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A spokesperson for Sony Computer Entertainment Australia told GameSpot AU that the new PS3 was a "limited edition SKU across all PAL territories that we haven’t been able to make available for Australian consumers." He also added that, "Any consumers who want more space, the option’s still available to purchase a notebook drive and upgrade."

According to PS3 News, in the US, the 160GB PS3 will ship in November for US$499 and will come packaged with a copy of Naughty Dog’s Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, a Dual Shock 3 controller, and a voucher for the PSN game PAIN. Those in Europe will be getting the bundle on Halloween for an RRP of €449, and it comes with €70 worth of "additional downloadable" content.

For the time being, Aussies will have to make do with the upcoming 80GB PS3, which was dated last Friday. The 80GB PS3s, which will replace the 40GB units, will go on sale on 28 August for AU$699 (US$609) and will ship with a Dual Shock 3 controller.

The PS3 wasn’t the only console to get a hardware revision overnight, given that Sony announced the long-rumoured PSP-3000. As well as packing the slimmer build of the current PSP-2000, the 3000 will feature a built-in microphone and updated LCD screen, which will allow for crisper colours when used outside. The PSP-3000 will be coming to Australia on 16 October and will retail for AU$299.95 as a stand-alone. Interestingly, the new PSP will retail for AU$20 more than the current PSP-2000, which is currently selling for AU$279.95.