And E3 unofficially begins...

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6:41: Hirai takes the stage once again and recaps what's been seen so far. Then he announces the global launch details. It will be available in two versions: one with a 60GB hard drive, and one with 20GB. It will launch in the US on November 17 for $499 ($549 CDN) for the 20GB version and $599 ($659 CDN) for the 60GB one. The machine will launch in Japan on November 11 with the 20GB version fetching 59,800 yen, and the 60GB one bearing an "open price," which means retailers will set the price themselves. Europe and Australia will also get the mahcine on November 17, with the 20GB version running for 499 euros, and the 60GB configuration going for 599 euros. Hirai thanked the audience and invited them to get their hands on PS3 games at kiosks throughout the hall.

And once again we in Europe get screwed pricewise! $499=391 euros and $599=469 euros. Basicaly, what this means is the PS3 will be about 108 ($137) and 130 ($166) euros cheaper in the US than in Europe. With such a huge price difference it might even be worth ordering one from the US despite all the taxes we'll have to pay. Anyway, I want one of these babies no matter what but what I really want, what's made me drool all over my laptop was FFXIII! Has any of you seen the video yet? The game looks so friggin awesome! And that female character! She's so cool! I haven't even played FFXII and I'm already dying to play FFXIII!!!!