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No Price drop for PS3
superhobo | 12:02 AM on 07.11.2008 9 comments




In the scoop of the century, it seems that Sony has confirmed that the PS3 will not be recieving a price drop in the near future. According to GameIndustry.biz, Nobuyuki Oneda (I didn't know who he was either) has stated that Sony is committed to profitability for the PS3 rather than market domination. This hardly comes as a surprise to anyone, and it seems to just confirm that Sony has admitted defeat (at least to the Wii) in terms of being the top selling console this generation.

And you know what? Fair fucks to them! They are absolutely right in taking this position, they have taken far too much of a loss already this generation, and I think that the apparent decision to focus on the more "hardcore" gamers that they already have will stand to them in the long run. While I can understand where Microsoft is coming from, and if they feel that they can still make a profit with the upcoming reduced price then fair play to them, I can't help but feel that Microsoft is grasping for straws here. This is all the more apparent when we consider the apparently upcoming Avatars and Motion Controller for 360. I mean come on MS, you're not going to beat Wii at it's own game: for once take a que from Sony and stick to what you do best.



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6 comments | showing # 1 to 6
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Captain Obvious's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2008 01:53
Captain Obvious
Did someone call for me?
Skribble's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2008 03:07
Skribble
don't worry everyone, he's here now.

*phew*

that was a close one
garrfunkel's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2008 04:13
garrfunkel
You had me at "Fair Fucks".

Id didnt really see the PS3 lowering in price anytime soon anyway. Its actually start to sell now so they are enjoying the money to much to drop the price.
Demios's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2008 08:06
Demios
Lets not worry about the price drop, lets start getting some games that are worth buying for the people who already own the fucking thing!
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2008 08:31
Crunshii
what Demios and Cpnt obvious said.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2008 09:38
Shin Oni
so..when's the full backwards compatibility coming to all PS3s?

if we're focusin on the hardcore gamers i'm sure they'd want the BC no matter what.
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