Console Watcher

In a keynote speech that opened the Tokyo Game Show a few weeks ago, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kazuo Hirai confirmed the existence of the rumble-enabled Dual Shock 3 controller. The shocking announcement was accompanied by a time frame: the controller will debut in Japan this November, with a Spring 2008 target for US and European users.

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We all know that Wii has been winning all sales record beating Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. But do you also know that Wii is the only console that is earning a profit from each console that they are selling, while PS3 and Xbox 360 are still losing money from each console sold and have to depend on games and proprietary license fees to cover their expenses?

Rumor has been popping around that Sony will be releasing a $399 PlayStation 3 SKU with a 40GB HDD in the coming holiday season. The site lists the new SKU as part of a holiday pricing scheme that will include a $100 price cut for the new 80GB PS3 SKU, putting it at $499.