Since the PlayStation 3 was released 12 months ago it has been a popular item for promotional bundles, but customers shouldn't pay for one expecting instant gratification.
Sony Australia rep says new "limited edition" PS3 version won't be made available down under; confirms PSP-3000 price locally, LittleBigPlanet and PlayTV release date.
Sony announced a $100 price cut for the 60GB Playstation 3, taking the console's retail price down to US$499. Since many gamers saw the as too expensive at its previous retail price of US$599, Sony's decision was widely praised.
AU$25 million ($20 million) worth of PS3 consoles, games and accessories sold in Australia since launch; console won't break Wii's record of fastest selling by units.
60GB PS3 model to be discontinued in Australia; no price cut or new bundle to be announced. Sony Australia predicts doubling of PS3 sales before end of 2007.