• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

PS3 price cuts?

C

cliftonite

Diamond Member
Engadget

Washington Post

Eurogamer

MSN


Looks like the base model will be ~$410 to $430 depending on the exchange rate and they will add HDMI to the base model.

However it hasnt been conirmed wether the price cuts are for Japan only or if they will include the US as well.

If the base model includes HDMI who would pick up the uber model for another $100? (it would only offer wifi and flash reader?)

Anyway this actually happens (HDMI & price cuts) then I think the PS3s will be a huge hit.

This would also force MS to lower prices (base xbox + hdvd drive = $479) so it would be good for everyone.

 
Originally posted by: cliftonite
Engadget

Washington Post

Eurogamer

MSN


Looks like the base model will be ~$410 to $430 depending on the exchange rate and they will add HDMI to the base model.

However it hasnt been conirmed wether the price cuts are for Japan only or if they will include the US as well.

If the base model includes HDMI who would pick up the uber model for another $100? (it would only offer wifi and flash reader?)

Anyway this actually happens (HDMI & price cuts) then I think the PS3s will be a huge hit.

This would also force MS to lower prices (base xbox + hdvd drive = $479) so it would be good for everyone.
Click to expand...

Definatly a bad sign.. if they are losing confidence now with all the press and negativity and now dropping the price on an unreleased console.. thats not a good thing at all..
means there really is some truth to everything thats being said..

 
They haven't even hinted the price in US will drop from $499... They seriously haven't even decided on final design decisions, let alone started manufacturing these machines yet? 2007 PS3 release here we come!

If Microsoft and Nintendo don't come out 1 and 2 this generation, I'll be VERY surprised.
 
That'd be awesome...I like the all-black lower-end unit more. The more expensive one has card readers, wifi, and a bigger hard drive, all of which I don't need.
 
This won't help them get enough stock out for 2006 and by the time it is available, regardless of the price. I'll be Wii-deep in the only console I plan on buying this round, though I will likely reconsider when the other two start hitting the $150-$200 price point in 2-3 years.

I liked how Yossarian put it in another thread:
Originally posted by: Yossarian
I have money to burn but Sony can lick my balls if they think I'm spending $600 on a console.
Click to expand...

I have plenty of disposable income to cover the cost of the PS3, but eff them for thinking they can have my money for forcing a new format down my throat. I personally hope that this round ends with an even 33.3% market share amongst all three companies and we start seeing some good, cheap, innovative gaming from all of them.

CK
 
Seems like Sony has been reading Anandtech. It's interesting they haven't announced any price cuts for the US. I'll assume they wouldn't be stupid enough to screw us over like that. Dropping it in Japan but not here would make me even less willing to buy one than if they didn't drop the price anywhere.

If they do this they better not make too many of the higher end model, because no one is going to be buying it.
 
Keep in mind that Sony has already announced that only 20% of the PS3s they produce will be the lower-end model. So, that one would be extremely hard to find in Japan and the US.

This is the smartest thing Sony has done with the PS3 in a while. Hopefully, they don't turn it into something monumentally stupid by not offering the price cut and HDMI in other regions.
 
Originally posted by: randomlinh
ok, so the price won't drop across the board, but will that HDMI connector be there worldwide on the base model?
Click to expand...

Haven't seen any confirmation yet but one would hope so...
 
Originally posted by: Josh123
Anyone know if the games will be the same price as Xbox 360 games???
Click to expand...

So far the games are looking like $60 but Krazy Ken intimated that they could go as high as $100 so who knows what that is all about.
 
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Is any place taking pre-orders yet?
Click to expand...

EBGames and Gamestop have pretty much said no pre-orders for the PS3. They're only expecting to get a handful of units per store at launch and don't want to create the feeding frenzy that happened last year.

All FYEs that I know of have already said they filled up their preorder slots.

Best bet will probably be to camp out.
 
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Is any place taking pre-orders yet?
Click to expand...

EBGames and Gamestop have pretty much said no pre-orders for the PS3. They're only expecting to get a handful of units per store at launch and don't want to create the feeding frenzy that happened last year.

All FYEs that I know of have already said they filled up their preorder slots.

Best bet will probably be to camp out.
Click to expand...
I went to a FYE with a friend and we got in on the pre-order. A worker at one of the store told us there was some a-hole who put down a pre-order for 6+ units so that's why most of the pre-order slots are filled.
 
Originally posted by: Ranger X
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Is any place taking pre-orders yet?
Click to expand...

EBGames and Gamestop have pretty much said no pre-orders for the PS3. They're only expecting to get a handful of units per store at launch and don't want to create the feeding frenzy that happened last year.

All FYEs that I know of have already said they filled up their preorder slots.

Best bet will probably be to camp out.
Click to expand...
I went to a FYE with a friend and we got in on the pre-order. A worker at one of the store told us there was some a-hole who put down a pre-order for 6+ units so that's why most of the pre-order slots are filled.
Click to expand...

That is FYE's fault for not having a 1 unit pre-order limit.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top