For all those who have been patiently waiting, the new price for the PlayStation 3 80 GB model has been announced. The PlayStation 3 80 GB prices have been set at Rs 19,990, a clear 20% drop in price. To make the purchase even more attractive, the PS3 80 GB will be offered with 2 Free Games along with: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and GT5 Prologue.

So for all the people who are looking at entering into the new habit called gaming, this festive season across India is the perfect time to take the plunge. All the current Playstation models will have attractive freebies and affordable price tags attached to them.

Since the introduction in India in 2007, PlayStation 3 has been the coveted gaming console for all gamers. Packed with everything you’d expect from a PS3™, the latest price drop would make High Definition entertainment more affordable and accessible to all. Designed to meet the entertainment needs of the whole family, PS3 includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray movies, Wireless Controller, Wireless Internet and HDMI connectivity, all powered by the Cell Broadband Engine, the digital heart of PS3.

Commenting on this, Atindriya Bose, Sony Computer Entertainment said “We stand committed to develop gaming as a coveted interactive entertainment avenue for the Indians. The high adoption of Playstation by the Indian consumers will be further fuelled by the new prices and offerings before the Indian festive seasons. The new sub – 20K price on PS3 not only positions it as an attractive gaming console but makes it perhaps the best value for money Blu-Ray entertainment device for the family. ”