$399 with the same functionality as the 40GB version.

ps3 final hardware 11 - 80GB PS3 coming in September

Speaking at the Sony E3 2008 media briefing, Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, announced that the new focus for the platform holder will be the 80GB PS3, to be available from September priced $399.

The 80GB model will offer the same functionality as the current 40GB model only with twice the storage space at the same price.

There's currently no word on the 80GB PS3 being made available across Europe.

For the latest news, screens, videos and previews from E3 2008 head over to the VideoGamer.com E3 Blog.