PlayStation 3 Price Drop Rumor: March 22nd is The Day

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  • HustlinOwl
    Online Dynasty = Crack
    • Oct 2008
    • 541

    PlayStation 3 Price Drop Rumor: March 22nd is The Day



    Yet another rumor, we will see

    How big is 2old2play? We're big enough to have a community scouring the field looking for important exclusives and we're here to break a big one. Okay, we're not exactly field reporters, we're just got lucky...
    Last night one of community members was in an EB Games store and an employee mentioned a PS3 price drop occurring Sunday March 22nd just in advance of the Game Developer's Conference (GDC). He went on to say that Sony will be issuing a press release on the Saturday before the drop and that EB was already prepared for the upcoming price-drop.
    The current "rumor" is that the PlayStation 3 80GB console will retail for USD $300. That would be a $99 price reduction in the console, bringing it closer to reach for many gamers. However, be prepared for Sony to refuse to comment or straight out say this is untrue, it wouldn't be the first time they've pulled that stunt. It's in Sony's best interest to hide the price drop from gamers because we'll halt purchasing of the PS3 until the price drop occurs.
    It's in your interest, however, to halt thoughts of buying a PS3 until March 22nd. If we're right, you'll be saving yourself enough money to buy at least one PS3 game with your new purchase. This price drop would come on the heels of third party developers saying PS3 needs a price drop or they're prepared to start pushing Wii development more, especially considering that's where many big publishers are making all their money.
    Is this enough of a drop in price to make you consider a PS3 buy? Is this the right time of year for a PS3 buy? Thoughts?

  • Twigg4075
    Kindergarten Cop
    • Feb 2009
    • 20056

    #2
    It's definitely needed because most consumers can't see the forest through the trees.

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    • riley420
      You're goddamned right.
      • Feb 2009
      • 2331

      #3
      I can't see the forest through an extra $100 when I need groceries and shit, either.

      I'm happy with what I have, but it would be nice to have both. And $300 is easier to justify to my wife than $400-500. Not all of us are living off the taxpayers, Twiggy.

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      • Twigg4075
        Kindergarten Cop
        • Feb 2009
        • 20056

        #4
        Originally posted by riley420
        I can't see the forest through an extra $100 when I need groceries and shit, either.

        I'm happy with what I have, but it would be nice to have both. And $300 is easier to justify to my wife than $400-500. Not all of us are living off the taxpayers, Twiggy.
        LOL. I can't help I'm good with my money. I also don't have a squadron of kids running around siphoning every last dollar like blood thirsty leeches.

        Hey, when are we going to play RE5?

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        • LC AAU
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2008
          • 14217

          #5
          If it gets down to $300, I'll probably pick it up;.
          sig is too big, resize it

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          • Lupe
            Posts a lot
            • Nov 2008
            • 4315

            #6
            Originally posted by LC AAU
            If it gets down to $300, I'll probably pick it up;.
            Get yourself a mic and COD5 and we can be best friends :D.

            Originally posted by Len B
            Lupe is good peeps. He gets a bad rap from people who take message boards too seriously and forget what it's like to be young and online. I consider Lupe a top 100 prospect in the minors and someday becomes a solid poster.

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            • Pills
              Go Blue!
              • Mar 2009
              • 598

              #7
              I take surveys through e-rewards, and get Gamestop giftcards in $25 increments. I'm halfway to my third one. I'm probably going to get 4, and then decide between the 80GB and 160GB.

              Can you dl movies to it?
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              • Saluki
                Ball So Hard
                • Oct 2008
                • 9445

                #8
                Doesn't look like the most reliable source there

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                • Twigg4075
                  Kindergarten Cop
                  • Feb 2009
                  • 20056

                  #9
                  Other rumors suggest a bundle is coming instead...



                  That seems more likely but who knows.

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                  • Primetime
                    Thank You Prince
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 17526

                    #10
                    Those games are garbage. Best buy has a deal where if you buy the PS3 for $399, you can choose from MLB 09 The Show, Killzone 2, or Little Big Planet for free.

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                    • Point Blank
                      Needs a hobby
                      • Oct 2008
                      • 14184

                      #11
                      Not bad..

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                      • Primetime
                        Thank You Prince
                        • Nov 2008
                        • 17526

                        #12
                        I'd rather have a price drop.

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                        • CrimsonGhost56
                          True Blue
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 5981

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Twigg4075
                          http://www.cheapassgamer.com/?f=947

                          That seems more likely but who knows.
                          jeez, at least spring for the sequel for at least one of them. you can find those games for 10 dollars new.

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                          • Twigg4075
                            Kindergarten Cop
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 20056

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Primetime232
                            Those games are garbage. Best buy has a deal where if you buy the PS3 for $399, you can choose from MLB 09 The Show, Killzone 2, or Little Big Planet for free.
                            Originally posted by CrimsonGhost56
                            jeez, at least spring for the sequel for at least one of them. you can find those games for 10 dollars new.
                            They are definitely not garbage games but they are old. Both of those games are great IMO. I actually just finished up MS a few months ago. It was a challenge but it was also one of the most fun racing games I've ever played.

                            I think the MSRP is $30 for those games. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

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