This week at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Sony announced that the PlayStation 3 is about to get cheaper, with both the 160GB and 320GB models shedding A$100 each. The news brings them down to A$349.95 and A$449.95 respectively. While the new pricing won't come into effect until Monday, August 22, retailers are already prepping bundles.

　　For more bargains, you can check out the official bargains thread over at the GameSpot AU forum.

　　PlayStation 3:

　　JB Hi-Fi: 160GB console, choice of two games (Assassin's Creed II, MX vs. ATV Reflex, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe) and an HDMI cable: A$349

　　JB Hi-Fi: 320GB console, three games (Infamous 2, Assassin's Creed II, MX vs. ATV Reflex) and an HDMI cable: A$449

　　EB Games: 160GB console: A$348

　　GAME: 160GB console: A$347

　　GAME: 320GB console, PlayStation Move Starter Kit, Start the Party game: A$447

　　Big W, Kmart, Dick Smith, and Target haven't yet announced their new pricing for the PS3, but don't be surprised if they offer similarly priced packages. Spotted a great price? Tell your fellow GameSpotters about it on the AU forum!

　　Dungeon Siege 3 (PS3):

　　Play Asia: A$16.32

　　CD Wow: A$61.95

　　OzGame Shop: A$39.99

　　Zavvi: A$39.51