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On July 9, 2007, Sony announced an enhanced 80 GB model of the PlayStation 3 entertainment system that would retail for $599 in North America. The new system will initially be sold in conjunction with the online racing game MotorStorm beginning in August. Sony also simultaneously announced the immediate $100 price drop of the current 60 GB PS3 model to $499.Official Site: Sony Announces New Price Cut on 60GB Model (July 9, 2007)
Additional price cuts over the next year and a half saw the suggested MSRP drop an additional $200 to $399.
In January 2009, analysts began to predict an additional price drop in April 2009 to $299 to boost sagging sales.Edge Online: PS3 Price Cut in April, Analyst Predicts (January 13, 2009) SCEA Senior Vice President of Marketing Peter Dille responded to these rumors in an interview with Game Daily with hopeful statements that consumers would recognize the inherent value of the 19-year life cycle of the PlayStation 3, explaining that the somewhat costly console would "stand the test of time."Game Daily: PS3 is 'Going to Stand the Test of Time' (March 19, 2009)
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Ps3 sales are up over 360 due to their price drop and many people who want a blue ray player.
@dreaming_anya | November 13, 2009 05:55 PM -
PS3 outsold the 360 again in October. That price drop helped tons. Hope they learn from this and make the PS4 much more affordable at launch
@Pimpbaa | November 13, 2009 12:49 AM -
So apparently the PS3 doesn't come with anything other than composite inputs. Taking those out of the box doesn't count as a price drop Sony
@NiGHTSofBlaZe | November 12, 2009 10:15 PM -
@COREshopping Well, the price drop on PS3's may convince some people to jump on the Blu-Ray wagon. But after that... yeah, I got nothing.
@nscafe | November 12, 2009 03:41 PM
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View All PS3 Price Drop Questions (1510) | Ask a QuestionWill there be a price drop for the PS3 this year? (3 Answers)Sony said, that there are "no plans" for a price drop. It is clever wording that keeps on their "deny it until it happens" philosophy. If you announce a price ... read moreDoes anyone know if they are going to drop the prices on PS3? (1 Answer)The PS3 Slim experienced a price drop in September 2009 to $299.99. http://www.endsights.com/2009/09/08/playstation-3-sales-to-grow-substantially-in-september-analyst/ read moreWhy have prices suddenly dropped? (1 Answer)Reasons: 1. real estate bubble burst 2. plunge in energy prices 3. Food costs dropped. Dairy products led the decline Consumer prices dipped unexpectedly in March, leaving prices over the ... read moreIs the new PS3 available yet? (1 Answer)Not yet, but per Engadget.com " the new, slimmer PS3 is really real. It'll be out in the first week of September (September 1 in North America and Europe, September ... read more
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