Sega, Ubisoft want a PS3 price drop in 2007

Ubisoft President Yves Guillemot told Bloomberg that, while the PS3 will sell out its first shipments, the price of Sony's console must go down in 2007 to stay competitive. Sega of America exective Scott Steinberg echoed similar sentiments, telling GameDaily that "for a lot of families [the launch price is] too expensive." We have no doubt that early adopters will secure a successful PlayStation 3 launch in all regions (Sony is more than sure of that), but beyond the launch window is still a mystery.

Marriot VP6504d ago

heck yah Ubisoft wants the PS3 to drop price. They have to invest a decent amount to port 360 and PC titles to the PS3. And they don't want their PS3 games to have a small audience.

The Real Deal6504d ago

They are both worried about the ps3 sales if they don't do a dramatic price drop in 2007. And it won't happen folks. But its what I have been saying. When the ps3 hits 300 dollars. Thats when they can regain their mass market appeal. The only problem is at 600 dollars they loose 350 per console. It has already been stated that the ps3 costs right now 900 plus dollars to manufacture. So to drop to the 300 dollar sweet spot would mean that they would loose 600 plus per console. SOny is already borrowing money from banks...that would really put them in a hole. And one thing to note. The longer it takes Sony to drop the price. The more sony fans that are waiting will wait no longer and invest in the 360 to get their next gen fix with all the 3rd party multi platform releases. Like Ubi, Sega, and Microsoft have said on record...2007 will be the year that puts the leader in a firm position for years to come. All this because Sony wanted to 1 up Microsoft but all and all they fell into a trap and now Microsoft is in the position sony was in with the first playstation. New kid on the block doing all the right things to get mass market appeal. Think about it.

Wotbot6503d ago

I agree Sony should drop the price.

The PS3 will be the first console I will not purchase upon release. I'm going to wait until a lot of good games are released until I pay £425. And that will be in about 2 years.

ACE6503d ago

buy then sony could be history lol!!!!

PS360PCROCKS6503d ago

bad for sony, they dont need developers sharing their opinion on the price point.

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Profchaos3h ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto2h ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger882h ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

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Chard20h ago(Edited 20h ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis19h ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast17h ago

It's worth a play through today.

gold_drake11h ago

the first one is abit the odd one out but after u finished it, believe it it gets tremendously better and better

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jznrpg1d 14h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv721d 13h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.