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Snag a 250GB PS3 for $299 While You Can

- By - Source : Tom's Guide US

Earlier this week, Sony announced the addition of a 350GB and 160G versions of its PS3 console. Though the company didn't explicitly say it would be discontinuing the old 250GB and 120GB capacities, we kind of just assumed they would.

Sure enough, it seems that's exactly the plan, and with the discontinuation comes a special limited-time-only price for the 250GB model. Engadget received a picture of a 250GB PS3 going for $299 in a Fry's branch and the Fry's website has the same $299 deal on a 'while stocks last' basis.

In case you missed the news before, the new 160GB PS3 will cost $299, and the 320GB model will be available as part of the PS3 Sports Champions Move bundle. The 160GB model is available and shipping now, while the 320GB system will launch in conjunction with PlayStation Move on September 19. The bundle includes one PlayStation Move motion controller, a PlayStation Eye camera, a copy of Sports Champions on Blu-ray, and bonus Blu-ray game demo disc. The total cost for this bundle is $400. No word on when customers can buy as 320GB console as a stand-alone product.

Source: Engadget

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Mr Pizza 08/20/2010 10:00 PM
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why is it so hard to just throw an F3 Spinpoint in it ;)

eklipz330 08/20/2010 10:06 PM
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i like the new tom's guide look.

also, the $400 deal doesn't look too bad for non-ps3 owners that want move... maybe i'll try it one day

sliem 08/20/2010 10:06 PM
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I bought mine (250GB) also for $300 (before tax) from gamestop a few months back.

scione 08/20/2010 10:15 PM
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and with the usb hack coming soon.....

restatement3dofted 08/20/2010 10:22 PM
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Mr Pizza :
why is it so hard to just throw an F3 Spinpoint in it



Because the PS3 uses 2.5" drives, and the Spinpoint F3 is a 3.5" drive?

njkid3 08/20/2010 10:35 PM
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i just get what the big deal is buy the cheaper one and stick a new bigger and faster notebook drive in. heck a 320GB 7200rpm western digital costs about 60 bucks.

darkchazz 08/20/2010 10:44 PM
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No thanks , I'll stick with my high end gaming pc.

shanky887614 08/20/2010 10:47 PM
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no a 500gb 2.5 inch costs $60

Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 2.5 Inch, 8 MB Cache, 5400 RPM SATA II WD5000BEVT by Western Digital


or in england £46

JMcEntegart 08/20/2010 10:55 PM
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eklipz330 :
i like the new tom's guide look.



We've had it for a few days and I still can't get used to it! Everytime I check comments I wonder if I've accidentally clicked the wrong link. Sometimes the penny drops before I have the chance to see the by-line, other times I wonder if there are two Jane McEntegarts writing tech news. It's been a confusing week!!

Travis Beane 08/20/2010 11:44 PM
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sliem :
I bought mine (250GB) also for $300 (before tax) from gamestop a few months back.


Got my 250GB from Wal-Mart a few months back. Came with two games. $300.
:)
I just wish they put more effort into their web browser. Specifically flash performance, which is equal to a 1GHz Pentium 3 most times.
I also wish you could set F@H to background (idle clocks only, so you can still play games/whatever and have it running, like I can with my PC, without a noticeable performance hit).

eddieroolz 08/21/2010 12:05 PM
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I won't snag one, but I know a few people that would.

nforce4max 08/21/2010 12:45 PM
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Mr Pizza :
why is it so hard to just throw an F3 Spinpoint in it



Because 98% of the users can't even manage legos. +1 ;)

thillntn 08/21/2010 5:32 PM
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250 gig is more than adequate, I just need 10 gig for other os. Oh yea this model don't support that.Next!

TemjinGold 08/22/2010 1:39 AM
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I'm really curious now: Is anyone actually stupid enough to buy stuff from a spammer's post? I mean seriously, anyone who does deserves to get ripped off/have their identity stolen/etc...

Camikazi 08/22/2010 1:49 AM
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TemjinGold :
I'm really curious now: Is anyone actually stupid enough to buy stuff from a spammer's post? I mean seriously, anyone who does deserves to get ripped off/have their identity stolen/etc...


Guess some do in order for them to post these things so often. It must bring in some money *shrug* who knows.

reynod 08/22/2010 5:42 AM
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JMcEntegart wrote :

We've had it for a few days and I still can't get used to it! Everytime I check comments I wonder if I've accidentally clicked the wrong link. Sometimes the penny drops before I have the chance to see the by-line, other times I wonder if there are two Jane McEntegarts writing tech news. It's been a confusing week!!




Twins ??

OMG !!!

First thing that came to mind was ... Payrise ??

Ok ... I lied ... it was the second thing.