CNBC: Sony hints it may cut prices on PS3?

Did Sony hint that their going to cut the PS3 prices when it raised the PS3 sales goal to 13 million-a 30 percent increase?

[ghostface]

Any price cut for the PS3 would be good news for consumers. At $400, the system is by far the most expensive gaming machine on the market. That, combined with an underwhelming software lineup, has resulted in slow sales.

[pwnsause]

its cnbc, all they think about is teh sales, and not teh games.

[You Already Know]

I don't know what software lineup you've been looking at...

the current lineup is good...and the rest of 09 is looking strong...

these games need a PS3 price cut to reach the sales figures that they deserve...

[pwnsause]

of you read the article, he copied it here. thats what CNBC is saying right now.

[DA_SHREDDER]

I think he was talking about the 360's lineup this year? That would be hysterical if he was referring to Sony considering They have more AAA titles coming this year then Microsoft and Nintendo combined. The psp has better exclusives coming out this year then the 360 or wii.

[decimalator]

I'm not sure I'd call the software lineup underwhelming. Maybe the first year, but definitely not recently. I can't buy games fast enough to keep up with all of the ones that I'm dying for.

[CaseyRyback_CPO]

"That, combined with an underwhelming software lineup, has resulted in slow sales. " -cnbc.

[morganfell]

Ghostface was actually slamming cnbc. He is supporting the software lineup. He should have used quotes so the people that actually didn't read the article would understand his intent.

[red2tango]

The PS3 has the best games! ARE YOU ON F*CKING CRACK!?!? I'm not saying 360 doesn't have good games but PS3 has amazing games. You are not a gamer, and have no taste!!!!

[Nikuma]

I hooked you up with some bubbleage ghostface. I know you just meant to quote the article. :P

[Lifendz]

Underwhelming? Don't make statements like that if you intend for people to take you seriously. Sony's lineup has been the best so far this year, and will be the best for the remainder of the year.

Now, a price cut would be great because it would get people like you and the knowitalls in the media to shut the bleep up already about it. And, if can take your head out of your bleep long enough to remember, Sony was DOMINATING MS when it's price was only 100 bucks more. MS actually dropped price out of desperation.

But whatever, you're a fanboy. And facts are probably lost on you.

[Traveler]

Well, yes, Ghostface should have used quotation marks or otherwise indicated in some way that he was quoting something. I understood it was a quote because I read the article, but for clarity it would have been better if he used quotation marks.

Anyway, I have both consoles, and software wise the PS3 is doing great. The 360 obviously has a larger library (but then again so does the Wii), but the PS3 tends to have a higher percentage of games that actually interest me. The 360 also has some great games that I wouldn't want to live without (Mass Effect, Gears of War 1 & 2, Tenchu Z, and Halo 3), but honestly, for how long the 360 has been out, I am surprised there aren't more must-have exclusives.

I think the PS3 could really benefit from a price cut, but then again, now might not be the right timing for Sony. With its strong lineup of current and upcoming software the PS3 will do just fine. Third place isn't the end of the world like some armchair analysts try to make it out to be.

[Bathyj]

Traveller, I could live without all those XB games you mentioned except Tenchu. Funny how a series that never scored better than 7 or 8 can still be so appealling to the right people.

Bubbles for showing I'm not the only one giving Tenchu some love.

PS
If From Software is reading, I have about a thousand ideas that would improve the game no end. Call me. ;)

[ElementX]

What are you smoking? I want some

P.S. How can this fanboy have 1 more bubble that I do?

[JD_Shadow]

To be fair to CNBC, though, they also said this later on:

"Microsoftand Nintendo have both established notable leads in hardware sales in this generation of gaming consoles, leaving Sony, the one time king of the video game hill, in the unfamiliar position of third. The company has a strong software lineup planned for the back half of 2009, though, which when paired with a less expensive system, could help them regain ground quickly."

My guess is that they were commenting on what's already out, which is still flawed thinking, but not as bad as what it seemed to be.

@Casey: WHAT defense force? You're seeing things, apparently.

[BWS1982]

because firstly, the PS3 was a cheaper choice for my needs, the MGS4 bundle was less expensive than the combined purchases of the 360 Elite and accessories needed for what I wanted (PS3 came with more of what I wanted but still didn't include all of it). So always calling it the most expensive is relatively misleading depending on whom the customer is.

Second, isn't "CNBC" the same group as "MSNBC" when you look at the corporate web of things, why would anything rationally spoken come from them regarding the PS3 or it's outlook?

[Thugbot187]

I was listening to NPR yestereday and Sony made the news because they will be posting a loss for this year. It said they were close down plants and so on. My thought is I don't know if they can afford to take any losses from the game department. So if they drop price it couldn't go lower that would they are breaking even with for production of the PS3.

[redsquad]

Bubble up for GHOSTFACE as compensation for the ones he'll probably lose due to knee-jerk responses (but you should have used quotes!!!);)

[decimalator]

The price cut is coming, it's just a matter of time. It may come at E3, it may come in the fall, but it's inevitable.

[decimalator]

@ DA_SHREDDER

Hahaha!!! Yeah, I hadn't thought of that. Finally the PSP dry spell is starting to end!

I'm sure there's a new Halo or Gears in development, but there's only so many franchises and devs willing to forego the extra sales from being multi-platform these days.

