One topic that has been in my head is this perception that the 360 "cannot have anymore price cuts." That's a typical defense line that PS3 fanboys use to claim that PS3 will begin outselling the 360 once it drops down in price. Let's be realistic though:
First the only real price drop that the PS3 has had is the one from $499 to $399. They had to alter the hardware and take out some parts to make this possible.
Now, let's assume the PS3 drops to $299, why then can't the 360 drop its Arcade version and turn the 360 into a $199 machine? It would be an non-existance price drop but to customers, the fact that the Pro takes over the Arcade version would make it seem like a price drop just like PS3 did when it got rid of their $599 sku for the $499 sku
Also, let's remember that Sony has been known to cut down hardware and making it slim to cut down on prices. Why would MS not do the same? That would give them the chance to once again drop the price and have perhaps the Pro 360 at the $199.
Anyway, I hope someone can enlighten me why MS cannot afford another price cut even though the possibilities are there to make it happen.
