Posted Jul 05, 2007 at 06:59PM by Nicolo S.
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We received an e-mail from a supposed employee of retail chain Circuit City who claims he wishes to remain anonymous. The employee claims that the store receives its ads 2 weeks in advance and he has seen the ad for July 15th to the 21st, which has the PS3 advertised for $100 less than normal at a retail price of $499.99. Sony will still allow for the five Blu-ray movies offer to be used in conjunction with the price cut, and the new price may be announced during E3. |
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by Darkatomz - 2007-07-05 |
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» !
people all over are already freaking out and thinking that it's official that there will be a price cut.
the way i see it right now, there is a price cut at circuit city next week, and that's it so far.
people all over are already freaking out and thinking that it's official that there will be a price cut.
the way i see it right now, there is a price cut at circuit city next week, and that's it so far.
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Re: Seoulfood (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» actually
It's been confirmed there is an actual official price cut. Kotaku sayeth so.
It's been confirmed there is an actual official price cut. Kotaku sayeth so.
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Re: Stealth (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» to Seoulfood
Wow really where did you read this.
Wow really where did you read this.
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Re: HG99 (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» @Stealth
its been confirmed by circuit city not sony yet. prob e3 they'll
its been confirmed by circuit city not sony yet. prob e3 they'll
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Re: Quixand - 2007-07-05 |
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» apparently
Sony confirmed it (see link)
http://www.sonyprotectiongroup.com/?/content/view/215/1/
don't know how realible this is though.
Sony confirmed it (see link)
http://www.sonyprotectiongroup.com/?/content/view/215/1/
don't know how realible this is though.
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by Buttah (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» Woot!
Actually it seems there are ads in papers across the nation. I think it's real. it supposed to happen on the last day of E3 so maybe Sony phoned ahead to get things rolling.
and Lawl @ the guy in the picture.
Actually it seems there are ads in papers across the nation. I think it's real. it supposed to happen on the last day of E3 so maybe Sony phoned ahead to get things rolling.
and Lawl @ the guy in the picture.
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by Mister Common Sense (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» Still too expensive...
Only $100? I think its still too expensive. Not worth it. Sooner or later, the other consoles have priced dropped as well. PS3 will always be expensive no matter what.
Only $100? I think its still too expensive. Not worth it. Sooner or later, the other consoles have priced dropped as well. PS3 will always be expensive no matter what.
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Re: zeromatrix (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» ...
You cheap bastard
You cheap bastard
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Re: crzynines (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» Too Expensive
The way I see this is, if I buy an Xbreak 360 for 399 and the HD DVD drive add on for 100, I would pay the same for something less. Oh yeah, quit stealling user names.
The way I see this is, if I buy an Xbreak 360 for 399 and the HD DVD drive add on for 100, I would pay the same for something less. Oh yeah, quit stealling user names.
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Re: Stealth (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» lol mister
Hey guess what i rather spend money on this than a xbox failure. Hey do us and Microsucker a favor make a grave yard for the 360 you may need it soon!
Hey guess what i rather spend money on this than a xbox failure. Hey do us and Microsucker a favor make a grave yard for the 360 you may need it soon!
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Re: Seoulfood (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» hmm
You can see it as "only" $100 cheaper, or you can see it as only $20 more expensive than Microsoft's equivalent SKU.
You can say that no one buys the Elite, but I personally think that HDMI makes all the difference. It's glorious~*
You can see it as "only" $100 cheaper, or you can see it as only $20 more expensive than Microsoft's equivalent SKU.
You can say that no one buys the Elite, but I personally think that HDMI makes all the difference. It's glorious~*
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Re: Clubba jones (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» to mister
Oh and thanks for reminding me zeromatrix, hey mister guess what your girl friend is cheap as well, i seen barbies more expensive than her lol
Oh and thanks for reminding me zeromatrix, hey mister guess what your girl friend is cheap as well, i seen barbies more expensive than her lol
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Re: Shadow_ (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» Lets break it down.
U add the HD-DVD to a 360 and its the same price. I hate buying a system that isnt complete (Meaning buying add-ons). The PS3 has blu-ray built in and HDMI (from the start). And this price cut justs adds reason to me saying the 360 is a halfas5 system in my eyes.
