Tilt090 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 sony would wrap up before ps3 wud be sold for under 200 lolzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnast Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I don't think the price is the problem, there are plenty of finance options available to people who want the PS3 now, but cannot afford the asking price out right. Yeah, but who wants to get financing just to buy a console? I honestly could buy a PS3 right now, but I just don't want to pay that much for a gaming console. I understand that the PS3 is a pretty good deal when you take into account all of it's features, but I mainly want to play games. If I really wanted Blu-ray and didn't have my 360 as a media hub already, I'd probably own one right now. Since that isn't the case, I have to hope that Sony can cut their costs quickly so we can get a price drop. I have a feeling that a PS3 price drop won't take nearly as long as with the 360 since currently the PS3 is a long way from a mass market price tag - and I can't see any console doing particularly well without reaching the mass market. Sony can't stick with the Mercedes analogy throughout the PS3's lifetime and still be successful. They'd eventually lose all of their 3rd party exclusives if they went that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Ultimate Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Reasons why the PS3 doesn't sell well: vastly overpriced, especially in EU/Aus (US$840 instead of $600) EU/Aus: crippled PS3 w/o Emotion Engine, thus poor backwards compatibility no good games for it, which makes the poor backwards compatibility even worse Blu-ray crap that no one wants proper HD output only with high-end HD tvs Sony continually crapping in their customer's mouths, and their overall arrogant attitude there are good alternatives with the Wii and the X360, which are cheaper and have good games for them Thus, only blind Sony fanboys buy it right now :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightz Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Thus, only blind Sony fanboys buy it right now :pinch: ...so you're calling all of us here with a ps3 fanboys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardValencia Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Sony sales boss quits ahead of PS3 launch 14:00, Feb 13th 2007 by Lisa Foster Sony?s UK head of sales Kevin Jowett has quit ? just five weeks from the launch of PlayStation 3 in Europe. SCE UK commercial director Jowett has been something of a stalwart within the PlayStation division of Sony. He took over as sales director from Doug Goodwin back in 1998 and has played an integral role within the organisation since then, in particular working closely with retailers over stock allocations on PS2, PSP and, more recently, PS3. He has also taken a keen interest in general retail issues such as pricing and the second-hand games market. MCV understands that Jowett has resigned to pursue new opportunities outside of the games industry and has left the company immediately, due to confidentiality issues. The news will undoubtedly be seen as a blow to Sony ? and may disrupt sensitive negotiations that are already underway with retailers over the launch of PS3. His departure has already shocked senior execs on the UK High Street, with one leading games buyer telling MCV: “The timing is absolutely incredible. “Kevin is going just as Sony is talking to everyone about terms and arranging pre-orders and in-store marketing campaigns. “Obviously, Sony is a big organisation and there will be people there who can fill Kevin?s position. But this can?t be helpful to them.” SCE UK MD Ray Maguire confirmed Jowett?s resignation, offering: “We wish Kevin all the best in his future endeavours.” Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted March 27, 2007 Veteran Share Posted March 27, 2007 Sony sales boss quits ahead of PS3 launch14:00, Feb 13th 2007 by Lisa Foster Sony?s UK head of sales Kevin Jowett has quit ? just five weeks from the launch of PlayStation 3 in Europe. SCE UK commercial director Jowett has been something of a stalwart within the PlayStation division of Sony. He took over as sales director from Doug Goodwin back in 1998 and has played an integral role within the organisation since then, in particular working closely with retailers over stock allocations on PS2, PSP and, more recently, PS3. He has also taken a keen interest in general retail issues such as pricing and the second-hand games market. ... either he made a good decision or he has made worst decision e:pr :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplySchizo Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 you never really know what happened behind the scenes. I do know most the time when there's a respect for someone, and that same someone just plain F'ed things up, they as for a resignation rather than blemish his resume with a big Termination from sony. I never put mind into these types of news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 The PS3 has outsold the 360 in it's first 90 days (first 90 days of each console's lifecycle). It has outsold the PS2's first 90 days. It also did this utilizing only two of the three major regions (Japan, North America, and Europe). It only appears to not be selling well because of a) negative press, (ie, Sony's PR being it's own worst PR), b) the Wii's impressive start, and c) the 360's jump in sales due to several recent stellar titles. Oh, and the fact that the best games for a Sony system keep coming out for the PS2 (Bully, GoW2, FF12, GTA:VCS, Guitar Hero). