Top 10: Reasons why the PS3 doesn't need a price cut

By Tom Orry - 13/03/2008 - 3:14pm GMT

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4. Blu-ray

Yes, video game consoles are primarily about gaming, but you can't ignore the PS3's ability to play Blu-ray movies. As long as you've got your PS3 hooked up to your TV with an HDMI cable you can experience full 1080p movies for no extra cost. Now that Blu-ray has come out victorious in the HD movie format war the Blu-ray playback in the PS3 is a real bonus. The console is also currently the best option if you're looking for a player as it's fully upgradeable through software.

3. Great games due this year

With some huge heavy hitters due on PS3 this year Sony doesn't necessarily need to reduce the console's price in order to drum up attention. Metal Gear Solid 4 has been highly anticipated for years, and sequels to MotorStorm, Resistance and Killzone could blow away the competition. The lower key, but equally impressive LittleBigPlanet could also present gamers with something unlike they've seen before, and it's only going to be on the PlayStation 3.

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Posted at 16:23 on 13 March 2008
brew	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Nice article , the ps3 certainly has a lot going for it this year .... but competition will likely force another pricecut. I think with how well Sony reduced the manufacturing costs of the PS3 and how well the division has done recently could give them the room for another pricecut and they will take advantage of that. I wouldn't be surprised to see the 40 gig at $349 when MGS4 hits and later down to $299 for the holiday push. (in the U.S.) That would be one magic number that they should be working towards. Reply

Posted at 16:39 on 13 March 2008
Alymon	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Some of the reasons mentioned are more or less hypotheticals. Sure Home sounds cool, but Sony hasn't delivered a good online virtual world in a while and rarely does it ever have all the features they promise. Much of the software mentioned is cross-platform or not out yet and while some of those titles are heavy hitters, they don't have proven success on a next-gen platform yet and they may not be that great. Ultimately though, with Blu-ray included, it doesn't need a price drop. It's still cheaper than most (all?) stand-alone Blu-ray players so if that's your cup of tea, the PS3 is the best way to go for it. Reply

Posted at 16:40 on 13 March 2008
Jeff	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Fanboy much? hahaha. Credibility: Zero Reply

Posted at 16:43 on 13 March 2008
oldest gamer	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Great article. Nice points on the break down of the 360 pricing and how people going into that model are unwillingly forced to pay for what is standard on the PS3 and the wii - online multiplay and wireless networking to name 2. Add those into the 360 price and the price cut means nothing for the PS3. Reply

Posted at 17:06 on 13 March 2008
Gilz	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Lame article full of spelling mistakes Reply

Posted at 17:07 on 13 March 2008
xbox360	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post potentially more impressive than any games we'll see on the Xbox 360 in the future. you really need to get your head out off sony's ass and take a breather Reply

Posted at 17:54 on 13 March 2008
whoelse	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I 100% agree. 10 very good points! Reply

Posted at 18:00 on 13 March 2008
forlan	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post lol, you just had to end it with a 360 RROD shot. Reply

Posted at 18:10 on 13 March 2008
wasim007	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post PS3 has all the biggest games this year. I mean ALL THE BIGGEST GAMES are PS3 exclusive . KILLZONE 2 and RESISTANCE 2 already have over 2million in preorders in europe alone. In europe 60% of the x360s purchased have been traded in for PS3. PS3 has 2x the install base as x360 there. In USA too x360 is murdered by PS3 after HD DVD's demise. MGS4 sees the end of console war wordlwide . KZ2 and RESISTANCE 2 will shatter all sales records and cause mega flops at the US BOX OFFICE . PS3 have mercy on your inferior and DEFECTIVE competitors Reply

Posted at 18:24 on 13 March 2008
Anonymous	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Oh brother. Reply

Posted at 18:46 on 13 March 2008
D	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post That's really true. The Xbox isn't that much THE thing, ps3 is coming now ! Reply

Posted at 19:34 on 13 March 2008
Netmind	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Sweet.. This is why I love the ps3! :D Who needs the 360 anyway. Report Reply

Posted at 19:41 on 13 March 2008
orakga	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post While I tend to agree with many of the points (although I don't think brand loyalty should be counted on too much), I'd rather see Sony cut the price one more time now (to $349 or $299) and nail the coffin for Microsoft for good. The quicker this "war" ends, the better off Sony will be in the longer run. There really are too many similarities between this war and the Blu-Ray/HD-DVD war and... lol the DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION CONTEST~!! ^^ Just suck it up Sony. Take that $100-200million loss in console sale revenues NOW, and enjoy the throne for the next ten years in this giant industry. $200 million is nothing compared to the opportunity cost here. Reply

Posted at 20:11 on 13 March 2008
rcv007	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Great article. I really think then this Sony's year. The Sony had a sucessfull past with PS and PS2. What I think that can be negative to growing of PS3 sells are the price, but thinking seriously, buy a video game and a blue-ray drive by this price became a good thing. Reply

Posted at 20:20 on 13 March 2008
Sonyboy	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post TOP 1 REASON SONY SHOULD RAISE THE PRICE OF THE PS3: I'm on the payroll! Reply

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