[Rumor] New PS3 model coming next month

[American Ninja]

It looks like it's time to the PS3 SKU dance again. An alleged Wal-Mart spreadsheet sent to Joystiq states the 40GB PS3 "will be replaced with [a] new model in early August." What this new model will entail is unclear: it could be a new 40GB bundle, or it could be something different altogether. Perhaps we'll find out more at E3?

This isn't the first time hints of a new system were revealed through retail channels. The 40GB model is currently the cheapest model of the PS3, retailing for $399. It is the only model of the PS3 that does not feature any backwards compatibility support for PS2 titles.

Source: http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/07/08/rumor-...ing-next-month/

Hmmm.. wonder what it will be? :D

[morficus]

yet another SKU on the market (potentially)

I'm pretty sick of this game tbh

[Xero]

They rumored a slimmer PS3 design, but I think its too early for that. Probably just a revised model with hopefully a 299 price point.

[Flash]

60GB with true backwards compatibility with 45/65nm process on cpu and gpu please :D

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

60GB with true backwards compatibility with 45/65nm process on cpu and gpu please :D

That would be a good guess.. let's hope for the new ps3 users.. :)

[sn00pie]

I don't think we will get full backwards compatibility model yet. Sony has strayed away from that if you ask me.

If we see backwards compatibility, I think it will be software and will work on all PS3 models including the 40GB. The day that comes, who knows?

[[bear]]

gamers have continually listed backwards compatibility as one of the least important things. Honestly I have a PS2 already for that. It's sitting there collecting dust. Love my PS3.

[Darkbandit]

Yep, can pretty much confirm that as well. When we scan the UPC for the PS3 in our store, it shows up as deleted.

[-T- Member]

I woner if we'll get this new SKU down here at a reasonable price. Although the Australian dollar is slightly weaker than the American, the difference in price is astronomical. Here to 40Gb Model is $680 in most places. In fact for mine with a game and an extra controller, it cost me $800

[Darrian]

Well, I'm not buying one until they're at least smaller than an 80's VCR.

[EnzoFX]

The hell with BC =P

People still bust out their NES/SNES systems to play classics, I'm sure they can and will do the same with a PS2.

[Kupo-Cheer]

It's going to be a model with a built-in 4gb solid state drive.

[Deaf Spacker]

It's going to be a model with a built-in 4gb solid state drive.

:laugh: I somehow doubt that, all of the space would be taken up with one game install.

[SonComet]

Same 40GB model with a DS3 packed in is my bet.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Bet you it's just a movie/game pack at a lower price or something.

Doubt Sony can drop as low as $299 in one hit, so they'll probably drop to $399 and offer a game or two inside.

Or yeah, just a DS3 bundled console.

[Argi]

Bah, hope not. I was planning to get one before I left Japan at the end of July. :\

[Coldgunner]

I'm thinking it'll be a new bundle, sony won't introduce a BC machine now, especially with the widespread rumour of soft bc coming for all machines.

[DPyro]

It'll be a bundle with a greatest hits game.

[Michael1406]

I think DS3 seems the most likely.

[StevoJD]

Bring back the 20GB! (Y)

Probably too small for games that require installing, but without the wireless and etc. I'm sure Sony could afford to drop it at $299 or $230.

[Xero]

^ That really wouldn't be that bad of an idea, a 299 price point would be fantastic for Sony. Not as much in terms of a gaming console but in terms of a Blu Ray player. Still the PS3 is the cheapest player around and if they could hit that 299 price they would sell a hell of a lot more and further spread the adoption of Blu Ray. Gaming aside I can see that being a very smart move for Sony. Afterall they introduced the PS3 more as a Blu Ray player than a gaming console.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Bring back the 20GB! (Y)

Probably too small for games that require installing, but without the wireless and etc. I'm sure Sony could afford to drop it at $299 or $230.

I would rather just see the 40GB hit $299.

Removing wireless is a bad idea. Fudging features that this generation of games needs is annoying for consumers, especially those that need wireless, who then need to go and spend $$$ on a wireless addon (1st party addons = terribly expensive).

Removing BC was an annoyance for some, but PS3 games don't need BC. PS3 games do however need an internet connection if you want to play online, and the PS3 needs internet for PSN.

The PS3 already has multiple models with various BC compatibility, let's not start introducing/reintroducing models that have less/no features over the others (N)

Edited July 9, 2008 by Audioboxer

[+StevoFC MVC]

if the price drops to $299 i might buy another one.

[CY:G]

I just hope its the white one, i have been waiting for it for a while, its gonna look awesome besides the white 360/wii

[Blackice]

40GB with DS3, $349 with a $10 PSN card.

Those PSN cards are going to become common bundle items.