Just food for thought, but I have some points to make >_>

1. 60 gigs are still available in the US, they didn't disappear in one day

2. If I recall, the PS3 didn't sell too well for the first 5-6 months

From mindworm22:

"As soon as the 60 gig is out, the 80 gig will drop to $499. It's simple business. They can't say that they're going to do it becuase people won't buy the 60 gig one, so they play dumb until it runs out. If it goes too quickly, there may be a short period before the announcement. BUT, in the end, and definitely by the holiday -- there will be a $499 or $479 PS3."

3. From the quote above, it isn't set in stone that Sony will do this, but it could happen.

4. Thanks for reading, and don't flame me too badly >_>

Also, what needs to be taken into account for number 3 is:

1. How many 60 gig models there are in the US

2. If they can be sold in a time period of apx 4 and 1/2 months (until December)

Again, it isn't set in stone, but then again, mindworm22 did say "...so they play dumb until it runs out." It would make more sense than "Oh, lets just stop it all together." No one is that stupid... >_> (maybe)