U add the HD-DVD to a 360 and its the same price. I hate buying a system that isnt complete (Meaning buying add-ons). The PS3 has blu-ray built in and HDMI (from the start). And this price cut justs adds reason to me saying the 360 is a halfas5 system in my eyes.
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Re: Mister Common Sense - 2007-07-06 |
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» no thanks
That wasn't the real me, but even at $500 I would have to pass. Actually, I sometimes considered getting one, but with few decent exclusives for the next year I really don't think I would ever use it. I have a PC for internet and whatnot and I just don't care about HD movies right now because I think the whole format war is ridiculous. When hollywood, electronics companies, and consumers get this sorted out I'll buy an HD movie player. No thank you.
If you're waiting to get a PS3, wait until next year! Make sony deliver some games first!
That wasn't the real me, but even at $500 I would have to pass. Actually, I sometimes considered getting one, but with few decent exclusives for the next year I really don't think I would ever use it. I have a PC for internet and whatnot and I just don't care about HD movies right now because I think the whole format war is ridiculous. When hollywood, electronics companies, and consumers get this sorted out I'll buy an HD movie player. No thank you.
If you're waiting to get a PS3, wait until next year! Make sony deliver some games first!
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Re: Justin (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» Kudos to the Real Mr Common Sense
Good job man. Sometimes I flame you for being fanboyish, but that post was spot on. I own both systems, so whatever, but it's nice to see you arent actually just obsessed with the one.
As to the faker, get your own screenname you lame pos.
Good job man. Sometimes I flame you for being fanboyish, but that post was spot on. I own both systems, so whatever, but it's nice to see you arent actually just obsessed with the one.
As to the faker, get your own screenname you lame pos.
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Re: Eclipze_ (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» ...? Re: Mr common
Few decent exclusives for next year..? The way I see it thats when most of the ''decent'' exclusive are coming out. I really dont see huge exclusives on the 360, fanboys just blow it out to the sky when they get one. Theres lots of multiplatform games but exclusive I dont see...
Few decent exclusives for next year..? The way I see it thats when most of the ''decent'' exclusive are coming out. I really dont see huge exclusives on the 360, fanboys just blow it out to the sky when they get one. Theres lots of multiplatform games but exclusive I dont see...
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by senjutsu - 2007-07-05 |
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» surey another rumor
But I'll still wait before it gets it's 100$ less to buy. If the rumor is, in fact, true, then I'll buy my ps3 just before college start again! :D (great since the 1st week of college is simpler, you don't have any exams or ***** to prepare :D).
But I'll still wait before it gets it's 100$ less to buy. If the rumor is, in fact, true, then I'll buy my ps3 just before college start again! :D (great since the 1st week of college is simpler, you don't have any exams or ***** to prepare :D).
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by fatalis (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» sigh ppl these days
iono wat to say everyone asked for a price cut and now when dey finally get one dey still complain its 100 bucks off ppl das alot off the price and ontop of that 5 free blue ray movies? are u kidding me? i have a ps3 already and a wii so i can compare boths ystems and honestly im usin my wii for my old games not even wii games cuz ppl dat say da ps3 aint worth it for its price well i use my ps3 more den my wii cuz my wii dont got any good ***** on it iether once u played zelda about 5 times and wi sports to death im not sayin da game line for the ps3 has been wow either but for 500 bucks ur getting a good entertainment system dis is one of my very few posts but seein ppl complain after tehy finally get wat they want it makes me annoyed and plus if u cant afford to get a ps3 rite now den u jus cant stop complainin cuz dey aint gonna lower it to 250 or anything or even 300 any time soon for that matter so honestly if u still cant afford one den plz shut up and let da ppl dat can get one but yea im not tryin to be offensive towards anyone im jus sayin im annoyed of ppl dat beg for a price cut and still complain when dey get one ok im rambling a bit so im done for those getting one and already have one i hope E3 has some big surprises for us ps3 owners
iono wat to say everyone asked for a price cut and now when dey finally get one dey still complain its 100 bucks off ppl das alot off the price and ontop of that 5 free blue ray movies? are u kidding me? i have a ps3 already and a wii so i can compare boths ystems and honestly im usin my wii for my old games not even wii games cuz ppl dat say da ps3 aint worth it for its price well i use my ps3 more den my wii cuz my wii dont got any good ***** on it iether once u played zelda about 5 times and wi sports to death im not sayin da game line for the ps3 has been wow either but for 500 bucks ur getting a good entertainment system dis is one of my very few posts but seein ppl complain after tehy finally get wat they want it makes me annoyed and plus if u cant afford to get a ps3 rite now den u jus cant stop complainin cuz dey aint gonna lower it to 250 or anything or even 300 any time soon for that matter so honestly if u still cant afford one den plz shut up and let da ppl dat can get one but yea im not tryin to be offensive towards anyone im jus sayin im annoyed of ppl dat beg for a price cut and still complain when dey get one ok im rambling a bit so im done for those getting one and already have one i hope E3 has some big surprises for us ps3 owners
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Re: IXinchnail (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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Retard. Use english, not ghetto.
