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[cyberheater]

Google Translation

Here is some information on Gamefront, reputed german gaming site:

1) PS3 wanted to use a Microsoft Audio Technology but Microsoft might want loyalties for that. war brewing

2) the same information somehow by accident told the price of PS3 would be between 499 Euro and 529 Euro (between 600$ and 650$ US) but none of MS or Sony would confirm that price when asked.

3) It seems MS knows the price of Sony but is not disclosing for NDA purposes.

 

[Yusaku]

More baseless speculation. Move along.

 

[Mooreberg]

Microsoft might want loyalties for that

They're afraid sony is going to start using google?

 

[Late Stage Marxist]

"I demand the sum of....1 MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!"

 

[cyberheater]

Actually, that would be a good price for europe. It would work out between 330 and 360 pounds. Not too bad.

 

[GhaleonEB]

http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=68096

 

[Ganondorf>Link]

$600!!!????

Would it be cheaper for the USA? I think it usually is. Thats a fucking fortune to spend on a console.

 

[Chittagong]

At this point, in all likelyhood, all Sony has is scenarios. Once they see how Xbox 360 launch plays out, they'll be able to set the prize that maximizes their profit. Also, if they launch first in Japan as they usually do, they are able to adjust the price based on market reactions.

Setting a price early is unnecessary and a way to easily give away profit you wouldn't necessary need to give away.

And there is absolutely no reason why Microsoft would know the price. If they're licensing IPR for it, it'll be on a per unit royalty or a lump sum basis.