I, For one, am completely Speechless (RE: No PS3 Price Drop)

So today, Sony announced officially no price cut for the PS3. Even as the anti-PS3 guy that I am (for those of you familiar with my work on SW), I am shocked that there will not be a price cut announced at E3. Sure, they could be bluffing, but something tells me that they are not, especially because they confirmed no price drop like 3 days before their press conference at E3. This pretty much IS the last nail in the coffin- even though I didn't think a $100 drop would be enough, NO drop is insulting to PS3 owners, and anyone considering buying a PS3. I would sell NOW, and get my 360 (and that is honest advice, no bias intended- it's just not funny anymore).

http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/07/06/sony-no-playstation-3-price-cut-in-the-works

So today, Sony announced officially no price cut for the PS3. Even as the anti-PS3 guy that I am (for those of you familiar with my work on SW), I am shocked that there will not be a price cut announced at E3. Sure, they could be bluffing, but something tells me that they are not, especially because they confirmed no price drop like 3 days before their press conference at E3. This pretty much IS the last nail in the coffin- even though I didn't think a $100 drop would be enough, NO drop is insulting to PS3 owners, and anyone considering buying a PS3. I would sell NOW, and get my 360 (and that is honest advice, no bias intended- it's just not funny anymore).

http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/07/06/sony-no-playstation-3-price-cut-in-the-works

accameron

Accameon, the tool. :lol:

Boofreakinghoo Sorry fanboys but Sony isnt just going to "give" you a PS3 you gotten earn it!whitetiger3521

[QUOTE="accameron"]

So today, Sony announced officially no price cut for the PS3. Even as the anti-PS3 guy that I am (for those of you familiar with my work on SW), I am shocked that there will not be a price cut announced at E3. Sure, they could be bluffing, but something tells me that they are not, especially because they confirmed no price drop like 3 days before their press conference at E3. This pretty much IS the last nail in the coffin- even though I didn't think a $100 drop would be enough, NO drop is insulting to PS3 owners, and anyone considering buying a PS3. I would sell NOW, and get my 360 (and that is honest advice, no bias intended- it's just not funny anymore).

http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/07/06/sony-no-playstation-3-price-cut-in-the-works

hotdaisy18

Accameon, the tool. :lol:

Watch it, bud. That sounds like a direct insult to me. Should I report you? This is a serious thread, for serious discussion. No name calling. Do you really think that NO PRICE DROP is a good idea? The PS3 is screwed, no matter what games come out for it. I would be so angry right now if I owned a PS3 after reading that article. Sony is letting its customers take a hard hit for a chance at winning the blu ray wars.

for every hour you spend on these forums b****ing and moaning about a measely $600 that you don't have, you could be working another job. You obviously want a Ps3 bad enough to create a thread on it.
HoldThePhone

Yes, I would like a PS3. If it cost $199, sold like crazy, and had good games (like the PS2). HTH.

they're bluffing, count on it.MikeE21286

I think so too. I think they're just denying it because Sony probably wanted it to be their big surprise of E3. I still think they'll drop the price at E3 though.

[QUOTE="whitetiger3521"]Boofreakinghoo Sorry fanboys but Sony isnt just going to "give" you a PS3 you gotten earn it!AncientDozer

And I don't care how rich you are, $600 is a lot of money. Kids these days need to learn responsibility and the value of a dollar.

You are right. For most people (those earning under $40k per year), spending $600 (plus for accessories and games) on a video game system is irrational and reckless, for basically a recreational gadget. That is a month's rent for most people. Do kids these days not understand how much $600 buys? $400 is bad enough, let alone $600. It's just insane. And yes, I do have enough spare money to buy a PS3, it's just I can't justify spending all that.

Okay in TWO YEARS lets look at games...when both consoles and all the developers are adept with the hardware...THEN WE CAN DECIDE ON QUALITY

As for HD DVD vs. Blu Ray...the fact that BB is carrying Blu ray now COULD help with the tide...since most people can't use internet rental /sigh.

That and Disney may be the force that shifts this war...

[QUOTE="MikeE21286"]they're bluffing, count on it.Not-A-Stalker

I think so too. I think they're just denying it because Sony probably wanted it to be their big surprise of E3. I still think they'll drop the price at E3 though.

[QUOTE="whitetiger3521"]Boofreakinghoo Sorry fanboys but Sony isnt just going to "give" you a PS3 you gotten earn it!Svarthek

Okay in TWO YEARS lets look at games...when both consoles and all the developers are adept with the hardware...THEN WE CAN DECIDE ON QUALITY

As for HD DVD vs. Blu Ray...the fact that BB is carrying Blu ray now COULD help with the tide...since most people can't use internet rental /sigh.

That and Disney may be the force that shifts this war...

darkelfkiller

Yeah sure, you are probably right. And I personally think that blu ray will eventually win the format war. But that still does not negate the fact that teh PS3 costs SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS, and just today announced that they will not be dropping the price, right before E3, at a time when their sales are more pitiful that EVER. It was the only possible way that they could build up at least a little steam. 360 and Wii are going to crush the PS3 now, even if some good games come out for the PS3. It's simply too expensive to be an attractive buy to MOST people.

