250GB PS3 spotted in Best Buy backroom, making trouble

It's not quite as delicious when Sony (in a rare move) has actually confirmed its console for a release to market, but just because we know the 250GB PS3 is landing in the US on November 3rd doesn't mean we can't derive any enjoyment at all by the fact that it's been spotted at a Best Buy in Houston, all primed for the shelves. Since the shipment's obviously already been made, we suppose we'll be seeing a few instances of early stocking of the console over the next couple of days, unless Best Buy has considerably cleaned up its act when it comes to launch dates -- doubtful!

[Thanks, anonymous ]

[bacixz Posted Nov 1st 2009 9:50AM]

Cool

[uncdomination24 Posted Nov 1st 2009 9:55AM]

They already have these out at the two gamestops in turkey creek, Knoxville TN. I would have gotten one when I was there yesterday but I already have the 120GB.

[Marinedalek Posted Nov 1st 2009 10:11AM]

Ahh, sweet revenge! We've been selling these for at least a week at the store I work at in the UK (250GB PS3 + 2 games for £279.99 - around $450)

[Toneglaso Posted Nov 1st 2009 10:39AM]

I'm glad that Sony decided to push out this SKU at $350. Force Microsoft to compete and come out with a similarly priced SKU and start selling those 250GB drives standalone.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 1st 2009 4:53PM]

I work for Sears/Kmart and we got a shipment into our distribution center last week. I opened a box to check it out.

[Spoony Posted Nov 1st 2009 11:29AM]

I'm sure MS will charge the stand alone 250GB for $199

[Toneglaso Posted Nov 1st 2009 11:34AM]

Got that right. Sad :(

[Chatboy 91 Posted Nov 1st 2009 12:44PM]

I work at a Best Buy in Canada, we have a big pallet in the back of the 250GB PS3s just sitting there, waiting to come out. Never occurred to me to take a picture.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 1st 2009 11:45PM]

Hey we have a bunch in as well at the edmonton store, i thought about taking a picture but i was too busy

[Stewiegonebad Posted Nov 1st 2009 12:57PM]

I wish I had known this was a big deal. We've had these in our back room at GameStop for over a week now. I should have sent in the pic and been all famous for a hard drive upgrade.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 1st 2009 1:00PM]

I don't understand guys.. Sony confirmed PS3 Slim 250GB is going to be released soon.. But how? In Greece and Cyprus(don't know about other countries) they have been selling a package, PS3 Slim 250GB + FIFA10 for a price of 349 euros(will be 349 dollars in USA) for weeks now!! I don't really get it..

[iPaul Posted Nov 1st 2009 2:39PM]

bigger 250gb hdd, wooo big deal? $20 part.

1tb should be standard

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 1st 2009 3:15PM]

I'm really hoping this comes with GT5 as a bundle in a future date, I'm really hoping to pick it up.

[fmian Posted Nov 1st 2009 5:33PM]

Isn't GT5 vapourware yet?

[fmian Posted Nov 1st 2009 5:30PM]

We've been selling these in Australia for the past 2-3 weeks. Bundled with 2 bluray movies RRP is AU$599.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 1st 2009 5:48PM]

Have had this my stockroom for almost 2 weeks, didnt think it was news:P

[Hydra Posted Nov 1st 2009 9:07PM]

The fact that this thing is not out by now, I feel is a problem

[TheNewDude Posted Nov 1st 2009 9:59PM]

It's already on sale in Toronto. I saw it at Best Buy on THURSDAY!

[ganaeshd Posted Nov 1st 2009 10:29PM]

Saw a couple of those 250GB units with the grey boxes on display at an IT mall here in Malaysia.

[PsycoGadget Posted Nov 1st 2009 10:42PM]

I see it for pre-order on BestBuy's website for $349.99 but do I really want it, that's the question.

[Maverick128 Posted Nov 2nd 2009 1:14AM]

We just got ours (Wal Mart) in yesterday. I moved the MW2 360s to the back of the security cage to make room for these beauties.

[chickeee Posted Nov 2nd 2009 1:15AM]

@Mobile Phone Diva
"I'm guessing many consumers actually don't know how to swap the hard drive and may not even be aware you can do it. Those who want higher capacity and don't know this will buy it. "

Most PS3 users do know - its in the user guide under "Replacing the hard drive"

[louielou Posted Nov 2nd 2009 9:36AM]

Well I have both original 20GB (now 120GB) for the living room, PSP for traveling, PS3 Slim 120 GB for the man cave and the Wii for the misses.
The Wii is good for the exercise games and the Wii board.
PSP is good for the on-the-go gaming.

To PS3 haters:

All the rest are posers (can't afford PS3) always complaining about this and that on the PS3. At the End they are all the same game machines. SONY, MS and WII are laughing their butts off counting the money. Some day I'll forkover a few bucks to get a 360, but waiting to see what MS does next with the configuration.

I like game console exclusives so having all the boxes has its purpose in life.

[Shmunt Posted Nov 2nd 2009 10:13AM]

Big Bully!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 2nd 2009 4:30PM]

On Friday 10/30/09, the Best Buy in Boynton Beach, FL had the 250GB PS3 Slim on the floors for sale.