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Sony Says No Worries: Base PS3 Will be Upgradeable

May 18, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gaming at 10:40 am | (1) Comment »

Looking at Engadget today, I was filled with a strong sensation of relief.  It looks like my PS3 worries are now calmed with the new Sony release stating that the base PS3 is upgradeable.

“With the recent rumors of the low-end PS3 sporting wired controllers and a non-upgradeable HDD, things weren’t looking good for Sony fanboys without a whole $600 to blow on the next-gen console. Luckily, Sony has squashed those rumors, stating that both configurations will support Bluetooth controllers, and that the hard drive will be upgradeable just like a computer. A Sony representative went on to state that you’ll also be able to purchase a WiFi adapter and a memory card reader for the console, leaving the HDMI port as the only feature you won’t be able to match with ad hoc upgrades. Sure, it’d be nice to have it all in there in the first place, but we’ll take what we can get.”

OK, I can now rest easy with the Sony PS3.  But I just don’t think I’ll be able to give up my Xbox 360 Oblivion.