I definitely agree with the statements made previously about the pro and the elite SKU's being lowered to maintain a competitive edge over the PS3. I cannot agree the arcade will be dropped all together to allow for that, even if Sony drops their PS3 to $299.99/80gig and $419.99/160gig.
Microsoft wouldn't even need to match that to remain competitive, a 169.99/Arcade, 259.99/pro and 359.99/Elite would be more than enough to remain competitive. That's less than what Sony could potentially drop the PS3's price.
My thoughts on this though? Microsoft is trying to force Sony's hand into a worse situation they are in currently. Sony has 2 options now with this, either drop the price on the PS3 because Microsoft intimidated them into it. Causing them to lose more money with the PS3 and fall further into the red, or don't price-cut at all. Making these plans Microsoft have moot at the moment, but still applicable in the long-run. Meaning a Xbox 360 09/10 price-cut could happen irregardless.
The last option I should have mentioned is that Sony plans to price-cut irregardless of what they say and are financially capable of doing so. If thats the case, Microsoft will counter with their plan and the war will continue forth.
Why must JRPG female leads suck so bad?
