Earlier today we told you guys about the official Euro price tags for the PS3, where we said that instead of the € 599 price originally announced, the console will sell for € 629.99.

Eyebrows were raised over this sudden change of pricing, and before more of our European fellas start ranting about these sudden changes, allow us to clarify this bit of confusion.

GamesIndustry reports that according to a SCE spokesperson, it is true that the 60GB PS3 will sell for a higher price (€ 629.99), that will only apply to Ireland. For the rest of Europe, the price is still set at € 599.

The SCE spokesperson explained, "Ireland is traditionally more expensive than other territories. The VAT rate there is 21 per cent, whereas it can be as low as 16 per cent in other EU countries."

The spokesperson further added that the information posted on the Irish site is correct, BUT "This doesn't change the previously announced figures of EUR 499 and EUR 599 for the rest of Europe." Well, there you have it. And now that the pricing has been settled and confirmed, hopefully Sony can also confirm exactly when the console will hit Europe to put a stop to all the rumors and speculations going around.