If the US gets an 80GB PS3 starter pack, why can't our friends over the pond bask in the eternal glory of an 80GB bundle as well? According to SCE Europe Presdent David Reeves, this is why:

You know, the difference between 60 and the 80 gigabyte is very small. We just feel that going up 20 gigabyte is not worth it.

David felt his body surge with adrenaline. He was on a roll.

If you're going to double it, it's worth it. So maybe you'll see something a little bit later, but 60 and 80, really not much difference.

The sad thing? Reeves is totally right. But there's not a different between the 60GB and 120GB models either, since Sony has been kind enough to allow consumers to swap out their hard drives at will. Why are we losing sight of that important detail, and more importantly, why is Sony? Reeves: Release of 80GB Not Worth It [nextgeneration]

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