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JEDE3 on 25 August 2009
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nordlead said:
JEDE3 said:
nordlead said:
JEDE3 said:


last time someone tried to use this logic it was when isupply came out. everyone shouted "IMPOSSIBLE!" "They must be losing at least 100 per console still!" then it turned out they were only losing 40.

Let's just say, if they are profiting on the PS3 hardware, than Sony has some very serious problems because they are failing to post any real profits in the gaming division. So take your pick.

  1. PS3 loses money on hardware and is enough to counteract almost all the other sources of income
  2. Sony has some very serious problems within the gaming devision


when have i ever said they were profitable on ps3 hw?

I infered from your post that you thought my $50 loss per system was wrong by about the same as your example, which made me think that you think they break even or even profit slightly.

Personally, I think they were very close to breaking even on the old model, and the slim probably set them back by ~$50.


I think they are close to breaking even now. They lowered manufactureing costs from 840 -> 420 by cutting out Ps2 components, 2 USB slots, a card slot, and shrinking the RSX and Cell to 65nm. 420 dollars by those simple steps. Now they cut the Cell to 45 nm (RSX not quit clear but I'd think they have) took chrome faceplate off. Chrome PLAYSTATION 3 off. Shrunk the chasis. Took the finish off. Are using push buttons instead of touch.