PS3 price cut

2008-07-16 13:01:02

#1

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

Sony cutting price of PS3, adding video downloads

LOS ANGELES - In a bid to regain lost ground in the fiercely competitive gaming business, Sony announced Tuesday that it will cut the price of its high-end PlayStation 3 console by $100. It also will introduce downloads of movies and TV shows to the game machine's online store and, with some software partners, roll out a number of exclusive games.

The moves suggested that Sony still views Microsoft as its chief rival rather than market leader Nintendo, which seems focused on extending its lead. But, of course, that's not how Sony brass portrayed its announcements at a press event here at the game industry's E3 conference.

Sony's PlayStation brand in general and the PS3 in particular are "just beginning to hit [their] stride," said Jack Tretton, CEO of the North American branch of Sony Computer Entertainment, which oversees the PlayStation products...

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2008-07-16 13:03:09

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rammunition: Fully Loaded; +143|6130

hhhmmmmmmmm if there is a price cut globally might pick up a PS3

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2008-07-16 13:06:43

#3

Locoloki: I got Mug 222 at Gritty's!!!!; +216|6908|Your moms bedroom

yeah, might trade in the wii and all my shit to pick one up

2008-07-16 13:08:30

#4

BigOrangeArmy: Don't tase me, bro!; +12|6264|Dallas

Ironically, I thought that Sony lost money with each PS3, due to the Blu-Ray player....this doesnt seem to help them....

2008-07-16 13:08:51

#5

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6923

That's pretty friggin awesome. I was planning on getting a PS3 eventually, but with this news, hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later.

Also I was browsing the PlayStation Store on my PC last night and saw they had put up a crapload of tv shows and movies for download. I'm considering getting some to put on my PSP.

2008-07-16 13:13:11

#6

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6835|NYC / Hamburg

Great. I might as well get a second one so I can game when I'm at my parents place. And if I'm not there, at least it will get me 900ppd @ fah

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2008-07-16 13:16:53

#7

motherdear: Member; +25|6920|Denmark/Minnesota (depends)

BigOrangeArmy wrote:
Ironically, I thought that Sony lost money with each PS3, due to the Blu-Ray player....this doesnt seem to help them....

they did in the start, but how old is this machine now and how much has the technology advanced ( i bet that it has gotten a lot cheaper and economical)

2008-07-16 13:51:45

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Kurazoo: Pheasant Plucker; +440|6952|West Yorkshire, U.K

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2008-07-17 08:06:21

#9

killer21: Because f*ck you that's why.; +400|6859|Reisterstown, MD

It's not really a price cut. What they are doing is taking the current 40GB model and doubling the capacity to 80GB with the same features as the 40GB. Meaning, no BC, few usb ports, etc for the same price of $399. That will be the only SKU sold in the US. Meaning, if you want BC, you'd better get the 80GB MGS4 bundle right now or you won't be able to get it anymore. Unless, of course, you want to spend $1,000 on ebay.

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2008-07-17 11:09:31

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sergeriver: Cowboy from Hell; +1,928|7025|Argentina

killer21 wrote:
It's not really a price cut. What they are doing is taking the current 40GB model and doubling the capacity to 80GB with the same features as the 40GB. Meaning, no BC, few usb ports, etc for the same price of $399. That will be the only SKU sold in the US. Meaning, if you want BC, you'd better get the 80GB MGS4 bundle right now or you won't be able to get it anymore. Unless, of course, you want to spend $1,000 on ebay.

I bought that bundle for that reason the BC.

2008-07-17 19:31:21

#11

csmag: Member; +92|6715|Canada

sergeriver wrote:
killer21 wrote:
It's not really a price cut. What they are doing is taking the current 40GB model and doubling the capacity to 80GB with the same features as the 40GB. Meaning, no BC, few usb ports, etc for the same price of $399. That will be the only SKU sold in the US. Meaning, if you want BC, you'd better get the 80GB MGS4 bundle right now or you won't be able to get it anymore. Unless, of course, you want to spend $1,000 on ebay.
I bought that bundle for that reason the BC.

Sorry for my noob-ness but what is bc? This isn't going to make me regret buying my 40 gig ps3 that I love so very much will it?

2008-07-17 19:37:37

#12

icecold2510: Member; +31|6562

csmag wrote:
sergeriver wrote:
killer21 wrote:
It's not really a price cut. What they are doing is taking the current 40GB model and doubling the capacity to 80GB with the same features as the 40GB. Meaning, no BC, few usb ports, etc for the same price of $399. That will be the only SKU sold in the US. Meaning, if you want BC, you'd better get the 80GB MGS4 bundle right now or you won't be able to get it anymore. Unless, of course, you want to spend $1,000 on ebay.
I bought that bundle for that reason the BC.
Sorry for my noob-ness but what is bc? This isn't going to make me regret buying my 40 gig ps3 that I love so very much will it?

Backwards Compatibility

2008-07-17 19:41:09

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csmag: Member; +92|6715|Canada

icecold2510 wrote:
csmag wrote:
sergeriver wrote:

I bought that bundle for that reason the BC.
Sorry for my noob-ness but what is bc? This isn't going to make me regret buying my 40 gig ps3 that I love so very much will it?
Backwards Compatibility

Ah duhh, silly me. Thanks man! I don't really want to play ps2 games so it doesn't really matter to me anyways.

2008-07-17 19:50:57

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icecold2510: Member; +31|6562

csmag wrote:
icecold2510 wrote:
csmag wrote:

Sorry for my noob-ness but what is bc? This isn't going to make me regret buying my 40 gig ps3 that I love so very much will it?
Backwards Compatibility
Ah duhh, silly me. Thanks man! I don't really want to play ps2 games so it doesn't really matter to me anyways.

np, now if you get a PS3, one good thing is you get to play online with me!

isn't that fun

2008-07-17 20:12:55

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csmag: Member; +92|6715|Canada

icecold2510 wrote:
csmag wrote:
icecold2510 wrote:

Backwards Compatibility
Ah duhh, silly me. Thanks man! I don't really want to play ps2 games so it doesn't really matter to me anyways.
np, now if you get a PS3, one good thing is you get to play online with me!

isn't that fun

If that was directed at me, I already have mine I've been playing it since Sunday. As for you .sup, it would probably be a good idea buying the new ps3 version if you're a graphics whore like me and can't stand ps2 games.

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