Sony cuts price of PS3, again |
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Posted by Marc Saltzman at 7:42 PM | E-mail this post
With the important holiday season approaching, Sony announced today a price cut for its PlayStation 3 console, the second one in less than a year since it debuted. Beginning November 2nd, a new 40GB PlayStation 3 will be available in North America for $399.00 (US and Canadian). The 80GB version drops from $659 to $499 (US and Canadian).
Not a bad move, really, considering Sony is in third place behind Nintendo and Microsoft and their successful game consoles, the Wii and Xbox 360, respectively.
The new 40GB PS3 model will be bundled with a Blu-ray Disc version of Spider-Man 3. Other extras include built-in Wi-Fi and HDMI output – but will not play PlayStation 2 games (the 80GB version will still be backward compatible).
So, is this price cut enough for you to buy a PS3?
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Posted by Marc Saltzman at 7:42 PM in Games
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bigted on October 18 at 9:47 PM | Report abuse
In a short answer NO!
Since these consoles are useless without the expensive games I'd have to get one for free before I'd be interested. I guess you can tell I don't play these types of games. I already have plenty of DVD players so I don't need a new one and I have yet to be convinced of the virtues of Blue-ray etc for it to be a selling feature for me. I am sure some will find it appealing, just not me.
Tarrah on October 19 at 1:34 AM | Report abuse
It would be great if a PS3 was something that we could actually use as more than just a game system. Since you don't get the full benefits of a PS3 without a fancy television and fancy cords and fancy DVDs, it kind of seems pointless to get the fancy game console. Even though...in the future...I might really want one.
Raddad on October 19 at 3:03 AM | Report abuse
The PS3 plays all DVD movies and programs get it now, and watch what ever you want until you get the chance to make the movie experience better with cables and TV no rush on this part. If you have kids it is that much better, for bluray DVD players are very costly, and you get bluray DVD player and a game consol at the same time C@@l.
BioHazard on October 19 at 1:24 PM | Report abuse
From what I've heard from my kids and their friends, until Sony gets their on-line gaming together and gets a hot game like Halo, the PS3 will continue to trail in the gaming polls. Blue ray DVD's are also pricey and wouldn't be a big draw option for your average family.
A Navales on October 19 at 2:09 PM | Report abuse
Tarrah ... You need to do some more research... The PS3 is not just a video console or a fancy DVD player but has a hard drive that can store your photos and music (through the multi media reader included) and do some slide shows and and play your MP3s. After that, you can suff the net with it... not the same with your computer, but still can. Also... there are roumours that you can use it as a PVR... Investigate more before you decide
Paul on October 23 at 11:15 AM | Report abuse
Backward compatibility is a major issue with any gaming system. Sony ...great to add the wifi and the HDMI, but to sell a unit that has no backward compatibility to its predecessor is just plain stupid. You would have to start from scratch. Would have been a brilliant move if they would change their mind on that issue.
KayZee on October 23 at 12:55 PM | Report abuse
Had a PS3 since the early days and have to say I love it. The criticism that there aren't huge blockbuster titles on it exclusively is fair - but I think that is going to turn around once the developers get over the learning curve. That said Resistance Fall of Man, Warhawk and Heavenly Sword are awesome games. In Europe the PS3 can be used as a PVR and hopefully that technology will make it to the US. The online gameplay is easily accessible and web browsing isn't too bad. The machine's failure rate is nothing compared to the XBox 360. Competition is a great thing for gamers and I think having three different machines on the market is only going to spur innovation.
Vince on October 23 at 2:11 PM | Report abuse
If Sony can sell its PS3 at the same price in Canada and the US given parity for the respective currencies, why are all the other products on the Us Sony site to much cheaper than the Canadian website?
