| Loud_Hot_White_Box said: They absolutely gouge consumers on proprietary peripherals. The arguments people want to make about "evil" Sony apply truthfully to Microsoft. MS pricing schemes do make better use of consumers' psychology, though. Sucker them in with a lower initial price, then add on tons of costs when people figure "well, I'm already in this for $349..." Not cheaper than PS3 now, is it? |
Actually, MS pricing schemes are to ensure that people only pay for what they need.
Let's compare (AUD prices at RRP):
Xbox 360 20gb $499
+ Wireless adapter $169.95
+ Rechargeable Battery pack (3rd party) $30
= $698.90
VS
Playstation 3 40gb $699
+ HDMI Cables $ anywhere betwene 50-100, but I'll use the price I got on ebay which was $20
= $719
So assuming you need a wireless adapter (which sony force into the costs for the PS3), you're still paying $20 more for the PS3 to get them on the same level. Assuming you don't need a wireless adapter, the difference is $190.
