No 80 GB PS3 Or Price Cut In PAL Territories - PS3

We can't confirm it yet...but...the anticipated price cut and the 80GB version of the PS3 will not reach PAL territory's. Instead Sony has announced the introduction of a Starter Pack for Playstation 3, comprising a PS3, two games and two Sixaxis Wireless Controllers.

The games in the starter pack will vary depending on what PAL area you are in. Resistance: Fall of Man and MotorStorm seem to be the likely games to be bundled as they can illustrate the power the PS3 and high definition entertainment of Blu-ray discs and movies.

With two Sixaxis Wireless Controllers included, the Starter Pack is perfect for those seeking multiplayer entertainment, and brings the excitement of PS3 to a much wider audience.

The Starter Pack will roll out across PAL territories from 13 July, and will be available in all territories from 1 August.

In some respect this is better than a $170 price cut, as the games and extra Sixaxis controller work out to approximately $270.