By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Forums - Microsoft - Microsoft to cut 360 price before the PS3?

Smashed on 13 August 2009

Probably not true.



Around the Network
daiyumn on 13 August 2009

I sure hope this happens, because I only have a ps3, and I'm planning to get the elite.
I can't wait for Left4Dead 2 I had the first one but it was for pc so I didnt really like it.
Also cant wait for Splinter Cell: Conviction



I am a loyal SONY fan and will always be.

I am also a PS1, PS2, PS3 and a PSP owner.

<a href="http://ps3trophycard.com/profile/daiyumn316"><imgsrc="http://card.mmos.com/psn/profile/da/i/daiyumn316/card.png" border="0" alt="daiyumn316 /></a>

Click this ----->  http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=83696to post your top 10 games.

Squilliam on 13 August 2009

Its kind of a price cut, in that they are taking a more desirable SKU and making it cheaper. It still has the perception of being more expensive than the current Premium. This is really only a price drop for those who want an Elite but were looking to settle on the Premium.

In any case im still wondering if they intend to cut the price of the Arcade, $149, $169, $179 are still viable price cuts with the Elite remaining @ $299. Its just coming into Christmas its that entry price which if lower will drive a lot of sales.



Tease.

Goddbless on 14 August 2009
mrstickball said:
Good news.

Now we have 2 SKUs: A stripped down cheap one, and a very robust upgrade that warrants the extra $100.

Can't argue with that kind of model. If Sony doesn't drop the price this year, Microsoft will bludgeon them, come Christmas.

I lol'd at that! Seriously though this could take some air out of Sony's sail. Especially if after the Pro is out of stock they cut the price of the Arcade a bit.



Love the product, not the company. They love your money, not you.

-TheRealMafoo

FKNetwork on 14 August 2009

At the end of the day a price cut IS a price cut! some stores are always doing deals but these are not RRP prices,

We can get a PS3 in the UK for £249.99 now (tesco), does this mean that an official £249.99 PS3 price drop will not be a REAL price drop then as we can already get it at that price?


Works both ways.....



Around the Network
Cueil on 14 August 2009

I wonder if Microsoft will do the 150 dollar Arcade to keep their system half of what Sony's lower end sku is.



 
Get your Portable ID!

FKNetwork on 14 August 2009
CGI-Quality said:
FKNetwork said:
At the end of the day a price cut IS a price cut! some stores are always doing deals but these are not RRP prices,

We can get a PS3 in the UK for £249.99 now (tesco), does this mean that an official £249.99 PS3 price drop will not be a REAL price drop then as we can already get it at that price?


Works both ways.....

What's the major difference though in a $299.99 Elite and a $299.99 Pro? The average customer doesn't go in and ask if one has a 100GB more HDD space, all they see is the price tag. A $299.99 PS3 is different because we don't currently see that price. The average customer will know the difference between a $399.99 PS3 and a $299.99 PS3 obviously, but a $299.99 Eilte and a $299.99 Pro, not likely.

So no, it isn't the same scenario, not matter how we slice it. It's more of a price revision, similar to when the 40GB PS3 was phased out and the 80GB PS3 dropped to the 40GB price. In all practical terms, yes it was a price drop. However, the PS3 was STILL seen as $399.99, not $399.99 with 40 more gigs. And let's remember, there is an Xbox 360 that is already cheaper than $299.99, so it's not a major deal. Just a revision.

Make sense?

Makes total sense!



FKNetwork on 14 August 2009
CGI-Quality said:
Cueil said:
I wonder if Microsoft will do the 150 dollar Arcade to keep their system half of what Sony's lower end sku is.

Now THIS would be a major drop IMO.

That would make a huge impact if that happens, exciting times ahead for our HD Twins!



Zizzla_Rachet on 14 August 2009
CGI-Quality said:
FKNetwork said:
At the end of the day a price cut IS a price cut! some stores are always doing deals but these are not RRP prices,

We can get a PS3 in the UK for £249.99 now (tesco), does this mean that an official £249.99 PS3 price drop will not be a REAL price drop then as we can already get it at that price?


Works both ways.....

What's the major difference though in a $299.99 Elite and a $299.99 Pro? The average customer doesn't go in and ask if one has a 100GB more HDD space, all they see is the price tag. A $299.99 PS3 is different because we don't currently see that price. The average customer will know the difference between a $399.99 PS3 and a $299.99 PS3 obviously, but a $299.99 Eilte and a $299.99 Pro, not likely.

So no, it isn't the same scenario, not matter how we slice it. It's more of a price revision, similar to when the 40GB PS3 was phased out and the 80GB PS3 dropped to the 40GB price. In all practical terms, yes it was a price drop. However, the PS3 was STILL seen as $399.99, not $399.99 with 40 more gigs. And let's remember, there is an Xbox 360 that is already cheaper than $299.99, so it's not a major deal. Just a revision.

Make sense?

The Elite comes with HDMI cables...Don't pretend those are cheap...



 



Zizzla_Rachet on 14 August 2009
CGI-Quality said:
Zizzla_Rachet said:
CGI-Quality said:
FKNetwork said:
At the end of the day a price cut IS a price cut! some stores are always doing deals but these are not RRP prices,

We can get a PS3 in the UK for £249.99 now (tesco), does this mean that an official £249.99 PS3 price drop will not be a REAL price drop then as we can already get it at that price?


Works both ways.....

What's the major difference though in a $299.99 Elite and a $299.99 Pro? The average customer doesn't go in and ask if one has a 100GB more HDD space, all they see is the price tag. A $299.99 PS3 is different because we don't currently see that price. The average customer will know the difference between a $399.99 PS3 and a $299.99 PS3 obviously, but a $299.99 Eilte and a $299.99 Pro, not likely.

So no, it isn't the same scenario, not matter how we slice it. It's more of a price revision, similar to when the 40GB PS3 was phased out and the 80GB PS3 dropped to the 40GB price. In all practical terms, yes it was a price drop. However, the PS3 was STILL seen as $399.99, not $399.99 with 40 more gigs. And let's remember, there is an Xbox 360 that is already cheaper than $299.99, so it's not a major deal. Just a revision.

Make sense?

The Elite comes with HDMI cables...Don't pretend those are cheap...

And like I said, the average Joe doesn't know that. Beyond that, nobody's "pretending" anything.

@ FK: Agreed.

Who are these Avarage Joe's you keep talking about...It says it on the box....