SlashGear Japan
What a nice surprise Sony have in store for those who are waiting for PS3. Sony’s Ken Kutaragi just announced that PS2 with the 20GB would be priced at ¥49,980 ($428) instead of ¥62,790. To those who love HD and planning to watch HD movies on PS3 will be happy to know that PS3 will also includes HDMI 1.3 output. Even though the pricing of PS3 is still higher than XBOX360 or Wii, the price cut makes it attractive again especially with the addition of HDMI support. So guys, get ready to line up in the cold winter weather to get one.
PS3 price cut by 20%, now includes HDMI 1.3 [via engadget]
6 Responses to “PS3 Gets Price Cut and HDMI 1.3”
Benjamin Nied September 22, 2006
Hopefully we in the US will see a price cut of some kind as well; right now only Japan is going to benefit from this price cut.
NeutralBruce Anderson September 22, 2006
That’s still more than I’d pay, though the price cut does make it more attractive. I’d be more excited if a) I had a HD set and b) there were any movies available on BluRay, but I don’t and there aren’t. At least, none that I want to see that I don’t already own on DVD.
NeutralVincent Nguyen September 22, 2006
I agree, the price is still relatively high, imagine how much Sony is losing on each unit.
NeutralChad September 22, 2006
Im definitly buying a ps3 first daY !!
NeutralPiper September 22, 2006
i’m with you chad, i’ll be lining up 2 days before first sale!
NeutralBA Battacus September 24, 2006
With a pitiful 400,000 units devoted to US customers, all I can say to Piper and Chad is, “Good Luck!” So far everything I’ve read has made it sound like the price drop is limited to Japan, so chances are you’re going to be paying out the ass for this thing. And the games will cost $60 each on top of the console price! Joy oh joy! Where DO I sign up?
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