Prime Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 ...because the ones with the desireable features will be going for $600... http://ps3.ign.com/articles/705/705742p1.html (sorry if this has already been posted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 See Jae cough and hack at that price. Even with inflation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Source Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Since the console companies like to sell their products at high prices, I think we are about to go into a game hault. This has happened before, so I expect that the gamming market will stall. Hopefully, the PC gamming industry will pick up the slack as allways. I don't see parents raking out $399 for an XBox or $600 for a PS3. Chances are the gaming inudsty will cool off for the next five years, and then someone will come out with an up to date affordable system. If I were a parent, I would used the $600 on a new computer, for they were designed for multi-media uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTV2 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Since the console companies like to sell their products at high prices, I think we are about to go into a game hault. This has happened before, so I expect that the gamming market will stall. Hopefully, the PC gamming industry will pick up the slack as allways. I don't see parents raking out $399 for an XBox or $600 for a PS3. Chances are the gaming inudsty will cool off for the next five years, and then someone will come out with an up to date affordable system. If I were a parent, I would used the $600 on a new computer, for they were designed for multi-media uses. the gaming market to come to a stall!? are you kidding me!? you know how many people will pay for the PS3? millions. millions of gamers and gamers alike. i was thinking about getting it, but im saving up for my comp. to be upgraded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I agree, people will fork out the money, even if they really can't afford it. The run on the new xboxes was amazing. They'll sacrifice in other areas to pay for it, too. Like the guy with an eye infection who told me that he was reusing his contact lens solution because he couldn't afford it, but at the follow-up visit told me he was 20 minutes late for his appointment because he was reading the instruction manual for his new GPS-enabled all-the-bells-and-whistles cell phone. He's the kind of guy who will stand in line to buy it on release day and eat ramen noodles for the next 3 months because it's all he can afford for dinner. I love my job, but some days, I just want to : Edit: DON'T reuse your contact lens solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 The price will drop at the time of it's release. They'll manage to pull a sale out of their ass like a week before the release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 ...I'll be saving my dollar bills....five dollar bills to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 This is why Wii will be so ideal for $200-250, way cheaper than the other consoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Halo 3 + Xbox 360 = Graphics and gameplay that will kick the other console's ass. That's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I suppose this is where the wii steps in to say it's as cheap as... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrotoy7 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Ive never bought anything for full retail This will be no different Im definitely getting a ps3, and the Nin-Wii is on the cards, but prolly later on down the track mtfbwya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordReserei Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I know this is totally off the subject, but why in the blue hell did Nintendo change the name of the new console to Nintendo-Wii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrotoy7 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I know this is totally off the subject, but why in the blue hell did Nintendo change the name of the new console to Nintendo-Wii there is a separate thread where you can discuss this very question. But whilst in here, best stay on topic mtfbwya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I know this is totally off the subject, but why in the blue hell did Nintendo change the name of the new console to Nintendo-Wii Astro is right.. best to stay on topic.. For those curious over the Wii naming.. try either of these 2 threads: Ahto version: http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=164186 Swampie version: http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=164176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth InSidious Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Sooo not getting a PS3 then. £300 is a ridiculous price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch0g0nda Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I'll upgrade my computer many many times before I buy a next-gen console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Ell Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 The price will drop at the time of it's release. They'll manage to pull a sale out of their ass like a week before the release date. Are you willing to make a bet on that? Sony is already selling the PS3 at a significant loss, probably in the neighborhood of $200-300USD per unit. They really can't afford to go any lower. Only way I see that happening is if initial sales are way lower than Sony expects. If that happens (not likely) then Sony would have to drop the price to be more competitive with the Xbox 360. What is more likely to occur is all the die-hard Playstation fans will pay the exorbitant price of the PS3 when it launches. Sometime after the initial period of availability Sony will evaluate the situation and determine whether or not to drop the PS3's sale price to spur secondary sales beyond the PS3's group of first adopters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordReserei Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Ok well cheers for the link ChAiNz.2da, I guess that settles that. Ending off-topic now. \nn/ "for those about to rock, we salute you" - AC/DC \nn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igyman Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Why would I want a PS3? My PC is all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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