Just ordered a PS3 on Amazon at the reduced price

[bataylor1314]

My roomate moved out and took his PS3. I have been without Blu-ray playback since June 15th. As soon as I saw the PS3 for 499 on Amazon I bought it. I can now get back to purchasing new discs. Just one more nail in the coffin of HD DUD.

[jedisinclair]

heck yeah... every nail helps

[pedigree]

amazon's selling PS3's at the reduced price?? reaaaally thx for the info

[Shin-Ra]

I hope they're prepared with enough stock for all these extra sales!

[reiella]

Originally Posted by pedigree

amazon's selling PS3's at the reduced price?? reaaaally thx for the info

Not exactly a reduced price.

There was a pricedrop on the PS3 in the US.

[jedisinclair]

I hope this drop helps PS3's overall sales numbers... the more people that have one, the more people will try Blu-ray movies (even if it is only a percentage)

[pedigree]

Originally Posted by reiella

Not exactly a reduced price.

There was a pricedrop on the PS3 in the US.

how much was the pricedrop in the US. & is it state defined or across the board?

[pedigree]

Originally Posted by jedisinclair

I hope this drop helps PS3's overall sales numbers... the more people that have one, the more people will try Blu-ray movies (even if it is only a percentage)

oh yea... bestbuy is gonna be crazy... i know i'll be thre

[dakota81]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

My roomate moved out and took his PS3. I have been without Blu-ray playback since June 15th. As soon as I saw the PS3 for 499 on Amazon I bought it. I can now get back to purchasing new discs. Just one more nail in the coffin of HD DUD.

Did you pick up the promotion with the free BD remove & copy of Memento?

link

[Banjo]

For these living in Canada, Best Buy has a promotion... a $25 off coupon when you buy a PS3..

So, now is an even better opportunity because of the price drop. It's now $549.99 meaning it'll be $525 when you get it with the coupon. You can pick up the coupon in any Best Buy store in Canada.

Plus 5 free movies, you can download the form at http://www.bluraysavings.com/index_ca.html

[bataylor1314]

Originally Posted by dakota81

Did you pick up the promotion with the free BD remove & copy of Memento?

link

Dude that deal rocks! I just cancelled my PS3 order and re-ordered that promotional deal. Thanks for the tip!

[Goodguy818]

i have just convinced my brother to buy a ps3! sweet, another one for the blu squad. when i told he also could get 5 free blu rays he was sold. so hopefully the 5 free BD deal still counts towards the reduced ps3 or else ima owe my brother 5 BD dvds

[Nismobeach]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

My roomate moved out and took his PS3. I have been without Blu-ray playback since June 15th. As soon as I saw the PS3 for 499 on Amazon I bought it. I can now get back to purchasing new discs. Just one more nail in the coffin of HD DUD.

You should have bought it from Circuit City and got the free extra Sixaxis controller.

[pedigree]

Originally Posted by Goodguy818

i have just convinced my brother to buy a ps3! sweet, another one for the blu squad. when i told he also could get 5 free blu rays he was sold. so hopefully the 5 free BD deal still counts towards the reduced ps3 or else ima owe my brother 5 BD dvds

the 5 dvd bonus really is a huge seller.. perfect marketing strat to drop the price now!

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Banjo

For these living in Canada, Best Buy has a promotion... a $25 off coupon when you buy a PS3..

So, now is an even better opportunity because of the price drop. It's now $549.99 meaning it'll be $525 when you get it with the coupon. You can pick up the coupon in any Best Buy store in Canada.

After the PS/3 came out the CAD$ retreated a bit causing most places (including the Sony Store) to push the price of the PS/3 up $50 to $699.

But, I see Best Buy have taken the opportunity of the drop and roaring dollar to reduce the PS/3 $150!

That should kick start sales again.

[GasCat]

Originally Posted by Nismobeach

You should have bought it from Circuit City and got the free extra Sixaxis controller.

I think he bought it primarily for Blu Ray not for two person games.

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

After the PS/3 came out the CAD$ retreated a bit causing most places (including the Sony Store) to push the price of the PS/3 up $50 to $699.

But, I see Best Buy have taken the opportunity of the drop and roaring dollar to reduce the PS/3 $150!

That should kick start sales again.

Yeah, at the moment... a Canadian dollar is equal to 95 American cents. It's just a matter of time before we pass the $1 mark. Hard to believe we hit the lowest point a few years at 62 cents.

[Shin-Ra]

Originally Posted by dakota81

Did you pick up the promotion with the free BD remote & copy of Memento?

link

I just noticed that now, that's crazy good value. Plus the FIVE extra free movies with mail-in rebate. Wow.

[LeoneFan]

PS3 is the #1 selling item in video games right now!!
The Blu-ray remote is at #5.

[bataylor1314]

Originally Posted by NismoBeach

You should have bought it from Circuit City and got the free extra Sixaxis controller.

Originally Posted by GasCat

I think he bought it primarily for Blu Ray not for two person games.

I didnt go with Circuit City because I payed $40 for the Sixaxis on Amazon and got a free Blu-ray I like ($20 value) and a free remote ($25 value). Also Amazon doesn't charge me tax, which where I live (San Diego, CA) is 7.75%. So the way I see it I saved about $38 just on taxes which pretty much pays for the controller and got a free Blu-ray and remote.