July 17
Europe to get 80GB SKU
Presdent of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe David Reeves confirms that the 40GB SKU will be replaced by the new 80GB SKU and will happen on the 17th of August.
Sony will be replacing the 40GB model with the 80GB and the price of the 80GB will be £299.00 or €399.00. David Reeves said:
“In PAL, we will introduce an 80GB PS3 80Gb on August 27th. It will be a simultaneous launch across all PAL territories, and reach Russia two weeks later, due to compliance issues. It will cost 399 Euros or £299. Promotional bundles will arrive between mid-September and mid-December at various prices.”
“The 40GB model will be replaced by 80GB. Don’t ask if we’re going to go down in price on 40GB – the answer is no.”
“This has been planned by Kaz [Hirai] for months. There are very few 40GB models left – especially in UK. We predict we’ll be out of stock by the time we launch.”
So if you waiting to buy a Playstation 3 in Europe you better off waiting for the new 80GB model.
