Sony launches 250GB PlayStation 3

PHYSICAL: Higher capacity console to allow for more downloads

By Susanne Ault -- Video Business, 10/15/2009

OCT. 15 | PHYSICAL: Sony is rolling out a higher capacity 250GB PlayStation 3 on Nov. 3 for $349, anticipating growing demand for storing downloads.

This PS3 model is $50 more than the current 120GB $299 model, but it is priced $50 less than when the console first debuted at less than 100GB capacity.

In addition to online games, the PlayStation Store also offers more than 2,300 movie downloads.

“If you are the ultimate digital consumer craving a bigger hard drive, we have the perfect solution for you,” Kim Nguyen, PS3 marketing manager, said in announcing the 250GB console. “With the new, larger capacity, you’ll have even more room to store your favorite games, movies/TV shows, music, photos and PlayStation Network downloads.”