Tue, Jun 09, 2009 | 07:49 BST
“Industry sources” point to $100 PS3 cut this August

Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia said in a note yesterday that chatter’s pointing to a summer price cut for PS3.
“Industry sources indicate Sony is planning a $100 price cut on the PS3 in mid-August, just prior the launch of Madden (8/18) and the start of the back to school shopping season. This will naturally be a positive for the industry,” she said.
Hey, everyone! Gamescom’s on in mid-August!
Thanks, Industrygamers.


14 comments
#1
Dannybuoy
09/06/09, 8:21 am
I know a few people who still think the PS3 is just too pricey. I think if the price does drop then there will be a gold rush!
#2
Blerk
09/06/09, 8:22 am
I’ll be astonished if they drop it $100 in one go. Would be a great move on their part, but… they’ve not been too hot on the ‘great moves’ of late. $50 max.
#3
David
09/06/09, 9:20 am
Neva-gona-happen
If it does my money will be in front of the first gamestation employee
#4
Psychotext
09/06/09, 9:21 am
So… knowing the way these things usually work, that would mean a £250 PS3 in the UK.
#5
David
09/06/09, 9:25 am
until the PS3 is under £200 even with the awesome games it has that I want to play I just
can’t pull myself to hand over the money.
#6
Captain Fruitloop
09/06/09, 11:10 am
I might finally buy one, at that price drop, but I’d still feel dirty as I handed over the money.
Sony, in their ivory tower, really have deserved the kicking they’ve got this generation.
#7
tenthousandgothsonacid
09/06/09, 11:15 am
“Sony, in their ivory tower, really have deserved the kicking they’ve got this generation”
I really don’t understand where this misguided viewpoint comes from.
You honestly think that with the yen in the hole and the price of manufacturing that they’re making money on the ps3 and laughing about it ?
In which case you’re a fucking idiot.
#8
blackdreamhunk
09/06/09, 12:26 pm
I want them to lose more money I am even more happy if they don’t
http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/05/e3-predictions/
#9
matirishh
09/06/09, 12:54 pm
It’s 300 euro in Poland already, as the polish currency has gone down. It’s a PAL version. If they drop the price down, ps3 should cost 230-250 euro in there, that may match 360s price.
#10
cachucha
09/06/09, 6:01 pm
they been predicting that like a year ago
#11
Gekidami
09/06/09, 6:12 pm
Its predicted every month.
#12
Dr.Ghettoblaster
09/06/09, 8:34 pm
$299 is the sweet spot they should try and reach for maximum percieved consumer value.
#13
koourosh
10/06/09, 4:46 pm
it seems reasonable to don’t cutting the price ’till selling season but in other hand it might be late couse with Microsoft conference they gonna stay in second place ’till selling season !!
#14
No_PUDding
10/06/09, 4:58 pm
I thought this said analysts point to $100 PS3.
xD