New, Skinny PS3s Won't Make Old Models Any Cheaper
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Well one reason that I know of that at least a few people bought it was because they simply found the initial system to be too small for comfort. Just saying that it was a thing. :3Zombie_Moogle said:
This really is mind-boggling to me. I just simply don't understand the logic of it at all. I was actually looking forward to the price drop in the older PS3 model. :/
I don't really care what Sony does as long as they don't do what Microsoft does and stop caring whether or not new software upgrades still work with the older models. Ever since last year's XBox update, I could never get my internet connection to stabilize on my older 360 model, and I tried both wireless and wired.
Reminds me of this:
Still waiting for that slim Vita and the Slim XL Vita or whatever.
OT: Okay, Sony must think consumers are dumb. "Hey, guys! We heard you complain about how you probably bought a system after the holidays and it had less stuff and was more expensive so...we're getting rid of sales altogether as opposed to implementing a permanent price drop or more sales! You're welcome!
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You know what's even worse? There's a PS3 Slim (The first slim) bundle coming out, $300, 320gb of memory (Really, it's hard to fill that up as it is) that already comes with AC3. If I had to choose one, I'd go for the AC3 bundle. And if my fat PS3 ever gives up, I'll probably just buy the cheapest slim version and replace the HD myself. it's still way cheaper than buying the bundle itself.
And personal rant? The new slim-slim PS3 looks pretty cheap. Just saiyan.
Still waiting for that slim Vita and the Slim XL Vita or whatever.
OT: Okay, Sony must think consumers are dumb. "Hey, guys! We heard you complain about how you probably bought a system after the holidays and it had less stuff and was more expensive so...we're getting rid of sales altogether as opposed to implementing a permanent price drop or more sales! You're welcome!
"You know what's even worse? There's a PS3 Slim (The first slim) bundle coming out, $300, 320gb of memory (Really, it's hard to fill that up as it is) that already comes with AC3. If I had to choose one, I'd go for the AC3 bundle. And if my fat PS3 ever gives up, I'll probably just buy the cheapest slim version and replace the HD myself. it's still way cheaper than buying the bundle itself.
And personal rant? The new slim-slim PS3 looks pretty cheap. Just saiyan.
I bought an Australian 60gb version when they first released (yes I paid through the nose), upgraded it with a 500gb drive and I cant see me changing anytime soon, that sweet backward compatibility (that I rarely use) is just enough of a drool factor to make my lil PS3 worth keeping.
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please tell me you're being sarcastic, or quoting the article.
captcha: Usual Suspects
Yeah, Sony is usually suspects when it comes to making bad ideas.
Ugg, saving money. The poor college student's worse enemy.
On a serious note though, maybe they took the whole 3DS price drop thing too seriously?
(I do remember lots of people complaining about that, but that might of just been the Internet...)
Either that or they're just using that as an excuse to be Sony .__.
On a serious note though, maybe they took the whole 3DS price drop thing too seriously?
(I do remember lots of people complaining about that, but that might of just been the Internet...)
Either that or they're just using that as an excuse to be Sony .__.
Customers hate paying less, I saw a customer this one time, and they walked out of the store! And without buying anything! They must have been too confused with how varied the prices are, we're just doing them a favour.
Seriously though, how stupid do you have to be to keep an inferior product at the same price as a newer better one? Last time I checked businesses wanted to make money.
Seriously though, how stupid do you have to be to keep an inferior product at the same price as a newer better one? Last time I checked businesses wanted to make money.
$300 for a 320GB PS3.
or
$300 for a 500GB PS3 that is smaller and lighter.
and they think that is logical pricing?
It's not even the lack of sales they are doing, the prices just literally do not make sense. Like how in the UK I could buy the new 500GB PS3 for £250, or get it for the same price with a game as well. Why would anybody choose the option without it? You can always sell the game if you do not actually want it.
or
$300 for a 500GB PS3 that is smaller and lighter.
and they think that is logical pricing?
It's not even the lack of sales they are doing, the prices just literally do not make sense. Like how in the UK I could buy the new 500GB PS3 for £250, or get it for the same price with a game as well. Why would anybody choose the option without it? You can always sell the game if you do not actually want it.
I suppose there are idiots in every company.
Really, I think they're consciously overpricing older varieties in comparison to the new one so that the sales figures will show it wasn't a complete waste of effort making it, which I think it pretty much is.
Really, I think they're consciously overpricing older varieties in comparison to the new one so that the sales figures will show it wasn't a complete waste of effort making it, which I think it pretty much is.
He's absolutely right. I'm sick of all these sales and bargains, sick of all the money I could save up and spend on games. Just sick of it.
You know what, fuck off Sony. I postponed buying a new PS3 because I hoped (against hope) that you'll be innovative and smart with this "new" release. Now I'll just get a second-hand one.
You know what, fuck off Sony. I postponed buying a new PS3 because I hoped (against hope) that you'll be innovative and smart with this "new" release. Now I'll just get a second-hand one.
I think Sony is making a bad move. It seems like John Q. Public waits for a price drop to get into a different console. This has been a thing since I was 16. Why is Sony choosing to do this? I'd love to hear from someone with more knowledge on the subject.
I just don't understand why they think we want these garbage "slim" systems. They did it with PSone and ps2 and the PSP and they were TERRIBLE! They take out all of the structural support to make it lighter and all you have now is some flimsy piece of hardware where all of the parts are more likely to break from just general use. I flat out refused to buy a slim PS2 when it came out and searched for a old version and I'm certainly not buying the poorly made version of a console that already had poorly made software to start with.
You seem to have this sad blind optimism that everything console makers do is for your benefit. There's one single reason Sony makes slimmer models: to reduce production costs. They're using less parts, cheaper parts, better power supplies... all to make the console as profitable as possible. And that's it, period... if you like the look of the slimmer model, good for you! The change wasn't to make you happy though.snekadid said:
As for the price drop, this PR guy clearly likes to talk too much. 'We are not looking into a price drop on older models at this time' is all he needed to say, but he went and tried to justify the answer and cute it up. And I'm pretty damn sure the PS3 and Vita will get a price drop around the holiday season anyway. They just can't SAY that and ruin sales until Black Friday. They'll do something to try and compete with the WiiU... they're just keeping quiet to not wreck the next 2 months of profits.
So yeah... modus operandi for Sony, nothing to see here. But Sony... tell your PR department to shut up. Less is more in this case.
Gee, thanks for posting OBVIOUS things, I would of pointed out that they were in it for the money but I prefer to have some hope for the intelligence of humanity and didn't think it needed mentioning. Instead I pointed out why people shouldn't buy them so that they don't get robbed, but your post helped too I'm sure. I forget sometimes that people weren't around every other time Sony has done this and we complained about cost cutting leading to poor products.Quiotu said:
So it didn't need mentioning... but you mentioned it anyway. So humanity's smart enough to note that Sony slims their products to make more money, but not enough to realize that they didn't just add features to it for the hell of it.snekadid said:
That's... rather pointless, but I can see where you were trying to go with it. If it's a rant, just call it a rant, and stop trying to be cerebral about it. You're taking this rather personally considering it's just good business practice. Were you this pissed about the DS Lite too? It's not just Sony that does this.