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$499 PlayStation 3 Confirmed

Posted by Zonk on from the finally-come-down-a-bit dept.

Gamespot is reporting that the rumoured price drop from earlier this week is a reality. Starting on July 10th, the current 60GB model will sell for $499. Coming to US shores in August is the 80GB version only available in South Korea at the moment, which will retail for $599. They're bundling that unit with Motorstorm, so it's not just another 20 gigs for $100. "The price drop further indicates that, after a slow start, Sony is now aggressively trying to expand its customer base in the US. The move comes none too soon. According to the latest figures from industry-research firm the NPD Group, the PS3 only sold 82,000 units in the US in May, compared to the Xbox 360's 155,000 units and the Wii's 338,000 units." So, is this it? Will this price drop make you buy a PS3, or are you still holding off for the big games this fall?

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  1. Screw Sony-Fucking-Bony by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I wouldn't take the piece of shit Gaystation 3 even if they gave it to me. Sony-Fucking-Bony doesn't even deserve to remain in business after their root-kit and exploding battery fiascos. The Japanese goverment should force them to close their fucktarded business permanently with everyone involved with Sony facing time in prison.