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DVD and Blu-Ray to get Price drop, PS3 Right around the corner?

A price drop in DVD's and BRDVD's is on its way. With these things in mind, There might be a possibility that the PlayStation 3 might get a price drop as well. With the PS3 and Blu-Ray discs getting the cut where it counts just pushes it more into the lead for consumers to grab tight and never let go(well...until the next console comes out)

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Silellak5875d ago

I really doubt the PS3 will get a price drop while it still selling better than the 360.

Expect a price drop only after the 360 gets one, which will likely be relatively soon. Right before GTA4 comes out would be most logical.

solar5875d ago

a price drop would be awesome for both consoles. but im kinda iffy on when it should happen. i see MS doing it for GTA IV...hoping that with a combination of its exclusive content will sell more consoles and copies...and Sony dropping the price before the release of MGS4. i dunno...its kinda just a hunch.

Silellak5875d ago

A price cut along with the MGS4 bundle would certainly be a double-wammy, but I wonder if Sony would rather see how the bundle sells WITHOUT a price cut first.

solar5875d ago

thats where im kinda iffy about when the cuts will happen. MGS4 is gonna be huge for sony as will GTA IV will be for MS. its either hold as is or slice dem prices! personally i wouldnt for either console...but i have a hunch both will.

MikeGdaGod5875d ago

they really need to drop the price of bluray movies. i have 2 hdtv's but i refuse to pay $30 for a movie, i don't care how good it looks.

i paid $600 for my PS3 and over $2500 total for my two tv's, so i'm ready to take the bluray plunge. but this is where i draw the line. maybe if the ps3 didn't upscale movies so well i wouldn't have a choice, but it does so i do.

$15 ($20 at the most) per movie and i'll start supporting. until then, nada.

EZCheez5875d ago

I have only paid $9.99 for. I also refuse to pay anything over $20 for a movie. I think even $20 is a stretch nowadays.

Thank goodness for the Exchange and it's crazy sales.

MikeGdaGod5875d ago

we gotta talk, i need to go shopping with you.

please send me a PM or chat later with a link. i gotta step my bluray game up.

sonarus5875d ago

ps3 will get price drop after 360. and the blu ray prices def need to come down

jmare5875d ago (Edited 5875d ago )

It's a double-edged sword. By cutting the price now, they'll increase sales and lose money per console sold. And if they keep the price the same, they make more money per console, but they lose out on some sales.

Genesis55875d ago (Edited 5875d ago )

Yes but with more units sold they can move more software and movies. Some people seem to forget that Sony makes the movies too.

theredfoxisquick5875d ago

It is not selling better in all markets though. Plus a price drop never hurts!

lawman11085874d ago

I have said from the get go I will NEVER pay $30 bucks for a BR dvd when I can get a "normal" dvd that runs in HD for $15 bucks. I guess that is starting to sink in and there muct be a HUGE pile of unsold BR discs around. The price of the disc has nothing to do with the price of a player and we all know that is the reason people buy PS3 is for BR

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iAmPS35875d ago

Sony presents: THE CHOICE

MrTeenie5875d ago

Who cares bout the PS3 cut I'm liking the Blu-ray movie price cut! Finally semi-affordable blu-ray movies! Would be great!

TheExecutive5875d ago

when are they supposed to go down?

heyheyhey5875d ago

i agree

time to buy some BD movies instead of torrenting everything

Kaz Hirai5875d ago

I've been thinking about dropping the PS3's price next month.......what do you think, Sony Soldiers? Just in time for GTA 4!
If those ARROGANT NAZISOFT SLUGS think they can "own" GTA 4's launch, they are sadly mistaken!

MWAH-HA-HA-HA!!!

iAmPS35875d ago (Edited 5875d ago )

Well Kaz, sounds great to me!!

I am just afraid we finish this battle too soon and we won't have anybody eles to joke around =D

You know..... WiiKids are not worthy.

MWAH-HA-HA-HA!!!

Kaz Hirai5875d ago

I know what you mean, iAmPS3, battling with those WiiKids would be far too easy- the entire Nintendouche fanbase these days seem to be 5 year olds!

MWAH-HA-HA-HA!!!

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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JonTheGod18h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??

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70 percent of devs unsure of live-service games sustainability

With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.

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thorstein1d 15h ago

It was worrisome to begin with.

It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.

Cacabunga18h ago

I like the sound of that!! I will for sure never support these gaas games.
Sony must be shocked at gamer's reaction, making them cancel a few of these and hopefully go back to the good heavy hitters they had us used to..
now bring on that PSPro reveal and show us some SP 1st party awesomeness.

CrimsonWing691d 14h ago

What’s to be unsure of!? Look at the ratio of success to failure!

DarXyde21h ago

It's pretty ridiculous.

Imagine having a breadth of data at your disposal to see the statistically low success rate of these games, only to be laser focused on the exceptional case studies.

shinoff21831d 13h ago

Yes. Stop all the live service bs.

jznrpg1d 12h ago

Only a few will catch on. You need a perfect storm to be successful in GaaS and a bit of luck on top of that. But a potential cash cow will keep them trying and some will go out of business because of it.

MIDGETonSTILTS171d 12h ago

Helldivers 2 manages just fine…

Keep production costs low… don’t just make custscenes until the mechanics and enemies are perfected first.

Make so much content that you can drip extra content for years, and the game already feels complete without them.

Most importantly: make weapons, enemies, levels, and mechanics that will stand the test of 1000 hours. This might require more devs embracing procedurally generated leveled, which I think separates Helldivers 2 from Destiny’s repetitiveness.

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The Battle Pass Is The Worst Thing To Happen To Modern Gaming

Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."

got_dam1d 17h ago

Battle passes AND meta gaming both.

DivineHand1251d 15h ago (Edited 1d 15h ago )

I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.

I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.

lucian2291d 14h ago

battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional