So the Sony press conference & Halo 5 are both on the 27th...

[pokoko]

flint said:

pokoko said:
No way. Ideally, if you wanted to make an impact, you'd announce it before everyone already pre-ordered or bought an XO in anticipation. Being on the same day does very little.

That's why i'm asking, it might just be a coincidence.

If they announce the price-cut then, it's because they wanted to wait until a lot later than Gamescon.  That part makes sense.  Being on the same day as Halo, though, would be happenstance.