Sony: PlayStation 3 price drop

I've got a free game (bart smit in Belgium) so the PS3 has cost me about 530€ (They sell all their games for 69.99€)

So the pricecut doesn't bother me that much.

 

Joystiq is reporting that these % increases are not in sales but increases in sales rank. *shrug*

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/10/ps3-price-drop-drives-amazon-sales/

 

Hmm... I saw Amazon listed PS3 as "2800% increase" from #26 to #1 though. Initially it was #26 to #3 but I forgot the percentage increase (Something like 1700% I think, but I am not sure anymore). Anyway, it's selling well now. Sony must be refreshing the page every minute now.

 

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26520

Looks to me like they are going to phase out the 60GB as soon as they sell out this X-mas, then the 80GB will be the standard $499 SKU without Motorstorm most likely. If they can do a smooth transition, it is a smart cost cutting move. Now they need a new 40GB SKU based the same cost cutting at $399 this Sept/Oct.

 

Indeed.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/movers-and-shakers/videogames/ref=pd_ts_mte/103-2551618-1359838#learnmore

The formula used is (previous ranking position - actual one) / actual position. So (28 - 1) / 1 = 27 --> 2700 % increase in rank

 

Which is also why it's out of that ranking now.

But then it's been topping this hourly ranking ever since, which isn't too bad either:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/videogames/ref=sv_vg_1/102-2419145-6589769

Question is, how long will it keep up? Well at least they've got plenty of stock probably.

 

Speculation on the PS3 forums suggests that Sony will bundle their 599 Euro PS3 with Resistance and Motorstorm and an extra controller. Apparently someone there received a letter from Sony Belgium.

Also this site is saying the same thing.

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=18877

 

Meaning a PS3 without anything @ 499€ don't you think?

 

No, I think they'll be selling only the bundle for a while atleast. It's ok(ish) value for the customer and cheap for Sony to throw those extras in.

 

Yeah I have heard that a price-cut is due in October, to coincide with the launch of Home.

I'd prefer this bundle if you could choose any of Sony's first-party games while the promotion lasts.

 

Some shops are already selling it at 499€ now apparently, so I think it'll be ok.

 

Any link?

 

It'd be cheaper for me to cross the Channel and buy one in France!

 

It's 599€ right now in France
http://hardware.monsieurprix.com/listing/gen/J000131367.html

 

No shop is selling it at 499 €. There is no price drop in Europe as such, but they'll sell a bundle with an extra sixaxis, Resistance and Motorstorm for 599€.

 

Bzzzt. Local stores have done exactly that.

Anyways, strong words from Reeves: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26702

And he hints about a price drop in October.

 

PS3 price cut confirmed temporary to clear out 60GB stock;

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26704

 

So the 60GB Sku in the US at $499 is temporary and will be replaced with the $599 80GB sku? Interesting!

I assume in October they'll have another price cut on the 80GB sku since MS will likely cut their price also.

If Halo3 reviews well all around and the 360 gets a price cut, Sony will have a lot of work to do this winter to remain competitive in the US and Europe. If Halo3 doesn't do well and MS holds their price, I could see the PS3 taking a good lead in the holidays.

Someone should remind him that if the world has "moved on" they should stop working on MGS4, GOWIII, GT5, oh and FF13!

 

Dunno if this has already been posted.

Motorstorm - 60€
Resistance - 60€
PS3 controller - 55€

Total: 175€

600€ - 175€ = 425€, which isn't much for the PS3.

The only downside is that I wouldn't buy Resistance separately, because it doesn't support keyboard & mouse. But for a bargain like this, I think it's about time for me to buy the damn console.


Edit: Just noticed something odd; because of Resistance the starter pack has an age limit of 18.

 

My thoughts exactly.