Confirmed : Massive Xbox 360 and Wii price cuts set to spur retail war

thebudgetgamer - 452 days 3 hours ago

think on it

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King_many_layers - 451 days 18 hours ago

so you're telling me that Microsoft have beaten the PS3 because they're getting a slight sale surge with the price drops ( I only say slight because wii is still ahead ) but now you must think to yourself, what will happen to microsoft now, they can't afford to go any longer for a while. PS3 is in for a long time, they'll keep up these steady sales and once the next XBOX is readying and the next wii they'll be getting lower in price and people will move onto it former wii owners will move onto it because it's still the biggest name in the gaming industry.. ask a random person something about games and they'll probably say playstation.

it's still a casual product, just it isn't going to be appealing at that price for casuals for a while.. when the price is down it'll get better.. and microsoft won't really be able to drop any lower than that

( well that's how I see things going )

edit: just read that it's a sale.. oh well

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Diamondwolf - 451 days 16 hours ago

Spoken like a true pessimist :)

While I agree with most of your comment, PS3 fanboys, looks like Microsoft is moving in for the fatality!

But to say that PS3 will -never- beat the 360 in sales is a fanboy comment and frankly its absurd to be so final when anything could happen.

For me, I think Microsoft is going for the kill, and at the same time, should they continue to drop the prices to the PS2 price point, all that means is it's time for the new console to move in..........very soon.

New console could mean the 360 gets dropped (which I doubt that they'll do, but it's possible) and if the PS3 continues to sell and pass the 360, what then kalle?

But the 360 is poised to win 2nd place this gen

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AAACE5 - 451 days 14 hours ago

See, The fanboys have been paying too much attention to the 360 and Ps3, while the true leader of the console war is thw Wii! MS realizes this, and are willing to compete to get some of the action.

They probably figure, they still have a lead over the Ps3 (even though just a small one), and want to try to win over that 100+ million people who bought the Ps2... only to realize that in a couple years, they will see that there were never 100+ individual people who bought the Ps2, and the games industry only has about 50 million game players!

@Silogon... It could be more related to the fact that everyone's economy is in a strange place right now! I find myself saying I will hold off on some games and such, because of high gas prices! So the lower the price... the better chance you have of getting high sales.

I know alot of people who want to buy a new console, but can't see themselves spending that kind of money for a console right now with the economic situation in the ugly state it is in!

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hitthegspot - 451 days 14 hours ago

Next year... 2009 will definitely be the year of the PS3... Sorry had to be said. It's a sale and as the holidays approach I'm sure we will see the PS3 go on sale. But Sony better hurry up. It appears, with the credit crisis in the US, stores are starting their holiday sales sooner...

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I guess those that disagree think TYOT PS3 will be 2010?

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The Makr - 451 days 13 hours ago

Of course it is good for the indutry overall. It pushes units out to people who otherwise might not be able to afford to buy a console. This grows the overall userbase. Also this puts more pressure on Sony to reduce prices, which means improving efficiency in production. Much better this than some Oligopolistic collusion where prices are kept artificially high by a few companies that aren't really competing.

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dcbronco - 451 days 13 hours ago

This is a battle between retailers. Microsoft and Nintendo didn't lower the prices, the retailers are just having sales. Microsoft just did a price cut in Europe and Nintendo has no reason to do one.

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Blakzhuk - 451 days 12 hours ago

Any chances of the PS3 coming in second this holiday have been squashed.

This is truly amazing and yes, good for gamers and the industry.

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whoelse - 451 days 11 hours ago

I think A PS3 retail price cut would have a bigger impact than the 360 personally.

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dcbronco - 451 days 11 hours ago

I agree. The problem is that Sony can't afford to cut the price of the PS3 after already cutting the price of the Blu-ray stand-alone players, which they really couldn't afford either. Cutting the price of the Blu-ray players is already an admission that the PS3 is not driving Blu-ray sells to the extent Sony had hoped for.

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anh_duong - 451 days 8 hours ago

i am getting myself an xbox for this price. no reason not to

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xhairs9 - 451 days 6 hours ago

This is all in Europe, not around the world (for those of you who didn't read the article). Not only that, it's not $ amounts it's in Euro's. Meaning it's only a 30 euro cut which yeah that's nice but it's also stated in the article that it's only for 1 week, good luck with the amount of "out of stocks" they usually have around the world, I don't see the full potential of this sale being fulfilled.

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AAACE5 - 451 days 3 hours ago

I agree and bubble to you Bloodwar, I know how you feel!

I have always enjoyed having a large collection of games for each system. I always try to keep it under 50 games though. I always enjoyed having all 3 consoles, but with things the way they are now... I will just sit with the 360 for now!

(Fanboys) The Ps3 is a great system, but it just doesn't have enough games that "I" want to play. So I can't justify myself purchasing it right now! If you are happy with the selection of games... I'm happy for you!

Also Bloodwar, I understand how you feel... I have twin boys, and have been planning for what's to come! For your sake and mine, I hope they do change the legal driving limit to 18 yrs. old.... lol!

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Dino - 451 days 1 hour ago

maybe that will happen in the states. I hope they start rolling out those new and improved 360's with the new rrod proof hardware.I want one bad. There are sooooo many games I want that are on the 360.

