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PS3 price cuts in Europe!
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| Whoa, Nelly! No sooner than we hear that Sony is informing Japanese retailers that the 80GB PS3 model won't be shipping any longer after August 8th, along comes this to stoke the raging rumor fires once more. In a one-two punch that just can't be coincidental, Sony has also hacked $50 off of its 160GB PlayStation 3 bundle from Amazon. But really, it's the report from RTLinfo that has us most excited. According to it, the Sony elite are informing European retailers of an impending ?100 price slashing on the 80GB console, which will dovetail nicely into the sudden and not-at-all unexpected debut of the PS3 Slim at the gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany. Reportedly, the willowy unit -- which shouldn't differ much in terms of specifications and features -- will be properly introduced to the world during Sony's pre-event press conference on August 18th. Obviously we've no way to confirm or deny just yet, but given everything else that has transpired over the past few months, we'd say an official reveal is definitely due. What say you, rumormongers? Wow, I did not see this coming. | 2009-08-04 23:06:00 Author: Arkei  Posts: 1432 |
| You'd assume most of the people at least on the ps3 boards actually own a ps3. That makes it funny to read all the threads about price cuts since it doesn't really matter if you already got one. | 2009-08-04 23:16:00 Author: BasketSnake  Posts: 2391 |
| Perhaps this is preparing for the PS3 slim? | 2009-08-05 02:34:00 Author: Arkei Posts: 1432 |
now all we need is a price cut in the states  | 2009-08-05 02:48:00 Author: siccology  Posts: 279 |
Yeah, a price cut in the US would be pretty nice  It would also get a lot more players! | 2009-08-05 03:00:00 Author: Night Angel  Posts: 1214 |
| There will be a cut. It's written in the sky. Sony just said last week that they successfully reduced their manifacturing cost to 70$ US. The PS3 is the least selling console since the beginning of the generation. People complain of the price since launch. Publisher are consistently menacing to leave support. Sony simply can't end the present fiscal year without a 100$ price cut worldwide or/and a new version for the PS3. IT IS a given it's coming. . | 2009-08-05 03:05:00 Author: RangerZero  Posts: 3901 |
| It's coming, and I hope it helps, because I want Sony to win. I'm a Sony fanboy, can't do anything about it, since Sony machines have always delivered and never failed on me. Sony as any business company is not a "kind" corporation, but I can't stand Microsoft, a company that really kicks in the teeth its consumers. I always remember Bill Gates' word "If it's not good, make it look good"... I won't ever buy stuff from this guy's company unless I'm really forced to do it. So, I think it's better for the gaming business if Sony comes back on top, since it's the only company that's looking forward. Nintendo is milking the same 5 franchises for ages. Microsoft is relying on Halo and the net service, and is fortunate if it manages to keep Mass Effect and Gears exclusive, since they are the only reasons to buy a 360. Sony, on the other side, is releasing (or has released) LBP, ModNationRacer, Heavy Rain, Uncharted, inFamous along with milking his old stuff like Ratchet&Clank. Actually, IMHO, if you care about gaming business, you want Sony to win. | 2009-08-05 09:08:00 Author: OmegaSlayer  Posts: 5112 |
| You'd assume most of the people at least on the ps3 boards actually own a ps3. That makes it funny to read all the threads about price cuts since it doesn't really matter if you already got one. It matters indirectly, cheaper consoles increase the install base making the system more attractive to develop for and ensures more games are made. | 2009-08-05 10:10:00 Author: Rabid-Coot  Posts: 6728 |
| The "Final" Fantasies are still coming out aren't they? | 2009-08-05 10:22:00 Author: BasketSnake Posts: 2391 |
| The "Final" Fantasies are still coming out aren't they? you mean Square's? They're taking toooo long to come out.  Back on topic, Sony NEEDED to do this, otherwise everyone would just buy "red ring machines". Do it in the US!!! you people need it, us EU chums are smug right now! | 2009-08-05 12:21:00 Author: MarkoWolfy  Posts: 445 |
So maybe my friends will change their decision on buying a 360 (because its 'cheaper&apos . | 2009-08-05 12:27:00 Author: Leather-Monkey  Posts: 2266 |
| So maybe my friends will change their decision on buying a 360 (because its 'cheaper&apos. 'cheaper' is a bad thing to think. my friend said that, got a 360, and it melted on him. Twice. (well, not literally melted, but it red ringed, you know what i mean.) He said he'd get a PS3, then spent all his savings on an iPhone! :eek: Preposterous! | 2009-08-05 12:38:00 Author: MarkoWolfy Posts: 445 |
| PS3 Forums around the world are gonna explode on the 18th | 2009-08-05 17:14:00 Author: Jack Posts: 999 |
| How much is a ? anyway? | 2009-08-05 18:32:00 Author: ARD Posts: 4291 |
| ?1 are $1.44 -or JPY | yen 136.71 (Japanese yen) GBP | 84.67p (British pence) CNY | yuan 9.83 (Chinese yuan) CAD | C$ 1.54 (Canadian dollars) INR | 68.76 (Indian rupees) RUB | 44.97 (Russian rubles) CHF | Fr. 1.53 (Swiss francs) Don't tell Sony, though. They think ? = $ | 2009-08-05 18:52:00 Author: Syroc Posts: 3193 |
| Don't tell Sony, though. They think ? = $ lol. You've probably got the ? - ? wrong. The pound sucks at the moment. On topic: This would be very cool to have another price cut.:hero: | 2009-08-05 19:01:00 Author: FlameAtNight  Posts: 405 |
| Erm... Anyway. Why do people say "Yes there cheaper" In this forum. When they already have one? Lol :arg: | 2009-08-08 11:16:00 Author: XHaveNoMercyX  Posts: 124 |
| Erm... Anyway. Why do people say "Yes there cheaper" In this forum. When they already have one? Lol :arg: Cuz if there PS3 brakes they can get a cheaper one then the repair. | 2009-08-08 13:26:00 Author: Adam9001  Posts: 744 |
| XBOX 360 - Best before August 18th 2009 | 2009-08-08 16:17:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112 |
| Erm... Anyway. Why do people say "Yes there cheaper" In this forum. When they already have one? Lol :arg: Price cuts are a good thing for existing owners because it should mean more people buy PS3s. That should lead to more games being sold, and that would lead to more: - games being released on PS3 - companies being happy to make games exclusive to PS3 - more DLC becomes available | 2009-08-09 22:11:00 Author: Matt 82  Posts: 1096 |
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