60gb-ps3
Latest
Sony Japan discontinues 20GB & 60GB PS3
Sony Japan will discontinue the 20GB and 60GB PlayStation 3 SKUs after a final shipment this month, marking a definitive end to the system's launch SKUs, which are no longer in production in other regions. Sony will focus all marketing efforts in Japan on the newest, 40GB model, which lacks PS2 compatibility (in addition to a few other minor features), but is reportedly cheaper to produce – the 80GB PS3 is only available in North America.Earlier this week, Kaz Hirai pledged to make profitability a commitment for the PlayStation division. Simplifying the PS3 production line in Japan is certainly in line with this 'new' goal.
60GB PlayStation 3 vanishing in Europe once stock runs out
Just in case you missed the tidbit near the end of Sony's official 40GB PS3 announcement last Friday, the 60GB PlayStation 3 will indeed be no more once European stock runs out. If you'll recall, Sony already pulled the plug on the 60 gigger here in the US, and now it seems that it will face a similar fate across the pond. According to Nick Sharples, director of corporate communications for Sony in Europe, "anyone who wants to buy a 60GB PS3 for Christmas is not going to have a problem," so those desperately needing an extra bit of HDD space (and / or backwards compatibility for PS2 titles) should be alright through the end of the year.[Via IGN, thanks Alan]
Sony has no more 60GB PS3s in its warehouses
It seems the unnecessary confusion surrounding the future of Sony's 60GB PlayStation 3 is finally ceasing, as Sony has now stated that it "no longer has any inventory in SCEA warehouses." Moreover, it was noted that all of the 60GB units "had been purchased and shipped to retailers," and while Sony doesn't know how many of those are on store shelves or waiting somewhere else in the supply channel, the firm estimates that there is still "ample supply left." So, we guess that settles it (hopefully for good, this time).
