The internet is ablaze with the rumor that a 399$ PS3 SKU is on the way. It has been predicted and ranted about, but more evidence has come our way in the form of Sky News’ story about how FoxConn, a Taiwanese manufacturer, is going to be producing PS3s. They currently make PS2s.
The Report also insinuates that the manufacturer is going to be making 40GB PS3s. These would be cheaper due to the lack of an emotion engine and USB ports. That, and that console manufacturing through FoxConn is probably much cheaper.
The real question that lingers in my mind when reading the report is, will it make a difference? Will a 399$ SKU be enough to push the PS3 this Christmas season. I, for one, certainly hope so. I like a little competition.
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No USB ports? How will the controllers be charged, then? Would Sony honestly expect you to charge your controllers on your computer or other USB ports (I’ve actually been charging mine on my cable box, as the PS3s USB ports aren’t “hot” when turned off)? Despite Sony’s litany of idiotic decisions, I doubt even they are that dumb.
Unless, of course, they’re changing the controllers to have a “standard” battery pack (which you would fill with your own batteries). This change wasn’t mentioned in the recent coverage of the Dual Shock 3, but maybe those controllers weren’t finalized. Guess we’ll know soon enough.