A new PS3 is to be released in the Europe on 27th August 2008. The new PS3 80GB will replace the 40GB version. Sony annoucned the new 80GB console will have all the features of the 40GB.

This sadly suggests it will not be compatible with PS2 Games. Perhaps a PS4 could be arriving sooner than you'd expect!

HMV are the only store taking pre-orders so far (£299.99).