SCEA Officially Announces 250GB PS3; Price and Dated
Although a 250GB PS3 Slim has been rumored since even before the 120GB version launched. Today Sony Computer Entertainment America have officially announced a 250GB version of the new, slimmer, lighter PS3. Full details such as price (which is a lot cheaper than you’d expect), and release date after the jump.
On November 3rd, SCEA will be releasing a 250GB PS3 slim for the low price of just $349.99. No games are bundled with this model, which allows for a much more economical price.
Following the successful launch of the slimmer and lighter PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system with 120GB hard disk drive (HDD), Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that a new PS3 system with a 250GB HDD will be available on November 3 for $349.99 (MSRP). Launching in time for the holiday season, the 250GB PS3 system provides consumers with plenty of storage capacity to download more games, movies, and TV shows from PlayStation®Network, as well as to store their personal media files, including music, photos, and videos.
The 250GB PS3 system offers the same form factor and functionality as the current 120GB system, which achieved retail sales of 1 million units worldwide in the three weeks since its launch on September 1. Both models will be available at retail this holiday, providing both gamers and gift-givers with the opportunity to choose the PS3 system that’s right for them.
“The PS3 platform is poised for a tremendous holiday season,” said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA. “We kicked things off early with the new price point and sleek form factor and have continued the momentum with this week’s launch of the universally acclaimed exclusive, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. The new 250GB PS3 provides consumers with another compelling hardware option and speaks to the growing consumer appetite for digital content from the PlayStation Network – particularly high-def content that showcases the power of the PS3 system.”
More than 600 million pieces of content have been downloaded from PlayStation Network as of September 2009, and in conjunction with the launch of the 250GB PS3 system, PlayStation Network will continue to expand with a broad range of original games and blockbuster entertainment content for download this holiday season. Exclusive downloadable games launching soon on PlayStation®Store include PixelJunk Shooter, Gravity Crash, and Hustle Kings.
In addition, PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, which offers downloadable movies and TV episodes for rental or purchase, will soon add Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bruno, and other summer blockbusters to its movie lineup. The PlayStation Network currently offers 2,300 movies, one-third of which are available in HD format, as well as more than 13,300 TV episodes.
17 Responses to “SCEA Officially Announces 250GB PS3; Price and Dated”
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October 15th, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Sweet even though I just placed a 250 gb in my slim.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Just in time for the holidays
October 15th, 2009 at 3:43 PM
the slim 250gb is already available in the uk and has been since october 1st, usually we’re the last to get things like that
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001801&langId=-1&searchTerms=9239700
October 15th, 2009 at 3:58 PM
i think this is a really good deal, consider 50$ for a 250 gig hard drive, though you don’t have a 120 to put asside as a backup… i’m surprised at the cheap price.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Oh man, soooooo tempting
Maybe next summer.
October 15th, 2009 at 4:02 PM
This is what I was waiting for….time to buy a 2nd PS3….I would have preferred a special edition console but we never really see those in NA anyway.
October 15th, 2009 at 4:33 PM
for people who don’t know how , or that you can change HD’s yourself, it a good deal.
October 15th, 2009 at 4:46 PM
@Robotron
Same here, i’ve been holding off for this but wish we could get a special edition.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:06 PM
shame america! you’ve only just got this lol??? You usually get things first. Maybe SCE are changing their minds, and giving us something first, bit like FIFA 10 also
October 15th, 2009 at 5:07 PM
old news.. but im ordering that FF13 slim
October 15th, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Why don’t they just go all out with 320GB drives I mean how much more cost is it to upgrade the hard drives incrementally versus just going all out?
October 15th, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Good for new consumers but I would not be willing to pay $50 extra for 130 more gb’s. I would rather buy a 120gb then buy a 250gb HDD and use the 120gb as an external drive or for backup. It would be great if they bundled a game for no extra cost.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:17 PM
I agree with makai. They could also put an extra classic game or two to make it more appealing.
October 15th, 2009 at 8:26 PM
250GB for $50 is a real good deal
October 15th, 2009 at 9:12 PM
@shadowjin
while I agree it is a sweet looking console the only pre-order pricing I have seen is for $750. I can afford it, but it just isn’t worth that to me. Hope you get it at a better price (I see playasia hasn’t set a price yet).
October 16th, 2009 at 9:02 AM
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October 18th, 2009 at 5:47 AM
nice read! I just got my new PS slim last week, it’s pretty good
Sincerly,
Sodagod @ Modern Warfare 2 Forums