Retard. Use english, not ghetto.
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Re: fatalis (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» not ghetto
what is wrong with using shortened words when typing online? its not like im writing a professional article or anything lolz +P and plus im typing the way people type when using AIM or MSN
what is wrong with using shortened words when typing online? its not like im writing a professional article or anything lolz +P and plus im typing the way people type when using AIM or MSN
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Re: Eclipze_ (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» I type ghetto
(or use slang) Cause I am ghetto... You dont like it? 2 bad
A and smart post, people complain 2 much. They get what they want then start complaining some more.
(or use slang) Cause I am ghetto... You dont like it? 2 bad
A and smart post, people complain 2 much. They get what they want then start complaining some more.
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Re: Datnizzle - 2007-07-06 |
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» i'm ghetto, so
How is shortening words ghetto? We make up our own words or use it in a different context. I guess your suburban school forget to explain that some people are different from you. Let me guess, you own a 360? I knew it.
How is shortening words ghetto? We make up our own words or use it in a different context. I guess your suburban school forget to explain that some people are different from you. Let me guess, you own a 360? I knew it.
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by Datnizzle - 2007-07-05 |
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» maybe
If it's true it will happen the day of Sony's press conference. We'll see. You'll hear about it on the news, in the paper, and on the radio.
If it's true it will happen the day of Sony's press conference. We'll see. You'll hear about it on the news, in the paper, and on the radio.
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by Clessy (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» Yeah
And the if this price drop comes Microsoft will quicky work up a novemeber price cut to $400 for elites, $300 for premiums and only $200 for cores.
And the if this price drop comes Microsoft will quicky work up a novemeber price cut to $400 for elites, $300 for premiums and only $200 for cores.
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Re: Stealth (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» lol right
i don't think they can afford that the constant faikure of the xbox360 had made them lost over a billion, which is why they made a 3 year warrenty. But lowering the price of there console would be
1. rediculous and impossible
2. They would lose more money
The fact is now there system is doing badly on a bigger level and the ps3, and thats fact.
i don't think they can afford that the constant faikure of the xbox360 had made them lost over a billion, which is why they made a 3 year warrenty. But lowering the price of there console would be
1. rediculous and impossible
2. They would lose more money
The fact is now there system is doing badly on a bigger level and the ps3, and thats fact.
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Re: Sparkles (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» Microsoft's Counter
Just read it in a new paper, MS will combat the price cut by including a 360 in every Burger King happy meal!
Just read it in a new paper, MS will combat the price cut by including a 360 in every Burger King happy meal!
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Re: C4 (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» lol
and i heard they will combat the price but stuffing it in xbox fantards A$$
and i heard they will combat the price but stuffing it in xbox fantards A$$
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Re: PS3Rider (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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Microsoft cannot afford to price cut anywhere at the moment. They have lost just over $1.5 billion on repairs, and another $5 Billion from advertising in Asia which didn't work.
Microsoft had confirmed they sold 10 million December just gone and yet its July now and there only on 10.7 million. It has taken them 7 months to shift 700000 units.
Microsoft cannot afford to price cut anywhere at the moment. They have lost just over $1.5 billion on repairs, and another $5 Billion from advertising in Asia which didn't work.
Microsoft had confirmed they sold 10 million December just gone and yet its July now and there only on 10.7 million. It has taken them 7 months to shift 700000 units.
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by are you serious? (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» Wha the hell?
