120-160GB PS3 with Dual Shock 3 to come in 2008?

What’s better than a rumor? It’s another rumor. Yes, we have a new tale that you guys could probably think about. Previously, we reported on the rumor circulating that Sony will be phasing out the 80 GB PS3. This time around, it seems that a 120 or a 160 GB PS3 will be hitting the shelves this year. Details on this new rumor in the full article.

Rumors are something we know we shouldn’t believe in but we remain drawn to it otherwise. Maybe it’s because these gossips contain juicy information that we just can’t stop thinking about. An insider from Sony was able to divulge information that the company has plans of bringing out the 120-160 GB models of the PS3.

He added that these 120-160 GB models will be coming out with the same price as the 80GB model. The release of these models will have the new Dual Shock 3 controllers as well.

Even though Sony has released a “no comment” statement regarding the rumor spreading, the insider said that the company will phase out the 80 GB PS3 along with the Spider-Man 3 pack-in bundle.

Right now, everything is still up in the air. No official word has been released regarding the developments that were mentioned. We’ll keep you updated on the events to come.

Via Ars Technica