PlayStation 3 Price Drop

[TickTock]

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If you've been waiting for the PlayStation 3 to get even cheaper, your ship has come in. Today at Gamescom, Sony announced that the PS3 will now retail for $249.99, 249.99 Euros and 24,980 Yen. This is effective immediately. Previously, the PS3 sold for $299.99.

Sony also announced the 320GB PS3 unit will drop from $349 to $299 and a limited edition inFAMOUS 2 bundle is now available at participating retailers across North America. The bundle costs $299 and includes a 320 GB PlayStation 3, a copy of inFAMOUS 2 and a 30-day membership to PlayStation Plus.

Source: Gamescom: PlayStation 3 Price Drop - PS3 News at IGN

Soo.. are you planning to buy a PS3 this Diwali.?

 

[Sarath]

Looks like a good idea. More PS3 users= More games. Why are no new games coming out like before?

PC and PS combined don't produce as much as the old PS2 did. :-/

 

[skeletor]

I'll buy it if it hits 15k in India.

But I can't stand both Microsoft and Sony.

 

[hellknight]

ROFL.. I sold my PS3 about two months back to a guy for this exact price

 

[pratik385]

What are the prices in India for PS3 ?

 

[vickybat]

ROFL.. I sold my PS3 about two months back to a guy for this exact price

Why buddy? You don't game anymore?

 

[Krow]

The console price was never the issue. Bring down game prices.

 

[MetalheadGautham]

The console price was never the issue. Bring down game prices.

THIS. I find it pretty reasonable to pay Rs. 500 for PC titles like GTA IV and Crysis. But the same costing 1.5k on PS3 is just sad

 

[Sarath]

^^^Lol I still pay 2500 for games on my PS3 even though its available for 1000 on the PC. (If you actually buy games for PC)

 

[vickybat]

Yup, consoles titles are grossly overpriced. Should fall to more affordable levels. I guess title prices are same in us as well. I mean a $60 title roughly equates to 2500 bucks here.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

The prime reason PS3 games can be more expensive than PC games is the Blu-ray disc. However, X360 has no reason for such expensive games.

But I am a PC Gamer first (anyone wishes to dispute this, take it to PM. This aint the place to discuss )

 

[asingh]

Yea, PS3 games are expensive.

But fun.

 

[baccilus]

I have read in many places that PS3 prices are soon to get cheaper since they are starting production in India. Unfortunately I can't find that particular source now. Can anyone help with this.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

Umm it was in the chip insider segment of this month's Chip magazine.
They had an interview with Atindriya Bose, Country Manager for SCEI.

 

[joy.das.jd]

Wow that,s good news.

A bit off topic. But my PS3 just went bad and the service center guys have told me that it cannot be repaired and as such they are offering a a 70 % discount on the purchase of a new PS3.

My question is should I wait for the price drop or should I get a new ps3 now after paying 6K.

Really sorry if this is not the right place to ask such a question.

 

[hellknight]

Why buddy? You don't game anymore?

Not on consoles.. I game on PC now.. PC games are cheap, they offer better visual quality & I don't like Sony's attitude towards hackers..

 

[skeletor]

I don't like Sony's attitude towards hackers..

and I don't like Sony's general attitude.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

@joy:What? they offered only 50% on mine

 

[joy.das.jd]

@extreme gamer.

at first they were offering 50 % to me too. But after a little negotiations and an email to Sony India, they are now offering a 70% discount.

So do you guys think that I should get a replacement ps3 @ 6K? But i think most of the new PS3 ship with 3.55+ firmware.

I really want to stay with 3.55 firmware (for some reasons)

 

[Revolution]

Games are always expensive for any console