PS3 Price Cut And Slim Release Date

I can confirm the discount for Italy. I work for a big consumer electronic shop and we just received some bundles (80gb PS3 + Pacific Rift) that will be priced 299€. Also I got an almost official confirmation that the discount is for emptying the channel for the slim version which should land the 30th of August (at least we should receive it on the 30th). 399€.
edit: the colour is not sure, but silver it seems.

I just found the above post over on the  NeoGAF forums. This all but confirms what i thought would happen, Sony are telling retailers to sell the 80gb version off cheap to make space for the slim. I have posted on this blog about deals that retailers here in the UK have been doing to get rid of the old stock.I also posted when i thought the slim would be announced and when it would release here.

COD:Modern Warfare 2 Map Packs

Activision Plan on bringing two map packs out at least, for Modern Warfare 2.“We plan to launch two separate map packs for this title,” said Mike Griffith, as part of the recent financial conference call. “Map packs help extend the shelf life of the franchise, as evidence by the strong catalog sales and premium pricing that we maintained a year and a half after launch.”

No time frame was given as to when they will be released, and we’re assuming they’re not free.At E3 Microsoft said the first 2 map packs for Modern Warfare 2 will be timed exclusive to the 360, meaning there could be more then just two map packs from the way it was worded .

Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Editions Will be limited

In an interview with IGN, Infinity's Robert Bowling discusses the creative forces behind the opulent, night-vision goggles-equipped collector's edition, and explained its eventual scarcity. According to him, only one set of individually numbered Prestige Editions will be produced -- though retail chains have requested the developer to create even more prestigious units. Seems like parties interested in acquiring the bundle will need to act quickly.

So to all the people moaning about the price i say this to you, will this make the price more worth while knowing that only a certain amount will be made. I know a lot of gamers who like to buy collectors editions of games that are released especially if there are only a set amount available. 

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HD Porn Only On Playstation!

Digital Media Mart (DMM) have created a special Blu-ray disc that allows PS3 systems to stream adult videos in HD and SD from its on-demand "DMM.TV" service. This is only available to the Japanese at present but if it proves popular (which it will) maybe Sony will bring it to the rest of the Playstation universe.The disc is free for Japanese consumers, the content is not: SD streams are available for ¥500 ($5.25), while HD downloads are available for ¥1480 ($15.55).

Maybe this will help shift more PS3s and also out shine the Wii and 360 in Japan.Now the my question to you is this, if you don't already own a PS3 would this convince you to buy one?