Looking forward to see what’s new on the PlayStation Store this week? Well, here is your weekly update. For the US, there are two new demos available and a number of new videos and wallpaper. The demo of Juiced 2 and Folklore is now available to download. As for Europe, several new PSOne titles have been added and a new demon.

Europe Update List:

• Playable Demo
• Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
• PSOne Titles
• Crash Team Racing
• Everybody’s Golf 2
• Syphon Filter 3

US Update List:

• Playable Demos
• Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
• Folklore
• Videos
• Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Tech Dive Video
• Burnout Paradise Steel Wheels Trailer
• Turok Dino Luring Trailer
• Devil May Cry 4 TGS Short Trailer

Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that it will be dropping the price of the 80GB PlayStation 3 by $100. This announcement comes shortly after SCEA officially announced the November 2nd launch date for the 40GB PS3 Model, which will not feature backwards compatible with PlayStation 2 games. The 80GB model will, however, retains BC via software software support.

Jack Tretton, SCEA CEO, stated:

“We’re pleased to offer the consumer a lower price point without sacrificing the core technology components that make PS3 the most advanced high-definition entertainment system available. Every PS3 comes with a Blu-ray drive, HDMI output, an integrated Wi-Fi connection, Cell Broadband Engine and a built-in hard-drive.”

Sony is planning a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3 that will increase Blu-Ray interactivity. The revelation came about from Don Eklund, Sony VP of advanced technologies, at the HDTV DisplaySearch conference in Universal City, California during a panel discussion about next-gen interactivity. The firmware is expected “soon”, but no exact date has been revealed.

The PlayStation Network store has been updated once again. For Europe, a lot of new content has been added including three new demos, the Speed Master add-on for Ninja Gaiden Sigma, and several videos and trailers. As for the US, they also received three new demos, a new downloadable game an lots of new videos and trailers.

Europe Update List

• Playable Demos
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
• FIFA 2008
• The Simpsons
• Game Add-ons
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma Speed Master (GBP 2.99)

US Update List

• Playable Demos
• Ratchet and Clank Future
• NHL 2K8
• Conan
• Full Games
• Everyday Shooter (USD 9.99)

With the release of the new 40GB PlayStation 3 model, SCEE has confirmed that the price cut on the 60GB model is to help phase out the model. As a result, once stocks on the 60GB model are depleted, only the 40GB model will remain. SCEE has stated that stocks for the 60GB model should be available until Christmas, but that depends on how quickly the model sells.

“We announced our reduced offering on the 60GB model last week. We re looking to sell our remaining 60GB stock, after which the 40GB model will be the only SKU available in Europe.

We anticipate that the 60GB stock should be available until Christmas, but of course it depends on how quickly it sells.”

Sony has officially announced the release of the 40GB PlayStation 3 model. The new model will be available from October 10th and will retail for GBP 299. In addition, the current 60GB Starter Pack will be reduced to GBP 349. Apart from the smaller hard drive, the 40GB PS3 model will have a number of other modifications.

The 40GB model will come with only two USB ports and will not come with Memory Card slots. Also, the new model will not be backwards compatible with PlayStation 2 titles. The 60GB Starter Pack will continue to have backwards compatibility and will come a SIXAXIS controller and two PS3 titles.

UPDATE:

Following the announcement of the 40GB PS3 model, SCE Australia has stated that the 40GB model will be available in Australia from October 11th, retailing for AUS 699. The specifications for the 40GB model are same as above.

The European PlayStation Store has been updated with several new demos, including Jericho, Suntman, and Bladestorm. In addition to four new demos, new videos and wallpapers have also been added
to the store. The US gets Go!Sports Ski, a new downloadable game as well as two new demos and a number of new videos.

Europe Update List:

• Playable Demos
• • Clive Barker’s Jericho
  • Stuntman: Ignition
  • Bladestorm
  • Skate
• Videos
• • Snakeball Trailer
  • GRAW 2 Trailers
  • Haze Gameplay Trailer
• Wallpaper
• • Blast Factor Wallpapers
  • FlOw Wallpaper

US Update List:

• Playable Demos
• • The Simpsons
  • Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War
• Full Game
• • Go! Sports Ski
• Videos
• • NBA 08 key control play calling tutorial video
  • Eye of Judgment tutorial video
  • Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune BTS
  • Haze Dev interview
  • Tekkonkinkreet video
  • Surf’s Up Blu-Ray trailer

The PlayStation Network Store has been updated once again this week. The US
has received two new playable demos, including Clive Barker’s Jericho. For
Europe, two new demos have also been included as well as a number of videos,
game add-ons and wallpapers. Check out the complete list below.

Europe PlayStation Store Updates:

• Playable Demos
• Folklore
• Sega Rally Revo
• Game Add-ons
• MotorStorm Castro Capitano Vehicle
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma Speed Master
• Videos
• Feel Ski Trailer
• InFamous Trailer
• Heavenly Sword Videos
• PES 2008 Strailer

US PlayStation Store Updates:

• Playable Demos
• Clive Baker’s Jericho
• NBA 2K8
• Game Add-ons
• MotorStorm Castro Capitano Vehicle
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma Speed Master
• Videos
• NBA 08 Upside Progression System tutorial
• Eye of Judgement Overview
• Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock trailer
• Iron Man trailer
• We Own the Night trailer

During the Sony keynote speech at Tokyo Game Show 2007, it was revealed that PlayStation Home will not be released this year as previously reported. Home is now planned to be released early next Spring. Sony didn’t elaborate on whether or not the Spring release will be for all regions or if it only concerns Japan. Sony originally planned to release a Home beta later this fall but didn’t go into details on whether or not the open beta will be delayed as well.

It is speculated that the open beta is not cancelled and PlayStation Home will be released directly for download in Spring 2008, if all goes to plan. The exclusive beta will most likely continue to run until the public launch.

The PlayStation Network Store has been update as usual this week. The US PlayStation store has recieved four new playable demos as well as a new game. The European PSN Store, on the otherhand, has recieved two PS1 titles and a LocoRoco Cocoreccho! – PS3 ‘interactive screensaver’ and game. Check out the list below.

EU PlayStation Store

• PS1 Titles
• MediEvil
• Syphon Filter
• Videos
• Jericho Trailer
• Other
• LocoRoco Cocoreccho! – PS3 ‘interactive screensaver’ and game

US PlayStation Store

• Playable Demos
• Skate
• NBA 08
• Sega Rally Revo
• Stuntman: Ignition
• Videos
• GT5 Prologue
• Ratchet and Clank Future
• Devil May Cry
• Full Games
• LocoRoco Cocoreccho!