The first version of the PlayStation 3 Price Dropped?

The first version of the PlayStation 3 Price Dropped?

Sony recently showed off a super slim PlayStation 3. So, what about the fate of the previous generation PlayStation 3?

PlayStation 3 is the latest generation offers a number of advantages of the older versions, such as the body is 50% lighter and 25% slimmer than the PlayStation 3 slim.

This new console prices were deliberately pegged Sony to shift the older generation. For example, for 500 GB version is priced at $ 300, the price is the same as the PlayStation 3 320 GB today.

To Playstion 3 250 GB is USD 20 more expensive if compared to previous generation with a capacity of 160 GB, but in the sales package Sony has included a game Uncharted 3. If the calculated value is certainly offered in the latest generation looks quite tempting.

Pricing strategy like this was deliberately done so that the latest generation of PlayStation 3 can be easily absorbed. But what about the fate of the console before? Are Sony will lower the price as has been done?

Unfortunately, it is unlikely to happen. "Officially, there will be no reduction in the price (for PS 3 older), the consumer and the content we want is a game that is worth," said John Koller, Sony Computer Entertainment VP. As quoted from ArsTechnica, Friday (09/21/2012).

Can PlayStation 3 New 'Save' Sony?

Can PlayStation 3 New 'Save' Sony?

In recent months, sales of the PlayStation 3 is not too good, in fact stagnant. So can the new variant boost console sales?

Based on data from market analyst NPD Group, in the United States, the PlayStation is no longer a top-selling game console, overtaken its main rival the Xbox 360.

In addition to the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita sales also increasingly lethargic. And Sony had to correct these handheld console prices to be more affordable.

Data from NPD also write financial reports Sony is less encouraging. Throughout the months of April to June, a Japanese manufacturer that had a net loss reached $ 314 million.

Well, in the midst of a poor financial condition, Sony introduced the latest generation PlayStation 3. Lighter, leaner, and have lower production costs than the previous generation.

"The shape is more compact not only more attractive to consumers, but also reduce costs in production, shipment and storage," analyzes Piers Harding Rolls, Head of Games from IHS Screen Digest.

Apart from the cost of production to be trimmed, the latest generation of PlayStation 3 is also expected to open the new opportunities for Sony to compete with Microsoft.

"It (the new PS3-ed) will open the door for better margins Sony, and give them the opportunity to be more aggressive towards 2013," said Harding-Rolls, as reported by the bbc and quoted on Thursday (09/20/2012).

Latest PlayStation 3 does offer a fresh look, but this console is still too expensive, so it would be difficult to compete with Nintendo Wii U will be launched from 18 November 2012 in the United States.

Latest PlayStation 3 Considered overpriced

Sony has just released a new PlayStation 3 with a more slender body than the previous series. But unfortunately, this console is still considered too expensive to compete with its competitors.



On the sidelines of the festival Tokyo Game Show, Sony showed off a new PlayStation 3 variants are distinguished in the storage capacity of 500 GB, 250 GB and a 12 GB flash memory use.



Third PlayStation 3 for Sony claimed 50% slimmer and lighter than earlier generations, launched in 2006, and 25% slimmer than the PlayStation 3 Slim introduced since 2009 years.



With his new body, predicted the current PlayStation 3 production cost less than the previous generation. But this does not seem to be offset by a significant decline in prices


Latest PlayStation 3 500 GB version priced at $ 300, the price is the same as the PlayStation 3 320 GB today. Then for a capacity of 250 GB is bundled with Uncharted 3 and appreciated USD 269, about $ 20 more expensive version of the 160 GB today.

While the 12 GB version that uses flash memory is limited only released in certain countries like Hong Kong, Australia and Europe.


As quoted from the digital trends, Thursday (09/20/2012), at a price that is considered less fit, the New PlayStation 3 is expected to be difficult to compete with Nintendo Wii U is also immediately released.