We know the 40GB PlayStation 3 model is heading stateside soon, but when? According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, the 40GB PS3 model will hit North American shores as early as November 2, citing one “major retailer” as the source.

Specs are said to be the same as the UK version, with two USB ports instead of four, no backward compatibility with PS2 games and no memory card port.

Sony to put cheaper PS3 in play [The Hollywood Reporter]

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