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Rumour: PS3-4000 skips gamescom, 16Gb Flash SKU goes cheap

VG247: A VG247 source has claimed that Sony will not announce PS3-4000 at its gamescom press conference on August 14.

Emilio_Estevez4310d ago

Hmmm. Doesn't sound too credible, but VG247 is pretty credible to me. Have to wait and see I guess.

Thatguy-3104310d ago

I'm really digging the old school look. Can't wait 500Gb HERE I COME :D

gaffyh4310d ago

If it comes out at £99 I will be super surprised. That's insanely cheap for the UK, I really hope it is at GamesCom though. I'd rather see it before TGS.

Red_Orange_Juice4310d ago

I dont care, Im fine with my slim, also my gaming table doesnt have enough space for a toploader so I dont plan on switching to 4000, rather waiting for dat PS4 :)

gaffyh4310d ago

It's a sliding top loader, so the only space you really need is enough for your hand to go above the console.

darthv724310d ago

where does the hdd go? I cant quite tell in the current pics but obviously more will be revealed soon.

pandaboy4310d ago

£99 lol... that's cheaper than a ps2 on amazon. I'll eat my feces and put the video on youtube if it turns out to be true.

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baodeus4310d ago

@DK

Don't provoke him, he might do it for real. :D

beerkeg4310d ago (Edited 4310d ago )

@dboyc310

Haven't you got a ps3 already then?

PoSTedUP4310d ago

lol @ pandaboy.

no way its going to be that cheap, they will drop the price $50-$100 first if anything, that's all it really needs to take off again probably.

SolidStoner4310d ago

agree, I think it will cost around $ 150,

if this new super slim ps3 will cost $ 99,it will be a bomb on a market, imagine playing so much good games, for people who still dont have ps3 it will be best value for many in the stores!

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Army_of_Darkness4310d ago

As soon as I find out that the 16GB PS3 can for sure be upgraded to a bigger HDD, I will definitely buy one when it releases!!

dumahim4310d ago

Same here. Already fixed my launch day system once and I think it might be ready to go out again. If I can buy the 16GB model and put in my own HD, I'm going to jump on it.

GuyManDude4310d ago

Yeah I'm leaning that way too. My fat is starting to get pretty loud (80GB Motorstorm bundle PS3) and it's almost 5 years old. If there is a 16GB SKU and it's $150 (probably $200 at the most), I could turn that into a 1TB PS3 for $250/$300.

Yes please.

beerkeg4310d ago

Yeah, I'm going to sell the ps3 I have already, so I can buy another one!

GuruStarr784310d ago

Yes, that would definitely work.. I've got an old 120gb hdd collecting dust, since I replaced it with a 500gb...

If I could get the 16gb one and put the 120gb in it, I'd definitely go for it, that way I could have a ps3 at work in addition to at home (work at a fire dept.).

eldeladi4310d ago (Edited 4310d ago )

It's flash memory, it's not 16gb hdd. the hdd slot will be empty and upgradable for sure.

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Larry L4310d ago

I understand the video game media mentioning unsubstantiated rumors that they catch wind of. That's always been the case in gaming media, and it's always been fun to see which one's pan out and which don't. BUT...........You know.......the last couple weeks, I'm getting really sick and tired of almost all the gaming media just putting out a continuous streak of these strange opinion pieces about rumors that are based on other rumors.

It's just really weird, all these expanding and branching rumors based on other rumors none of which have even the slightest official statements to base themselves upon.

This particular one for instance, is just based on a single bad google translation of some other site's rumor. With not a single word from Sony on the matter, not a single gaming "journalist" (what a joke) has the brains to think the google translate messed up, and it's 160Gb and 250, not 16 and 250 when PS3 already comes with 160 and 250Gb HDDs?!?!?! 160Gb HDDs probably don't even cost Sony 1 single dollar USD, they don't need to make a PS3 with no HDD and only flash for cost saving in any way, and it's silly to think so.

I don't know which is worse, these "16Gb PS3" idiots, or the "Vs13 is cancelled even though Nomura last month and a neogaffer that's proven he has good sources inside Square say development is coming along fine" idiots.

I'm telling you........the internet is making humans more stupid by the day.

GribbleGrunger4310d ago

The internet is run by humans. What you should say is that Humans are making the internet more stupid every day... just saying

ZoyosJD4310d ago (Edited 4310d ago )

I'm sick of the rumors too, but I can understand if it was "sixteen" or if you were saying it could have been a typo, but a computer translating "160" into "16" isn't going to happen, othewise I'd be dirt poor.

"160Gb HDDs probably don't even cost Sony 1 single dollar USD"

Ironically, that statement made you sound just as much like the blathering "idiots" your decribing.

