Sony has halted production of the venerable PS3 in Japan. How long before other regions see the same thing?
Sony Playstation 3 PS3 CECHL00 Clear Black 80GB Game Console Japan
PlayStation 3 - Gnetweb
“Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition” Full Details, Box Art Released – GTPlanet
Gran Turismo 5 - Wikipedia
GT5/PS3 Bundle for Europe, PS3 Slim Faceplate for AUS – GTPlanet
PlayStation 3 Officially Discontinued in Japan – GTPlanet
PlayStation 3 production ends soon in Japan
Sony Will Stop Producing and Shipping PS3 Consoles in Japan - eTeknix
PlayStation 3 production to be stopped in Japan, Sony announces
Sony Japan Is Cutting After-Sales Support For PS3