R.I.P 60GB PlayStation 3

R.I.P 60GB PlayStation 3 · 01-09-2007, 06:35 AM

Last month, Sony announced they were killing off their 20GB model of the PlayStation 3 and dropping the price on the 60GB model. At the same point, Sony introduced an 80GB model for $599 USD which included Motorstorm the game.

The price cut ended up giving Sony a sales spike on the console, but reports and rumors surfaced that the 60GB model was being discontinued and the end of the road has finally come for the 60GB model

Sony has stated that all inventory for the unit is now either on route to retail shelves or already sitting there. "We no longer have any inventory in SCEA warehouses. All inventory has been purchased and shipped to retailers," said SCEA communications officer Dave Karraker.

"We don't have visibility as to if that is on their store shelves or in their warehouses at this time. However, based on inventory reports from our retailers, there is ample supply still left in the channel."

Once the remaining stock finishes up that will be the end of the model and leave the 80GB unit as the only remaining PS3. At that point, Sony should have a dilemma seeing as how the price drop on previous models helped boost sales so much. We wont know until that day hits however. "We won't be making any further announcements regarding our PS3 model hardware strategy in North America until the 60GB model is exhausted and market conditions are evaluated," said a Sony representative.

Source:
Dailytech

ali.tayyab · 17-09-2007, 09:09 AM

they're gonna come up with a 40GB model and price it at 399! now that would move some units!!

while we are on the ps3, lair the over-hyped much talked about dragon shooter is universally rapped by the videogame press!

i saw it on gamer and wasnt impressed. i wonder what sony actually saw in the game? it look crappy to me then and now it does to the world!

imo sony needs an ace, like Gears and/or halo. it doesnt have the killer app that both nintendo (Zelda, MArio, skyfox) and even late comer m$ have (halo, gears).

once many moons ago it was thought that maybe crash bandicoot would be sony's mascot, but that never really materialized. Sony needs to buy Sonic or find one pronto. maybe Major Havok, the old atari character would do???

theDarkDisciple · 17-09-2007, 11:19 AM

what the hell are the morons at Sony up to? i mean we already have 20 different versions of the PS3 within an year of its release.

the console market is getting pwnd atm. a 360 craps out if used for more than 2 hours. and a wii has piss poor graphics..

01-09-2007, 06:35 AM	#1
R.I.P 60GB PlayStation 3 Faisal PK Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rawalpindi Posts: 1,024 Faisal 01-09-2007, 06:35 AM Rating: () Last month, Sony announced they were killing off their 20GB model of the PlayStation 3 and dropping the price on the 60GB model. At the same point, Sony introduced an 80GB model for $599 USD which included Motorstorm the game. The price cut ended up giving Sony a sales spike on the console, but reports and rumors surfaced that the 60GB model was being discontinued and the end of the road has finally come for the 60GB model Sony has stated that all inventory for the unit is now either on route to retail shelves or already sitting there. "We no longer have any inventory in SCEA warehouses. All inventory has been purchased and shipped to retailers," said SCEA communications officer Dave Karraker. "We don't have visibility as to if that is on their store shelves or in their warehouses at this time. However, based on inventory reports from our retailers, there is ample supply still left in the channel." Once the remaining stock finishes up that will be the end of the model and leave the 80GB unit as the only remaining PS3. At that point, Sony should have a dilemma seeing as how the price drop on previous models helped boost sales so much. We wont know until that day hits however. "We won't be making any further announcements regarding our PS3 model hardware strategy in North America until the 60GB model is exhausted and market conditions are evaluated," said a Sony representative. Source: Dailytech __________________ GOD Bless the Internet !
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