It seems like we’re nearing end-of-life for the ol’ trusty PlayStation three.
Sony will stop manufacturing the PlayStation 3 in Japan quickly.
Though the corporate has not made an official announcement, the shop web page for the 500GB model confirms that “shipments are scheduled to end soon” (through Gematsu). The 500GB mannequin is at the moment the one PS3 mannequin nonetheless in manufacturing.
This finish date may very well be as quickly as March, in accordance with a Tweet from a Japanese retailer. When manufacturing ends in Japan, it normally means the West will quickly observe.
Released in 2006, the PS3 will rejoice its 11th 12 months in the marketplace this November. At launch, Sony promised to assist the console for ten years. The 500GB mannequin talked about above is the Super Slim, the console’s ultimate revision which launched in 2012.
By comparability, Microsoft ceased manufacturing of the Xbox 360 in April final 12 months. Maybe now is an effective time to ensure your unit works, if you happen to intend to maintain it for a while.
