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Name: Francisco *AKA* Y0j1mb0

Age: 38. I'm the residential Old Geezer of Destructoid & You Tube Superstar.

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120GB + Rumble PS3: Confirmed.
Y0j1mb0 \| 7:26 AM on 01.31.2008	24 comments

20GB, 60GB, 80 GB, 40GB and now throw 120GB in the barbie for Sony. According to a Gamestop Conference call Sony does indeed have this new SKU coming out. No specific dates as to when it hits, most likely after the 80GB have been completely liquidated. Also no confirmation from Sony as well. Just like when they said "No Comment" on the 80GB's demise.

This is what Insiders had to say:

We've been tracking the recent reports of the demise of the 80GB PS3 since the news was released late last week. While the rumor that the 80GB system was being phased out of production appeared to be confirmed by its apparent disappearance from the Best Buy website, other retailers still listed the system in stock. However, the rumor persists, particularly from multiple sources that contacted IGN to inform us that a Gamestop conference call confirmed that the system is no longer being made.

According to our sources from a number of GameStop locations, the system will be similar to the 360 with 120 or more gigabytes of hard drive space, as well as a Dual Shock 3 controller. There was no official date on when this new system would reach store shelves. This information appeared to follow up with that of a recent Ars Technica piece, where a reporter claimed a 120GB system with a Dual Shock 3 controller would be replacing the 80GB PS3.

We contacted Sony with this news, and received the following statement from a representative, "We don't comment on rumors or speculation. Any rumors on separate PS3 configurations or package arrangements are just that -- rumors and speculation"

Uh huh..I just have two questions...Will it have Backwards Compatibility?? And what of Price?? Stay tuned.

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23 comments | showing # 1 to 23

VWGTI

Hey, what's up Yojimbo. Do you happen to know the American release date for the Dualshock controller?

Kryptinite

Yeah I want to know the release of the Dualshock as well. Time to do some investigating.

Also, I don't think it's going to have Back-compat because they said they were doing away with the emotion chipset in the ps3. But maybe they got smart and will put it back in. Thank God for my 60GB soon to be 120GB

BlindsideDork

*cough*spring 08*cough*

Y0j1mb0

@BlindsideDork:

Exactly.

Kryptinite

LOL...I know it's spring 08, that's not a release date. It's a release time frame, which blows.

VWGTI

@ Kryptinite

My sentiments exactly. So I guess the answer would be no.

Y0j1mb0

@Kryptinite:

I'm always Matlocking when it comes to the PS3..any info I know..It will be posted.

LeonSK

Looks like it's time to start saving my monies...

loki d20

So... Confirming a Maybe? I'm with 2P Start on this. When will this be a 50% Confirmation or even a 100% Confirmation?!?!

Kryptinite

@Y0j1mb0

Sweet. I'll look forward to it.

The Dutch Slayer

I hope it has ps BC then I'll buy it.

Y0j1mb0

@loki d20:

This happened with the 80GB PS3. No comment on rumors for Best Buy not carrying..and it was true. This isn't a shot in the dark rumor.

When retailers i.e. Gamestop are having conference calls about a new SKU coming down the line..it's pretty much a done deal. They're the 1st to know.

Bob Muir

If there is BC, I'm buying this one right away. Otherwise, I'll find a 60GB, buy a new controller, and upgrade the hard drive.

loki d20

@Y0j1mb0: I get what you're saying and the chances are likely, meaning it's highly probably. But it's not confirmed, otherwise Sony would have said "That's correct." rather than "We don't comment on rumors."

bbrigg1

I think I'll stick with the 40gb. I have a perfectly fine ps2. Is there a difference in the 40gb besides no backwards compatibility and less usb ports?

Also, Those two movies you suggested were both really fucking good.

Samit Sarkar

Haha, I love how your post title says �120GB + Rumble PS3: Confirmed.� and your image says �120 gig HD + Rumble = MAYBE!�

Sony needs to get that DS3 controller out in the States. I never bought a second SIXAXIS because I figured they were going to eventually put out a vibrating controller, but come on...it�s been way too long. I guess Spring 2008 means after March 20, right?

Y0j1mb0

@briggs:

One other thing the 40GB is missing is the 3 Card Readers for Digital Cameras (that the 60GB has) for pics and an alternative for back up storage ala USB.

BS3 Owner

Hope for new SKU to have more features!

( Than the 40GB )

Johnny_Storm

It wont make a difference to me i have a Japanese 20GB PS3 and i upgraded the HDD to 120GB already so glad that the PS3 is region free :-) sometime this month i will import two Dual Shock 3 controllers i already have two sixaxis so that way i can play for many hours and not worry about recharging my controllers.

Shin Oni

if it's coming with the Dualshock 3, expect a March release. I'd assume since the DS3 is supposed to hit in March over here.

either way, I just want a Jap PS3 for easier import play.

Y0j1mb0

@Shin Oni:

There's no region lock for games, so importing Japanese games for your US PS3 is not only a no brainer but encouraged.

Red TheHaze Veron

heres hoping for future software based ps2 backwards compatibility for the ps3

Shin Oni

@yojimbo

i'm talking Jap PS2 games not PS3.

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