 2008 at 4:00PM }

New core configuration this fall with 80GB hard drive. Same as the current 40GB SKU with twice the hard drive. This will also include a DualShock 3 controller.

[Thanks, ajiezer!]

Tags: 40gb, 80gb, core, e308

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

reson8er @ Jul 15th 2008 4:04PM

Same as 40GB, so no BC? Wow that is not cool... Lets hope they are adding BC through software emulation in the near future, Unite the PS3's Sony!

Laruku @ Jul 15th 2008 4:13PM

i am sorry... but this is the time i have to say i will be getting a xbox360 bundle with tales of versperia... i didn't get a ps3 to play fps and online games... i will get a xbox 1 for that... ps3 is destroying themselves... i have owned ps... ps2... and ps3... i've never thought sony is this stupid... after this conference... all i have to say is that ps3 rip (7/14/2k8)... xbox360 is where all the japanese games are at...

MakaiOokami @ Jul 15th 2008 4:19PM

@Laruku

Dude you are an idiot. Seriously. There are still games being made for the PS2, not every damn publisher can afford to make high definition titles. That means that right now titles are lower in number because it takes so much more to make them than this generation.

There are still a ton of great non FPS titles you're just too blind and stupid to realize it. 360 isn't getting Disgaea 3, if you're not even pumped for that then you're not worth talking to. Seriously.

SkeetSkiLee @ Jul 15th 2008 4:25PM

@ Laruku

I am Laruku and only love Japanese game. Therefore on that logic alone and not waiting a bit longer for Japanese game to come out on the PS3 I will trade it in for 360 that fails 80 to 100% of the time with the RRoD.

*A DAY LATER AFTER 360 PURCHASE*

RIP 360 you died after I played Blue Dragon for a minute.

benny boy @ Jul 15th 2008 4:41PM

The fact that it is "CORE" would lead me to believe that there will still be a better version: "PRO" maybe with a bigger HDD and BC. (hopefully)

Laruku @ Jul 15th 2008 5:22PM

@ MakaiOokami

well... if publisher cant afford to make high definition titles = more japanese games on xbox360... then i will be more than willing to get a xbox360 because it has games... considering the fact that i already played both valkyria chronicle and Disgaea 3 (all japanese version) 3-4 months ago... what other rpg games are out there other than eternal sonata that already has a release date?... mgs4 was one of the best games i've played... so i am glad i have a ps3 for it... but that's about it... and please don't mention any games that was released before 2008 for defense... when u can't even secure a game that's being developed by a company u've invested in... u are hopeless... and that's what sony is right now...

Arnon @ Jul 16th 2008 1:18AM

Here's the main thing though.. If they're bringing out 130 PS>2< games.. then how does that make PS2 owners want to jump to the PS3? This whole conference was like a bundle of almost useless info. The 80gb PS3 will be a 40gb PS3 with just a larger HDD.. Orz.. I was really looking forward to this conference. And no, i'm not a fanboy, this is just my own opinion.

CM @ Jul 15th 2008 4:04PM

This was the most minimalist post I have ever seen on this site...

Nate @ Jul 15th 2008 4:06PM

They're struggling to keep up with the influx of info from E3, give them a break!

I think they're doing a damn good job given that there's big news like every 3 minutes.

CM @ Jul 15th 2008 4:09PM

Whew. I am very sorry, Nate.

DelSource @ Jul 15th 2008 5:48PM

Don't apologise to him, you said nothing wrong.

CM @ Jul 15th 2008 5:59PM

Thanks, Del. Yeah, I wasn't really sorry. I totally thought it was funny that there wasn't an actual sentence in the post. No biggie ... I was just messing around anywho.

saito ps3 @ Jul 15th 2008 4:06PM

no final fantasy 7 remake? :(

maskedrose @ Jul 15th 2008 4:07PM

I did hear of a while back they would be bringing out a 100 gig model.. Perhaps they are throwing out the 40 gig to make room for 80 and 100????

Phawx @ Jul 15th 2008 4:08PM

Seriously Sony, MAG? That's the best you could do? This upgrade is nice, but I mean Come on. I am an Xbox Fanboy but you guys have to start doing better than this.

I wish Sony would turn on the heat to make Microsoft make some bigger changes fast, because MS is getting a little too comfortable being over Sony

finelicker @ Jul 15th 2008 4:09PM

MAG, thats all I want, yes you heard it here first. Watch this space for major hypeing !!!!

Adis @ Jul 15th 2008 4:09PM

NICE!!!!!!!! the value of the PS3 is huge! Cant wait for LittleBigPlanet!

Devin @ Jul 15th 2008 4:11PM

C'mon Sony! Keep the tiered method. BC & non-BC. It's the only 'smart' way.

$399.99 is still a great price either way. I just wish they could've added 40GB of more HDD space to counter the 360 Elite offering.

DeadPlasmaCell @ Jul 15th 2008 4:11PM

What a disappointing showing..

Dehshizknight @ Jul 15th 2008 9:05PM

Are you kidding me? That was an excellent showing at E3. Did you expect them to show the same multiplatform games again that we already saw at yesterday's press conferences?

