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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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I’ll start this out with a caveat: I personally think this rumor is borderline horeshit. But I would have printed it too.

The rumor goes something like this: Ars Technica (which is actually a pretty great site that I try to read as much as I’m able) has a rumor mole of sorts that predicted both the Xbox 360 Elite and the lack of wireless in the retail box of Rock Band for the 360. Both of these proved to be true, but I would also argue that they border on the ridiculously obvious.

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