Sony has announced that the PS3 is to be discontinued in New Zealand, with no additional systems being made available when the current stock sells out.
In a statement provided to local site ThoseGamers, the company said, “SCENZ will not be shipping anymore PlayStation 3 consoles to its retailers however the platform is still available in retail outlets throughout NZ and being supported with peripherals, great new releases and back catalogue software.”
Sony has not yet revealed if it intends to discontinue the console in other regions.
The PS3 launched in November 2006 in Japan and North America, before releasing in Europe and Oceania in March 2007. Sony sold more than 80 million units by the time the PS4 launched in November 2013. Its successor has sold over 25 million units to date.
Rumours about the discontinuation first circulated after New Zealand retailer Mighty Ape Games posted on Facebook that it had been informed by Sony of the platform holder's plans to cease selling the PS3 in the country.
While the post has since been deleted, you can see a screen-grab below.
