2008-08-20 
Today Sony introduces the Limited-Edition PlayStation 3 with 160GB titled Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
This limited bundle include the following items.
- The 160GB PlayStation Console
- One DualShock 3 Wireless Controller
- And PlayStation Network Voucher for PAIN
Sony is announcing the unit today, but start shipping the orders this November for $499.99 here in North America.
According to Sony - “The increased storage size enables entertainment enthusiasts to store even more movies, television shows, and games downloaded from PLAYSTATION(R)Network, as well as more videos, music, and photos from their personal collection.”
For those of you are interested in, here are the specifications for the new 160GB Console.
PlayStation 3 160GB Specification
- CPU : Cell Broadband Engine(TM) (Cell/B.E.)
- GPU: RSX(TM)
- Sound : Dolby 5.1ch, DTS 5.1ch , LPCM 7.1ch, AAC, others *1 *2
- Memory : 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
- Hard Drive : 2.5″ Serial ATA 160GB
- I/O : USB 2.0×2 / EthernetX1 (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) / EEE 802.11B&G / Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) / HDMI (Out)x1 / AV Multi Outx1 / Digital Out (OPTICAL)x1
- Screen Size : 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- BD/DVD/CD : Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM)
- Optical Drive : DVD 8x (DVD-ROM) (Read Only) CD 24x (CD-ROM)
- Dimensions : Approximately 12.75in(W) x 3.86in (H) x 10.8in (D)
- Weight : Approximately 11 lbs
80GB PlayStation Release
On a side note, the 80GB PlayStation System announced earlier will be start shipping now for $399.99. You should be able to get one from your nearest authorized dealer pretty soon.
