Posted Jul 03, 2009 at 11:26AM by Karl B.
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Another CEO has joined in the call for a PS3 price cut. Unlike that other guy, however, this one's being way more polite. He used "please", for one thing. Koei Tecmo CEO Kenji Matsubara recently told CVG that while he admittedly doesn't have a clear view on Sony's cost structure, they would really welcome a PS3 price cut. In fact, he has already made his company's wishes known to Sony reps in past meetings. "Whenever I discuss this with Sony reps I always ask them: 'Please cut the price', but I don't have a clear view on Sony's situation," said Matsubara. "Yes, from a publisher's point of view we would welcome a price cut for PS3, and we are waiting, definitely. "It's definitely a way of boosting the PS3 market, but it's Sony's strategy and I don't know their cost structure. Sony introduced cutting-edge technology in the PS3, that's why people in the industry accept that the PS3 cost is so high, but we'd welcome a price cut." And so would a lot of people. If all these price cut rumors turn out to be true, Matsubara -- and all of those who want to buy a PS3 but can't afford it yet -- may be getting his wish in the next few months. Let's hope it happens. Related articles:
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by TheRockness - 2009-07-03 |
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» ...
"The world will look up and shout 'price cut.' And Sony'll whisper 'no.'"
Seriously, I think they're just ramping up production on their PS3 slim which hopefully will be the price cut everyone wants. They just need to have enough of them made to cover what they forecast the demand will be.
"The world will look up and shout 'price cut.' And Sony'll whisper 'no.'"
Seriously, I think they're just ramping up production on their PS3 slim which hopefully will be the price cut everyone wants. They just need to have enough of them made to cover what they forecast the demand will be.
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Re: damonous - 2009-07-03 |
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» It would be...
...The BIGGEST shock if they were able to bring out the PS3 Slim at $250. That would really shake the market, as everyone is *expecting* that if they do drop, it would only be to $299.
...The BIGGEST shock if they were able to bring out the PS3 Slim at $250. That would really shake the market, as everyone is *expecting* that if they do drop, it would only be to $299.
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Re: Mr Toasty - 2009-07-03 |
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» i friggin lol'd
seriously, lmfao rockness.
seriously, lmfao rockness.
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Re: Stealth! - 2009-07-03 |
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» Actually
I think a price cut will happen alongside the introduction of the Slim.
I think a price cut will happen alongside the introduction of the Slim.
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by lavino - 2009-07-03 |
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» I think cutting game price is more effective
I bought my PS3 at $399 CDN I felt it was an alright price. I hope the PS3 games are cheaper though. Used game for PS3 in my local EB always cost more than the X360 counter part. For example R6 Vegas 2 it is about $7 in difference. Same apply to other games until they hit around the $19.99 mark.
I bought my PS3 at $399 CDN I felt it was an alright price. I hope the PS3 games are cheaper though. Used game for PS3 in my local EB always cost more than the X360 counter part. For example R6 Vegas 2 it is about $7 in difference. Same apply to other games until they hit around the $19.99 mark.
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Re: hush404 - 2009-07-03 |
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» You must understnad tho
Its because more copies of games are floating around for the 360 that they're cheaper. If Sony cut price, sold more unit then yeah it might equal out.
Ha. I also laugh at you, claiming $399 is an alright price. Fool. I slapped down my $699 (CAD) for my PS3 and havn't regretted it even once.
Its because more copies of games are floating around for the 360 that they're cheaper. If Sony cut price, sold more unit then yeah it might equal out.
Ha. I also laugh at you, claiming $399 is an alright price. Fool. I slapped down my $699 (CAD) for my PS3 and havn't regretted it even once.
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by Hekynn - 2009-07-03 |
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» When will they LEARN!?
I wish they would LEARN that their not gonna do a price cut right now. Since they might be working on a PS3 slim and yes $399.99 is an ok price I was able to save up and get me one. If you dev studios wan't to save money then go FULLY DIGITAL! Look at BF1943 its gonna get HUGE sales since its Priced at $15 for both PC and PS3 and 360.
I wish they would LEARN that their not gonna do a price cut right now. Since they might be working on a PS3 slim and yes $399.99 is an ok price I was able to save up and get me one. If you dev studios wan't to save money then go FULLY DIGITAL! Look at BF1943 its gonna get HUGE sales since its Priced at $15 for both PC and PS3 and 360.
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by Csyrah - 2009-07-03 |
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» yeah...
