Gaming

Whether it’s the PS3 Slim or the PS3 Rocket Ride, something is happening in Sony land. Let’s review the crazy (and growing) pile of evidence:

• The 80GB PS3 is being discontinued. in Japan by the manufacturer’s request. Meanwhile, price cuts on various bundles are happening all around the world. HMM.

•Digitimes reports Sony is seriously ramping up orders for “key PS3 components,” enough to build a million consoles over the next three months. Even though, you know, they’ve been selling fewer PS3s. HMMMM.

• Amazon lists a PS3 “Konsole Slim.” Hmm.

• Last but not least, speculation that we’ll see the PS3 Slim show its prettier face at gamecom on August 18. HHMMMMMM.