Yes, popular perception of the PS3 is rising, but the only place I see the Wii's reputation falling is with core gamers; we're a vocal lot, but definitely a minority, and the consistently high Wii sales show that. The PS3 does, however, have a statistically higher rated selection of games, even if it is a degree smaller than its competitors, and I think that will help them reap some benefits in the long run.
My point: $249 is step 1, reclaiming the Playstation brand is step 2, and step 3 is profit. I'd go so far as to say $300 might do just as well if Blu-ray continues its rate of growth, but my crystal ball is in the shop.
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