The way I see this is, if I buy an Xbreak 360 for 399 and the HD DVD drive add on for 100, I would pay the same for something less. Oh yeah, quit stealling user names. [/quote]
Dude the HD-DVD is 200 dollars.. Where the hell did you get that it is a 100 dollars
The way I see this is, if I buy an Xbreak 360 for 399 and the HD DVD drive add on for 100, I would pay the same for something less. Oh yeah, quit stealling user names. [/quote]
Dude the HD-DVD is 200 dollars.. Where the hell did you get that it is a 100 dollars
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by john (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» john
Dude, its microsoft.. i think they could well afford to loose another 1 billion dollars without really breaking a sweat.
I do however see this pricecut rumor as a BIG problem for sony. The ps3 is already not doing so well on sales, this rumor is just going to stop alot of people from buying the PS3 until the supposed price drop (if it happens at all). All i'm saying is that if there is an intended pricecut then sony should active asap since alot of people are going to wait for the cut anyway.
Dude, its microsoft.. i think they could well afford to loose another 1 billion dollars without really breaking a sweat.
I do however see this pricecut rumor as a BIG problem for sony. The ps3 is already not doing so well on sales, this rumor is just going to stop alot of people from buying the PS3 until the supposed price drop (if it happens at all). All i'm saying is that if there is an intended pricecut then sony should active asap since alot of people are going to wait for the cut anyway.
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Re: Stealth (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» lol
Wow stop right there idiot, everyone including the devs and press said sony needs a price badly and now they have a potential one and your saying is bad for them. Get a clue its good for them, and this could be true since E3 is on the way, what if they notify them b4 to get ready for there announcement. Sony ps3 is a powerhouse and this gives sony fans hope and excitement.
How about you take your MS fanboy crap out of here.
Wow stop right there idiot, everyone including the devs and press said sony needs a price badly and now they have a potential one and your saying is bad for them. Get a clue its good for them, and this could be true since E3 is on the way, what if they notify them b4 to get ready for there announcement. Sony ps3 is a powerhouse and this gives sony fans hope and excitement.
How about you take your MS fanboy crap out of here.
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by Dj Natas (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» No, a billion dollars is a billion dollars
If you think Bill Gates will stand by this sinking ship your mad. First the XBOX 360 is costing them a bill, they added a three year warranty because for some stupid reason the morons at M$ cannot find the freaking "hardware problem"! Zume and 360 cost them an addition 850 mill in on quarter. Money is money, and if they keep throwing it away its gonna cost them shareholders. I bet this is the last system M$ puts out! Live will go on the pc market, thats the evil plan they had all along.
If you think Bill Gates will stand by this sinking ship your mad. First the XBOX 360 is costing them a bill, they added a three year warranty because for some stupid reason the morons at M$ cannot find the freaking "hardware problem"! Zume and 360 cost them an addition 850 mill in on quarter. Money is money, and if they keep throwing it away its gonna cost them shareholders. I bet this is the last system M$ puts out! Live will go on the pc market, thats the evil plan they had all along.
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by Chuck Norris - 2007-07-05 |
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» People are so CHEAP!
Big deal, you save $100 off the console, but your just going to use that money to buy a game anyway.........
But 5 free Blu-Ray movies? Now that's a deal!
Big deal, you save $100 off the console, but your just going to use that money to buy a game anyway.........
But 5 free Blu-Ray movies? Now that's a deal!
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Re: fatalis (Unregistered) - 2007-07-05 |
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» yes true
yeah you are right people will most likely spend the extra hundred they save on games but yea like i said earlier the 5 blue rays are a steal so yea i totally agree and oh yeah happy now IXinchnail? haha im using english +P
yeah you are right people will most likely spend the extra hundred they save on games but yea like i said earlier the 5 blue rays are a steal so yea i totally agree and oh yeah happy now IXinchnail? haha im using english +P
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Re: Eclipze_ (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» Huh?
either way your saving money u dumbas5. If it was $100 more then youd still pay more 4 games.
either way your saving money u dumbas5. If it was $100 more then youd still pay more 4 games.
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by MGSROCKS1 - 2007-07-05 |
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» That will be awesome
I'm staring college so I don't have the $600 on me. But if this is true, it would be stupid of me not to get a PS3 when you can get 5 blu-ray movies for free and get use $100 you saved to buy a game and HDMI cable. I hope this is true because I can't wait for MGS4 and it will suck not buying a PS3.
