Sony Packs More Value Into the PS3; HDMI Now Included
One of the biggest consumer gripes with the PlayStation 3 has long been due to an HDMI cable is not included. This is mainly due to the fact that Sony has long been touting the PS3, as the high-definition console, even offering ‘full 1080p’ gaming and movies. What good is a 1080p capable “High Definition” console when you’re given nothing more than a composite cable only capable of standard definition 480i? Admittedly, the missing HDMI cable was much more noticeable at launch when the PS3 cost $599, but who wouldn’t want a free HDMI cable packed in with each and every PS3?
Apparently, new SKUs have hit certain retailers and now include an HDMI cable. Excellent, but better yet, that’s not the only other thing that’s now included.
As if the 250GB PS3 SKU wasn’t already a great value, being only $50 more than the 120GB SKU and featuring double the HDD capacity. Now, the 250 SKU will be packed with a 6-foot HDMI cable and the Greatest Hits Game of the Year Edition of LittleBigPlanet, which is still one of the most highly-regarded titles of this generation. Here’s the kicker: it’s still only $349.99!
Now when you purchase a 250GB PS3, you’ll be getting double the hard drive capacity over the 120GB SKU, which is still difficult to find in stores mind you, along with a PlayStation branded HDMI cable as well as a copy of LBP GOTY. The game and HDMI cable alone are worth the extra $50 a 250GB SKU will cost you.
Don’t believe this amazing value? We didn’t either, but a PSLS faithful tipster with retail experience sent us the pictures below for confirmation!
SCEA hasn’t announced this bundle yet, but there is at least one retailer we know of that has the bundle ready to sell. Now they’re just waiting for the official announcement to be subsequently scooped up by the masses wanting a PS3. Check out the pics below:
18 Responses to “Sony Packs More Value Into the PS3; HDMI Now Included”
Excellent deal! If I didn’t already have – and love – my PS3, I’d definitely purchase this. Hopefully, this leads to some more increased sales for Sony. Competition is good for the consumer.
Gotta love those tipsters…they find things before even the best media outlets get wind of it. Great news for consumers everywhere!
Now THAT is what I call a deal!!
I know the ones at GameStop will contain LBP GOTY and Infamous but there was no mention of an HDMI cable, either way there both great bundles for $349.
Oh yeah these bundles come out June 4th so if you’re wanting a system get to your local retailer quick cause they will be gone fast.
what a great bundle. not only do you get a larger hard drive, a game, plus the cable. all I got with my ps3 were 5 crappy blu rays.
more value for your money
21XX and up PS3 have them inducing the new nm graphics chip and cell
well the HDMI transition was expected with that slowly becoming the norm with more and more people buying HDTVs. Adding a game into the bundle is one of those “it’s about damn time” things. They never should have stopped after they started the original bundle with Motorstorm.
about time
Good ol’ Fry’s Electornics. Nice.
A little late?
Yeah about damn time! HDMI cables are so ridiculously cheap (online anyway) to the consumer, I bet they only pay pennies for each of those in bulk.
You read it first here!
Jealous. My system cost a lot more and didn’t get the goods. If I hear those wanting to buy a PS3 now whinge…
thank god a friend hooked me up with a %80 off on my HDMI cable a couple years ago – many stores charge way too much for those things. Thats cool its bundled now, it should keep a lot of people from getting ripped off.
It is a special bundle for Fathers Day.
http://www.amazon.com/PS3-250-Fathers-Bundle-Playstation-3/dp/B003L56Z00/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1275496958&sr=1-15
One less reason for foos to hold off on gettin the greatest home console to date. I got like 5 blurays with mine and I was happy with gettin the hook up on that, but now as soon as you get it home it’s game on.