More evidence to support possible $299 PS3

[Max King of the Wild]

mike_intellivision said:

WiiStation360 said:

According to iSuppli, the PS3 cost $448.73 based on October 2008 prices.  Based on this, this $500 model was probably a profit, and the $400 model a small loss.  This was the 65nm cell model.  I have not seen an updated price breakdown since then.

 

And remember two things about this estimate:

1. It was based upon exchange rates at that time (and they have been quite volatile lately)

2. They are for the materials only. It did not include little things like assembly, delivery, publicity, etc.  (It is silent as to whether this included a controller -- but a similar study on the Wii did not, so it is a point for discussion).

 

Basically, Sony will probably look to bundle until (a) the holiday season or (b) a more favorable exchange rate (lower value on the yen).

 

Mike from Morgantown

 

 

yes it only includes parts but isnt the cost of those parts based off retail price. which includes store cuts on all the parts and non bulk discount. manufacturing and bulk pricing shouldnt be much more than that. also shipping is in the rp too