Anyone else surprised no system price drops for the 360 and PS3 at E3?
- Thread starter CartridgeBlower
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On the surface I am surprised we didn't see either one drop prices - but thinking about it I think it makes sense.
The last gen consoles continue to sell, which often is an underlying reason for dropping price. However, I don't think they are not discounting last gen in an attempt to sell more of current gen. I don't think people who are debating buying a PS3 are also debating a PS4, or 360 to Xbone. I know several people who are PC gamers who never had a PS360 but are now thinking of doing so in order to sweet in and play the best console games of the last half decades for cheap - they aren't considering a PS4 or Xbone.
Anecdotal, of course. But I doubt my friends are the only PC gamers thinking of sweeping up. I have no idea if it is a large scale measurable number though.
The last gen consoles continue to sell, which often is an underlying reason for dropping price. However, I don't think they are not discounting last gen in an attempt to sell more of current gen. I don't think people who are debating buying a PS3 are also debating a PS4, or 360 to Xbone. I know several people who are PC gamers who never had a PS360 but are now thinking of doing so in order to sweet in and play the best console games of the last half decades for cheap - they aren't considering a PS4 or Xbone.
Anecdotal, of course. But I doubt my friends are the only PC gamers thinking of sweeping up. I have no idea if it is a large scale measurable number though.
They are still making chips in 40/45nm. Going from 45 to 22 doesnt change much in terms of cost; as the wafers are very expensive. Even though there is a reduction in area, the cost of wafer has gone up way too much.
This is the same reason we havent seen PC prices going down. It is more or less stuck for the last 5-6 years.
This is the same reason we havent seen PC prices going down. It is more or less stuck for the last 5-6 years.
outunderthestars
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I will once they give me a reason to actually buy one, so far Sony hasn't done that.
KevMan1815
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As usual, first reply nails it.
If the games you want to play are on PS3 but not PS4 that's pretty useless advice.
boubongaffer
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if you would upgrade you would realize the games are graphically superior to last gen regarding ports. also, sony atleast has kept a wealth of indies to bide your time in between AAA releases. no lack of content from my end.
btw, your comment is the true words of someone who cant afford to shell out 400 bones for a new console. you cant understand something you havent experienced.
boubongaffer
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Really?
sometimes the truth isnt classy at all. not holding back because people cant afford to upgrade. whether your not old enough to work or just choose not to, your efforts, or lack thereof, should not result in a price decrease for LAST GEN consoles.
Rushersauce
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Are you some kind of joke character? If not, it was nice to meet you.
not really
BlazeBreak
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Yeah, on top of probably still not being super cheap to manufacture, they're still selling at what's probably a decent profit. The economics of going cheaper aren't really there, and there are other things to account for, like a segment of buyers you might deter from buying a new console if the older ones are much, much cheaper in comparison.
Guardian Monkey
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You will probably see this around the end of summer if this is going to happen.
