Will the 80GB PS3 be discontinued when the slim comes out?

My cousin wants to get a PS3 but wants a fat one, not a slim. He is going to get one around February (His birthday) and is wondering if the 80GB model will be discontinued by then. Does anyone know?

Depends if the stores have shifted them by then. The model has been discontinued, as the slim is coming out. Probably better to check online nearer the time

Sony has already confirmed that their factories discontinued the 80GB & 160GB Fat PS3 models. Only the Slim 120 GB PS3 will be on the production line from now on. Theres a big chance that your cousin wont be able to find a fat PS3 by Feb next year in store. Ebay might be his best option by then.