| TheSource said:
If you adjust for inflation, PS3 at $300 in 2010 costs roughly what PS2 did in May 2002 when it went to $200.
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Inflation at 50% over 8 years? Get out of town. What is this the late 70's? Average inflation since 2002 is about 2.5%(2.44%). The biggest year was 3.8% and last year was actually a year of deflation by -.34%. This year inflation is 2% as of the end of July. Only 2005, 2006, and 2008 had an inflation rate of greater than 3% since 2002. A $200 price tag then should run about $240 -$245 in terms of today's dollars. At this rate it wouldn't be until about 2020 that the old $200 price point would be $300. And by then we'll be well beyond this generation of consoles. I'm sure you were exaggerating a little with them being equal but I think you stretched it a little too far to help prove your point this time.
I do agree with you that the 70% thing is bull though, as there is too many other factors that can effect what price point sees the most sales(i.e. the time factors you stated). I also agree that the PS3 wont be $200 next year but may see a $249 price point. Which would actually be the 2002 $200 price point for today's dollar.
