Sony to Own the Holidays With Rumored PS3 Slim Bundle
Sales have already skyrocketed for Sony’s PlayStation 3, ever since the new PS3 Slim’s announcement and $100 price drop on all existing models went into effect. If this information of a rumored bundle is indeed true, Sony is out for blood in the console wars and looking to steal the #1 Holiday Season sales spot.
While speaking with a source close to Sony, we have received word that Sony is not only prepping Gran Turismo 5 for the holiday season, but it will be bundled with a 250GB PS3 slim for the price of $399. Along with Gran Turismo 5 and the 250GB PS3, we’ve been told to expect a voucher to some type of downloadable game, to help introduce new PS3 owners to the PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Network. Though as to which downloadable game is to be included is still up in the air.
This information doesn’t come from our regular source, but given how the previous “premium” PS3 bundle featured another flagship PS3 title, larger HDD, and a voucher for the downloadable game Pain, this proposed bundle certainly sounds feasible. Especially after the recent filings of the 250GB PS3 Slim being unveiled and the Gamescom Gran Turismo 5 brochure claiming a Q4 2009 release.
Having a lower priced standalone 120GB PS3 slim, paired with a “premium” 250GB PS3 slim/GT5 bundle would certainly stir up sales come this holiday season.
Since we don’t expect any confirmation for quite some time, please chalk this up as a rumor for the time being. Also our source suggested that this bundle will only be available if Gran Turismo 5 does indeed release during the planned Q4 2009 window. We will be sure to keep you up-to-date if anything else is uncovered.
32 Responses to “Sony to Own the Holidays With Rumored PS3 Slim Bundle”
This would kill.
Well Gran Turismo has been known as “THE SYSTEM SELLER” so why not continui the trend.
MAJOR! Sony’s in full throttle right now, and there’s no stopping them!
Drake would make a nice bundle imho, and forget the game, toss in a $20.00 card and let people buy what they want. For the voucher, let them have a PS3 slim t-shirt in Home.
Of course there will be bundles… what would the holiday season be without them? This would definitely be a smart pair. I don’t doubt that there will be other pairings too, I remember a while ago there were 3 bundles out… considering Uncharted is still one of them, I wouldn’t be surprised to see an uncharted + uncharted2 bundle as well, or something similar.
@Jonathan Leack – Yeah I totally agree, As Jack Tretton said “2009 is the year of the Playstation” this is certainly true from the looks of things.
Can’t wait for Gran Turismo 5 to come out, always a fan of it and loved the game from the original game.
Sony are stepping up the pace, the competition has lowered their price of the Pro and Elite but I know people who’d rather pay for a PS3 at the price it is now then a cheaper alternative. Props to Sony for this.
Also I think that the PSN download that will come with the package might be Fat Princess. It’s a very popular title on the Playstation Network.
and from the looks of other things, Sony has the first quarter of the year covered, MAG, Heavy Rain, God of War III, Modnation Racers, Motion Controller, plus there is the multi-platform titles like Dark Void and others that names escape my mind….
this would kill everything in europe
And then there were two…
I will look forward to the G27 bundle with GT5 for combo price. Anyone with me?
this would sell a ton. i hope it happens, i want to see the ps3 destroy the xbox and the crapy wii
If the download is GT PSP ………….. sensory overload
@Sonyforlife – I never actually thought of that…man that would be sweet…2 ultimate Gran Turismo’s in one package for however much they decide to sell in England. I already have a Playstation 3 but my friends are getting more convinced of getting a PS3 and this is going to help definately.
Possible PSN Download
Gran Turismo PSP
Fat Princess
Wipeout HD
I think it’ll be either 1 of them because they’re all looking fantastic and all of them can be played by the younger audience and the older audience.
There is evidence in an FCC filing for acceptance for a 250gb version at the same time as the 120gb entry model.. So this rumored bundle will most likely be coming this Holiday and expect some news about it next month at Tokyou Game Show since that is Sony’s “Home” turf.
@SPD55 – Aye I was on about the Tokyo Games Show on another thread about Final Fantasy versus XIII being there [or at least we hope], plus the motion controller may make an appearance, makes sense for Polyphony Digital and Sony to announce the PS3 250GB [Which i know exists from the FCC filing] and Gran Turismo bundle if it exists which is highly likely as Gran Turismo is Sony’s flagship title..
This year keeps on getting better for Sony… This is Living! damn we’re not using that tagline anymore…erm… The Game is just the start…gonna have to get used to that
250gb, GT5
for 399 even better for 349.99 that would KILL anything in the market, Amazon is sold out.
I know this is slightly off topic, but I noticed that in this picture, the new slim is in a Vertical position. This is news to me since I’ve yet to see any other pictures like it.
Sounds like a helluva good idea to me .
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You know what will make this pic even sexier, a white PSP Go with GT PSP next to it !! But I don’t think porn is aloud on this site. Long live Ken Kutaragi, and Kazunori Yamauchi !!!!!!
@SolidCake_:
I don’t think Sony wants to do an Uncharted 2 bundle as much as the GT5 bundle because Uncharted does not have the name or brand awareness like GT. But, IMO, Uncharted 2 will be the better game.
GT5 release date at TGS PLEASE.
I wants it now
With the New $10 PSN Cards that would be better than a voucher for a single game, that would be flexibility for any AGE group.. PS3 Slim, 250GB HD, GT5, & $10PSN card for $399 Sounds like a great bundle..
Of course one with MAG would be a better game in my opinion..
That would be a nice invite for people to buy the PS3.
@SolidCake_
The Home shirt sounds like a great idea as well. A picture of the Slim on the front, the new PS3 logo on the back, and the red waves from the commercials (animated of course) going around the shirt.
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they should bundle the 120GB with a Greatest Hits title for the $299 price if they really want to slaughter the competition. I mean a 250GB SLIM with GT5 for $399 if a great deal, but some people just don’t want to spend that extra $100, especially parents who have no idea why their kid might want the extra 130GB.
They should put in a “PS3 is slimming” outfit or something, bundle Gran Turismo of course, and shoot make a deal with the High Velocity Bowling people to put that game in as a voucher, and maybe Pixel Junk Eden. That way it’s a nice family package…
Of course I’d LOVE to see a Buzz Quiz, Singstar, and LBP Bundle. I think that would be the ultimate Wii Killer if one does exist. I mean that’s all kinds of family fun right there.
sony is certainly setting itself up for an epic holiday season. bring it xbox
why don’t they bundle gt5 with the 120gb ps3. that would sell more @ the $299 price point than @ $399, wouldn’t it?
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why not just start making a series of bundles? you know one for every class of gamer.
I also agree with a bundle of $299 with a greatest hits title would DESTROY but i dont think its gonna happen for now. Since the slim by itself is destroying. But you never know what is to come. TGS is staging for another great show for SONY.
E3, Gamescon, and TGS how could we have expected such a great fiscal year for Sony. I guess I should ask the staff around here since they are the ones with all the great pieces of info on release dates