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Tim S · 12th Apr 2007, 06:33

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/04..._off_20gb_ps3/

HourBeforeDawn · 12th Apr 2007, 07:23

yes I do think they are heading in the right direction as long as they pass the saving onto the consumer with a single production line this should lower cost to some degree not to mention they can now put focus onto the 60gb line and possible expansion of its features. But thats just my opinion who knows if Sony will follow threw with that or not.

Neogumbercules · 12th Apr 2007, 07:55

I'm sure it lowers their internal production costs to an extent but I doubt the customer will see any of that. It'll probably be at least a year before we see any kind of global price drop. Honestly, I was gonna buy the 60GB model anyhoot, so no big deal to me.

Iago · 12th Apr 2007, 09:55

Financially, yes, it's a good move for Sony.

Customer wise, it's bad news and shows that the 20Gb was just an exercise in marketing (so Sony could have a entry point closer to MS's X360). A pity as, unlike the crippled Core 360, the 20Gb PS3 did offer real value. In fact, if you weren't interested in the onboard wi-fi, the 20Gb (upgradeable HDD, remember) was much, much better value than the 60Gb.

Juppun · 12th Apr 2007, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Iago

Financially, yes, it's a good move for Sony.

Customer wise, it's bad news and shows that the 20Gb was just an exercise in marketing (so Sony could have a entry point closer to MS's X360). A pity as, unlike the crippled Core 360, the 20Gb PS3 did offer real value. In fact, if you weren't interested in the onboard wi-fi, the 20Gb (upgradeable HDD, remember) was much, much better value than the 60Gb.

Yeah but, the 60GB version is shinier than the 20GB one, so that overrules everything!

Seriously though, I hope this means the consumer can benefit from this in the future (somehow). With 20GB production costs gone they can divert it to other things. Wasn't there a rumor of them changing the 60GB drive to an 80GB drive to counter the Elite? Or did that get squashed. Either way I still wouldn't have bought the 20GB model anyways.

mikeuk2004 · 12th Apr 2007, 12:24

Makes sence, when will MS take not and dump there stupid core pack. Lets face it you need a hard drive.

Stupid sony doing a 20gb version with no HDMI but at least they realised there is no market for the cheaper version and just shows that people wont buy a car without wheels.

Swafeman · 12th Apr 2007, 12:45

i dont see why the intorudced a 20gb model in the first place, if 60gb outsold it 90%, there cant hardly have been any produced, also, it wasnt released in europe so they must have had an extra production line for just a few consoles, seing as there different hardware wise :|

r4tch3t · 12th Apr 2007, 13:35

This is a bit of a moot point really, most people I know who are getting a PS3 are planning on the 60GB (which they now have no choice)
I plan on getting a PS3 (Maybe with my uni loan?) when the prices drop.

devdevil85 · 12th Apr 2007, 16:11

It makes sense to me. No HDMI and no Wi-Fi and no 60GB. Why not just spend the extra $100 bucks (over here in the US atleast) and get those features. It should also help Sony focus on that one specific console setup. By the way, Wi-Fi is so nice. My friend can take his PS3 upstairs and downstairs whenever he wants and there's no humongous CAT5 cable running throughout his whole house anymore like when we played his original Xbox.

Blademrk · 12th Apr 2007, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iago

Financially, yes, it's a good move for Sony.

Customer wise, it's bad news and shows that the 20Gb was just an exercise in marketing (so Sony could have a entry point closer to MS's X360). A pity as, unlike the crippled Core 360, the 20Gb PS3 did offer real value. In fact, if you weren't interested in the onboard wi-fi, the 20Gb (upgradeable HDD, remember) was much, much better value than the 60Gb.

but at least with the crippled core you could re-build it into the same spec as the premium at a later date by simply adding the HDD and a wireless controller/headset (even if that does make it more expensive in the long run) - There is no such option with the 20GB PS3.

Aankhen · 12th Apr 2007, 21:16

I think this is a good move, although I do agree that there should have only been one SKU from the start. Then again, one can't discount the psychological impact of having the PS3 start at $499 instead of $599.

David_Fitzy · 14th Apr 2007, 07:05

Well if they recall all the 20Gb back from the retailers to re-manufacture the mobo into premium PS3s then that'll reduce the stock on shelves in america then they'll start claiming shortages through "popularity"

automagsrock · 14th Apr 2007, 22:07

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Neogumbercules Ultramodder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,494	I'm sure it lowers their internal production costs to an extent but I doubt the customer will see any of that. It'll probably be at least a year before we see any kind of global price drop. Honestly, I was gonna buy the 60GB model anyhoot, so no big deal to me. __________________ Abit AB9 Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 CPU, 2GB Corsair DDR2 6400, nVidia 8800GT, Seagate 160 GB HDD.

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12th Apr 2007, 13:35	#8
r4tch3t hmmmm.... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,882	This is a bit of a moot point really, most people I know who are getting a PS3 are planning on the 60GB (which they now have no choice) I plan on getting a PS3 (Maybe with my uni loan?) when the prices drop. __________________ Fight my Brute The quantum limit of reality might be scaled up because we're all holograms. Obviously. Once more we see that sufficiently advanced physics is indistinguishable from getting really stoned. From here

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devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	It makes sense to me. No HDMI and no Wi-Fi and no 60GB. Why not just spend the extra $100 bucks (over here in the US atleast) and get those features. It should also help Sony focus on that one specific console setup. By the way, Wi-Fi is so nice. My friend can take his PS3 upstairs and downstairs whenever he wants and there's no humongous CAT5 cable running throughout his whole house anymore like when we played his original Xbox.

12th Apr 2007, 21:16	#11
Aankhen Supermodder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: India Posts: 406	I think this is a good move, although I do agree that there should have only been one SKU from the start. Then again, one can't discount the psychological impact of having the PS3 start at $499 instead of $599. __________________ It sure took me a long time to realize I hadn't changed my forum settings since returning from Canadia-land.

14th Apr 2007, 07:05	#12
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