Ah geez... I understand alot of people want a price cut on the PS3, but at the same time, its just alot harder on Sony then it would be on Microsoft. The Xbox 360 could cut its price down and still make the $100 on the wireless, make money on battery packs, or even with a lack of a hard drive. PS3 has all that built into the box which makes it harder to cut the cost down to the 360s level because they wont make that extra money. I wish most people would realize that the 360 really isnt cheaper in the long run. Sure they can pull you in with a cheap price tag, but then afterwards you could be screwed. If the HDD goes out, your paying a big hefty price. So I gotta say, Sony is in a tough position. Maybe they should just roll out with another SKU and gut the current PS3 and place things as add-ons like the 360. I bought my PS3 at $599, and drained my account. But I just really wanted a PS3, point being, if people really want it, they will find a way to get it. (my opinion only)
Ah geez... I understand alot of people want a price cut on the PS3, but at the same time, its just alot harder on Sony then it would be on Microsoft. The Xbox 360 could cut its price down and still make the $100 on the wireless, make money on battery packs, or even with a lack of a hard drive. PS3 has all that built into the box which makes it harder to cut the cost down to the 360s level because they wont make that extra money. I wish most people would realize that the 360 really isnt cheaper in the long run. Sure they can pull you in with a cheap price tag, but then afterwards you could be screwed. If the HDD goes out, your paying a big hefty price. So I gotta say, Sony is in a tough position. Maybe they should just roll out with another SKU and gut the current PS3 and place things as add-ons like the 360. I bought my PS3 at $599, and drained my account. But I just really wanted a PS3, point being, if people really want it, they will find a way to get it. (my opinion only)
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by TheCopyNinja - 2009-07-03 |
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» Stop being cheap bastards
I paid $600 for my 60gb when they first came out + a 2 year warranty which was an extra $200. Many people need to understand that the PS3 is meant to last for 10+ years, & one of the biggest things inside the PS3 is the bluray which is a few extra $100 bucks.(Not sure, I don't know the price of it)
I paid $600 for my 60gb when they first came out + a 2 year warranty which was an extra $200. Many people need to understand that the PS3 is meant to last for 10+ years, & one of the biggest things inside the PS3 is the bluray which is a few extra $100 bucks.(Not sure, I don't know the price of it)
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Re: andre_euro - 2009-07-03 |
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» hmm
its not about being cheap, some of us can't afford to spend that much on simple entertainment, its very difficult to say that the ps3 is worth it, and it's not only the cost of the ps3, its the extras that u need to buy like games, which all goes through your head, so your pretty much paying hundreds for a box at that point, so thinking about it like that is extremely off putting.
e.g in nz a 360 is what 300 or 400nzd, my friend spent a total of over a grand for everything that came with it, which is so disturbing -.-
so much to think about...
its not about being cheap, some of us can't afford to spend that much on simple entertainment, its very difficult to say that the ps3 is worth it, and it's not only the cost of the ps3, its the extras that u need to buy like games, which all goes through your head, so your pretty much paying hundreds for a box at that point, so thinking about it like that is extremely off putting.
e.g in nz a 360 is what 300 or 400nzd, my friend spent a total of over a grand for everything that came with it, which is so disturbing -.-
so much to think about...
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Re: ptspyder - 2009-07-03 |
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» Naw..
Sorry euro, but $400 on entertainment is actually not all that much to spend. It is a large single purchace, but you could easily cancel netflix and don't go out to eat for lunch once a week for a year and save that much and then some. You chose not to do that, and thats fine. But that does not make it overpriced, because for the money spent you get a good value with a lot of features. All it means is that it is out of your preferred price range, and that you are not willing to make the needed sacrifice to get one.
Sorry euro, but $400 on entertainment is actually not all that much to spend. It is a large single purchace, but you could easily cancel netflix and don't go out to eat for lunch once a week for a year and save that much and then some. You chose not to do that, and thats fine. But that does not make it overpriced, because for the money spent you get a good value with a lot of features. All it means is that it is out of your preferred price range, and that you are not willing to make the needed sacrifice to get one.
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Re: anhero - 2009-07-04 |
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» Umm...
First I wanna point out that it's not about being expensive, but more about justified. I bought my PS3 a year ago at 400 USD with 40gb hdd. Even though I don't feel the purchase was a waste of money as I've enjoyed my PS3 I regret not getting a 360.
To be honest I made several false assumptions. At first I thought blu-ray movies was gonna be the bomb. It turns out it actually doesn't look that much good from standard DVD, and considering bluray rentals cost 1-2 dollars more, and that there isn't a cheap affordable way to burn bluray movies, it is considered to me a waste.
Now my PS3 comes with a hdd, xbox360 arcade just comes with 256mb internal memory card. But I've just bought 5 games, and have been lent like 4 games, ad their installs have left me with less than around 5gb.
Now as gamer what mostly disappoints me is how the cheaper console has more good games. The PS3 does have a good amount of great games, but the 360 has more. On top of that, some games lag more on PS3, and most games do look better on the 360 than on the PS3. This is probably the most disappointing thing about the PS3.
