PS3 Pricedrop....!!! Isn't needed :)

[Cypher1980]

Its not a rant but you have totally missed the point IMO

Every console war is about initial landgrab. Once your console is established as number one you sit back and reap the rewards.

Last gen SEGA went for an initial landgrab but it failed when the better specced and better supported PS2 launched. GC and XBox were too late to the party. They were left fighting over the scraps.

This gen Microsoft went all out for the landgrab and its only part worked. Ironically a lesser powered odd console in the Wii has stolen its thunder.

Sony are doing relatively well for such a high pricepoint and tardy launch.

However last gen some 200 million people enjoyed console ownership.

This gen 100 million have already committed to a brand some two brands.

In summary this gen is half way through and the PS3 is in last place.

I do not deny that the PS3 is starting to pick up its feet and gain a little ground but time is running out. There are only so many consumers to win and they get harder to find day by day.

There are no prizes in a horse race for finishing strongly if the race is over before you get into the home straight.

I hope I got my point across. Basically the price cut may not be essential but if Sony want to maintain good third party ties and industry presence it is a prudent move.