Following the rumor that the 80GB system was being phased out of production, today multiple sources contacted IGN and informed that a Gamestop conference call confirmed that the system is no longer being made. This information appeared to follow up with that of a recent Ars Technica piece, where a reporter claimed a 120GB system with a Dual Shock 3 controller would be replacing the 80GB PS3. Sony for their part denied the rumour.
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