HappySqurriel on 01 October 2007
One thing to consider (with all consoles) is the exchange rates ...
The US dollar is losing value as compared to most currencies around the world and has lost (in the past year) nearly 7% as compared to the Chineese Yuan; over the next couple of months it could continue losing at a similar rate (assuming the Chineese don't stop manipulating the exchange rate which would accelerate the US dollars losses). Being that many (most) of the components are being manufactured in China, the cost to manufacture a PS3 in American dollars is increasing ...
