the cost of the ps3

[dallas]

leo-j said:

Dolla Dolla said:

leo-j said:
I read this not to long ago and didnt post it for some reason. Though they are already making a profit(or were in europe) in some regions including australia.

Sony have stated in their first quarter report that they aren't making a profit on PS3's, and that they hope to make it to break even soon.

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14849

The 80gb has to be the closest to break even. At $599, it might only lose $50 bucks. The transition from 90nm to 65nm for the CPU and GPU will cut costs a lot, 50% on both components. Is there any confirmation about transitioning these parts to 65nm?

Why do they want to change it to 65nm anyway?

 

Well, given 2 chips, one made with 95nm etchings and one with 65nm etchings the 65 will cost less, and will produce less heat and use less voltage. 

 The thing of it is that this 65nm stuff is pretty new, and the price for the machines that manufacture with 65nm are still too expensive for sony or microsoft to invest in now, just like the price of BD players are still too high for many consumers.  Either way, expect all three console companies to upgrade eventually.