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The Makr - 451 days 13 hours ago

Thier stock is going to be cleared out fast at that price.

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Anton Chigurh - 452 days 4 hours ago

for 99
wow

we call it a great DEAL

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hotrider12 - 451 days 12 hours ago

I agree with you people must have forgot about ms is getting rid of the old stock (RROD) stock first before jasper comes out.
trust me the RROD consoles are not throw aways they are the 129.00 console masked as new what MS should have is sales on the elite.

being scarcastic

hurray,hurray!!! get your RROD here! come one come all freshly broken down arcade 360 here! AH!! you look like a sucker I'll tell you whatcha do for 129.00 you'll have the finest console (syke)

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SilPho - 451 days 19 hours ago

Correct, from a supermarket no less, not exactly where you would expect to go to buy a cheap console.

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pandabear - 451 days 19 hours ago

Well I've been a PS3 owner from day 1 but have been thinking about getting a X360 too, not for online or anything (I'll use my Free online on my PS3) but there are some good games like Fable 2 & Gears 2 coming out - so under £100 is very very tempting - but with so many great games out this month - I'd need to sacrafice a few - Oh what to do????

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PirateThom - 451 days 19 hours ago

pandabear - While I believe the PS3 is better overall, in my opinion, there's some games on the 360 that aren't worth missing (Mass Effect, Fable 2, Gears of War 1 and 2) that will more than warrant a sub £100 entry fee.

Only problem is, I've already had to cancel a few pre-orders because of the great games that are coming out on PS3 and 360!

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sjappie - 451 days 17 hours ago

Wow, high roller, big spender. You're rich, biotch!

No go mowe some more lawns paperboy.

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jtucker78 - 451 days 17 hours ago

Kush - I'm sure boasting about having £1000 ($2000) in the bank is exactly the sort of thing an adult does.

Hey guys, who's impressed that Kush has enough money to buy 10 whole 360s?

Great going kid.

Still a little while to go before you can afford your first car.

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PirateThom - 451 days 18 hours ago

This isn't a company price cut, it's a single store lowering the price trying to undercut the others (who will then probably cut their prices in response).

UK Supermarkets are very competitive at the moment. They happily take losses on electronics and petrol in the hope of getting more people in to do their grocery shopping, where they make the money back.

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likedamaster - 449 days 20 hours ago

read it again. anyway, it's still a good deal.

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PirateThom - 451 days 20 hours ago

Sony don't need to do anything. It's a sale by one supermarket, unless they offer a similar discount on the PS3, why should Sony do anything?

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PopEmUp - 451 days 19 hours ago

to remain competitive is sure is some good tactic to used eh?

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Sir_Ken_Kutaragi - 451 days 11 hours ago

...The 'Wii' that is!!! ;-D

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Patchstation 3 - 451 days 13 hours ago

Excuse me, but don't you already own a PS3?

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 451 days 13 hours ago

Its a sign on the wall if even the die hard PS3 fandroids buy a 360, that the 360 is on its way to take the position the PS2 had last gen. Everybody just went out and buy one.

It seems the 360 is in the perfect position for the holidays

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Sanzee - 451 days 9 hours ago

I don't think Sony is totally screwed. I mean Nintendo's Wii-price drop had "Concerned over Xbox 360 sales" written all over it. Yes, of course the Xbox will be more focused on beating the Wii now. But a large group of people are still loyal to the PlayStation. This proves that it's all about taste. No one can say the Xbox is better than the PS3 or vice-versa.

That's not the issue. It's about appealing to your console's gaming-crowd now. PS3 vs. 360 is a thing of the past.

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Blakzhuk - 451 days 12 hours ago

The newly announced Last Remnant bundle is going to destroy Sony's chances of moving LR on the PS3 when it finally comes out. Good to see MS doing well.

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 451 days 12 hours ago

@ zbimbo

Be sure the 360 outsells the PS3 also in The Netherlands as I just explained, have you seen that price difference?

Furthermore, you'll see it'll start outselling the PS3 everywhere soonish, because the die hard Playstation fans all will have bought the PS3 by now.

Now the mass of people needs to start buying the PS3 and those won't buy for 400 Dollar or Euro. They will only buy @ 200 bucks or below. Where the 360 is and not the PS3.

End of story. Its done.

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zbimbo you little droid USE YOUR FEW BRAINCELLS PLEASE

I just gave you the information on the Dutch market... You might then have the simple conclusion I am from The Netherlands. Right, right?!

Thanks for calling me Crab or POG. POG is from USA, no idea where crab is from. But I am Dutch. But hey anything that make you sleep at night is fine by me dude.

At least you NASIM/SHMEE/LENHART/TANOD we can recognize you over and over again, which is pretty funny.

Yes the 360 outsells the PS3 overhere. With ease. Do you live in The Netherlands or do I? Funny creep. Telling me in my country how things would be. Where are you living little twack, Russia? Kazachstan? Another country where they are 100 years back in time?

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idontcare - 451 days 12 hours ago

damn man, just enjoy your console of choice and shut the fvck up!

i like the PS3 more than the 360 and you can't change my mind with some sales numbers and stuff. i don't care about some multiplatform games with slightly better graphics on the 360 because i want to play the exclusive games on the PS3.

all my favorite games are on the PS3 so why should i buy a 360?? can you tell me that, sir?

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