American Ninja Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Research firm expects Wii owners to buy a PS3 for ChristmasResearch company iSuppli has stated its belief that Sony will push through another price cut for the PlayStation 3 at some point during this year, leading up to a big Christmas for the console. Analyst Pamela Tufegdzic told Reuters: "We anticipate Sony will have another price slash on the PS3 this year, and come Christmas, consumers who originally bought the Wii will likely purchase the PS3." Following on from predictions last month around a strong performance for the console this year Tufegdzic reiterated that "2008 will be a turning year for the PS3 - Sony is offering a better forthcoming software pipeline with blockbuster titles like Gran Turismo 5, which will boost PS3 sales this year." Currently Sony loses money on each console sold due to high manufacturing costs, although that's not an unusual move by hardware companies in order to get as high an installed base as possible and sell more software. However, Sony has stated that it expects manufacturing costs to fall below sales prices this year, a move which might prompt the company to ponder a price point change. Source: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=33690 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDreamX Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 This is good news! My next system will be a PS3 -- I own a Wii, so the article is about me :) I can only hope they release their slim model(s) by then because the PS3 is way too big for my liking right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I can see them trying to hit the ?200 mark for both 360 and PS3. I know the 360 has a sub ?200 option, however it needs addons to make it a full fledged machine to use all the cababilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathachew Veteran Posted March 3, 2008 Veteran Share Posted March 3, 2008 I hope I have the money to buy that and a new TV by then... though I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I really hate it when these "analysis" companies release statements about what might happen in the future for a company they have no control over. Until Sony explicitly says "we're lowering prices", there is nothing to get excited about. This article is useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted March 3, 2008 Veteran Share Posted March 3, 2008 When the PS3 hits ?200, i'll be buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider360 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Woah. I hope so! PS3 40 gig model costs $600 USD here. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Woah. I hope so! PS3 40 gig model costs $600 USD here. :unsure: 652USD where I live Beat that :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted March 3, 2008 Veteran Share Posted March 3, 2008 This is good news! My next system will be a PS3 -- I own a Wii, so the article is about me :) I can only hope they release their slim model(s) by then because the PS3 is way too big for my liking right now. Not gonna happen. Not this soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well if this happens and I know it will most likely be around when LBP is released it will push a lot of consoles to the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoJD Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 652USD where I liveBeat that :p That's not fair. How come we only pay $400 and everyone else pays $500-600? I'm expecting the PS3 to drop to like $350 this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrentthief Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 wont drop for ATLEAST 2 months, bluray won the war, people will be buying 1 of these now. Pointless article, of course they would lower the price this year, they will every year, what a waste of typing, well my reply is a waste of typing LOL:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sony could drop the price and continue the surge of PS3 sales, especially now that the world will be going Blu. I'm going to be a PS3 owner buying a Wii this christmas or earlier if I can find one... :D I think the best time for a price drop is before Summer, thats when the kids are out of school and buy things to waste there summers on. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 That's not fair. How come we only pay $400 and everyone else pays $500-600? I'm expecting the PS3 to drop to like $350 this year. It's called the "Curse the English and their stunning good looks and their cups of tea! Lets over charge them!" tax. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 That's not fair. How come we only pay $400 and everyone else pays $500-600? I'm expecting the PS3 to drop to like $350 this year. It's called the "Curse the English and their stunning good looks and their cups of tea! Lets over charge them!" tax.:rofl: Except that I live in Denmark :p Everything is more expensive in Europe :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider360 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 652USD where I liveBeat that :p And how much for a game? We have $80-100 USD per box. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreuger Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Wow you can get the 80GB version here in Canada at Futureshop for $500 plus tax and that includes a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted March 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sorry if this hurts anyone but in Hong Kong a 40GB cost ~$340USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 4, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sorry if this hurts anyone but in Hong Kong a 40GB cost ~$340USD. ?170 !:oo Cheapest we can get is ?260 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 And how much for a game? We have $80-100 USD per box. :p Games are usually 100-115USD each if you buy them in a store.. Online they usually go for 90-100USD each Imported from malaysia/singapore theyre usually 60USD tops - but delivery time is....ass ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Wow you can get the 80GB version here in Canada at Futureshop for $500 plus tax and that includes a game. I paid $499 for 40gb, 2 Sixaxis controllers and Ratchet & Clank... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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