| ve starcraft said: The number 1 reason I don't think it would happen is because of pricing in the rest of the world. The USA almost always gets things cheaper than elsewhere bu THAT MUCH cheaper just seems extreme. I also think that while MS is making decent money on each 360 sold, its not enough to drop prices that much without going into the red again. I think $229 would be awesome, but unfortunately I even doubt it will go that low. |
I have no numbers to back up anything I am about to say, and I am too tired to look; I'm sure someone can find them.
I agree that the U.S. price is significantly lower already but U.S. buyers buy more 360 games. MS has a good amount of first party games and they still get money for 3rd party games. The U.S. tie ratio is beyond ridiculous, it's ricoqulous. I am also willing to bet that LIVE ratio is higher in the U.S. also; along with peripherals, etc.
$199-229 could be what MS needs to stay ahead in the U.S. and make a S-load of money. Remember MS, unlike Nintendo, is playing to win and bankrupt Sony gaming so they can get MS boxes in more living rooms. They are making a profit in the short run on the hardware, they can probably pull it off.
I think it is very likely by February and somewhat likely for Christmas.
Reminder, I am far from a MS fanboy and I am not necessarily supporting this move for my taste.
I would cite regulation, but I know you will simply ignore it.
