| HappySqurriel said: Whether this is true or not, Microsoft is pretty smart for suggesting the PS3 will be $399 by Christmas. We really don't know how many 60GB PS3 systems need to be sold before the $599 SKU is the only PS3 that is available but (for argument's sake) assume they have enough systems to last until September 1st. The suggestion of a $399 model from a 'respected' source will spawn all kinds of rumors and news stories (and endless blog posts). In september when anyone even Googles "PS3" they will be forced to read this speculation; some people will even misunderstand the articles and assume the manufacturer of the PS3 was announcing a price reduction (either they think Microsoft produces the PS3 or they have a brain fart and misread Microsoft as Sony). The result of this is people begin anticipating a price drop on the PS3 and hold off buying more systems ... This puts Sony in a bad position, either they reduce the PS3's price again (start looking desperate by reducing the price of the PS3 twice in 1 year) or they lose the sales of people who misunderstood Microsoft's intentions. |
Yes ,the usual crap by Microsoft lying about the product or intentions of their rivals to discourage people spending in it .I hope this kind of stinking marketing doesnt succeeds ...again .
