RUMOR: PS3 price-drop

[namehater]

i know that ps3 news is more brews bag, but i came across this so i thought i would share, would be pretty interesting if true, definitely one more step closer to my purchase!

Our mole has a great track record: both the Xbox 360 HDMI story and the wired Xbox 360 Rock Band controllers have since been confirmed. Whoever our friendly inside source is, he's got some great contacts. Now he's ready to tell us what Sony's console pricing plans may soon look like. Here's how Sony's platform pricing will shape up by the holiday shopping season:

* 80GB PlayStation 3: $499.99
* 40GB PlayStation 3: $399.99
* Spider-Man 3 Blu-ray movie pack in with one, or both
* PlayStation 2: $99.99

The 80GB price drop isn't that shocking, but a new $400 40GB system would be huge news. Would people be willing to part with 40GB to save $100? I think so, and having a $400 PlayStation 3 option would be a great weapon this holiday season. If they get to show off the Blu-ray capabilities of the system with Spider-Man 3 bundled? That's a nice package.

The $99.99 PlayStation 2 would ensure that the venerable system will continue to sell well. This is rumor for now, but when Sony makes some announcements at the Tokyo Game Show, I would not be shocked if these were among them. You heard it here first.

take it for what you want, but i have my fingers crossed

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[MadBryan]

Oh yeah, this will happen. They have no choice.

[BrewCityUpstart]

MadB will have one by years end. Mark my words.

[BrewCityUpstart]

Oh, i was about to post this, too lol


Ars Technica has their very own mole, who they say is very good at what he does. Looks like he dug up some interesting stuff on Sony's plan for the holiday season. The rumor is as follows: the 80GB PS3 falls to $499.99, and a brand new 40GB PS3 is offered at $399.99.

Analysts have predicted the 80GB price drop before. As for this 40GB model, we've had a few tip offs that it might be in the works. In addition, the mole adds that Spider-Man 3 Blu-ray may be packed in with one or both of the bundles, and the PS2 drops to $99.99. Of course, these are merely rumors, so don't hold your breath while waiting for lower priced PS3s. We expect to find out more at Tokyo Game Show.link

[MadBryan]

Originally Posted by BrewCityUpstart

MadB will have one by years end. Mark my words.

don't take my quote as a bash. They are not selling like they want because of the price. Can anyone disagree with that?

[namehater]

i think its a combination of price and game library, 399 is an awesome price, now if they continue to develop their library they will be some competition