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Does the PS3 really need a price cut? Part one

There are many people that talk about PS3 being the most expensive console on the market, and are waiting for the price drop. While that is true, the PS3 should always remain the most expensive, for a few reasons.

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GWAVE5976d ago

I think the PS3 needs a price cut to stay competitive. However, consider this:

- in 2007, the PS3 was nearly double the price of the cheapest 360 SKU. It also had "no good gamez!" as everyone knows, yet it outsold the 360 worldwide. No, I'm not comparing the first year of PS3 sales to the first year of 360 sales. Go check the numbers. The PS3's FIRST year outsold the 360's SECOND year.

- in 2008, the PS3 outsold the 360 for 3/4th of the year. The 360 took a price cut, making it half the price of the PS3 (which was a smart business move). So, it started outselling the PS3 like crazy. When the year was over, though, the PS3 still had sold more/roughly the same/slightly less (depending on what you consider "sales" to be) than the 360, even at double the price.

Before you slam disagree, consider those two points and ask yourself this question:

"If the PS3 can do that well at its CURRENT price, what will happen when it DROPS in price?"

The gaming GOD5976d ago

When I try to tell people those same things I get the name calling treatment

hitthegspot5976d ago

Those were different times. You are going to see people start to hold on to their money tighter. I have the cash in hand to purchase a PS3, but why buy one now when the possibility looms that a price cut could get me a PS3 and a PSP at a discount. Smart shoppers will wait. Sony needs to cut it's price.

Lifendz5976d ago

You listen to podcasts like Listenup and they make it seem as if the sky is falling for PS3. This is because they are only looking at NPDs and not worldwide numbers. So yeah, the PS3 is doing well at its price but I think it should drop to 299.99 in order to grab a larger portion of the market share.

UltimateIdiot9115976d ago (Edited 5976d ago )

Smart shoppers would have bought the PS3 already. If you look at Dell, they have discounts on PS3 often. Smart shopper would also know how to manage Credit Card properly and signed up for a Sony card for additional discount.

Regular shoppers wouldn't do all this. I got my PS3 for $250 on sale at Best Buy. This deal was only in Orlando (I'm in Buffalo) and had a friend help me. So smart shoppers, will find the PS3 cheap.

@hit
I used on games. I got DMC4 and CoD4 with that. DMC4 turned out to be a bad purchase. First half was great, second half was terrible. CoD4 was really good. I spent hours each day on that game.
I use sites like Slickdeals.net and Cheapassgamer.com to help me find good deals.

hitthegspot5976d ago

Kudos to you. And please share, what did you do with the money you saved? I wish I could find that deal.

acedoh5976d ago

knows what it is doing. People want to give doom and gloom all the time but SONY has the ultimate weapon. The price drop. Obviously they have been competing in consumer electronics for quite some time so they know how operate. If SONY was really in a desperate position they would have dropped price. The PS3 is still selling well despite being the most expensive. Word of mouth is really what sells it...

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UltimateIdiot9115976d ago

No, the PS3 does not need a price cut. When the game drought hits, then yes. But as of now, I don't think there is a need. It will help but not as much as if there was a game drought.

I know friends who bought a PS3 for SF4 and KZ2. And we are all college student, where money is the tightest.

SWORDF1SH5976d ago

Enough of the fanboy news and fanboys on N4G.
Gaming journalist have got out of hand and its spreading to the gamers.
Be a real gamer and stop with the hate for rival console.
Both consoles are here to stay so get over it.
Make N4G a gaming site once again and MESSAGE ME to add you to the list to show that you support this message and spread this message.
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Droid Control5976d ago

Blu-Ray players have fallen in price, its time the ps3 also follows...
if sony want blu-ray in every home, the best way is through a playstation console...

dj555555555976d ago

"You get what you pay for", never has a truer word been spoke.

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Split/Second Is The Explosive Racing Game That Deserved a Sequel

The Outerhaven writes: Split/Second was the explosive arcade racing game that outshone Ridge Racer and Burnout. That is, until Disney shut it all down before a sequel could happen.

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OmegaSoldati9h ago

As a kid i had some heart attacks playing this game. The soundtrack right on point with those close calls. I love this game.

shadowhaxor9h ago

Agreed. I still love it and play it often. Still sucks that Disney was like, nah... this game didn't do well, when it did well against other racers and reviewed well.

MaximusPrime_8h ago

Split/Second was one of the game I enjoyed playing. In fact it's still the most popular video on my YouTube channel. It's a gameplay of Split/Second posted 15 years ago. This past month 25 people viewed it. Split/Second is a favourite amongst racing gamers worldwide.

AuraAbjure5h ago

This game was super awesome and hella fun playing split-screen with the homie. Trashing your friend’s car during split-screen competition using one of those QuickTime events was so funny haha

wesnytsfs1h ago

That and Blur both deserve a sequel, they came out within days of eachother.

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Project: Horned Owl Review

From the mid-1980s to the early part of the 2000s, light gun rail shooters were a staple in both arcade and home system gaming. Arguably, the genre started to really hit its stride in the mid-1990s. While games like Time Crisis, Virtual Cop, and House of the Dead, among others, dominated both the home system and arcade space, some one relegated to only home game systems. Today, we’ll be talking about a little-known cult game published by Sony called Project: Horned Owl. This game was developed by Alfa Systems, and all in all, this is a fun game.

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Interview: Plants vs. Zombies Composer Talks Charm, Humor, and Musical Mayhem

Game Rant interviews Plants vs. Zombies composer Peter McConnell about honoring the series’ quirky roots, adapting its themes, and now going vinyl.

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VenomUK12d ago

The score for the first Plants Vs Zombies is such great, iconic music that it has a timeless quality. Not quite the level of Minecraft, but wonderful in its own right.