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In July 2009, in North America, Sony released a PS3 bundle with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Killzone 2, and a DualShock 3 controller. [19] On August 18, 2009, at Gamescom 2009, Sony announced starting the following day, the current 80GB PS3 model would have a price drop to $299. Sony also unveiled a recently rumored slimmer PS3.
The PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game console has been produced in various models during its life cycle. At launch, the PlayStation 3 was available with either a 20 or 60 GB hard disk drive in the US and Japan, respectively— priced from US$499 to US$599; and with either a 40, 60, or 80 GB hard disk drive in Europe, priced from £299 to £425. [1]
Firmware update 3.30 officially allowed PS3 titles to be played in 3D, requiring a compatible display for use. [107] System software update 3.50 prepared it for 3D films. [108] While the game itself must be programmed to take advantage of the 3D technology, titles may be patched to add in the functionality retroactively.
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Some models of the first generation of the PS3 offered full backward compatibility for PS2 games. The Xbox 360's compatibility is increased through game-specific patches automatically downloaded from Xbox Live or downloaded and burned to a CD or DVD from the Xbox website [173] and the PS3's compatibility is expanded with firmware updates.
GamesIndustry International, recently had an interview with UK Sony Computer Entertainment Boss Fergal Gara, where they discussed the PS Vita, PS4, and PS3 price cuts. The PS Vita has had problems ...