Sony Computer Entertainment America ( SCEA ) on Monday announced the availability of a new 80 GB version of itsPlayStation 3video game console . The system is now available at retailers throughout North America for $ 599 ( CDN$659 ) and includes a copy of the off - road racing biz MotorStorm .
The 80 GB model has been released to offer user with more storage space for games and add - on content they purchase through Sony ’s PlayStation internet ( PSN ) , a loose online service PlayStation exploiter can relate to purchase game and game - related subject matter . At present that are more than 60 playable games and game - refer downloads available through PSN , with more come presently .
Sony has been criticized for a slow uptick in PlayStation 3 game rollouts and the system of rules ’s high price . To that death , The 80 GB PlayStation 3 joins a 60 GB version already in production ; that organization be $ 499 .
Both the 60 GB and 80 GB version deal the same architecture and amount received with 1080p HD video output , Wi - Fi connectivity , a Sixaxis wireless game comptroller and progress - in Blu - ray Disc player .
The 60 GB interlingual rendition ’s retail cost was dropped by $ 100 on July 9 when Sony first announced programme to release the 80 GB model in North America , although Sony ’s plans to unloosen the theoretical account were first made public back in March . Sony says that it plans to continue to sell the 60 GB modelling alongside its 80 GB opposite number “ until current armory is depleted , ” which it expect will happen this twilight .
As far as games are concerned , Sony order that throughout the holidays and the residual of its fiscal year , more than 120 fresh first and third - party software titles will be release for the PlayStation 3 in North America , impart to the current stable of more than 40 game .
