Sony Confirms 20GB PS3 as Discontinued

malware · Apr 12, 2007

In response to earlier reports of the increasing market rarity of the 20GB PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment of America has officially confirmed that the less expensive variant of its console will no longer be offered in North America.

Due to the overwhelming demand for the 60GB model from both retailers and consumers, we have ceased offering the 20GB model here in North America

said Dave Karraker, senior director of corporate communications for SCEA. Sony has also indicated that the 20GB model, while discontinued, will still be supported by software and services, such as warranty.

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ktr · Apr 12, 2007

Lol, that was quick...

Meh, i guess if you have the money for a ps3, you would want the higher one.

wazzledoozle · Apr 12, 2007

Bait and switch...

erocker · Apr 12, 2007

So it begins, do any of you think that the PS3 is going the way of the Dreamcast, Saturn, x32, turbografix, Game Gear, Neo-Geo, etc? Or, is it just going to take a while for people to catch on and Sony to start producing/selling them cheaper?

Wile E · Apr 12, 2007

erocker said:
So it begins, do any of you think that the PS3 is going the way of the Dreamcast, Saturn, x32, turbografix, Game Gear, Neo-Geo, etc? Or, is it just going to take a while for people to catch on and Sony to start producing/selling them cheaper?

You forgot Jaguar in your list. lol

But seriously, I think they would sell like crazy, if Sony would drop the price.

Pinchy · Apr 12, 2007

Itll be like the PS2...once it goes down it'll sky-rocket.

Itll never turn into one of them consoles cus Sony have too much advertising money

What was the price diff b/w the 20 and 60GB?

Wile E · Apr 12, 2007

$500us vs $600us, I believe Pinchy.

kakazza · Apr 12, 2007

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i61/jluistv/PS3/PS3chartdifferencesbig.gif

kureng · Apr 12, 2007

wazzledoozle said:
Bait and switch...

i agree with that! sony implementing an "evil" marketing strategy... haha... still, the 60GB much better for the price...

Pinchy · Apr 13, 2007

Wile E said:
$500us vs $600us, I believe Pinchy.

Thats not too much of a difference. I can see why people just buy the 60GB model

The last time i checked, the PS3 was $999 here in Australia :ohwell:

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