Maxit Mag

Rumour has it that, by the time the PS3 launches in PAL regions, it may be only the, more expensive, 60G models that will be available!

According to 1up.com, European Playstation fans hoping to pick up a cheaper 20gig version of the next generation console may be fresh out of luck. Phil Harrison said that gamers shouldn’t expect many (if any) 20gig models of the console on launch.

Also hinted at the "meet-and-greet", is the availability of the first substantial firmware upgrade on PlayStation 3 which is supposed to include many new features such as:

• Auto resumption of downloads from the Playstation Store
• XMB multi-tasking
• Access of Playstation 3 content via a PSP connected to the internet
• New XMB display options
• New options for the photo album
• New animations when playing back music

European gamers who are worried that their PlayStation Network IDs have already been taken by the rest of the world can also rest easy in knowing that Sony will allow users to register their names in the next few weeks.

DIRECT URL: http://www.1up.com