I'm staring college so I don't have the $600 on me. But if this is true, it would be stupid of me not to get a PS3 when you can get 5 blu-ray movies for free and get use $100 you saved to buy a game and HDMI cable. I hope this is true because I can't wait for MGS4 and it will suck not buying a PS3.
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by clanCFG.net (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» HERES THE PIC
http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/07/ps3_price_cut.jpg
http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/07/ps3_price_cut.jpg
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by Phil Harrison (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» No Price Cut
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26445
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26445
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Re: Thabor (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» Who?
I can't believe how pathetic the internet is at reporting news.
'He added that any decisions regarding the price point of PlayStation 3 "is a matter" for the gaming arm of the business'
To paraphrase : You are asking the wrong person. We don't know anything about a price cut because someone else entirely is in control of that.
I can't believe how pathetic the internet is at reporting news.
'He added that any decisions regarding the price point of PlayStation 3 "is a matter" for the gaming arm of the business'
To paraphrase : You are asking the wrong person. We don't know anything about a price cut because someone else entirely is in control of that.
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by CHUCKINGROCKSATSPACESHIPS - 2007-07-06 |
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» Maybe A New One?
If they did this price cut, then maybe they will release a newer model with a larger hardrive or something for the $600 price. That would be cool.
If they did this price cut, then maybe they will release a newer model with a larger hardrive or something for the $600 price. That would be cool.
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Re: MGSROCKS1 - 2007-07-06 |
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» doub it
having 3 models will be too confusing for consumers. Besides you can get a way larger hardrive for $100. This is probably just a promotion for Circuit City. The deal expires July 21.
having 3 models will be too confusing for consumers. Besides you can get a way larger hardrive for $100. This is probably just a promotion for Circuit City. The deal expires July 21.
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by jay (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» yeah baby!
I own a ps3 and this will make many of my friends purchase one. It is soooo worth $499, I would buy it again (if i didn't already own a perfect unit).....even my sister is interested in littlebigplanet and the blu ray player......she can easily afford one now!
I own a ps3 and this will make many of my friends purchase one. It is soooo worth $499, I would buy it again (if i didn't already own a perfect unit).....even my sister is interested in littlebigplanet and the blu ray player......she can easily afford one now!
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by Lil'Blizz (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» ???
What About Canada
What About Canada
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by xbraek 360 (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» d
x break 360 wioll die soon. Sonty win by 2010 cath up by wii by end 2008 and beat MS sales by mid 2008. the anyalysts say it so. X break 360. heh. 33% x box failure. is this true. i like ps3 but is it really 33%
x break 360 wioll die soon. Sonty win by 2010 cath up by wii by end 2008 and beat MS sales by mid 2008. the anyalysts say it so. X break 360. heh. 33% x box failure. is this true. i like ps3 but is it really 33%
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Re: MGSROCKS1 - 2007-07-07 |
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» enough with this already
Okay we get it. Xbox360 has 33% fail rate and Microsoft is giving you a 3 years warranty. PS3 is lacking games but awesome titles are coming out during Christmas. Why do you even bother? What ever you say isn't going to change someone's mind about buying a system.
Okay we get it. Xbox360 has 33% fail rate and Microsoft is giving you a 3 years warranty. PS3 is lacking games but awesome titles are coming out during Christmas. Why do you even bother? What ever you say isn't going to change someone's mind about buying a system.
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by jetblaqk (Unregistered) - 2007-07-06 |
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» What!?
I work for circuit city and I have not heard of this.
I work for circuit city and I have not heard of this.
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by I may purchase one (Unregistered) - 2007-07-08 |
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» ITs true
How hot does the ps3 get?
How does good is the dobly digital?
I'm getting Ninja Gaiden Sigma when I buy mine and do you need a memory card to save even though it has an HD in it?
Last thing is there any cheating devices?
No not for cheating , but I like to find the things developers put out of normal reach in final versions of games.
How hot does the ps3 get?
How does good is the dobly digital?
I'm getting Ninja Gaiden Sigma when I buy mine and do you need a memory card to save even though it has an HD in it?
Last thing is there any cheating devices?
No not for cheating , but I like to find the things developers put out of normal reach in final versions of games.
