PS3 price drop may suprises us all?

[Skeeuk]

CGI-Quality said:
@ skeeuk

Good post, I tend to side with that idea on the matter. It would seem to be the most logical right now. Question is, when should they introduce that 3rd high-end sku if that idea became a reality?

 

well they could launch it the same time as an entry level.

purchasers will buy a $499 model thats for sure, and regarding a $399 model that will keep selling no matter what like it is now. but the highest selling model would be my prospected $299 model.

the thing is for example someone like me a working adult, buying a ps3 £299/$399 is affordable and has proven tip-top value for me, but what of many others who are students or even younger who want a ps3.

its not as if they can just shell out £299/$399 just like that............i think most of them would have to rely on it being purchased for them as gifts for birthdays or xmas etc. <----------so in a situation like that in this tough climate consumers are pushed into buying cheaper products hence 360 sales have dramatically increased.

so for sony to make a cheap entry level, and have 2 more expensive models with extra value attahed to them is a very good idea, the only r+d headache for sony would be on the entry level, the other 2 they are just adding to package. i belive the bacwards compat should be done with emulation like it was in EU it wouldnt cost them anything. unlike the NA version it actually included an emotion chip.