karlostomy

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In 2009, the ps3 needs a more competitive price.

Why won't Sony consider an 'arcade' style sku for its ps3?

A ps3 without wifi, with no game bundle, with 20gb hdd, with component cable only and some gimping in other non-essential areas, should shave some more $s off the purchase price.
Surely this can be done for $299?

In time, such an sku could also become available for $199.

Heck, I'd be the first in line for it!

6247d ago 1 agree3 disagreeView comment

There is well over 100 comments in this thread by people bemoaning the poor quality of this article and many others like it

Yet, these are the exact same people that:

1. Click on the link to encourage the author by giving him/her traffic
2. Probably read every single word of the article and get hot under the collar
3. Comment numerous times, thereby ensuring the temp goes through the roof!

Guys, next time save yourselves some bother:
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6247d ago 0 agree1 disagreeView comment

Yeah won't it be funny when the 360 version runs better than the ps3 version again?

Which console is maxed again?

6247d ago 1 agree4 disagreeView comment

Hype sells more skus than telling the truth!

6248d ago 8 agree12 disagreeView comment

when the 360 version trounces the ps3 version again?

6248d ago 0 agree2 disagreeView comment

yeah i was kinda hoping you'd say that.

:)

6248d ago 2 agree5 disagreeView comment

is that it?

is that what has been defined as 'floored" in the title?

kinda dissappointing.

6248d ago 0 agree5 disagreeView comment

what's your problem Juuken?

I am merely agreeing with you that MS has done exceptionally well?

I can reply to anyone, at anytime, anywhere.
Including you.

6248d ago 5 agree5 disagreeView comment

there is compounding evidence that the article is correct.

Sony is losing money on too many fronts.

I would prefer to see them concentrate their efforts in areas that have been historically profitable for them, but at the same time they need to reduce their speculative ventures.

isn't that what the gist of the article was?

pretty much spot on, imo.

6248d ago 0 agree0 disagreeView comment

not really, guys.

the ps3 will sell a certain number of consoles just because the ps2 was so successful.

It is called brand loyalty.

Thus, a certain proportion of ps3 sales were assured regardless of price and quality.
In other words, it was expected, by default. It is not amazing at all. In fact, it is rather predictable.

http://en.mimi.hu/marketing...
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6248d ago 1 agree6 disagreeView comment

yeah Congrats to MS.

They've done much better this gen than anyone would have predicted, huh, Juuken?

6248d ago 4 agree5 disagreeView comment

Yeah man... that's what i have been repeatedly saying fora bout a year now and look where it got me: 2 bubbles.

It stands to reason that you must not post accurate facts on n4g, because fanboys don't like facts... they prefer hype! Any reference to facts will get you debubbled quick smart.

That said, well done MS at 28 million.
I agree it will likely take the ps3 until 2011/12 to catch up.

6248d ago 3 agree1 disagreeView comment

managed to INCREASE the gap in 2008?

Well done MS. Well done.

6248d ago 4 agree2 disagreeView comment

no, you are wrong... come on, friend!

it needs to be said that in EA's most recent financial report, it was stated that EA made more money on the 360 platform than ps2 and ps3 COMBINED!
http://files.shareholder.co...

just setting the record straight.
It just won't do when people like you spread the lies ...

6248d ago 0 agree0 disagreeView comment

-Syko 360-

I have PM'ed you a response. In the future give me more than 5 minutes to reply. I am not a robot. Thanks.

6249d ago 0 agree3 disagreeView comment

I have a buddy at uni who does 360 mods by flashing the dvd rom.

You can play copied dvds similar to the ps2.

Illegal of course, but it would lend credence to the 'piracy leads to higher sku sales' argument.

Although it DOES NOT explain why the 360 has a much higher attach rate than both the ps3 and wii.

Looks like the 360 buyer wins regardless.

6250d ago 1 agree1 disagreeView comment

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6250d ago 8 agree7 disagreeView comment

Of the original 'street fighter I' at the gaming arcade down the bay where i live in Australia.

I remember being impressed by the mansized cabinet and rubber pads that you had to hit with your fist to get your character to respond!
aaah... the glorious memory of my misspent childhood!
http://www.klov.com/images/...

Then after that the countless dollar coins spent on street fight...

6250d ago 0 agree0 disagreeView comment

What happened to my bubbles?

How did I lose 3 bubbles overnight?

Thanks to Sony fanboys, no doubt.
They act like little children.

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