Pachter predicts PS3 price drop to $299 in April - Blu-ray Forum

xtop · 01-12-2009, 11:01 PM

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We were so hopeful that PS3 would get a price drop this year. But no. Michael Pachter, analyst at Wedbush Morgan, had to "predict" a PS3 drop in April. Drats, we were looking forward to this one too. Unfortunately, with Pachter's track record, it's pretty good to bet that he'll be wrong.

"Once the PS3 is at a more affordable price point (we expect a cut to $299 in April), we think that sales of that device will once again begin to grow," he states. However, don't expect Microsoft to take that sitting down. "We expect another cut in price for the Xbox 360, with the feature-laden Pro model likely to come down in price to $249 at or before this year's E3 show in June." Nintendo, however, has no reason to lower its price and will unlikely drop the price of the bestselling Wii.

Pachter is right once in a while, so we're optimistic that a price drop will happen. Perhaps it won't be as significant as $100 off, or perhaps it won't happen in April. It'll be interesting to see what Sony chooses in '09: their bottom line, or making a more aggressive attack in the console wars.

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2009/01/12/...-299-in-april/

eh..he's usually wrong, but ya never know. you're not an insider anymore max, you can just tell us everything now right?

Maximus · 01-12-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

eh..he's usually wrong, but ya never know. you're not an insider anymore max, you can just tell us everything now right?

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Originally Posted by xtop

eh..he's usually wrong, but ya never know.

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Originally Posted by xtop

eh..he's usually wrong,

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wrong

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Hedchekr · 01-12-2009, 11:09 PM

PS3 needs a price drop, but at the same time Sony doesn't need to hurt themeselves by taking more of a loss. If they can afford it bring a price drop. My buddy got a 160GB this holiday season for $449, I paid over $600 for my 60GB when it first came out. I think it was over $700 actually cause I couldn't find one at all, it was sold out everywhere and Game Crazy was the only place that had one and you had to purchase thier warranty with it, I couldn't wait so I did it.

xtop · 01-12-2009, 11:09 PM

jkwest · 01-12-2009, 11:13 PM

epic, Max...truly epic

xtop · 01-12-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

epic, Max...truly epic

i'm still kinda chuckling when i see it lol

Simplayer · 01-12-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

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Fidy?

saprano · 01-13-2009, 12:17 AM

Why would max tell us anyway.

Marquoz · 01-13-2009, 01:02 AM

Max, I think you just wrapped up the post of the year in January there! Priceless!

The Don · 01-13-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

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so you're saying there's a chance!?

The Don · 01-13-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Why would max tell us anyway.

he can say no...without saying it...

Elandyll · 01-13-2009, 01:07 AM

I think we should start putting predictions for when (if) the drop in price will occur this year.

I'll go ahead and say: Early May 09, anounced in April (or March)!

The Don · 01-13-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedchekr

PS3 needs a price drop, but at the same time Sony doesn't need to hurt themeselves by taking more of a loss. If they can afford it bring a price drop. My buddy got a 160GB this holiday season for $449, I paid over $600 for my 60GB when it first came out. I think it was over $700 actually cause I couldn't find one at all, it was sold out everywhere and Game Crazy was the only place that had one and you had to purchase thier warranty with it, I couldn't wait so I did it.

it's tough to determine where a price drop happens....because the next 2 SKU's appear to be the RE5 and KZ2 Bundles which can skew the price and make the original 80GB 399 with a game, yet no price drop...but still a far better deal than the prior 399 80GB system...

The Don · 01-13-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Elandyll

I think we should start putting predictions for when (if) the drop in price will occur this year.

I'll go ahead and say: Early May 09, anounced in April (or March)!

I'll say in spring AND Fall/Winter

Porfie · 01-13-2009, 01:44 AM

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=21823

They are saying the PS3 sold about 750,000 units in December but it looks like our little WII sold 2 million in December. PS3 may also see a badly needed price cut by June according to the website above.

saprano · 01-13-2009, 01:50 AM

Did you really have to bump this up? and xtop already posted the same thing about the ps3's price.

The Don · 01-13-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Porfie

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=21823

They are saying the PS3 sold about 750,000 units in December but it looks like our little WII sold 2 million in December. PS3 may also see a badly needed price cut by June according to the website above.

ps3 doesn't have to let the Wii dictate what they do as a business....

marathon > sprint..

sega_smasher · 01-13-2009, 01:58 AM

i'm predicting summertime.

Terjyn · 01-13-2009, 04:17 AM

Has cutting the price of a more expensive version of a console ever had a serious effect on sales?

Sith · 01-13-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedchekr

PS3 needs a price drop, but at the same time Sony doesn't need to hurt themeselves by taking more of a loss. If they can afford it bring a price drop. My buddy got a 160GB this holiday season for $449, I paid over $600 for my 60GB when it first came out. I think it was over $700 actually cause I couldn't find one at all, it was sold out everywhere and Game Crazy was the only place that had one and you had to purchase thier warranty with it, I couldn't wait so I did it.

Are you trying to make me feel guilty cause I got 2 on launch day, which made mine free plus like a G note...

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01-12-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
Hedchekr Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orcutt, Cali Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:5	PS3 needs a price drop, but at the same time Sony doesn't need to hurt themeselves by taking more of a loss. If they can afford it bring a price drop. My buddy got a 160GB this holiday season for $449, I paid over $600 for my 60GB when it first came out. I think it was over $700 actually cause I couldn't find one at all, it was sold out everywhere and Game Crazy was the only place that had one and you had to purchase thier warranty with it, I couldn't wait so I did it.

01-12-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3

01-12-2009, 11:13 PM	#5
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	epic, Max...truly epic

01-13-2009, 12:17 AM	#8
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Why would max tell us anyway.

01-13-2009, 01:02 AM	#9
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Max, I think you just wrapped up the post of the year in January there! Priceless!

01-13-2009, 01:07 AM	#12
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I think we should start putting predictions for when (if) the drop in price will occur this year. I'll go ahead and say: Early May 09, anounced in April (or March)!

01-13-2009, 01:44 AM	#15
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=21823 They are saying the PS3 sold about 750,000 units in December but it looks like our little WII sold 2 million in December. PS3 may also see a badly needed price cut by June according to the website above.

01-13-2009, 01:50 AM	#16
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Did you really have to bump this up? and xtop already posted the same thing about the ps3's price.

01-13-2009, 01:58 AM	#18
sega_smasher Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Santa Monica, CA PSN: SecretAgentHam Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:1	i'm predicting summertime.

01-13-2009, 04:17 AM	#19
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	Has cutting the price of a more expensive version of a console ever had a serious effect on sales?

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