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Sony Computer Entertainment America on Thursday said it would slash the price of the currently available PlayStation 3 80GB by $100 and also introduce a much more affordable model with no backwards compatibility, but available at just $399.

“We’re pleased to offer the consumer a lower price point without sacrificing the core technology components that make PS3 the most advanced high-definition entertainment system available. Every PS3 comes with a Blu-ray drive, HDMI output, an integrated Wi-Fi connection, Cell Broadband Engine and a built-in hard-drive,” said Jack Tretton, president and chief executive of SCEA.

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB, which cannot play games developed for PlayStation/PlayStation 2, does not feature memory card slot and has only two USB ports, will go on sale on the 2nd of November at manufacturer suggested retail price of $399. Additionally, already now Sony offers its PlayStation 3 80GB for $499, down $100 from the previous price-point, making the top version of the worst-selling new-generation game machine available at a more affordable price-point.

Given that modern PlayStation 3 60GB (PAL) and 80GB (NTSC) do not feature build-in PlayStation 2 processors for backwards compatibility, but rely on software-based approach, it is unclear why Sony axed this feature for the latest model, if PS2 games are still supported on more expensive PS3 versions.

“The new 40GB PS3 will no longer play PlayStation 2 titles, reflecting the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles. Consumers looking for backwards compatibility can take advantage of the limited PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility of the 80GB PS3,” Mr. Tretton said.

Sony PlayStation 3 console is based on the Cell processor developed by IBM, Sony and Toshiba, the RSX graphics chip by Nvidia Corp., wireless network and Bluetooth connectivity and is equipped with Blu-ray optical disk drive. There are several versions of the consoles available around the world with 60GB or 80GB hard disk drives and variable compatibility with PlayStation 1/2 games.

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"cannot play games developed for PlayStation/PlayStation 2, does not feature memory card slot and has only two USB ports"

cut to the bone junk...
[Posted by: too much bs...  | Date: 10/20/07 08:49:13 PM]

2. 
Still a cheap BR player though
[Posted by: alpha0ne  | Date: 10/21/07 01:26:16 AM]
+ expand thread (2 answers)

3. 
Even the cut down cheaper version is still way more expensive here in Australia than US.
The new version is around US$620 here - what a rip off Sony.
[Posted by: goldcoaster  | Date: 10/21/07 07:40:34 PM]

4. 
This is a PR stunt since the recent sale spike of Xbox 360 due to Halo 3 release got somebody in Sony's Management worried...
[Posted by: huh  | Date: 10/22/07 07:20:33 AM]

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The new 40GB PS3 will no longer play PlayStation 2 titles, but it can play PSOne titles; the difference from the 80GB version is the lack of the EE chip from PS2, whereas the 60GB model featured both EE and GS. In the european version and the 80 GB model the backwards compatibility rely on software but still needs the cpu from ps2 to work; at the same time the sw compatibility in the older models will no longer be developed so it's better to go for the new one.
[Posted by: JaSaL  | Date: 10/23/07 05:53:58 AM]

6. 
Sorry Sony.... Price reduction? A model that loses features should be cheaper; but it is not necessarily a "price reduction" Technically, it's just a stripped down model at a cheaper price! Sorry, I waited so long for this to happen! I'm heading out to buy the Xbox 360 since Sony dropped the ball this time.
Good luck with your future gaming system Sony!
Sean
[Posted by: surfingalien  | Date: 01/02/09 06:17:44 PM]

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