Vince on October 23 at 2:13 PM | Report abuse
If Sony can sell its PS3 at the same price in Canada and the US given parity for the respective currencies, why are all the other products on the Us Sony site so much cheaper than the Canadian website?
ruth on October 23 at 3:42 PM | Report abuse
The ps3 now can be at the same price us and canadian because it may have been manufactured now. The items on the websites are reflecting prices of products created when the cdn dollar was not so high...expect about 6 months or so for prices to come down in canada
missy on October 23 at 3:46 PM | Report abuse
not until prices of affiliated games and movies come down as well!!
chris on October 23 at 6:08 PM | Report abuse
prices in canada are still higher than US for most electronic consumer goods. given the new $$ parity, canadians will purchase through US sites. expect customs to experience HUGE traffic increase this coming holiday season! buy early!
anonymous on October 23 at 7:30 PM | Report abuse
kk honestly i went on youtube and it showed ps3 were overheating faster than the XBOX 360.And if you say the XBOX's overheat, There is a few way to prevent that. 1.)dont have it in a closed or confined area. Make sure all the vents have atleast a 3 inch gap and well circulated air. 2.)go buy a fan!!!!! who cares if it is $20. 3.)they have a dock station that the XBOX sits in and the XBOX if garanteed my the manufacturer to now overheat.
KayZee on October 23 at 7:49 PM | Report abuse
The 360 does overheat, I don't think that point is in debate. You're right in saying that most units overheat because the vents are covered and the machine can't cool. But if the 30% failure rate some retailers are claiming is only half true that is still way too many red rings of death. I don't doubt you can go on youtube and find PS3's overheating, but I haven't heard anything from objective sources claiming such a high failure rate on the PS3. I'm not trying to bash the 360 its a great system, but it shouldn't have taken microsoft so long to acknowledge the problem.
Kevin on October 23 at 8:04 PM | Report abuse
I would buy one, but it has to be less than $299. I love my 360 and would buy one in a heartbeat if it broke tomorrow. The only reason I would want a PS3 is for the blu-ray player inside. They don't offer any games that are any good and developers are going to keep making exclusive games for the 360 and many developers have shifted funds AWAY from PS3 and TO the Wii. What does that tell you?
Nick on October 23 at 9:43 PM | Report abuse
Well We can all argue about which system is not as good/ better than another system, but you may as well just buy all of the systems, I own a 360, wii, and PS3. They all have there good things about them, and no matter what game goes to what system, ill be able to buy it and play it. SO do yourself a favour and get yourself a PS3, Final Fantasy 13 is coming closer and closer, I bought mine for 499 and it came with 2 free games, Lair and motorstorm, the 80gb version that is. Its an awesome system, and having it in my collection is nice.
none on October 23 at 11:46 PM | Report abuse
I'm not saying that the PS3 is a bad system it's just well... a little bit out of my price range. The system has good graphics (1080p) of course, and has a blu-ray disk drive for watching and playing movies and games. If anyone is going to buy a PS3 over the holidays it would be in your best interest to buy the 80gb model with more features than the 40gb model.
LANAYA on October 24 at 10:30 AM | Report abuse
Definitely NOT!!. No diff. from the competition @ $399. They should've done that a long time ago. With holiday season, I don't see any advantage over the other two consoles. The unit is bulky, ugly, and with a bunch of apps that are ONLY compatible with Sony. What about integration with Macs, Apple TV, PC-based Media center. Not worth buying.
boozehound on October 24 at 7:49 PM | Report abuse
to LANAYA
The PS3 comes stalk with the ability to install a separate LINUX operating system, along side the sony OS. Sony did this intentionally. And Yellow Dog linux was designed specifically for the PS3 (and is free). It comes with everything you'd need in an operating system. Firefox, instant messaging, word processing. And with a USB keyboard and mouse its a complete computer. I don't get why sony would remove the backwards compatiblity. I love ps2 games and my huge library would be wasted.
I'd suggest the 80gig to anybody buying a ps3 soon.
Dont listen to anybody who ses theres no games for the PS3.
