Comments on: Is the US Price Cut Temporary? http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:19:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sporty http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-62113 Sporty Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:47:36 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-62113 That's what I've been thinking also. The costs of 60 to 80 HDDs is pennies, thrown in a game to add value, if they did both packs at 499 60s wouldn't sell as well since everyone would go for the 80. I would bet that once 60s are gone the 80s will drop the game and fill in the 499 slot. Either way I don't care since I already own mine. Kinda sucks talking about people getting better deals then I got :D That’s what I’ve been thinking also. The costs of 60 to 80 HDDs is pennies, thrown in a game to add value, if they did both packs at 499 60s wouldn’t sell as well since everyone would go for the 80.

I would bet that once 60s are gone the 80s will drop the game and fill in the 499 slot.

Either way I don’t care since I already own mine. Kinda sucks talking about people getting better deals then I got :D

]]> By: derrickgott007 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-62104 derrickgott007 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:54:04 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-62104 PLAYSTATION BLOG UPDATE: Dave Karraker | July 13th, 2007 at 3:27 pm Hey Guys. Let me jump back in here to answer some questions. Kaz has confirmed that we have stopped production on the 60GB in Asia. However, we have a very ample supply of systems still here in the North American market and will be able to meet demand for months to come at the new $499. We will keep monitoring the market and take the necessary steps to meet consumer needs once the 60GB model is depleted from retail. THE LAST LINE BACKS UP THE 80GB CORE PACK THEORY AT $499, AND MY GUESS IS AROUND CHRISTMAS. PLAYSTATION BLOG UPDATE:

Dave Karraker | July 13th, 2007 at 3:27 pm

Hey Guys. Let me jump back in here to answer some questions. Kaz has confirmed that we have stopped production on the 60GB in Asia. However, we have a very ample supply of systems still here in the North American market and will be able to meet demand for months to come at the new $499. We will keep monitoring the market and take the necessary steps to meet consumer needs once the 60GB model is depleted from retail. THE LAST LINE BACKS UP THE 80GB CORE PACK THEORY AT $499, AND MY GUESS IS AROUND CHRISTMAS.

]]> By: bobeotm http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61792 bobeotm Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:45:49 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61792 I think this just happens to be sony's clumsy way of transitioning into a 80GB 499 sku. I think this just happens to be sony’s clumsy way of transitioning into a 80GB 499 sku.

]]> By: fleakitten http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61768 fleakitten Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:45:01 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61768 You put on a good show at E3 Sony, now you completely ruined it with this garbage idea. You put on a good show at E3 Sony, now you completely ruined it with this garbage idea.

]]> By: mcloki http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61763 mcloki Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:32:59 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61763 The other thing I'm reminded of is the fact that Sony thinks its going to sell 11 million units this year. Nt a $599. So that pretty much means that they will have a price cut and possibly two this year. First one is the 80 going from 599 to 499. The nice start. Then at TGS I fully expect them to reduce the price again. Oh I don't know a price cut and a MGS demo might push things along. The Sony Bravia/PS3 bundles this Christmas should be everywhere. I think Microsoft will be doing the same thing. The other thing I’m reminded of is the fact that Sony thinks its going to sell 11 million units this year. Nt a $599. So that pretty much means that they will have a price cut and possibly two this year. First one is the 80 going from 599 to 499. The nice start. Then at TGS I fully expect them to reduce the price again. Oh I don’t know a price cut and a MGS demo might push things along.
The Sony Bravia/PS3 bundles this Christmas should be everywhere. I think Microsoft will be doing the same thing.

]]> By: mcloki http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61761 mcloki Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:14:26 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61761 Yes this seems truly dumb. I agree with Sporty Sony should send out the STFU memo to everyone. The thing i don't care about is the hard drive upgrade. Hey Sony buy the cheapest 20 gig hard drives you can find and slot them into the PS3. You've given the hardcore gamers the abllity to upgrade the HD themselves. Let them. Get your product out at a cheaper price. Nobody would have said boo if Sony discontinued the 60 gig PS3 and lowered the price of the 80. Which seems to be the plan. Take away the game and it's 499. But your PR has a long way to go. Yes this seems truly dumb. I agree with Sporty Sony should send out the STFU memo to everyone. The thing i don’t care about is the hard drive upgrade. Hey Sony buy the cheapest 20 gig hard drives you can find and slot them into the PS3. You’ve given the hardcore gamers the abllity to upgrade the HD themselves. Let them. Get your product out at a cheaper price.
Nobody would have said boo if Sony discontinued the 60 gig PS3 and lowered the price of the 80. Which seems to be the plan. Take away the game and it’s 499. But your PR has a long way to go.

]]> By: bunnyhero http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61760 bunnyhero Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:09:25 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61760 ugh. what a mistake :( ugh. what a mistake :(

]]> By: Brian Hoyt http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61758 Brian Hoyt Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:54:01 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/2007/07/13/is-the-us-price-cut-temporary/#comment-61758 Kaz confirms it at about 1:50 into this interview http://atvs.vg.no/player/index.php?id=10235 "Once the current stock of the 60 GB is gone the price will return to $599" Kaz confirms it at about 1:50 into this interview http://atvs.vg.no/player/index.php?id=10235 “Once the current stock of the 60 GB is gone the price will return to $599″

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