So far, the 80GB PS3 model seems limited to the southern half of the Korean peninsula only (for now, anyway). People must be asking why. And why there, to begin with. GamePro might have a theory, based on reports from South Korea that there are plans by Korean media companies to launch video-on-demand services installed to the PS3 there.

The decision to go 80GB in Korea, based on comments made by a Sony spokesperson, "was based on the assumption that the average Korean PS3 user would be able to take full advantage of the nation's 'pervasive broadband Internet network'," GamePro reports (or hypothesizes).

Well, it IS South Korea. Where the density of networks-per-area rivals the density of depleted uranium. Where video games are a way of life. Where Blizzard gave the world its first look at Starcraft 2 (grumbles).

Hanaro Telecom is in negotiations with Sony to bring their HanaTV to the PS3 for a software download and a monthly fee of the SK Won equivalent of US$ 10.75. The other company, KT, is willing to admit talks with Sony but is unable to comment any further.