PS3 Price Drop Probable for July 12th
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FarFarAway
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If only that would translate directly into ££'s...then I would buy one
name='Kempez' said:
Agreed.. I was only looking at prices of PS3's last night actually as I saw last night my PS2 looks crap on my new 32' LCD tv. Buying some component leads as a quick fix but want a PS3 buy start of September. Quite a few of the big titles will be out by then.
I don't get why everybody thinks it's SO expensive. The 60GB premium is actually a good deal.
You get:
Blu Ray Player
Internal Wi-Fi
Larger HD(60GB)
=$600USD (Soon to be $500)
Then here you have the 360:
Premium bundle:
20GB HD
Normal Game System
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For most people, add on the following:
Wireless Adapter-$100
Larger HD(120GB)-$180
HD DVD Player-$200
=$400(Premium)+$480(Accessories)
Total: $880.
I mean sure, the PS3 isn't that mature yet, better games are still coming out, and the controllers need to be worked on, but really the PS3 isn't that expensive when comparing it to the 360 for the same features. Sure the 360 includes a headset, so you can add $24 to the PS3's price.
You get:
Blu Ray Player
Internal Wi-Fi
Larger HD(60GB)
=$600USD (Soon to be $500)
Then here you have the 360:
Premium bundle:
20GB HD
Normal Game System
-------------------
For most people, add on the following:
Wireless Adapter-$100
Larger HD(120GB)-$180
HD DVD Player-$200
=$400(Premium)+$480(Accessories)
Total: $880.
I mean sure, the PS3 isn't that mature yet, better games are still coming out, and the controllers need to be worked on, but really the PS3 isn't that expensive when comparing it to the 360 for the same features. Sure the 360 includes a headset, so you can add $24 to the PS3's price.
Rastalovich
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The units are priced according to people`s willingness to pay. If less people bought these items on their release, and be willing to buy bad revisions of them for $1000s on ebay, maybe they`d be forced to reconsider on the release of their next generation. People are fickle.
The pricing u have based the 360 on I feel is also further down it`s release date, which u could argue should be higher still in u`r comparison. The price is cut further now partly in an attempt to compete with peoples ideas of buy a ps3.
Even so, both camps are in disgrace imo, for not allowing u to add u`r own wifi, drives etc.
60g hard drive - what that cost u at newegg ? a wifi card ?
$180 for 20g drive - freakin A!
EDIT:motorstorm is awesome.
The pricing u have based the 360 on I feel is also further down it`s release date, which u could argue should be higher still in u`r comparison. The price is cut further now partly in an attempt to compete with peoples ideas of buy a ps3.
Even so, both camps are in disgrace imo, for not allowing u to add u`r own wifi, drives etc.
60g hard drive - what that cost u at newegg ? a wifi card ?
$180 for 20g drive - freakin A!
EDIT:motorstorm is awesome.
name='v a d e R`' said:
but not everyone would want those extra's, but the way sony have done it, your forced to. i mean, i wouldnt want a bluray or hddvd drive. With the ps3 im forced to pay for something i wouldnt want or use.
I think the ps3 will do well in the end. But im my opinion it is expensive for what i would use it for.
name='nathan' said:
However, for $500 it's not that big of a difference. Look at all the stuff you get in the PS3 compared with the 360. I'm not saying that these features are for everyone, but anyone that would just want a larger HD or a wireless antenna, or a nex gen playback machine would end up saving money with the PS3.
name='nathan' said:i see what your saying, (o and £250 is alot of money! well to a porper like me). Wonder what % of people would want the extra's.
Well now most people that will use consoles extensively have wireless internet. Most people also don't want to/cant run an Ethernet to their living room, so I think the wireless is a major advantage. Throw in Blu-Ray, the larger HD, and better games soon, and you've got a great system really.
Sony needs to work on the PR though that's for sure
At the same time, if you are getting an HD console, it's very possible you may use it on your monitor (not definite, just saying). Better game SOON****, plus that's all subjective (Halo 3 anyone?). Just playing devil's advocatename='v a d e R`' said:Well now most people that will use consoles extensively have wireless internet. Most people also don't want to/cant run an Ethernet to their living room, so I think the wireless is a major advantage. Throw in Blu-Ray, the larger HD, and better games soon, and you've got a great system really.
Sony needs to work on the PR though that's for sure
name='v a d e R`' said:Well now most people that will use consoles extensively have wireless internet. Most people also don't want to/cant run an Ethernet to their living room, so I think the wireless is a major advantage. Throw in Blu-Ray, the larger HD, and better games soon, and you've got a great system really.
Sony needs to work on the PR though that's for sure
its the throwing in of the blu ray that bothers me, thats the expensive bit.
It justs too expensive to throw in imo!
name='nathan' said:
It's still a good value. Yea they're focing it on us, but if you think about it, Blu-Ray or not, if a larger HD or wireless are something that you'd end up buying for a 360 or whatever, then the PS3 is the bese value of those 2. It's pricy, and if you dont use Wi-Fi, Blu-Ray, or more than 20GB space, then the 360 would be a better value. However, if any of those features would be used by you then really thr PS3 is the best value. Once they start getting better games, and hopefully add rumble to the controllers, I think the PS3 will do really well
name='MikeEnIke' said:At the same time, if you are getting an HD console, it's very possible you may use it on your monitor (not definite, just saying). Better game SOON****, plus that's all subjective (Halo 3 anyone?). Just playing devil's advocate
What do you mean use it on your monitor? What does that have to do with anything? Also, HALO 3 is so hyped and I'm excited for it too, but really the 360 has been out far longer, and the PS3 still needs time in my opinion to get better games and to mature. Even the Wii doesn't have many good games, it's mainly the new technology that makes everyone love it. The Wii does get boring, my friend has one and the only game I enjoy is Wii Sports tbh.
Rastalovich
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name='v a d e R`' said:Sony needs to work on the PR though that's for sure
.. a barnstorming ps3 only FF would have been a banker. Imo the series should follow with the console like Zelda does for Nintendo.
Guess u can play the ps2 version on it, but it`s not going to draw the crowd.
name='v a d e R`' said:It's still a good value. Yea they're focing it on us, but if you think about it, Blu-Ray or not, if a larger HD or wireless are something that you'd end up buying for a 360 or whatever, then the PS3 is the bese value of those 2. It's pricy, and if you dont use Wi-Fi, Blu-Ray, or more than 20GB space, then the 360 would be a better value. However, if any of those features would be used by you then really thr PS3 is the best value. Once they start getting better games, and hopefully add rumble to the controllers, I think the PS3 will do really well
i agree the ps3 could do really well, so long as they get there arse in gear and get some more good games out.
