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Should Sony cut the price of the PS3 or not?

July 08, 2009 in Blog comments 10

Sony head honcho Howard Stringer said the console maker would lose money on every PS3 if its price is cut. Should you take his word for it, or should Sony implement a PS3 price cut? Start speculating now!

The PlayStation 3 may be cheaper and more stable than the Xbox 360 overall, but let’s face it: Sony’s console still asks for $399, and can take its toll on your wallet. People haven’t been too crazy about the PS3’s price tag, which is probably why Activision CEO Bobby Kotick threatened to stop supporting PS3s.
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    Bale Fire* Jul 8, 09
    The simple answer? I say no. Sony will cut the price as soon as they believe they can afford it. I won't say it'll happen soon, but I'd say near the end of this year or at the start of the next we will see a decrease.
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    Neo Windu Jul 8, 09
    There is no need to cut the price. I compared the price of the PS3 and Xbox 360 in terms of having equal functionality. check out fromheroestoicons.com. I have an article that sheds a much needed light on both consoles. Price drop? I think not.
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    HisServant77 Jul 8, 09
    And here I thought I'd be the only one saying no in a massive amount of comments yelling "YES"

    For the same reasons said above, no. It'll happen . . . when it's feasible for Sony.
  • 0
    Hideo1 Jul 8, 09
    Dear members of the gaming industry who are still highly concerned with the price-cut issue,

    Shut the *bleep* up.

    Sincerely yours, Hideo1.
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    willem1969 Jul 8, 09
    Those who are happy with their PS3 or XBOX360 don't complain about a pricecut, they're too busy enjoying their console and games.
    I guess the only ones who complain about it's price are the ones who desperately want one, but can't afford it ( yet ).

    ... and the game developers, who think can easily make more revenue and profits when the PS3 userbase increases.
    • 1
      Hideo1 Jul 8, 09
      I know about five people (including myself) who couldn't afford one full price and just got a good quality used one from Ebay, very cheap indeed. If someone desperately wanted one, they would have done the same (or something similar). People who want one and can't afford one but don't want to do the Ebay way don't in general care enough to moan about a price-drop, so that number is very small.

      And the Devs are just looking at the smaller picture. In the long run if Sony starts losing money, they will too.
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    Gamesta100 Jul 8, 09
    I saved for my PS3.If people really want one THAT much, they will also save up for one.
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      Red 9 Jul 8, 09
      I agree. I don't see how hard it is to just put aside some money for one. Hell, I didn't even need to get a job to get mine, and I bought it when it was $599.99. And now that it's a mere $399.99, I honestly don't see the big deal.

      Just wait; if it ever drops to $299.99, people will complain about it even then. People these days are just built like that.
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    Gamesta100 Jul 10, 09
    The opinions on here are the opposite to another site I visit.Everyone there thinks Sony are morons for not lowering the price.
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    Shuyu Jul 10, 09
    The PS3 is expensive. That said, I have very little income and I managed to get one. People just need to save and if they're going to spend money instead of putting it away for a PS3, they must not want the console to begin with.

    The console costs 399 in the US? Yeah, well stop whinging. It costs 699AUD here in Austrafagland. That equates to about 550USD.

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