Sony Announces Global PS3 Price Cut
Many expected it would happen.
Today, Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) has announced a global price cut for the PlayStation 3:
The unit that comes with a 160GB hard drive, which currently holds a retail cost of $299, will soon drop in price to $249. The 320GB model will also receive the same $50 price cut; falling from $349 to $299. All new prices for North America and European/PAL territories will go into effect on August 18.
With cumulative worldwide sales reaching 50 million as of March 29, 2011, and featuring an exclusive software lineup that is second to none, the PS3 has proven its worth. Blu-Ray, 3D, PlayStation Move, the ever-expanding PlayStation Network; it's all part of the package and now, with over 60,000 games and video content on the PSN and a grand total of 2,495 titles available, the system is more attractive than ever.
And of course, with the release of several more hot exclusives in the future, including Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Resistance 3, most any hardcore gamer needs a PS3 at home. Back in 2006, when the system first launched, things were just a little different...in all honesty, I never would've purchased one if it hadn't been required for work. But now, things have changed. A lot.
Finally, we would like to add the reaction of EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich:
"We are pleased to see the PlayStation 3 increase its value to consumers by reducing the price of the PlayStation 3 hardware from $299 to $249 (with comparable reductions in other regions). It is no secret that the PlayStation 3 has been struggling for some time against the Microsoft Xbox 360 in North America (but slightly outperforming in Europe) and this price reduction will undeniably increase hardware and software sales of the PlayStation 3 in all regions, both in the short and long-term.
We can only imagine that third-party publishers and retailers are excited by Sony’s announcement as it lowers the barrier of entry to consumers before the crucial holiday season."
Tags: ps3, playstation 3, ps3 price, ps3 price cut
8/16/2011 2:43:14 PM Ben Dutka
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Beamboom
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:20:28 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:22:05 PM
Beamboom
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:24:11 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:26:27 PM
Beamboom
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:30:26 PM
Excelsior1
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:33:12 PM
Beamboom
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:36:42 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:20:56 PM
Highlander
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:32:46 PM
I'm not sure, but I think this may be the last but one price cut the PS3 ever sees. I said a few months ago that $249.99 is doable, and here we are. As I said before, I don't expect the price to ever drop below $200 while the PS3 is alone in the market. Is Sony can get RSX and Cell on a single chip that runs cool without a big heatsink/fan, I think we'll see that price barrier broken, but that will come when the PS3 enters the stage of life that the PS2 entered when PS3 launched.
FatherSun
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 8:24:27 PM
FxTales
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 8:33:35 PM
Beamboom
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 6:47:57 AM
Highlander
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 1:21:16 PM
BikerSaint
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 2:58:04 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:21:19 PM
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Oh and btw the Infamous2 bundle is $300 and comes with the 320gig HD.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:23:34 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:30:21 PM
I figured Infamous new is still around $50 and a new DS3 is $40 so I'd be getting a PS3 with a 320gig HD for only $200. I'm going to give my parents the slim from 09 so they can use Netflix and the Blu-ray.
I have a habit of buying several versions of the same console during its lifetime.
anjpikapp3
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:54:00 PM
I too have just ordered my 3rd...however, I will be adding this to my vehicle. I have one I purchased last year (slim) in the den and one (Fatboy - Day 1 purchase) in the bedroom. now with the new price drop, I don't feel so bad adding one to the Tundra to replace the PS2 :)
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:25:12 PM
Highlander
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:33:26 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:44:42 PM
Hell, even the boxes they came in were quality knock offs.
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 5:17:45 PM
Danny007
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 5:28:14 PM
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 6:26:45 PM
FatherSun
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 7:30:04 PM
maxpontiac
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:24:29 PM
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Excelsior1
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:25:27 PM
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gumbi
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 3:54:38 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:45:57 PM
tes37
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 6:57:23 PM
gumbi
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 8:39:30 AM
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:17:00 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:24:47 PM
jdt1981
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 10:19:25 PM
Helghast
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:24:30 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:26:42 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:47:32 PM
Helghast
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 7:05:54 PM
I was not bashing MS, I was simply stating that I predict MS is going to lower the price of the 360 since they don't want their console to be more expensive than the competitor. I was just making the point that it really annoys me that MS didn't cut prices last time just to make their console more affordable and to get more units sold, they did it because that's what their competitor did.
I will be the fist to say that though I prefer PS3 I still think the 360 is a great console. I didn't make that comment to bash the 360 or Microsoft, I was simply stating my prediction. What I will say about MS is that they wont just let people choose the 360 because they like it better, they have to make people want it because it is cheap and they have the money to get what they want from developers. They act like the 360 gets exclusive DLC because the developers like it better, when in reality it's because of the insane amount of money MS dishes out. At least Sony does their own thing and let consumers pick their product because they truly think it's better. Exclusive developers that choose the PS3, choose it because they think it has the power to make their game the best it can be, not because Sony has money to persuade them to choose the PS3. All I am saying is I have WAY more respect for Sony then I do for Microsoft. Yes this post is bashing Microsoft.
BikerSaint
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 8:29:44 PM
Found this article....
PS3 Has Been 'Struggling' Against Xbox 360, Microsoft Not Likely to React to Price Drop
http://www.industrygamers.com/news/ps3-has-been-struggling-against-xbox-360-microsoft-not-likely-to-react-to-price-drop/
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 6:06:40 AM
anjpikapp3
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 11:52:12 AM
FM23
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:31:22 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:34:51 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:47:56 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 5:19:54 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 5:33:03 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 5:36:51 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 6:05:45 PM
Funny story about "assistants". My youngest is 2. He is very well mannered. Always telling you please and thank you. Well, when he says thank you, it sounds EXACTLY like f*ck you. So, my son, trying his best to be respectable by telling everybody thank you, is in reality saying f*ck you. Nothing like feeding my son his dinner, and him saying "f*ck you Dadda".
We went through the drive through the other day, and the service was rather poor, and slow. When finished, I rolled my son’s window down, and said "ok, tell the nice lady thank you!".
FatherSun
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 8:14:40 PM
Snorge
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 11:16:13 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 4:48:47 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 5:20:41 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 5:59:49 PM
FatherSun
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 8:17:51 PM
amonte
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 6:10:26 PM
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It's about time Sony did a price drop, although it should have been a $100 price drop or at least release a sub 160GB PS3 for $199.99.
Fox hounder
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 6:13:17 PM
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FatherSun
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 7:44:38 PM
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I would not be surprised if Sony is test running the Vita in Japan. By the time it hits the states they could lower the price so it would hit hard at launch. This would also create an small market for import which pumps money right into the Japanese economy. I will be contributing to this personally as soon as it can be pre-ordered from Japan.
I have 3 PS3s. Bedroom, Living Room and Game Room. Which is why I have always advocated to Sony to allow them to communicate somehow. Now that would be a great new feature to implement. Get to it Sony!
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bigwho62
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 12:24:24 AM
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011 @ 10:25:44 AM
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Highlander
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 2:55:30 PM
Either way, it's great news for PS3 and brings the console within reach of even more consumers at a time when it has a stellar game library and HDTVs in the 20-odd inch range are reaching commodity pricing. Excellent.