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Sony increases PS3 price by $25-30 USD in Asia

When other consoles are going down in price by as much as $100 in some regions, Sony has increased the price of the Playstation 3 in Hong Kong by over $25 USD, with absolutely no explanation. In Singapore, the price went up by $30 USD. Other Asian Playstation sites do not list their MSRPs.

There are no bundles to speak of, no new SKUs, or anything like that. Just a blatant price increase.

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PS360WII5839d ago

huh how do you like that. Must be selling well for a price increase

Drekken5839d ago

It isnt selling as good as they would want it to. Japan sales have been down last couple months. Maybe someone did a typo, lol!

sonarus5839d ago

yea sales in JP have been pretty weak and i am not sure hong kong would be any better

Surfman5839d ago

the PS3 needs more RPGs to sell more in japan

Wildarmsjecht5839d ago

Might be to help combat piracy that hong kong is known for. Higher price points leads to deterrant from would be modders/pirates who wouldnt wanna risk losing all that money they spent just for internet fame and the POSSIBILITY to play unbought games.

lowlight5839d ago

There is no piracy on the PS3 (yet, anyway)

theKiller5839d ago

the Dollar is is decreasing everyday thats why they increase ps3 price!

Wildarmsjecht5839d ago

I know the ps3 hasnt been hacked yet, but why wait till it is to do something about it? We already know people are starting to access and do things to the ps3 that might in the future lead to it being modded.

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Bladestar5839d ago

If you are getting a PS3 better get it now... this may be due to blu-ray winning the format war.. there are reports of blu-ray players becoming more expensive since there are is competition... And the PS3 is also a blu-ray player..

cmrbe5839d ago

Actually that might actually be the reason. I can't think of any other reason why there would be a price increase unless this false info. To those that disagreed. The PS3 is ALSO a blu-player.

heyheyhey5839d ago

more expensive? because of MORE competition?

ok then

anyway the PS3 is not in direct competition with those players, its treated as a games console (which it should be)

most people who buy it are gamers anyway, despite what some people might say

Frnicatr5839d ago

Who cares? The PS3 launched as $659.99 in Canada, but 3 months later it was up to $699.99.

Ali_The_Brit5839d ago

and now we sit and wait for stupid fanboys to make there stupid comments..

heyheyhey5839d ago

"ZOMG!! LOL!!! THIS IS PAYING LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL I H8 FONY SO MUCH DEY RUINED MY LYF :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( "

Sir Ken Kutaragi 15839d ago (Edited 5839d ago )

I told everyone it was to Cheap!!! ;-D
I'd rather spend more, than buy a piece of cr*p that don't last more than 5 minutes(Wonder what Console i'm talking about!!!)
Google - RRoD+FIRE!!! ;-D

TheEndzor5839d ago

Even if they raised it by a $100USD

people will still buy the ps3

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Tales Of Graces Ƒ Retro Review – Holding Out For a Hero

Gary Green said: Namco Bandai heard the call of many fans asking for the PlayStation release of Tales of Graces which was originally released seemingly exclusively for the Wii back in 2009. If you’re acquainted with the Tales series then Graces f won’t be something entirely new to you, yet if you’re a newcomer then you’ll find a plethora of gameplay mechanics and nuances that distinguish this series from other JRPGs. While the game finds itself following the traditional archetype of JRPGs, such as a somewhat clichéd story, Graces has something to offer to both veterans and newcomers alike.

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GoodGuy0912h ago

Odd this and the xillia games still haven't gotten remasters yet.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil1d 8h ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai1d 2h ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing6913h ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle12h ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal11h ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa10h ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal7h ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing110h ago(Edited 10h ago)

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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PAX East 2024: Suda51 Talks Shadow of the Damned, More

Grasshopper Manufacture's Shadows of the Damned returns this year with a remaster, and Hardcore Gamer got to talk with Suda51 about it, among other things...

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