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Jakuza · 05-16-2007, 12:34 AM

Sony may consider PS3 price cut this summer - Pachter
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Reduced manufacturing costs could be passed to consumer

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has stated that Sony could offer a PlayStation 3 price cut as early as this summer, due to a decrease in manufacturing costs.

The analyst also expects that Sony's PlayStation 2 will be the lead platform for a number of high profile game releases over the next four months, with last-gen software outselling the latest releases for big budget machines.

"It is possible that Sony's cost of production for the PS3 has declined to the point that the company may consider a hardware price cut some time this summer, and we may see a price cut for the PS2 before the holidays," commented Pachter.

"Either of these could serve as a catalyst for sales growth later in the year."

Movie tie-ins will be leading software sales over the coming months, according to Pachter, allowing publishers to reap the benefits of the PlayStation 2's massive user base.

"Over the next four months, we expect the PS2 versions of Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ratatouille, Transformers and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to sell more units than on any other platforms," detailed Pachter.

The analyst also published his predictions for hardware and software sales for the month of April.

Sales are expected to be up 24 per cent to USD 489 million, with the PlayStation 3 selling 100,000 units compared to the Nintendo Wii's 300,000.

Guato617 · 05-16-2007, 05:36 AM

Oooh, nice. Hope prices drop atleast a 150$

Jeszus · 05-16-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Guato617

Oooh, nice. Hope prices drop atleast a 150$

If they do drop the price I doubt it will be more then $100.

tarozeero · 05-16-2007, 01:56 PM

drop to 200 at least....

i have no munnnyyyy!!!!!

Jakuza · 05-16-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarozeero

drop to 200 at least....

i have no munnnyyyy!!!!!

The PS3 is worth more than a 360, why? because of what is packed inside. Them being priced the same is to low. Sony is already losing $400 each console for putting it at $600. Putting it at $400 would just make I worse.

lakerfan666 · 05-16-2007, 03:05 PM

sony is going down microsoft will own the gaming world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
muhahahhahah

Salyne · 05-16-2007, 03:21 PM

Well,if they do drop the price of 100 bucks,that's be pretty decent.All PS3 needs now is games,wich are probably most for 2008 though.

lakerfan666 · 05-16-2007, 03:31 PM

ps3 is already loosing money on each sale of a ps3 the only profit they get is off the game sales. If they drop the price they are takin a big risk. I also heard that they are takin out the backwards compatible chip in europe which should soon happen in the US. thats the main reason for the price drop. So u cant play ure stash of ps1 and ps2 games.

ddldave · 05-16-2007, 03:47 PM

their gona drop 50 dollars by chrismas i know it. then drop 100 dollars by end of 2008.

Inugami · 05-16-2007, 09:55 PM

The hardware of the PS3 is less expensive now then it use to be. If they drop the price it wont affect them and they will be selling more units. Anyways thats how i see it.

05-16-2007, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	Sony May Consider A PS3 Price Cut Early This Summer - Pachter Sony may consider PS3 price cut this summer - Pachter Category: Games Reduced manufacturing costs could be passed to consumer Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has stated that Sony could offer a PlayStation 3 price cut as early as this summer, due to a decrease in manufacturing costs. The analyst also expects that Sony's PlayStation 2 will be the lead platform for a number of high profile game releases over the next four months, with last-gen software outselling the latest releases for big budget machines. "It is possible that Sony's cost of production for the PS3 has declined to the point that the company may consider a hardware price cut some time this summer, and we may see a price cut for the PS2 before the holidays," commented Pachter. "Either of these could serve as a catalyst for sales growth later in the year." Movie tie-ins will be leading software sales over the coming months, according to Pachter, allowing publishers to reap the benefits of the PlayStation 2's massive user base. "Over the next four months, we expect the PS2 versions of Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ratatouille, Transformers and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to sell more units than on any other platforms," detailed Pachter. The analyst also published his predictions for hardware and software sales for the month of April. Sales are expected to be up 24 per cent to USD 489 million, with the PlayStation 3 selling 100,000 units compared to the Nintendo Wii's 300,000. __________________

05-16-2007, 05:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Guato617 Lives in City of Zeroes Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 639 Reputation: 10	Oooh, nice. Hope prices drop atleast a 150$ __________________

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Salyne OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 地獄 Posts: 6,697 Reputation: 22	Well,if they do drop the price of 100 bucks,that's be pretty decent.All PS3 needs now is games,wich are probably most for 2008 though. __________________ Blank spaces are always awesome, right?

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lakerfan666 Marios's Mustache Wax Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18 Reputation: 10	ps3 is already loosing money on each sale of a ps3 the only profit they get is off the game sales. If they drop the price they are takin a big risk. I also heard that they are takin out the backwards compatible chip in europe which should soon happen in the US. thats the main reason for the price drop. So u cant play ure stash of ps1 and ps2 games.

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Inugami Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,047 Reputation: 15	The hardware of the PS3 is less expensive now then it use to be. If they drop the price it wont affect them and they will be selling more units. Anyways thats how i see it.