Sony announce 80GB PS3 date

By Mike Bantick
Monday, 18 August 2008 06:01

Entertainment

Ooops!  Put the credit card back in the wallet, not long to wait for the Australian release of a PS3 with double the capacity of the current 40GB model.

On Friday Sony announced that the 80GB PS3 will be available in Australian retail stores from August 28th.

America and surrounds can enjoy filling up the extra 40GB with TV and Movie downloads, whilst Australian purchases of the new 80GB model will just have to satisfy themselves with being able to install more games.

The new 80GB PS3 will also feature the upgraded DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller, now featuring Rumble!

“Having achieved an install base of over 350,000 consoles to date, the PS3 has already found its place in many Australian homes,” said Michael Ephraim, Managing Director SCE Aust. and New Zealand. “With more compelling content being made available to PS3 owners every week through the PLAYSTATION®Network, the extra storage offered in this new model will prove invaluable.”

Ephraim continued “In addition, the 80GB memory allows you consolidate all of your digital music, photos and movies in one central place within the home and experience them on a high definition TV. Add to this the ability to enjoy Blu-ray movies and games and it’s clear why the PS3 has earned its place as the leading entertainment hub in today’s home.”

Pricing remains at the AU$699.00 RRP.