What can Sony do about their $399.00 Price Tag.

[Burgles]

AnarchyWest said:

Burgles said:

markers said:

ssj12 said:
well upgrading the 40GB and having one model is a good start for Sony. Adds more value for $399. I expect production costs to fall dramatically afterward. 45nm CELL, 65nm RSX (55nm future).

 

 agreed. production costs are going to be down in the not too distant future, they already have gone done significantly since launch.

and i expect them to re-introduce full BC next year, once production costs have fallen.

 

 Why do you expect them to re-introduce full BC next year?

BC is achieved by using the exact components that are in the PS2PS1? They cannot be "cost reduced" any further. Prolly cost more due to lack of quantity.

BC most likely adds a good $30-$35 to the cost of each console.

 

 

 

 Every PS3 SKU has PS1 B/C...and the limited 80GB bundles did not use PS2 hardware compenents (removed the ee chip)

Yeah I know, I was saying it in response to the bolded bit above, just clarifying that BC isn't achived through emulation for either PS1\PS2. Even in those 80GB MGS4 special editions, they are only emulating the graphics chip. Anyway, OT sorry about that.