Another price cut rumor..

[Destroyer_of_knights]

I reckon that a true PS3 price cut won't happen this year, instead this is what I think may just happen:-

1. PS3 slim announced at Leipzig Game Convention/TGS and then shortly released at the same current price of $399
2. Current phat PS3 will have a $100 price cut till they are sold out then the only model available will be the slim PS3
3. make a price cut next year or leave it as an available option depending on how the slim sales go

think about it, a slim would boost sales for the holiday season while making profit, and the product although 3 years old at that stage would look knew to those not really in the know. Not only that but the PS3 slim would have been designed for profitability and as well as to break even if the price cut has to be done, phasing out the phat PS3 will finally stop the bleeding, of course some may see through this, but for them they be able to get a phat PS3 for 100 cheaper which of course is not a true price cut, just one to phase out the old models, but at the same time it will be perceived as a price cut by many as well.

In any case, this will leave sony with an ace up it's sleeve for next year, and that of course would be a true price cut.