IF there is s slim model ready to go out the door (which is presumably cheaper than the current model to manufacture)
Then Sony would introduce it immediately upon announcing it. The Price for the new slim model would be $400.
All old fat PS3's would immediately .... wait for it...... drop to $350 while you can find them in stores, as a clearance sale.
Come Christmas, if the PS3 is not selling above the 360 because of whatever reason.. maybe Microsoft will price drop in response to the introduction of the slim and increase of PS3 sales, then Sony would just drop the Slim model to $350, and boom... it seems like another price drop.
If it was me, when the slim drops it's price, (in response to any Microsoft threat) I would introduce a "Elite Slim" and maintain the $400 price point. (use your own speculation for what features would be included on that model)
That is 2 increases in sales, (probably permanently) for just $50
Sony can introduce the slim, wait for Microsoft to counter, then drop the price of the slim if they do.
It is really pretty flawless logic.
BUT with all of that being said..
There will be no slim at E3 imo.
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