PS3 60GB to be discontinued by the end of July..........???

"SCEE president David Reeves has told GamesIndustry.biz that the 60GB PlayStation 3 will no longer be available in the US after stock sells out - which he predicts will occur by the end of the month. "

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26704

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http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26702

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If true... BAAAD move. but i think he means the 60 gb with the Emotion Engine. falconclan

it doesnt make any sense to me either

So there was no price cut technically if the lowest priced PS3 you can buy will once again be $600.

Sony is truly screwing up.

One example, when all the GTA4 fans are deciding to buy a console to play GTA4 they will choose the 360 at $299 or $399 and that is without an MS price cut.

I am shocked by this news.

So there was no price cut technically if the lowest priced PS3 you can buy will once again be $600.

Sony is truly screwing up.

One example, when all the GTA4 fans are deciding to buy a console to play GTA4 they will choose the 360 at $299 or $399 and that is without an MS price cut.

I am shocked by this news.

thebatcat

If true... BAAAAD move. but i think he means the 60 gb with the Emotion Engine. falconclan

maybe I shouldve added read the full interview first before you get your panties in a twist

Reeves if head of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

heseems to be mocking SCE America throughout it.

Example:

But you're still asking people to commit GBP 425 to a games console. Isn't there a problem with the perception that that's an awful lot of money to shell out?

It is, but surprisingly, people are paying that amount of money for it.

Was that humbler approach taken because you think Sony has appeared arrogant in the past?

I think they have. Not deliberately, but at E3 last year and maybe the year before, the presentations they did to a European and a Japanese perspective - yes. To an American perspective - no, because the difference in cultures is you have to go, 'Ra-ra, I'm the best.'

We in Europe, and especially the Japanese, don't necessarily accept that. You have to say, 'We're doing our best, but we're not the best.'

Seriously, they better just be talking about the new emotion "chipless" version. With sales picking up on these consoles and word of mouth spreading and then all of a sudden saying... "Oh, sorry.. it's 600$.. AGAIN!" I don't see sony doing this, no way... and if they do, bad, bad move. But really, I'm doubtful of the complete phase out of the 60gb in general, and if it is phased out we better see a 500$ 80gig version.. like.. now.Primevil702

Isn't it obvious?

80GB is easier to find, and hence cheaper than the 60GB. Sony would then like to phase out the 60GB and roll out 80GB PS3s, by having a clearance sale (see: price cut) on the existing 60GBs. The 80GB, which in its current form is only available in a bundle gets slapped on a $599 label. When the 60GB is out of the picture, the 80GB bundle is discontinued and a standalone 80GB PS3 is offered.

Single SKU again at $499 again.

Of course, this course of action is only what is logical -- and you know Sony doesn't always follow logic, but this is how it should play out.

Isn't it obvious?

80GB is easier to find, and hence cheaper than the 60GB. Sony would then like to phase out the 60GB and roll out 80GB PS3s, by having a clearance sale (see: price cut) on the existing 60GBs. The 80GB, which in its current form is only available in a bundle gets slapped on a $599 label. When the 60GB is out of the picture, the 80GB bundle is discontinued and a standalone 80GB PS3 is offered.

Single SKU again at $499 again.

Of course, this course of action is only what is logical -- and you know Sony doesn't always follow logic, but this is how it should play out.

Mizuke

Isn't it obvious?

80GB is easier to find, and hence cheaper than the 60GB. Sony would then like to phase out the 60GB and roll out 80GB PS3s, by having a clearance sale (see: price cut) on the existing 60GBs. The 80GB, which in its current form is only available in a bundle gets slapped on a $599 label. When the 60GB is out of the picture, the 80GB bundle is discontinued and a standalone 80GB PS3 is offered.

Single SKU again at $499 again.

Of course, this course of action is only what is logical -- and you know Sony doesn't always follow logic, but this is how it should play out.

Mizuke

This is pretty much I'm thinking will happen... or, like you said.. should happen. One thing is for sure, I can't see them going back to only having a 600$ console on the market. I KNOW they have more sense than that.

[QUOTE="Mizuke"]

Isn't it obvious?

80GB is easier to find, and hence cheaper than the 60GB. Sony would then like to phase out the 60GB and roll out 80GB PS3s, by having a clearance sale (see: price cut) on the existing 60GBs. The 80GB, which in its current form is only available in a bundle gets slapped on a $599 label. When the 60GB is out of the picture, the 80GB bundle is discontinued and a standalone 80GB PS3 is offered.

Single SKU again at $499 again.

Of course, this course of action is only what is logical -- and you know Sony doesn't always follow logic, but this is how it should play out.

falconclan

What? They're not looking to increase or upgrade the PS3. They're looking to minimise costs and, currently, an 80GB PS3 is cheaper (!) to produce than a 60GB.

I was just on the Killzone 2 board commenting on how Sony needs to control its people more on its secrets. I'm pretty sure this isn't something they wanted to get out yet. If so, they would have straight said it.

Of course, its always possible that being from SCEE, he may be misinformed about SCEA happenings.

[QUOTE="falconclan"]If true... BAAAD move. but i think he means the 60 gb with the Emotion Engine. Absynthetic

it doesnt make any sense to me either

I don't belive it... it's a horrible move.

[QUOTE="thebatcat"]

So there was no price cut technically if the lowest priced PS3 you can buy will once again be $600.

Sony is truly screwing up.

One example, when all the GTA4 fans are deciding to buy a console to play GTA4 they will choose the 360 at $299 or $399 and that is without an MS price cut.

