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Ray Maguire: expecting better reception with new 40GB PS3s |
Listed in: PS3 Tags: Europe, Ray Maguire, Sony, Sony Computer Entertainment UK, UK
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Ray Maguire, Managing Director of Sony Computer Entertainment UK, is quite confident that people will be reacting positively now that the new 40GB entry level PS3 units are finally out in Europe. He said that this new strategy initiated by SCE UK will finally silence doubters and take the console to "the next level."He explained that the reason for the newly unveiled SKU was a product of industry pressure, failing production costs, and a desire to boost sales as the industry moves into the peak period. He also revealed plans to eventually phase out the 60GB console now that the new 40GB PS3 is selling at a better rate due to its reduced price (GBP 299 or US$ 611) compared to the original console.
He explains this initiative the company took by saying:
We have to take a more strategic view on when we do these things. We’re always mindful of price and installed base, but we’re also mindful that we have a sustainable business. We’ve been considering this since launch – this is all part of a very carefully thought-out plan.
Maguire also countered the many anti-Sony sentiments filtering around the 'Net by explaining that the new console will change a lot of attitudes now that it's out. He noted that the resentment a lot of people express towards Sony relies mainly on information without a full understanding of the facts behind the company and the finances involved.
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If they wonder why Europe is not at much into gaming that the US or japan... lol
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So far as people slinging mud, I think Sony tends to walk right into it.
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By the way whats the petrol price in the Wild wild west?
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Or at least at an affordable price. Rather than messing with a new model.
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Sony have always released cheaper versions of their consoles: I remember paying £300 for the original PS1 when it came out (it had a bundle of 10 games and an extra controller for it). Then Sony released a few cheaper versions before moving onto the PS2, which they did the same thing with. Oh, and I didn`t play PS2 games on that either.
It makes sense really...coming up to Christmas a lot more people will be tempted by the lower priced PS3. This is good for Sony and good for us PS3 owners as the userbase expands, so more money will be ploughed into creating more games and better content on PSN.
It sounds to me like Sony have listened to the critisism regarding their pricing of the PS3 and acted upon it. Nothing wrong there in my opinion
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