Look at the current sales figures. Worldwide in just about 3 years the 360 has sold around 20 million consoles. In just two years the PS3 has sold 14.5 million consoles. I have a feeling that the gap is going to close dramatically this holiday season. Sony is going to continue to pump out quality games for the next serveral months and into next year. By next November the PS3 should have surpassed the 360 in total console sales even though the 360 had a year head start.

caseystryker

I don't see how the PS3 can "dramatically close the gap this holiday season":

-A 360 can be had for $200.

-A standalone BluRay player can be had for $200 now, and will probably be down to $175 for holiday sales.

So basically, as a game console and as a BluRay player, the PS3 has passed it's sweet spot in cost. And unfortunately for Sony, the cost will most likely have a dramatic impact this holiday season, especially in the economic crunch.

Gaming PC's are over-priced?

$800.00

Quad Core 6600

8800GTS

2GB DDR2 800MHz

320GB SATA II -16MB Cache.

Vista Home 64Bit

GG Fanboys.

gamerking178

The funny thing is, I have exactly those same specs (right down to the OS and GFX card, assuming it's a 640Mb card), and paid $1300 CAD last year. I got my 360 (60G) for $300 just over a month ago.

...so you have a PC that was just above average a year ago, want a cookie?

P.S. Just to be nice, I have to say I haven't had any problems running games really well for over a year, so cheers, looks like there's a sweet spot for a gaming rig specs nowadays :)

It's sad to say, but controllers had a lot to do with which console I eventually went with, the 360. I never felt comfortable with a PS1/2/3 controller, so why would I buy a console that I wouldn't be comfortable playing for hours with?

What really strikes me as odd is that no 3rd party controller maker has made a PS3-style controler for the 360, and vice-versa. They basically have the same number of buttons, no? Just need to swtich the analog stick with the D pad, and change some of the general curves...

I agree with many of the points made. Obviously, they can't sell it at a loss. They need to cut some overhead cost, such as only have a 40-60Gb HDD, and remove the wireless (just keep ethernet).

And it really needs to be under $300 at this point. The whole "it's a deal considering it has BluRay" thing is quickly passing them by.The "PS3 for a BR player" price sweet-spot is almost gone. You can buy a BR player at Futureshop for $200 CAN on special this week. So if I really want a BR player, would I spend $200 or $400? That $200 can go a long way towards other purchases...like a 360 Arcade:shock:

Pfft, if you want a full-fledged editing tool for the PS3, why are you waiting for LBP? Welcome to last year. Just check the links.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCDEm4SlwkE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibj8BphZC14&feature=related