Heck, they didn't even have enough time to cover all the exclusives. What about White Knight Story, FFXIII Versus, Valkyria, Wipeout HD, etc?

jitty @ Jul 15th 2008 4:11PM

I think this is a smart decision on sony's part. Though I can't help but feel that the people that bought the 40GB must feel a little ripped off...

Hunts314 @ Jul 15th 2008 4:16PM

if they just bought it maybe, I've had mine for like 7 months and I upgraded the HDD to 160 anyway, doesn't bother me. Its the way things go with technology.

linebeginstoblur @ Jul 15th 2008 4:12PM

I'm disappointed by this news, to be honest. Yes, the 80 GB has been sought out more, but not necessarily because of its capacity; it's because of the backwards compatibility and stuff like that. By making both PS3s of equal hard drives, they're really confusing things, because you can't say anymore "Oh, you want backwards compatibility? Get the 80 GB," because they'll both be 80 GB...

Neil @ Jul 15th 2008 4:18PM

They're probably just killing off the current 80GB model and the 40GB model and will just have this new 80B model that doesn't have backwards compatibility.

benny boy @ Jul 15th 2008 4:51PM

Notice it's called the "CORE" model though. I doubt that's going to be the only one.

Snowman @ Jul 16th 2008 4:52PM

Yeah looks like I was right, http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/16/scea-ceo-jack-tretton-dishes/

Neuromancer @ Jul 15th 2008 4:15PM

Any idea when this is going to be rolling out? I heard September but since I couldn't watch the live stream I have no idea.

Also if it is going to be a little while do you guys think the 40GB model out now is going to get its price cut? Otherwise why wouldn't any potential buyers just wait?

jay @ Jul 15th 2008 4:19PM

This is a waste no BC and not sure if they're going to have a Dual Shock 3 either.

Neuromancer @ Jul 15th 2008 4:23PM

Yeah thats kind of assy, no reason why in this day and age they couldn't throw the DS in there.

Devin @ Jul 15th 2008 4:24PM

They will have a DS3.

Fane @ Jul 15th 2008 7:10PM

Look at the box. See the DS symbol.

beast @ Jul 15th 2008 4:19PM

hope its not bc cause i bought the 40 gb for 399 and i be pissed if this was bc and they just lowered the price

Carney @ Jul 15th 2008 4:23PM

Wow am I glad I placed my order with BestBuy.com for the MGS4 80GB last week. It replaces my dead 60GB (snif). At least I get SOME BC (but bye to being able to play Soulcalibur 2 and 3, Namco Museum, etc). I was afraid of something like this, so kudos to me for my foresight!

Still, given my luck in the past, wait for me to open the box and start playing when Sony announces a >80GB box with partial or full BC for Christmas.

Popfrogs @ Jul 15th 2008 4:57PM

Seriously, sell your 60GB. Anyone can send it to Sony for a $150 repair and have the best SKU ever made.

Carney @ Jul 15th 2008 5:01PM

Thanks for the tip. I did better than that actually; sent it back to the seller for a full refund. She actually didn't even have to do it since it happened beyond 7 days after the sale, so she's extra cool.

I got it factory sealed new in box from eBay in mid May paid over $700; it never worked right (high pitched squeal nearly always, overheat shutdowns when playing PS2 titles), and then finally died.

sgt barone @ Jul 15th 2008 4:23PM

that was the worst conference out of all 3. that guy just rambled on and on about the future. there were barely any good announcements. the only decent things were LBP and MAG. holy shit that was boring. he just rambled about stupid tech specs and shit we've heard about for months.

benny boy @ Jul 15th 2008 5:10PM

How could it have posibly been worse than the crapfest that was Nintendo's keynote.

Fanboy much?

flynn110 @ Jul 15th 2008 4:23PM

very disappointing showing. i can't believe a massive online shooter was their ace up the sleeve...lame-o

yawn

Kspraydad @ Jul 15th 2008 4:24PM

If they 80gb non BC is in September at $399...who the hell is going to buy a 40gb in August??

I smell price drop on the 40gb ASAP. (why didn't they announce it?)

SkeetSkiLee @ Jul 15th 2008 4:29PM

they are getting rid of the 40 and replacing with an 80

Neuromancer @ Jul 15th 2008 4:32PM

I imagine if there is a price drop for the 40GB it will come from the retailers, not from Sony themselves.

h0mi @ Jul 15th 2008 4:25PM

Possible good from this move- no more multiple SKUs.

beast @ Jul 15th 2008 4:25PM

hope its just a bigger hd without the bc cause i already bought a 399 40 gb ps3 and id be mad if this had bc for only just 399

Mike @ Jul 15th 2008 4:28PM

This should have Dual Shock 3 too. There is the little rumble icon on the front of the box.

Devin @ Jul 15th 2008 4:34PM

Exactly.

ANt @ Jul 15th 2008 4:38PM

It's actually a ripoff considering you can any 300 gig 2.5 SATA HD and throw it into a PS#. Can find those online for under $100.

I won all three systems and have seen all three press conferences, I gotta say MS won the press conferences followed by Sony then Nintendo. Why Sony didn't press showing Killzone 2 live there is a little upsetting to say the least. Nice to hear (no big surprise) that GOW is coming, someday.