[QUOTE="whitetiger3521"]Boofreakinghoo Sorry fanboys but Sony isnt just going to "give" you a PS3 you gotten earn it!Svarthek

Nice point

So today, Sony announced officially no price cut for the PS3. Even as the anti-PS3 guy that I am (for those of you familiar with my work on SW), I am shocked that there will not be a price cut announced at E3. Sure, they could be bluffing, but something tells me that they are not, especially because they confirmed no price drop like 3 days before their press conference at E3. This pretty much IS the last nail in the coffin- even though I didn't think a $100 drop would be enough, NO drop is insulting to PS3 owners, and anyone considering buying a PS3. I would sell NOW, and get my 360 (and that is honest advice, no bias intended- it's just not funny anymore).

http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/07/06/sony-no-playstation-3-price-cut-in-the-works

accameron

How is it a insult to PS3owners? A console has never had a price cut in it's first year, so whats the big deal. They already own the PS3 and are injoying it, soif you don't like what the PS3 has to offer then don't buy one, but to tell people thats it's all over for Sony and to just get rid of there PS3, is complete speculation, and far from the thruth.

You are right. For most people (those earning under $40k per year), spending $600 (plus for accessories and games) on a video game system is irrational and reckless, for basically a recreational gadget. That is a month's rent for most people. Do kids these days not understand how much $600 buys? $400 is bad enough, let alone $600. It's just insane. And yes, I do have enough spare money to buy a PS3, it's just I can't justify spending all that.

accameron

It's usually kids trying to sound like they're not. Anyone who works and is not a superstar/mogul/drugdealer should be well capable of understanding what $600 USD mean, regardless of whether they can spend it on a frivolous good like a game console or not.

Insulting or making fun of people who are not willing to shell that amount, I usually think spoiled children.

[QUOTE="accameron"]

So today, Sony announced officially no price cut for the PS3. Even as the anti-PS3 guy that I am (for those of you familiar with my work on SW), I am shocked that there will not be a price cut announced at E3. Sure, they could be bluffing, but something tells me that they are not, especially because they confirmed no price drop like 3 days before their press conference at E3. This pretty much IS the last nail in the coffin- even though I didn't think a $100 drop would be enough, NO drop is insulting to PS3 owners, and anyone considering buying a PS3. I would sell NOW, and get my 360 (and that is honest advice, no bias intended- it's just not funny anymore).

http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/07/06/sony-no-playstation-3-price-cut-in-the-works

marvelfan

How is it a insult to PS3owners? A console has never had a price cut in it's first year, so whats the big deal. They already own the PS3 and are injoying it, soif you don't like what the PS3 has to offer then don't buy one, but to tell people thats it's all over for Sony and to just get rid of there PS3, is complete speculation, and far from the thruth.

This E3 is VITAL for Sony. Their sales and goowill in the marketplace are completely in the crapper, no one wants to spend that much on a video game system. They NEED to drop the price, and get some good games out NOW. Otherwise they will just fall further behind. So they have to wow people at E3, and convince consumers to buy their system. I don't care if Heavenly Sword, FF13, and MGS4 are released in a week- if the price of the PS3 doesn't drop, even these heavy hitters will not help the fate of the PS3. Sony is shooting themself in the foot by not dropping the price, even if they are taking a loss on each system.

This is an extremely pivotal time in the video game industry- year 1/2 in the console race, leading into the fall before a major holiday season.

Talked to a Sony rep just yesterday, and she said that this holiday season, there WILL be a 100 dollar price drop. The PS3 isn't dead or doomed or whatever. It's only warming up, as we're only 8 months into it's 10 year life span. Devs have not even begun to tap into the system's potential, and there are some big anticipated games coming out this year. The 360 still has the better library thus far, but then again, I should hope so. Sony will be just fine, and so will Microsoft. We all win.xboxdevil

Too little, too late. Mark my words.

[QUOTE="whitetiger3521"]Boofreakinghoo Sorry fanboys but Sony isnt just going to "give" you a PS3 you gotten earn it!AncientDozer

Yes, Tiger is right. Stop being a-holes and remember that it isn't about what you have; it's about fun. We're all gamers. We are brethren united by a common love for gaming. If the sony gamers and, indeed, all gamers could remember this. . the gamer gods would not punish us with the three red rings or $600 pricetags.

And I don't care how rich you are, $600 is a lot of money. Kids these days need to learn responsibility and the value of a dollar.

Too bad it takes about a month to actually work enough to pay for a PS3. I have been working about 20-30 hours every two weeks at a job making 8 bucks an hour and I still can't afford one and I have been there a month (but then again I do buy other things). Sure its expensive and people obviously understand that, 600 bucks is a fair chunk of cash, for that much I could buy myself a fairly decent guitar. For the amount of money some gamers will spend over the next 5 years, I could buy myself a vintage 1960's Fender Stratocaster for the same price and I guarantee it would outlast any video game console and would eventually pay for itself playing gigs and making money.

Talked to a Sony rep just yesterday, and she said that this holiday season, there WILL be a 100 dollar price drop. The PS3 isn't dead or doomed or whatever. It's only warming up, as we're only 8 months into it's 10 year life span. Devs have not even begun to tap into the system's potential, and there are some big anticipated games coming out this year. The 360 still has the better library thus far, but then again, I should hope so. Sony will be just fine, and so will Microsoft. We all win.xboxdevil

I have no idea if you really know a Sony rep or if the re actually has this knowledge, but I think Sony would do well to strike now. Microsoft just announced an extended three year warranty, as everyone has heard. This move, while spreading good will, will cost them up to $1.5 billion. If Sony announced now, before the holiday season, they would have momentum going into the fall and Microsoft would be hard pressed to match the drop based on the cash they are spending now to keep 360's going.

On the other hand, the $500 is still a sizable bit of cash to anyone, including people like me who are older, established, and could spend it without a second thought. Because I already have a 360, it makes no sense to buy a more expensive console that has fewer gamesand may not match the 360 output going forward. Part of being able to easily afford a console is not having all day to play it. Most people don't buy more than one not just for cost but for the idea that they only have time to play a few games at a time. Why make a hobby that can only take up so much time more expensive and space consuming than it has to be?