[ghostface]

If you read the article, you'll know that I took that From said article and paste it here, questioning why they would say the ps3 game library is underwhelming.

[Reshun]

It would've been a best decision to put the statement between quotes so people would know that it's taken directly from the article. Considering it's the first comment on this page, people would likely notice it before they even fully read what is written on the linked article. It's going to get ugly if this article gains some heat.

[Naucious]

cuz i actually thought you were stating it, but now hearing that its a quote from the article makes a lil sense....

n e ways we dont really know what they might be planning.... might bring in a new sku who knows, were all hoping for a price cut which i still think they dont need, but its only speculation...

i guess we can only help but wait to what sony actually says come E3

[SSCOOLCHEA]

next thing there going to complain about is the power button.

lets see first it was games now its price next is the power button or the contoller needs batteries instead of blutooth .

[Nihilism]

how awesome is it being banned from the gamerzone, were so cool, i really enjoy my lack of bubbles...fu<king mods can't take jokes

[cmrbe]

then there will perhaps be a small price drop.

The is no way Sony could sell 13 million PS3 at current price with the world ecconomy as is.

[RememberThe357]

They barely moved 10 million units for 2008. I could see 13 million with a price cut.

[Mike134nl]

Sony has some great games coming up which could easily could account for 3 million extra consoles sold.
Secondly apparantly sony still makes 10% a loss for each ps3 sold (playstation slim is still a romour...
With a price cut and great games couldn't sony expect to sell more consoles for their fiscal year.
All coments from sony have been pointing to no price drop so isn't it logical they would follow this trend for their short term planning.

[no-spin]

Here come the experts from CNBC, next is the HHG with his analysis on the stock market and how to get it right

lol buddy, good one

[Bathyj]

Yo, you should like, put all yo equity into pork bellies yo. That would be tight.

[ultimolu]

Underwhelming software!

What the f*ck?!

...You know what? CNBC needs to stick with what they're good at-world news and leave gaming news to people who know what the hell they're talking about.

[commodore64]

Well.

Ultimately, Ultimolu, you guys have no one to blame but yourselves.
Killzone2 is outstanding ps3 software and was hyped to the high heavens.

Yet, it has sold nowhere near where it should have.

Ask yourself why this is so.

[ultimolu]

Fortunately, I play games instead of sales. Killzone 2 is one of the best games I've played so that's what matters to me.

Continue being a sad fanboy with your multiple accounts and disagreeing with everything someone says because you're too cowardly to stand up to their comments.

You 360 fanboys aren't gamers and you give 360 fans (the ones who play games and not bash other consoles on a daily basis) a bad name. I have a few 360 owners as friends and they don't get on like you people do.

Have fun with your sales commodore and spreading misinformation, if playing games and having fun is all about the sales.

[commodore64]

welcome to another Ultimolu meltdown.

oh, and i don't have multiple accounts.
But you do, and everyone knows.

right, Ladydeathstrike et al?

:)

[ultimolu]

I won't even stoop to your level. I will show that I'm better than you by just ignoring you.

[commodore64]

Yep, another ultimolu breakdown.

I am not YZ250, nor anyone else.
I only use this account.

If you don't believe me, PM a Mod and get them to check the IP.

I wish you all the best with your mental recovery.

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edit:

Why did you change your reply above Ultimolu?
You made discrediting accusations and slander against me in your original copmment above that set the tone for this exchange.
Now you have made your above comment appear innocent, which was certainly not the case!

Changing your comment is poor form.
What's more, your original comment is still viewable by the mods for banning purposes.
Hopefully, they take a look and weigh this against your posting and banning history.

:)

[ultimolu]

Sure they will.

You're still starting trouble. Like I said, PM me back. This isn't the place for your personal attacks.

I wish you recovery as well. Being a fanboy and caring about sales won't help your cause.

Bai. ^__^

EDIT: Says the person with the name "commore64" and bashes the PS3 with every chance he gets. No hun, I do get out. You. on the other hand need a girlfriend and some time away from the internet.

[commodore64]

Goodluck with those delusions of persecution, bud.

Maybe you need to get out more?

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edit:
I do have a girlfriend.
What about you. got a girlfriend?

[Why Dis 5]

WOW!!!! another Ultimolu meltdown look out people that 500 pound b@tch stamping around mad because she got owned by my good friend commodore64.

Take that Sony Fan girl 360 FTW!!!!!!! Long live Microsoft!!!!

[ultimolu]

WhyDis 5?

Seriously dude?

You need a life...seriously. Keep making up accounts. You'll just keep getting banned.

[saimcheeda]

they dont lower the price coz losses will be huge!

[nycredude]

Yo commodore 64 is wack ass system yo. What's the matter you couldn't afford a commodore 128? you've been arguing back and forth with Ultimolu and you didn't even know she was a girl!

Why Dis 5: Why don't you get a room with commodore and you two can tea bag each other since that is all you guys like to do anyway.

Suck it commodore 64 is wack! Commodore 128 for the win! Shiat even tandy 1000 is better then that wack ass system with no memory!

:)

[BIGBOSS08]

they aint hinted at a price cut they have basically confirmed the price cut! when will it come? who knows! sometime this year thats all we know. theres no way sony think they can sell 13 million with the current price! thats 3 million more than last year and so far this year sales are down year on year. unless gt5 and final fantasy move 3 million consoles! then theres god of war 3 aswell.