I am shocked by this news.

falconclan

Kaz Hirai said in a video interview that Sony was not going to have two SKUs in the US. So starting August, the 80GB will only be available.

I was just on the Killzone 2 board commenting on how Sony needs to control its people more on its secrets. I'm pretty sure this isn't something they wanted to get out yet. If so, they would have straight said it.

Of course, its always possible that being from SCEE, he may be misinformed about SCEA happenings.

timmy84

Kaz Hirai, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment(the entire entertainment part of the company..not just a certain region) which was Ken Kuturagi's old job, also stated this. He is one of the guys at the top of the totem pole.

Well how many stock 60gigs are there. So I''m guessing if this is true they will stop making 60gig but they will still be $499 until they sell out of them. I would imagine that the 80gigs will just sit on shelves again once the 60gigs are all gone which may take till the end of the year. Doesn't make much sense beside being an enginous plot to get more PS3' s out in the market and then to return back to their position. I still think people who were impressed at E3 and want a PS3 are still gonna scoop up a 60gig for $499Anoch20

I think this is what Sony is banking on...Somebody walking into a store and seeing the 80GB PS3 bundle and saying, "Look, there's an 80GB PS3 with a game. That's 20GB more than the old one, and it includes a game....all for the same price as the old model was. Sounds like a good deal to me."

I just bought mine a few days ago from Amazon... I wonder if I should leave it unopened until they declare the 60 GB model dead.

Im sure there are a lot of gamers that would trade a 600 80GB model with no EE for a 500 60GB model with EE... I dont really care that much for backwards compatability...

[QUOTE="thebatcat"]

So there was no price cut technically if the lowest priced PS3 you can buy will once again be $600.

Sony is truly screwing up.

One example, when all the GTA4 fans are deciding to buy a console to play GTA4 they will choose the 360 at $299 or $399 and that is without an MS price cut.

I am shocked by this news.

falconclan

you are right they are discontinuing the ps3 sku with ee so they can put the emualtion software to make it cheaper which means another price drop in the holiday season!!!

how bad will the absence of an EE chip affect backward compatability??The_Knight2000

software emulation is around 80-85%. the chip is around 97%. so it's not that big of a deal.

[QUOTE="The_Knight2000"]how bad will the absence of an EE chip affect backward compatability??eclipsed4utoo

software emulation is around 80-85%. the chip is around 97%. so it's not that big of a deal.

also i honestly dont know who would want to play psx launch games lol

[QUOTE="The_Knight2000"]how bad will the absence of an EE chip affect backward compatability??eclipsed4utoo

software emulation is around 80-85%. the chip is around 97%. so it's not that big of a deal.

thnx

Sony has said before the EE chip costs around $50,so by removing it they save money.

Then they offer a free game, which is honestly not a deal when most people would rather have the price of a game knocked off the cost.

Add in 20gig of disk space and charge $100 more?...that is NOT a deal.

Personally I have a original 60gig but the 20gig was the better deal in my opinion. For the extra $100 cost all we got was Wi/Fi and 40gig of space, in my case I used wired connections for performance and you can always add cheaper disk space.

But even now the $500 version is the better deal...you get better hardware, save $100, buy your own game and who cares about 20gig of space.

This could very well be the first time in history a console has gotten progressively worse over time. Least early adopters can never say they got ripped off.

oo i get whats going on there getting rid of 60gb one with the EE chip inside

there now going to 1 80gb but the price is 599.99 with the bundle this what capcom meant that sony might do another price drop around the holiday dont be surprise that the 80gb sku be 499.99 1 reason it dont have EE chip and they have the diode price undercrontroll

sony as a way if u notice to say one thing and do another ie rumble give it time we should know not to blow up anything until the smoke clears

oo i get whats going on there getting rid of 60gb one with the EE chip inside

there now going to 1 80gb but the price is 599.99 with the bundle this what capcom meant that sony might do another price drop around the holiday dont be surprise that the 80gb sku be 499.99 1 reason it dont have EE chip and they have the diode price undercrontroll

sony as a way if u notice to say one thing and do another ie rumble give it time we should know not to blow up anything until the smoke clears

llidianStormage

I.... need a translater.. please for the love of god!

It doesn't make any sense. If true it's a VERY STUPID move on Sony's part. Maybe he is bluffing to increase ps3 sales. Or has nothing better to do then to annoy everyone with yet again another discontinued model of the ps3.

ugghh... even more verrrry poor communication by a sony exec... when are they gonna have a meeting or workshop with these guys to get them all on the same page.... I have a feeling he worded this very poorly...

I'm in the EE SKU theory that they will phase out all the Emotion Engine 60GB units and then restock with EE-less 60GB once those sell out... otherwise this will be another PR disaster.... Sony when are you gonna coordinate your Public Relations announcements... Get your act together.

how bad will the absence of an EE chip affect backward compatability??The_Knight2000

Not much at all. Thanks to the latest firmware updates, the PS3 is about 90% backward compatible.

ugghh... even more verrrry poor communication by a sony exec... when are they gonna have a meeting or workshop with these guys to get them all on the same page.... I have a feeling he worded this very poorly...

I'm in the EE SKU theory that they will phase out all the Emotion Engine 60GB units and then restock with EE-less 60GB once those sell out... otherwise this will be another PR disaster.... Sony when are you gonna coordinate your Public Relations announcements... Get your act together.

ajefferism

or, they could release the 80GB PS3 as a stand-alone purchase for $499 and offer the bundle with MotorStorm and an accessory(controller, headset, etc.) for the $599.