Sony announced today it will discontinue distribution of the 20 and 60 GB configurations in Japan. At this time they have decided to concentrate more on their 40 and 80 GB models. The last shipment of the discontinued line is scheduled for January 2008.
“Along with both the increased efforts to improve software development environment and the availability of a more extensive line-up of software titles for PS3, SCEI will vigorously promote the expansion of the PS3 platform by further concentrating on the 40GB HDD (CECHH00 Series) model introduced in November 2007, equipped with the core technology components that make PS3 the most advanced high-definition entertainment system while realizing lower power consumption.
Once the final shipment has been delivered, purchasing one of them may be a bit difficult as they will be limited to retailers stock piles. Then again, theirs always Ebay.
Source: SCEI
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