*UPDATE* Sony already running out of 60GB PS3 supply
This article was originally posted on Aug 29, 2007 at 03:15AM.
This has been an iffy topic ever since the 80GB PlayStation 3 model was revealed. It should be remembered that back in July, it seemed that there was some kind of information struggle within the Sony headquarters with one official denying the supposed phase out and another confirming it.
The only concrete thing we all have as of now is the promise that the concrete plans with the 60GB model will be revealed to the public once the existing units have been depleted. Well, it seems that time is nearing very soon. One representative from Sony said the following to online site GamePro:
The online site has exhausted its inventory of the 60GB. They still have inventory available in-store, however, and other larger retailers and their web operations still have ample supply.
In a related matter, SonyStyle.com has already listed the 60GB PS3 model for back orders. As much as this is good news for Sony (it means PS3 sales are stable), we can’t help but think of its implications to Sony’s consumer base. We have to acknowledge that some would prefer to have the “lighter” model rather than the behemoth 80GB.
Thanks to Quixand for the tip!
Update: Sony’s Dave Karakker has responded to GamePro’s original piece on this subject in order to confirm that Sony is indeed running out of 60GB PS3s. Here’s part of Karakker’s email to GamePro:
We no longer have any inventory in SCEA warehouses. All inventory has been purchased and shipped to retailers.
We don’t have visibility as to if that is on their store shelves or in their warehouses at this time. However, based on inventory reports from our retailers, there is ample supply still left in the channel.
SonyStyle.com has also started to shift inventory from its retail stores to meet online demand.
Via GamePro
This article was originally posted on Aug 29, 2007 at 03:15AM.
This has been an iffy topic ever since the 80GB PlayStation 3 model was revealed. It should be remembered that back in July, it seemed that there was some kind of information struggle within the Sony headquarters with one official denying the supposed phase out and another confirming it.
The only concrete thing we all have as of now is the promise that the concrete plans with the 60GB model will be revealed to the public once the existing units have been depleted. Well, it seems that time is nearing very soon. One representative from Sony said the following to online site GamePro:
The online site has exhausted its inventory of the 60GB. They still have inventory available in-store, however, and other larger retailers and their web operations still have ample supply.
In a related matter, SonyStyle.com has already listed the 60GB PS3 model for back orders. As much as this is good news for Sony (it means PS3 sales are stable), we can’t help but think of its implications to Sony’s consumer base. We have to acknowledge that some would prefer to have the “lighter” model rather than the behemoth 80GB.
Thanks to Quixand for the tip!
Update: Sony’s Dave Karakker has responded to GamePro’s original piece on this subject in order to confirm that Sony is indeed running out of 60GB PS3s. Here’s part of Karakker’s email to GamePro:
We no longer have any inventory in SCEA warehouses. All inventory has been purchased and shipped to retailers.
We don’t have visibility as to if that is on their store shelves or in their warehouses at this time. However, based on inventory reports from our retailers, there is ample supply still left in the channel.
SonyStyle.com has also started to shift inventory from its retail stores to meet online demand.
Via GamePro