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Give us our PS3 price cut, cry UK retailers and publishers

August 09, 2007 in News comments 17

It's the same old story: while North America's gaming consumers enjoy the benefits of hardware price cuts, special offers, and software bundles, the poor (always loyal) saps over in the UK and Europe continue to go without - or are an afterthought, at best. Well, it would appear UK retailers are getting a little fed up with the way Sony et al are treating the Brits.

UK retailers and publishers alike are beginning to fret over the slow uptake of the PS3, with many speaking out about Sony’s stingy approach to UK pricing. A recently announced games bundle just doesn’t cut the mustard, according to Duncan Cross, head of the games section for supermarket chain Asda. "I think for us and for Asda's customers there's no doubt that we'd like to have seen some price movement on PS3," Cross told MCV.
mistermostyn via gamersquad.com »
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  • 0
    FRoGBuster Aug 10, 07
    yeah, be fair to UK too. The world loves gaming. Nintendo is ahead of you.
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    Final Blade Aug 10, 07
    Oh come on there not being Unfair. The price cut was for the unsold Consoles in the U.S then be phased out. Im sure at November there will be a bigger universal Price cut, since The manufacturing and cost of the materials will be cheaper than now.
  • 0
    Existenz Aug 10, 07
    Also the American merket deserve a cut... They weren't buying the console, where as the UK has bought as many PS3's in 4 months as America bought in 8 months.
    • 0
      Gary Aug 10, 07
      Oh come on because we are better consumers we don't deserve a price cut? That seems a little backwards to me, if it's selling better here then they should be able to afford the price cut. We are getting totally screwed over the PS3 on release was £450 alone that amoutns to nearly $900. Even before the price cut the US ps3s were no where near that price.
  • 1
    Bale Fire* Aug 10, 07
    I price cut for christmas is just what the doctor ordered
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    Play ISDF Aug 10, 07
    I'm totally with the UK here, U.S only price drop for the loss. If your gonna sell something, be fair and sell it for equal prices everywhere. Don't give some special treatment to one place.
  • 0
    JJBDude Aug 10, 07
    See anyone from the UK is going to agree with this article Existenz and finalblade98, you don't understand the frustration we have of always getting second best in the gaming world.

    I have to add it isn't just the PS3 that favour Americans, Microsoft seem to adore American 360 owners too.
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      Final Blade Aug 10, 07
      We do know the frustration but that price cut was a limit one to phase out the 60Gb console, if you want a limited one please contact Sony. But maybe you should wait and think, sony might make a bigger universal price cut in a few months. Whats better a $100
      price cut or $200.
  • 0
    sten mk II Aug 10, 07
    In the Metal Gear Solid Series, the UK always got extras. now games are released world wide and they don't have region codes anymore so I wouldn't be so upset.
  • 0
    Subzer0 Aug 11, 07
    The UK might get a price cut sooner than they think. Only God knows.
  • 0
    Revenger of Wastelan Aug 11, 07
    Well, the price cut didnt mean shit here in Israel, its so annoying, everything here is double prices, consoles, games and accessories.
    • 0
      sten mk II Aug 11, 07
      Isn't that illegal? Didn't Sony make all the consoles go down 100$?
      • 0
        Subzer0 Aug 11, 07
        Only for particular countries.
  • 0
    Infinite Aug 11, 07
    It's pretty shitty in my opinion that Sony only gave the US a price cut. The UK should get a price cut as well, not just some lame bundle package.
  • 1
    Subzer0 Aug 11, 07
    Well the PS3 did come to the U.S before so it's only fair imo. Just wait. A little bit of patience won't hurt.
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    Infinite Gravity Aug 12, 07
    quote
    We do know the frustration but that price cut was a limit one to phase out the 60Gb console, if you want a limited one please contact Sony. But maybe you should wait and think, sony might make a bigger universal price cut in a few months. Whats better a $100
    price cut or $200.
    Doubting it highly mate. Sony need the money, Wiis are selling like hotcakes.
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    tidus04 Aug 17, 07
    It would be nice to see one come over here as "you guys" always seem to get the price cuts, I am tho in no rush for the console.

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