20GB PlayStation 3 will be upgradeable, says Sony

May 18, 2006

This complicates things a bit. We know there are two versions of the PlayStation 3 coming, the cheaper of the two has some shortcomings obviously when compared to the top of the line model. But, would Sony entertain the idea of giving end users the ability to upgrade? According to this report from GamesIndustry, we may have the answer. Speaking with a spokesperson from Sony, the rep said that any rumors of not being able to upgrade are completely false.

This confirms comments made by Sony's Phil Harrison in a recent interview with GI.biz, where he stated: "You can upgrade to whatever size of drive you like. You can put in any drive that you like - it is a computer, after all."

The spokesperson went on to reveal that Sony plans to release a Wi-Fi adaptor for the 20GB PlayStation 3. Consumers will also have the option to purchase a separate adaptor that will allow the use of memory sticks, SD cards and compact flash cards with the machine.