Sony to Reduce PS2 Price to Combat Xbox 360?
According to SPOnG, retailers have told them that Sony will slash the price of the PS2 to between £60 and £70 in the UK this Christmas.
“You can expect significant reductions in the price of everything this Christmas, but most noticeable will be the PlayStation 2,” our well-placed source told SPOnG. “We’ve been briefed to expect a price as low as £60 beginning at the start of December. Sony’s probably looking at a global price cut – around $100 in the States and a serious Platinum range announcement too.”
When I read this news I really couldn’t decide if this would impact sales of the Xbox 360 or not. I mean, if you want a 360 you’ll buy it, right? On the other hand, if you’re a kid who has to beg your parents for a console under the tree, maybe it could make a difference.
Thoughts?
Link: SPOnG - Slimline PlayStation 2 for £60 - 360 Spoiler Looms
I got Cod4, tho. Used to play it well but now I get my a** kicked more often than not.
(after 3 weeks... but for 23.5€ I cannot remotely complain!)
So merry Christmas!
August 2nd, 2005 at 11:03 pm
XBox 360 or not, I think they would have been a PS2 price cut. Moreover, I expect major price cut for PS2 games also. We will see…