Sony killing 80GB PS3, introducing 120GB or 160GB model with Dual Shock 3? (Engadget)
Comments(4) According to Ars Technica, Sony has some big plans for a PlayStation 3 refresh, starting with a phase-out of the 80GB model. According to an “inside source” — which Ars claims has been consistently right on video game-related predictions — the console-maker’s new plot is starting to take shape, holding fast to a two-SKU approach on packages, upping the hard drive capacity on systems, and including the Dual Shock 3 controller. The new bundles will take the high / low road, with the source stating that the 40GB model will remain on shelves, while the 80GB, Spider-Man 3-inclusive system will disappear, only to be replaced with a 120GB or 160GB configuration. Of course, right now these are just words on a screen, though in light of Best Buy’s recent stock changes, there certainly is an air of movement over at Sony. –Joshua Topolsky
[From Elizabeth. She asks “If the DualShock controller gets any stronger, will anyone be able to still hold on to it? Plus who really needs 160GB of saved games?” and I am not sure the vibration function on the controller is strong at all. I imagine that players who play the MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XI probably need that much hard drive space, but maybe PS3 games are larger files compared with PS2. BK]
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Seriously, though, I still can’t get used to the vibration in your controller. It makes me think it’s alive, and distracts me. Yes, THAT is my excuse for why I continue to suck at pretty much all of your PS2 games. It’s not me, it’s the vibrating controller 😉
Elizabeth, Why didn’t you say so before? I could turn the vibration off on any game we play =)