SCEE: No price cut or 80GB models but we have surprises for PS3 and PSP
It was certainly a good day for PlayStation 3 consumers when Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced a price cut for the 60GB model as well as the arrival of the 80GB model on North American soil. However, this somewhat left European fans in the dark as no price cut-related statements regarding their territory was made.
Today at E3 2007 in California, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) CEO David Reeves finally commented that the above mentioned developments are only for North America and not for Europe. If you didn’t get that right, let us re-phrase that however disappointing: no price cut and no 80GB model for Europe.
This then confirms fans’ previous belief that the changes will not be implemented in Europe because of the so-called Value Pack being offered by SCEE. This pack contains a 60GB PS3, two controllers, and two titles (Resistance: Fall of Man and MotorStorm). This will be sold for 599 Euro or roughly around US$ 825.
A little bit of good news here, David Reeves mentioned that SCEE will be revealing three new features and services for the PlayStation Portable that are exclusive to Europe. The announcement will be made during this year’s upcoming Leipzig Games Convention.
The CEO also noted that more colors for the redesigned PSP will be available as well as “something special” for the PS3.
Via Gamespot
It was certainly a good day for PlayStation 3 consumers when Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced a price cut for the 60GB model as well as the arrival of the 80GB model on North American soil. However, this somewhat left European fans in the dark as no price cut-related statements regarding their territory was made.
Today at E3 2007 in California, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) CEO David Reeves finally commented that the above mentioned developments are only for North America and not for Europe. If you didn’t get that right, let us re-phrase that however disappointing: no price cut and no 80GB model for Europe.
This then confirms fans’ previous belief that the changes will not be implemented in Europe because of the so-called Value Pack being offered by SCEE. This pack contains a 60GB PS3, two controllers, and two titles (Resistance: Fall of Man and MotorStorm). This will be sold for 599 Euro or roughly around US$ 825.
A little bit of good news here, David Reeves mentioned that SCEE will be revealing three new features and services for the PlayStation Portable that are exclusive to Europe. The announcement will be made during this year’s upcoming Leipzig Games Convention.
The CEO also noted that more colors for the redesigned PSP will be available as well as “something special” for the PS3.
Via Gamespot