EXCLUSIVE PS3 games
Warhawk
Heavenly sword
Killzone 2
MGS4
Uncharted
HAze
Motorstorm
FOR THE PS3 AND 360
Army of two
Call of Duty 4
Mercenaries 2, World in Flames
Assasins creed
Half Life 2 Orange Box - This one is a killer deal for 60$ Comes with half life 2, ep:1&2 team fortress 2 and Portal.
Grand theft auto 4
Devil May Cry 4
Bioshock - Will hit ps3 eventually, but to start its 360+PC
Soldiar of fortune 3- YEAH!
Star Wars, The Force Unleashed
Street fighter 4
Togo on November 26 at 7:58 PM | Report abuse
the ps3 is an awesome game system. I am hoping to get one for christmas and have done my research.one thing that has been argued is the backward compatability. sure thats great but i dont have a ps2 so i dont need it.the exclusive games like heavenly sword, lair, and uncharted have me hugely excited. and the fact that i'm getting a new tv also makes the blu-ray player sound pretty good. some people also say the 360 has better graphics but they're not that much better and since i've had a gamecube for a while now any improvement in graphics is welcome.
Mike on November 27 at 4:32 PM | Report abuse
xbox 360 is tired; it only has about 1-2 years left before Microsoft brings out a newer/better system. PS3 is only a year old and Sony is constantly updating its features. Ps3 IS the future.
Joe on January 2 at 2:01 PM | Report abuse
PS3 offers free online play, a blu ray player, full backwards compatibility, and 1080p picture, media centre capability, web browser, plays divx, wmv, and avi video as well as mp3 and picture viewer.
Exclusive games and mini games.
I dropped over $1200 when they first came out and still think it was well worth every penny, and will be for years to come.
pete_m_ on January 2 at 2:07 PM | Report abuse
But Joe, what about the GAMES?! You actually think the PS3 games are any good? I guess you never heard of the Xbox 360?
Aaron Poutanen on January 2 at 3:11 PM | Report abuse
Hey Pete, guess you've never played the Gran Turismo series or the SOCOM series eh?
They are Playstation specific games that I have bought the PS1 and PS2 for in the past.
Besides, the PS3 only games are/will be so much more advanced than any xbox games could ever be. Compare the two back to back and it's like buying a Pinto instead of a Porsche.
sushi on April 28 at 10:06 PM | Report abuse
I HAVE NOT PLAYED THE 360 OR THE PS3 BUT I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THE 360'S ARE NOT SOUNDING TO GOOD WITH OVERHEATING AND THE RED RING OF DEATH WITHIN 5 DAYS OF PURCHUSE IN SOME CASES. SO THE PS3 SOUNDS PRETTY GOOD. AND TRUST ME WHENE I SAY AFTER YOU PLAY THE WII FOR A BIT, IT GETS REALLY BOARING NOMATER WHAT GAME IT IS. BUT HEY, MAYBE ITS JUST ME.
susuhi on April 28 at 10:19 PM | Report abuse
SORRY, I FORGOT SOMTHING. IF YOU GOT CHEAP PARENTS OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF MONEY, THE PS3 IS NOT THE ONE TO GO FOR BECAUSE THE ONE WITH MORE MEMORY OR SOMTHING HAS PRICES UP TO $499! AND I MEAN IF YOUR GOING TO GET ONE, YOU MIGHT AS WELL GET THE BETTER ONE THAT WILL LAST YOU RIGHT. SO GO FOR THE BETTER ONE.
mike on August 23 at 8:40 PM | Report abuse
to sushi: good idea not to use caps.. thanks.
my opinion: i've never owned a console. main games i've always wanted to play were the ff series, have played a couple of them at friend's houses and found them to be alot of fun. kingdom hearts also.
some of the tekken games are alright for when friends come over too.
someone mentioned capability to play movies in quite a few different formats, as well as install linux on it right out of the box. going to wait for the price to drop a bit more, as well as for when i actually have the money to afford one safely - maybe mid/late next year. i'll probably get a ps3 over a 360. 360 has fun games, but doesn't appeal to me for actually owning a system. capability to put linux on a console that i own definately has my interest.