More Retail Evidence Spotted For 250GB PS3 Slim
See Full ImageThe PS3 Slim boasts a large 120GB hard drive, which should be plenty for most gamers. But if you desire something even bigger, you've likely been paying attention to the rumors concerning a 250GB model.
Japan is getting a special FFXIII-themed PS3 Slim that features the massive hard drive in question, but beyond that, we've only seen spotty rumors about a regular 250GB Slim hitting store shelves in 2009. The latest evidence comes from the reliable UK branch of Amazon.com, as noted by Engadget; this machine will supposedly be available on October 6, which means European gamers will be able to plunk down their cash for this 250GB mammoth on Tuesday. Furthermore, this picture here from an "unnamed retailer" shows both the 120GB and 250GB PS3 Slims side by side, so it appears that we're approaching a definite announcement at some point. However, while Sony didn't comment on the possibility of this new model for Europe, SCEA was quick to say there's no such console scheduled for this region. Based on this evidence, it could still be the case that the 250GB PS3 Slim will be exclusive to European (and Japanese) regions, even it if seems somewhat illogical. If you'd rather not take part in all this speculation, you can always switch out the 120GB hard drive with a bigger one of your choosing; it doesn't void the warranty and in fact, Sony actually encourages that you do so.
Anyway, this should all come to a head within the next day or so. We'll see if only Europe gets this 250GB model...perhaps it's like a timed exclusive for PAL areas, or something.
10/4/2009 9:08:31 PM John Shepard
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godsman
Sunday, October 04, 2009 @ 11:00:06 PM
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Kowhoho
Sunday, October 04, 2009 @ 11:25:16 PM
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Qubex
Sunday, October 04, 2009 @ 11:49:13 PM
I thought I wouldn't need a lot more space... I am about to buy a x4 drive enclosure that will permit me to use x4 - 2Terra 3.5inch hard disks. I will buy one to begin with and add as I need... this will be a mini NAS server for the whole house, all my laptops and the PS3 can draw all media from them... space for 10 years at least...
Q!
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Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 12:50:38 AM
all my computers combined + my ps3 i only have 1.6TB.
i wish i had a larger download limit so i could start downloading some TV shows and movies.
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CH1N00K
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 8:44:38 AM
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DIsmael85
Sunday, October 04, 2009 @ 11:54:35 PM
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Highlander
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 10:00:25 AM
What they'd be better off doing (in that regard) is working out an agreement with a big electronics retailer to provide HDD upgrade services for PS3 owners who don't want to do it themselves.
Last edited by Highlander on 10/5/2009 10:00:37 AM
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kevinater321
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 7:10:54 PM
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Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 12:48:01 AM
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theres a 250GB bundel with fifa 2010 and NFS shift.
and one with uncharted 2 on the 15th.
wonder if they will do one with R&C ACIT.
kinda disappointed though its 100 bucks more than the 120GB, last time they did this it was the same price with 2 games instead of 1.
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fluffer nutter
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 12:48:56 AM
Last edited by fluffer nutter on 10/5/2009 12:49:34 AM
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Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 12:51:52 AM
when they released the 80GB next to the 40 it was the same price and came with 2 free games.
where the 40 came with zilch.
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fluffer nutter
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 1:42:48 AM
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Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 7:53:25 AM
this will probably be like the uncharted 160GB bundle.
thats why its only 100 bucks more, if they remove the game they would have to drop the price.
no one with half a brain will pay 100 bucks for a extra 130GB
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fluffer nutter
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 4:42:52 PM
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BTNwarrior
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 1:25:35 AM
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Highlander
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 11:19:07 AM
One word - backup.
We're all going bigger with these internal drives, but what about backups?
We should all be running out and buying a large external USB drive for backup purposes.
Remember on your PS3 you probably want to do two kinds of backup - copy your game save data separately to a USB drive, and do a complete system backup as well. Don't forget that the system backup will not backup everything depending on how the content is tagged. You may still have to re-download a lot of stuff.
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Ghidora
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 1:31:23 AM
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Cavan
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 3:29:13 AM
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Cavan
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 4:10:11 AM
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DGo8
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 4:29:48 AM
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ceedot
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 4:44:42 AM
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Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 7:55:14 AM
oct 26th i think for tekken 6.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 @ 7:36:34 AM
yet, but im sure there will be, future tools had one.
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joem
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 3:40:45 PM
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Wage SLAVES
Monday, October 05, 2009 @ 7:26:34 PM
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250Gb is pretty big though...
Last edited by Wage SLAVES on 10/5/2009 7:27:15 PM
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Kowhoho
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 @ 10:14:49 PM