Despite Sony denying they are to phase out the new PS3 starter pack in Europe as they are doing in Australia, an e-mail from SCEE indicates that the PS3 starter pack is just a SUMMER PROMOTION and will expired on a date which is yet to be confirmred. The e-mail comes in response to those gamers who purchased the PS3 before the 'summer promotion' was kicked off from Sony.

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However, emails being sent from Sony to consumers dissatisfied that they purchased the GBP 425 console before the Starter Pack was announced – and therefore missed out on free games and peripherals – have stated that the current deal is a summer promotion only.

"I was sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with regards to the launch of the PlayStation 3 Starter Pack. I would like to take this opportunity to stress that this is a summer promotion and that due to the nature of this offer it will end on a predetermined date," said the email from SCEE.