This is just some simple math to help everyone understand something. Preface this, though: Blu-ray format and licensing ALONE has allowed Sony to turn an indirect profit with EVERY piece of hardware it's currently selling; that's PSP and Ps3, there.

60GB = $500

- can still play 99% of all Ps2 and PsOne games, no bonus in box. Naturally, does up-converting of DVDs, plays Blu-rays, best Media Center interface yet, works with bluetooth peripherals you're bound to already have around the house.

80GB = $600

-includes a slightly larger hard drive and Motorstorm, yet another game to undergo the SCEE track record of faltered racing. Plays about 6% of Ps2 and PsOne games.

So, near as far as I can tell, you pay a hundred bucks more to get less out of your old games. I bought my Ps3 back when it was 600, and for all the crap I can throw at it, I'm glad I did. I got a hundred bucks for my Ps2 @ GameStop, and traded in a hoopla of games during a 3-gets-$10 deal. And I never have to wonder whether or not Culdcept is going to work this week. On a closing note, as some people seem thoroughly convinced that Sony will have this issue resolved by next month: sure, they just may. I'll recind this post when they do. In the mean time, this is the same hardware that's out in Korea, with the funny label on the side of the box letting you know your old games will be coasters before this behemoth.

Chewy.