More Evidence: Sony to launch $399 40GB Playstation 3

[WickyWoo]

Got a source for that?

The fact that the difference between the 20 and the 60 was $100, and the only differnce was the HD space, the card reader and the wifi

[gvortex7]

The HDMI port will not be removed either.

[WriteSimply]

At these prices, people can own THREE PS3s! Yes, THREE PS3s!

I for one don't believe the rumor until I see the actual price is posted online.


fuad

[Frode]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

The fact that the difference between the 20 and the 60 was $100, and the only differnce was the HD space, the card reader and the wifi

In other words you're speculating. The way you said it, it seemed like you knew something the rest of us didn't. I'd appreciate it if you note that it's what you're doing, rather than claiming something as fact when you have no links or anything else to base it on. It might very well happen as you suggest, but we'll have to wait and see how exactly Sony will differentiate such a model. Even nuking the card reader and wifi won't drop the console by $100 in manufacturing, so they might look at other ways to increase their margins.

[T-Wrecks]

It doesn't take a genius to see that Sony's long-term (10 years I'm guessing) marketing strategy involves three key components...

1. PS2. Selling more than any other unit besides the Wii while continuing to build a potentially HUGE customer base for the PS3 and its backward compatability.

2. Phased price-point system. Costs come down. Pass the savings on to the consumer multiple times to get new customers (multiple times) once potential buyers have committed at a higher price point.

3. Saturate the market with quality Blu-ray players. The Spiderman Blu-ray SKU accomplishes both 2. and 3. Some gamers want the cheaper system and theatre enthusiasts will like the affordability as well. The interesting thing about this strategy is that the demographic that Sony is appealing to should see their earnings increase greatly over the next decade, allowing them to invest in both games and/or movies and theatre. Its long-term in vision, but it is a classic dual-stream revenue approach. It is far superior to the add-on approach.

It makes sense. NOW BRING ON THE GAMES AND BLU-RAY MOVIES AND WARNER EXCLUSIVITY!!!!

[koreyman]

That would be amazeing if they pull this off

[kaliraver]

Well I think if they are going to announce this $399 40GB PS3 it will be on Wednesday at TGS. I heard that they will be announcing the Dual Shock 3 and possibly showing off firmware 2.0 I hope this will become true.

[What'sHD]

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...cending&page=1

I am not sure whether the scans are real or not, but they look rather "official".

[Frode]

That they do. Looks like it not only retains the wifi, but actually has boosted reception of both that and bluetooth. Fewer USB ports though.

[Xerious]

So basically they're taking out 20 GiBs and 2 USB? Not bad... would actually be perfect for an entry level PS3/BD Player... still has WiFi and memory slots (I presume the latter)... GO PS!!!

[MaleManGuy]

The Wii is definitely a hoot to play with with, plus it's got some good games, the kids love it... the graphics of course aren't as good, but still better than our older PS2 (which we can't give away at this point)
I'd be interested in a cheaper PS3...haha... if it ever comes out... right now I am planning on the 1400

Originally Posted by T-Wrecks

It doesn't take a genius to see that Sony's long-term (10 years I'm guessing) marketing strategy involves three key components...

1. PS2. Selling more than any other unit besides the Wii while continuing to build a potentially HUGE customer base for the PS3 and its backward compatability.

2. Phased price-point system. Costs come down. Pass the savings on to the consumer multiple times to get new customers (multiple times) once potential buyers have committed at a higher price point.

3. Saturate the market with quality Blu-ray players. The Spiderman Blu-ray SKU accomplishes both 2. and 3. Some gamers want the cheaper system and theatre enthusiasts will like the affordability as well. The interesting thing about this strategy is that the demographic that Sony is appealing to should see their earnings increase greatly over the next decade, allowing them to invest in both games and/or movies and theatre. Its long-term in vision, but it is a classic dual-stream revenue approach. It is far superior to the add-on approach.

It makes sense. NOW BRING ON THE GAMES AND BLU-RAY MOVIES AND WARNER EXCLUSIVITY!!!!

[kowhite]

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/825/825213p1.html

So the 40 gig is official in Europe now at a much reduced price. I'd guess we'll see that officially announced here soon enough.

[ryoohki]

Originally Posted by MaleManGuy

The Wii is definitely a hoot to play with with, plus it's got some good games, the kids love it... the graphics of course aren't as good, but still better than our older PS2 (which we can't give away at this point)
I'd be interested in a cheaper PS3...haha... if it ever comes out... right now I am planning on the 1400

If you want to most complete and affordable and upgradable BluRay Player unit on the market, get the PS3 40 gig at 399EURO .... at least you won't have to wait 2 minutes for POTC3 and all other BDJ heavy title that are coming out soon

[Razzy]

I wonder how much longer until SCEA announces the 40gb in the states. Hopefully today.

[ryoohki]

Originally Posted by Razzy

I wonder how much longer until SCEA announces the 40gb in the states. Hopefully today.

Announcement should be made Oct 12 for both Japan and America. Shipping Oct.28 according to most BB computers..

[BTBuck1]

Originally Posted by MaleManGuy

The Wii is definitely a hoot to play with with, plus it's got some good games, the kids love it... the graphics of course aren't as good, but still better than our older PS2 (which we can't give away at this point)

Hmm, I gave my 2001 model ps2 away for $130 with just an extra controller, 2 memory cards, the vertical stand, component cables and a logitech wireless controller. It was better than a punch in the balls.