160GB Playstation 3, new PSP, plus more new Sony hardware unvieled

**Snakepit** · 09:13 PM

160GB Playstation 3

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The 160GB PS3 system announced at the GC will be available here as part of a new limited-edition bundle that includes the hardware, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune game, a PLAYSTATION Network voucher for PAIN, and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller. We’re hearing from a lot of you that more PS3 storage space is important, particularly since the launch of our video delivery service, and this new model delivers more memory and a whole lot of content packed-in. The 160GB PS3 has all of the same functionality as the new 80GB PS3 that’s popping up on retailer shelves now, but obviously has twice the HDD space, so you can build levels to your heart’s content in LittleBigPlanet, download a ton of videos, and still have room for your entire music collection. The Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune 160GB PS3 bundle launches in November for $499.99 (MSRP).

PSP-3000

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We also unveiled at Leipzig an updated PSP system (PSP-3000), which we’ll be offering here initially through the previously announced Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters PSP Entertainment Pack and a new PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack. I’m personally excited about the 4GB Memory bundle because we’re including a - you guessed it - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, which is the biggest Memory Stick we’ve ever bundled with a PSP. Similar to the new PS3 model, this PSP bundle is the result of the current consumer usage model - where more and more of you are finding that extra memory space is crucial. Check out the press release here for more details on what’s included in the bundles.

Wireless Keypad

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Lastly, we’ve announced a new Wireless Keypad for PS3 that will make text communications and Web browsing much easier. The Wireless Keypad snaps onto the top of a SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and comes with some cool features, including a mode that turns the main key area into a touch pad (similar to a touch pad on a Laptop computer). Once in this mode, you can slide your finger on this area to move the cursor on the screen and tap to enter. There will be two short cut buttons on the Keypad that will enable users to jump directly to the XMB’s “Friends” icon and the “Message Box” during gameplay. The Wireless Keypad will launch in late November.

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Coolza

$499? That's crazy... The 80GB is dropping to $399 but for $100 more you could get double the harddrive and a game...

**Snakepit**

Yeah, well if you're really smart you'd just get a new hardrive anyway.

Who else here has a 500gb PS3? I do.

Coolza

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Originally Posted by Snakepit

Yeah, well if you're really smart you'd just get a new hardrive anyway.

Who else here has a 500gb PS3? I do.

o.o' How much more did it cost for the HDD?
Because the HD and the controller are the only things stopping me from getting one; the HD because of game installations, and other media uses (I'd go crazy with Little Big Planet levels), it'd go away, and the controller, I just don't really like the feel.

**Snakepit**

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Originally Posted by Coolza

o.o' How much more did it cost for the HDD?
Because the HD and the controller are the only things stopping me from getting one; the HD because of game installations, and other media uses (I'd go crazy with Little Big Planet levels), it'd go away, and the controller, I just don't really like the feel.

Well I just use my dad's external hard drive that he had for his old laptop, but doesn't need anymore. I'm not sure how much it was.