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80GB System Officially Dead?

The latest rumor going around, initially posted on Kotaku, was that the corporate offices had sent out an internal email stating that stores "shouldn't expect any further shipments on the higher end, PS2 compatible SKU." Today, we confirmed with several GameStop managers that this memo had indeed been sent out, and that the current stock of 80GB PS3s in their stores were the only ones they would receive.

PROGnosis6663d ago

Actually they are going to change the game that comes included with the 80GB. Could be Warhawk or Uncharted

Frances-the-Mute6663d ago

they should change the HDD size as well

solidt126663d ago (Edited 6663d ago )

the hard drive size really doesn't matter unless they are going to put a 250 gig in it which they won't. It is cheap and easy to put whatever size drive you want in your PS3. Backwards Compatibility is nice to have though.

pwnsause6663d ago

I would replace Motorstorm with warhawk since that game comes with a bluetooth headset.

AceLuby6663d ago

It's online only and while many people enjoy online gaming, not everyone has a broadband connection, and not everyone likes playing online. Uncharted or Ratchet would be my guess.

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PS360WII6663d ago

Well in all honesty 1 sku is a lot better. Sure it doesn't have the BC which is important for some (like me) but it is also less confussion and stuff. Plus less cost of production on Sonys end

Relcom6663d ago

releasing a new Sku soon after this. I'm sure its already in production.

PS360WII6663d ago

True they probably are making another one most likely an elite type model.

Dareaver16663d ago

sure one sku would be better, but make it the BC sku. Sony made a bold claim and stated that the PS3 would be BC and they should stay true to that claim. Even though the 80gig models BC is not (i think, don't quote me on that) as in-depth as the 60gig, something is better than nothing. And it'll decrease the unfulfilled promises feeling that i've been feeling. But, that's my opinion, and i know i do not represent the majority.

I currently have a 360 which i feel is awesome and most Multi-plat games i'll probably buy for since i am paying for Live and i'm better acclimated with the controller, but there are PS games that i want to play, Like God of War 2 (yes i know it's for PS2, but that's why i think BC is important) & 3, Uncharted, and future games like Little Big Planet, the new Twisted Metal, and hopefully a new Kingdom Hearts game. Plus i heard that Resistance is pretty awesome and Resistance 2 is shaping up outdo it's predecessor by leaps and bounds. So i want to get some gaming in on those also.....

mighty_douche6663d ago

120-160 gb HDD, Dual shock 3, few games, few Blu-Rays and Playtv.

solidt126663d ago

Man that would be one expensive bundle.

Dareaver16663d ago

I'm waiting for them to bundle in the DualShock 3 controllers, i love racing games, and i feel that rumble is essential, plus with FPS games, when your about to die, that pulse that simulates your heartrate is awesome. I hope by then they will still be releasing BC compatible units, that's a feature that i need also. Trying to reduce the clutter around my entertainment setup.

kalel1146663d ago

if a new SKU comes out. I would really like to se a price drop on the 40gig, if anything.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot14d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle14d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7714d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer23d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde21d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy21d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12521d ago (Edited 21d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7722d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga22d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199222d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga22d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman21d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger22d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box22d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion21d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7222d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7522d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit22d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14922d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7722d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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