Try $40, with 250GB=$60, and 16GB flash=$2.

That is a big difference. With a standard price drop and HDD removal, the entry price could hit $150 ($100 sounds like someone pulling numbers out their *** for flamebait).

Larry L4310d ago (Edited 4310d ago )

@Zoyos
1. Are you suggesting Google Translate isn't dirt poor? And sure, it could have very well also been a typo. Trust me, I in no way think the majority of gaming "journalists" and editors are professionals. But either way, the source for the "16Gb PS3" was a google translated article. And common sense dictates it was supposed to say 160, 250 and 500, not 16 and 250 because PS3 already comes in 160 and 250.

2. You expect me to believe that Sony pays wholesale, AND in bulk for 160 and 250Gb hard drives, what I, as a consumer, could get 160 or 250Gb Hard Drives for retail and one at a time? If I can get a 160Gb hdd for $40 one at a time, Sony, buying them in bulk (probably 10-50,000 at a time), from a manufacturer they probably have close ties with, I highly doubt is paying much more than $1 per HDD.

dcbronco4310d ago

Larry you're reaching with that $1 price. It would cost a manufacturer more in labor, electricity, taxes and benefits than a dollar. No way they're selling them to Sony at a loss. Sony's probably paying closer to $15 on those drives.

cee7734310d ago

even in bulk hdd cant be that cheap $1 hell no and eventually 160gb will be phased out thats the lowest hdd at the moment
20gb hdd
40
60
80
120
soon 160gb will be phased out if not already

Raiden4310d ago

@ All of the above

Bulk in business it is perfectly understood that if you buy in BULK a discount is always part of the deal, so look at it like this.

If Sony buys 100 hdd and get either 2 for 1 that 50 hdd or buy 100 and get 10 or 20 free. This is called buying loyalty. Anyway good luck with your purchase. i just cant wait for 6th November HALO4 MMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

Take care gamers and may the game be with you keep on gaming.

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Jamzluminati4310d ago

ROFLMFAO! a 100 dollar PS3. That's fricking sick. 3,000,000 units alone in September. Americans don't care about specs, they just like to get what's the cheapest, then complain after they find out there's something better. Sony, you're digging in that ass and I love it. I don't think it will see life in Japan though.

_-EDMIX-_4310d ago (Edited 4310d ago )

......did it ever occur to you that Americans do? And that they care so much and are such smart shoppers that they'll just add a 2.5 inch drive from Newegg for about $40 to $50 anyway? Sad...just sad.

extermin8or4310d ago

Need a new ps3 to replace my YLOD 60gb, been using my little brothers for the last yearish however I want to use it more than just when he doesn't want to and with uni etc probably coming up it'd be useful so hopefully this is true :)

Cocozero4310d ago

"A gamescom reveal had been planned, but stock levels of the current build are said to be too high for Sony"

Sounds credible just based on this line, because that goes inline with current sale numbers.

zeddy4310d ago

£99 for a ps3? wow! if you dont have one, theres no excuses now.

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Patriots_Pride4310d ago

You and me both...I understand what people are saying that this is targeting the people who want to upgrade their PS3 but why not just make a model where it has 4gb internal memory and shave 50 bucks off the PS3.

My theory is that this is marketed for the casual market and will probably be bundled with Move or Wonder Book.

bigcupofSTFU4310d ago (Edited 4310d ago )

my guess would be this:

there are some parents that do purhase digiyal games/content for their children.

a great example is The kid i babysit. his parents purchased a 360 without a HDD.

then they learned about online and how arcade games are cheaper than retail games (fruit ninja comes to mind).

they then took the cheap route and purchased a 4gb flash drive. unfortunatly the kid lost the flash drive. well you know the rest.

So i say be sure there is at least some HDD space , because that could be some potential sales.

again, many casuals will not know upgrade their HDD

gaffyh4310d ago

Because they want to offer more than the competition, plus 4GB is nowhere near enough because there are some games that have 8GB installs.

Majors4310d ago

Wasnt the 16gb sku aimed at the bluray market as a standalone player ? I know it will also be able to play games as its a ps3, but its for people who want the best player for the money.
So therefor it may just have 16gb flash built in to keep the price low. But only Sony knows
Still a bargain Though

the worst4310d ago (Edited 4310d ago )

yes about time
$150 for 16g
ill be upgrading from my phat ps3

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XiNatsuDragnel2d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga1d 6h ago (Edited 1d 6h ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1821d 5h ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie20h ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow19h ago(Edited 19h ago)

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere10h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin16h ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere10h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Hereandthere10h ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

OtterX1d 8h ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

RNTody1d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno1d 7h ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Sheppard7t31d 5h ago

How did Sony kill the series?

Inverno1d 5h ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii16h ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno14h ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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