80GB PlayStation 3 coming to Korea

PS3 News | Yes, we're still stuck with 60GB.

Those of our readers who thought Europe and Australia had to wait long enough for the PlayStation 3 should spare a thought for our Korean friends, who will finally get their console on June 16th. They do get something for the wait though, as the official Sony Korea website has revealed that the PlayStation 3 will launch there with an 80GB hard disk drive. Comparatively, in Australia and Europe the console launched with only a 60GB HDD.

A Sony Computer Entertainment Europe rep has confirmed to Gamesindustryb.biz that the information is true, but the rep told the site that, "At this moment in time, there are no plans to introduce the 80GB version of PlayStation 3 in Europe." Presumably that would include Australia as well. We wouldn't hold our breath for an announcement on the 80GB HDD-equipped consoles making their way to PAL regions just yet, but we wouldn't rule it out completely.

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12 Comments

RAMPAGE

5 years ago

Thats gonna make the people that went out and bought a 60gig happy

ittekimasu

5 years ago

i dont mind, seeing that it only comes with a bigger hdd. anyone that owns a ps3 could just go out and purchase a larger hdd if they need too.

Onyx_Mirror

5 years ago

Given that the PS3 uses a standard 2.5" SATA drive there's actually nothing stopping anyone from upgrading to whatever drive size their wallet will accomodate. The process to replace the drive is fairly easy and explained step-by-step in the manuals that come with the console.

5 years ago

80GB little woopy doo

TheAnswer

5 years ago

Doesn't faze me, if I can be bothered I'll buy a larger hdd of my own and put it in myself.

Marka

5 years ago

changing the HHD yourself is simple. This shouldnt be an issue.

DEJA VU

5 years ago

well if its only a better hdd i dnt think im missing out because we can get as high as our wallet lets and changin ur hdd doesnt affect ur warranty so its all good

ugh the boot

5 years ago

I love how we get a jacked up price and gimped hardware and Korea get 20 gig more hdd space.

Sony must think we're idiots or something!!

iorkara

5 years ago

expect the 60gig PS3 to drop to $800 AUD.

ittekimasu

5 years ago

how much is it for korea anyway, and to get it after pal reigons doesnt feel right >.>

donovan515

5 years ago

If they do release elsewhere, it'll just make the price of the 60 go down all good.

lordofthesheep

5 years ago

As long as features other than HDD space don't change, the 60G will still be the one I will get, even if a 250GB version is available

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