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I believe a console isn't worth it until their is enough games you like which match the console price or exceeds it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Ultimate Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Sony sales boss quits ahead of PS3 launch Can't blame the guy - he probably already anticipated the poor sales at launch and didn't want to be made the scapegoat for it, so he quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I believe a console isn't worth it until their is enough games you like which match the console price or exceeds it. I'll go with that. S'why I haven't ran out and picked up one of the dusty PS3's from the local gamestop. Same reason I never bought one of the original XBox's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 (edited) Reasons why the PS3 doesn't sell well: vastly overpriced, especially in EU/Aus (US$840 instead of $600) EU/Aus: crippled PS3 w/o Emotion Engine, thus poor backwards compatibility no good games for it, which makes the poor backwards compatibility even worse Blu-ray crap that no one wants proper HD output only with high-end HD tvs Sony continually crapping in their customer's mouths, and their overall arrogant attitude there are good alternatives with the Wii and the X360, which are cheaper and have good games for them Thus, only blind Sony fanboys buy it right now :pinch: This is the type of post we don't want guys. If you can't support your opinion without insulting people who disagree with you (calling them fanboys), feel free to not post. Let's keep it clean people Edited March 28, 2007 by Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me.me.me Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Try ?840 in Irelan:/:/ Well, what about $1500 in Brazil ?? Yeah, sad but's true !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batbeef Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 BBC: ps3 breaks sales records close thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 (edited) going fine here - out performed wii in sales on launch few days. probably surpass wii in general sales here within next few months. i'm happy i live in country which is Sony favored. :) NZ Retailer: PS3 pre-orders five times that of the WiiAdded on 25/03/2007. Today James Cunnold, merchandise director of Dick Smith, said the PlayStation 3 New Zealand pre-orders are 5 times that of the Nintendo Wii. They expect it to have been the biggest console launch ever. Although the PlayStation 3 has a very high price in New Zealand, 1200$NZ (which is about €650/800$US), the PlayStation 3 advance sales exceeded that of its predecessors, the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2, and its rival console the Xbox 360. Edited March 28, 2007 by Digix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiRox Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 $999 Aust. Is just too much. I look at it and think, why so expensive???? the graphic are very nice, but i don't have a HD TV either. though i COULD trade in my old PS2/Xbox for one and pay another $699 Aust. ..... Whatever, there is no way in hell i'm going to trade my Xbox/PS2 for an overly priced console like the PS3. I may get a 360 soon, if i feel like it. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djDaemon Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 The PS3 has outsold the 360 in it's first 90 days (first 90 days of each console's lifecycle).It has outsold the PS2's first 90 days. It also did this utilizing only two of the three major regions (Japan, North America, and Europe). It only appears to not be selling well because of a) negative press, (ie, Sony's PR being it's own worst PR), b) the Wii's impressive start, and c) the 360's jump in sales due to several recent stellar titles. Oh, and the fact that the best games for a Sony system keep coming out for the PS2 (Bully, GoW2, FF12, GTA:VCS, Guitar Hero). Umm... nooooo... It "appears" to be selling poorly, because they're actually not selling well. Of course it outsold the PS2 - the market is MUCH larger now than it was then. And of course they outsold the 360 - MS had the worst launch in gaming history. The bottom line is this - consoles are gathering dust on shelves, and being sold at a loss online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 ^..yup thats why i started the thread.. im no longer a gamer but the shops were advertising midnight opening of shops to sell it expecting big numbers in a rush.. Never Happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kravex Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 BBC: ps3 breaks sales recordsclose thread Estimated sales from chart-track.co.uk I estimate I'll be king of the world next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 ^..yupthats why i started the thread.. im no longer a gamer but the shops were advertising midnight opening of shops to sell it expecting big numbers in a rush.. Never Happened. I dont think they were expecting big numbers, I think it was in anticipation based, and actually giving customers the chance to get in first and buy the console they had to wait an extra 5 months for over the US and Japan. We already have evidence from two sources now that the machine is selling by the bucket load, this thread should be closed and the haters should be told to go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budious Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 All they needed to sell me on it was a new Gran Turismo game but they can't even deliver on that so I don't bother. XBOX 360 Elite is looking tempting since I haven't bought the original yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 You can download the new Gran Turismo game from the PSN store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
]SK[ Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If they all came with a Free ?2500 Sony TV like they did in London on the opening day I would buy one. All in all though, too much money for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samg Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 You can download the new Gran Turismo game from the PSN store. Its a demo of what is to come. its limited to 10 cars. But a new GT came will be coming out. And that is properly when i will be buying a PS3, along with a HDTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 this thread should be closed and the haters should be told to go home. haters? I own PS1 AND PS2... Mind u i havnt played them in years...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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