More PS3 price cuts? Not likely

After news that some Japanese retailers are offering the 60GB PlayStation 3 at discounted prices, and after word that the Australian price tag for the 60GB PS3 unit will be slightly lower than the European price, some might assume that the PS3 is headed for a price cut. However, if supposed comments from a Sony official is to be taken into account, a price cut isn’t likely.

Gamesoul reports that in the latest GameInformer they’ve received a Sony official commented that the company has no intention of lowering the price of the console, and that they are not worried about how the PS3 is currently behind its competitors in number of units sold. The report follows that information up with a claim that some Walmart stores are cutting the 60GB PS3 price by US$ 50 to US$ 550.

As negative as the Gamesoul’s report seems, a quick trip to Best Buy‘s site give us this:

 

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Sold out? But didn’t they just say? …oh never mind. Of course, this best buy screenshot isn’t indicative of anything conclusive. Anyhow, considering this screen, and reports of price-cuts, price-increases, and promos, one does have to ask: Is the PS3 doing that bad at retail? We’ll let you folks debate that one.

Via Gamesoul

After news that some Japanese retailers are offering the 60GB PlayStation 3 at discounted prices, and after word that the Australian price tag for the 60GB PS3 unit will be slightly lower than the European price, some might assume that the PS3 is headed for a price cut. However, if supposed comments from a Sony official is to be taken into account, a price cut isn’t likely.

Gamesoul reports that in the latest GameInformer they’ve received a Sony official commented that the company has no intention of lowering the price of the console, and that they are not worried about how the PS3 is currently behind its competitors in number of units sold. The report follows that information up with a claim that some Walmart stores are cutting the 60GB PS3 price by US$ 50 to US$ 550.

As negative as the Gamesoul’s report seems, a quick trip to Best Buy‘s site give us this:

 

click on thumbnail to enlarge

Sold out? But didn’t they just say? …oh never mind. Of course, this best buy screenshot isn’t indicative of anything conclusive. Anyhow, considering this screen, and reports of price-cuts, price-increases, and promos, one does have to ask: Is the PS3 doing that bad at retail? We’ll let you folks debate that one.

Via Gamesoul