360 Japan price drop?

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http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/40gb-ps3-announced-for-japan-sony-introduces-white-ps3/

Sony announced today the 40GB PS3 will go on sale in Japan beginning Nov. 11. The 20GB and 60GB models, both still available in Japan, will have a 5,000 yen ($43) price cut next week. This means that the prices for the PS3 in Japan will be 20GB at 44,980 yen ($384), 60GB at 54,980 yen ($469) and 40GB at 39,980 yen ($341) yen. The 40GB is cheaper than the 20GB version, however it will lack backwards compatibility, memory card slots and a couple USB ports.

Sony is also unleashing a white version of the 40GB PS3 model for Japan in ceramic white. It will cost the same as the regular black PS3. A white DualShock 3 controller will also be available to purchase beginning Nov 11. If Sony can't offer consumers backwards compatibility, might as well razzle dazzle 'em with new colors.
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Looks like SONY is dropping the price of the PS3 in Japan next week. Now I know the 360 will be getting a price drop once the elite hits though how much should be interesting. Would they do a minimal price drop like they done in most regions or make a splash with a 360 costing less then a Wii. Stay tune.