Sony To Axe 20GB PS3 - 12.4.07

Sony’s decision to discontinue the PlayStation 3 20GB version in North America doesn’t come as a huge shocker. The way it’s being spun, however, is pretty interesting.

Sony’s PR guy, Dave Karraker, has said the $499 version will go by the wayside in favor of the $599 60GB model because that more expensive model has been preferred 10 to 1 by consumers.

Here’s, the spin: That buying trend “supports the notion that consumers are willing to pay more for advanced technology in a gaming console.”

Considering the sluggish PS3 sales overall, I’m not quite sure how they managed that particular take on the situation. But, it does stand to reason that if a gamer decides to fork over $500 for a console the extra $100 to get the better drive isn’t all that much more.

At any rate, 20GB owners will still get full PlaySttion support, which will no doubt be welcomed news to those who have purchased one.

Rumors of the 80GB version persist, but no confirmation has materialized as of yet.

It will be interesting to see how well the Xbox Elite will do now, since it will be cheaper than the cheapest PS3.

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