First I wanna point out that it's not about being expensive, but more about justified. I bought my PS3 a year ago at 400 USD with 40gb hdd. Even though I don't feel the purchase was a waste of money as I've enjoyed my PS3 I regret not getting a 360.
To be honest I made several false assumptions. At first I thought blu-ray movies was gonna be the bomb. It turns out it actually doesn't look that much good from standard DVD, and considering bluray rentals cost 1-2 dollars more, and that there isn't a cheap affordable way to burn bluray movies, it is considered to me a waste.
Now my PS3 comes with a hdd, xbox360 arcade just comes with 256mb internal memory card. But I've just bought 5 games, and have been lent like 4 games, ad their installs have left me with less than around 5gb.
Now as gamer what mostly disappoints me is how the cheaper console has more good games. The PS3 does have a good amount of great games, but the 360 has more. On top of that, some games lag more on PS3, and most games do look better on the 360 than on the PS3. This is probably the most disappointing thing about the PS3.
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Re: trey4li4e17 - 2009-07-04 |
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» Errr..
@anhero
When you factor in the 360 costs, it is not at all cheaper. If you wanted to buy the "pro 60gb console", a wi-fi adapter and 2 years live membership it costs more than the PS3 does.
Why do you think that the PS3 has a lack of good games? 'll list the good exclusives PS3 has: Uncharterd 1 and 2, Gran Turismo 5, inFamous, Killzone 2, Metal Gear SOlid 4, Resistance Fall of Man, Resistance 2, MAG, Agent, God of War 3, Motorstorm, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, Ratchet and Clank Crack in Time, Wipeout HD and theres heaps more.
The 360 has these good exclusives: Gears of War 2, Halo 3, Fable 2 and Forza 3. The rest of 360 games are on PC. I don't really know why your dissapointed with the games :)
@anhero
When you factor in the 360 costs, it is not at all cheaper. If you wanted to buy the "pro 60gb console", a wi-fi adapter and 2 years live membership it costs more than the PS3 does.
Why do you think that the PS3 has a lack of good games? 'll list the good exclusives PS3 has: Uncharterd 1 and 2, Gran Turismo 5, inFamous, Killzone 2, Metal Gear SOlid 4, Resistance Fall of Man, Resistance 2, MAG, Agent, God of War 3, Motorstorm, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, Ratchet and Clank Crack in Time, Wipeout HD and theres heaps more.
The 360 has these good exclusives: Gears of War 2, Halo 3, Fable 2 and Forza 3. The rest of 360 games are on PC. I don't really know why your dissapointed with the games :)
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by Hekynn - 2009-07-03 |
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» hmm
Ya man some people cant really aford a PS3 and they will do a price cut just NOT RIGHT NOW! Their working out the plans to do a price cut what on megagames.com said. It will take time so be *****ING PATIENT!
Ya man some people cant really aford a PS3 and they will do a price cut just NOT RIGHT NOW! Their working out the plans to do a price cut what on megagames.com said. It will take time so be *****ING PATIENT!
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by HaloChris117 - 2009-07-04 |
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» No HDD Please
I want a PS3 with no hard drive, because I am only going to pull it out and get a 300 GB drive for it.
A controller with replaceable battery packs.
And screw the wireless, it's 4 feet from my router anyway.
I know it isn't going to happen but I can always dream.
I want a PS3 with no hard drive, because I am only going to pull it out and get a 300 GB drive for it.
A controller with replaceable battery packs.
And screw the wireless, it's 4 feet from my router anyway.
I know it isn't going to happen but I can always dream.
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by TLC_Nyk - 2009-07-04 |
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» Heres my take of when the price drops
PS2 sells for 99.00cdn with a 2500+ game library
Sony has the gamer base and wants the PS2 users to upgrade to PS3. How to do that. mmm
Got to be able to entice the PS2 gamer with an investment in PS2 games. mmm
Well one way is to enable PS2 game play on the PS3 (enter the PS3 slim) so instead of building PS2 boxes build PS3 slim boxes.
That is when you will see a price cut.
PS2 emulation on the PS3
A cheaper PS3 is a PS3 slim.
My guess is when the current supply of PS2's runs out.
Maybe I should get a second PS2?
PS2 sells for 99.00cdn with a 2500+ game library
Sony has the gamer base and wants the PS2 users to upgrade to PS3. How to do that. mmm
Got to be able to entice the PS2 gamer with an investment in PS2 games. mmm
Well one way is to enable PS2 game play on the PS3 (enter the PS3 slim) so instead of building PS2 boxes build PS3 slim boxes.
That is when you will see a price cut.
PS2 emulation on the PS3
A cheaper PS3 is a PS3 slim.
My guess is when the current supply of PS2's runs out.
Maybe I should get a second PS2?
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