European Sony head lets slip Euro PS3 price

Eps · Post by **Eps** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:18 pm

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17105

WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING, SONY?!

Here is a handy tip for any American forumites: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Go there and put 425 GBP in, and convert to US Dollars.

EIGHT. HUNDRED. DOLLARS.

I'm just.. mad. As a potential purchaser, it almost makes me feel personally insulted. Like Sony think I'm actually stupid enough to pay that for a games console, just because it says PLAYSTATION on the side. Well, they can go fuck themselves. $800.. Christ on a bike.

Arcatech · Post by **Arcatech** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:22 pm

buy the us or jp version. Your problem is solved.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:56 pm

I can't wait for PS3 to become the next PSX. I'm sure that all I have to do is wait six month after launch and then I'll be able to pick up one for the same price of a J-phone.

stuffmonger · Post by **stuffmonger** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:57 pm

either way, the wii is the only "next gen" console I'm buying... half price, and the only thing different.

Post by **Icarus** » Thu May 18, 2006 6:09 pm

AFXisatwin wrote:buy the us or jp version. Your problem is solved.

Or don't buy a PS3 at launch (or at all).
Problem very definitely solved.

The article wrote:With well-informed retail sources suggesting Sony may not release the lower spec model in the UK at all, a single GBP 425 model would see PlayStation 3 launching in the UK a massive GBP 140 more expensive than its nearest rival, the Xbox 360.

If that is true (Sony not releasing the basic model at all) then that is a massive kick in the balls to the people who made Sony's console division what they are at the moment. Personally I hope Blu-Ray flops totally, which would force Sony to rethink it's arrogant stance.

Here's to hoping.

Stormwatch · Post by **Stormwatch** » Thu May 18, 2006 6:14 pm

AFXisatwin wrote:buy a Wii. Your problem is solved.

There, I fixed it for you.

dial911 · Post by **dial911** » Thu May 18, 2006 6:37 pm

Stormwatch wrote:
AFXisatwin wrote:buy a Wii. Your problem is solved.
There, I fixed it for you.

Co-sign

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Thu May 18, 2006 6:47 pm

AFXisatwin wrote:buy mee. i'll solve all your problems.

there, fixed it for you.

us europeans have always got the short end of the stick gameswise, higher prices and shitty availability, im not surprised at all.

SuperGrafx · Post by **SuperGrafx** » Thu May 18, 2006 6:55 pm

Icarus wrote:
Or don't buy a PS3 at launch (or at all).
Problem very definitely solved.

Agreed.
No reason to reward Sony for their arrogance. It's not like other viable options don't exist.

Post by **system11** » Thu May 18, 2006 7:05 pm

Such a shame that Nintendo love to shaft European gamers too, because they could really clean up this time around.

Example. It doesn't matter if the DS costs 100ukp (not unfair), when the games cost -30-!!!!! Please stop gouging us and we will finally buy your games instead of 1) not, or 2) importing/second hand/other non-retail.

I'd expect the Revolution will suffer similarly to all other Nintendo products in Europe:
1) Console will be well priced
2) Games will be limited in number/scope
3) Games will cost nearly twice what everyone else pays.

It's been this way for years and years now, and they wonder why we bought Sega

Bingo · Post by **Bingo** » Thu May 18, 2006 7:30 pm

Been a while since a companys entire marketing vibe has made me feel like a crackwhore who doesn't even require to be lied to anymore. Insulting is about right.

Of course I just won't buy it, but one does wonder if Sony is trying to actively ridicule its clientele. That is a mighty weird vibe they're projecting right now.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Thu May 18, 2006 7:33 pm

I agree with bloodflowers, nintendo price policy is awful - DS games cost way too much.

Post by **Icarus** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:23 pm

bloodflowers wrote:Such a shame that Nintendo love to shaft European gamers too, because they could really clean up this time around.

You never know, Nintendo might actually wake up from whatever stupidity-induced coma they've been through and see that this is the time to take control. I would love to see Nintendo finally realise that they have a chance of clawing their way back into this fight, instead of being a clean-up-crew picking up the scraps from the Sony vs Microsoft war. I just hope that someone in Nintendo's camp has brains.

Eps · Post by **Eps** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:36 am

They do, but only in the games and hardware development divisions -- not in the marketing division!

I should point out that my ire towards Sony is more a matter of principle; by the time the PS3 is out I'll be in the US anyway. But it's just a mockery. What I was previously going to do was what I did with the N64: wait a few months for the super price drop. Now, I probably won't even do that. Sony can go to Hell.

dai jou bu · Post by **dai jou bu** » Fri May 19, 2006 1:08 am

Well, think if it this way: Spend a lot of money buying it on launch date, resell it on Ebay, then save your profit for the system when demand and price drops down for it. Then you can spend your surplus on both the system and needed accessories.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Fri May 19, 2006 1:16 am

I doubt someone will actually buy it off Ebay at that exorbitant price. Then again, there was a name called P.T Barnum who said something... but I can't recall it right now...

stuffmonger · Post by **stuffmonger** » Fri May 19, 2006 2:14 am

I seriously doubt that sony will induce a shortage like ms did... it wouldn't make sense. I've heard a ton of people saying they where planning to buy a few consoles and sell all but one on ebay to pay for their console... If sony flooded the market, they'd get all those extra sales at launch. I wouldn't be against screwing over ebay sellers who think they're badass hotshots, but that's just my opinion.

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Fri May 19, 2006 5:22 am

bloodflowers wrote:Example. It doesn't matter if the DS costs 100ukp (not unfair), when the games cost -30-!!!!! Please stop gouging us and we will finally buy your games instead of 1) not, or 2) importing/second hand/other non-retail.

What?!?! That's crazy!!!

Lucky the local stores only sell Japanese/US games on this island.

Arcatech · Post by **Arcatech** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:55 pm

Gradius VI

Everyone who posted in this thread will rethink things and buy a ps3 if and when this game comes out.

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Fri May 19, 2006 2:02 pm

AFXisatwin wrote:Gradius VI

Everyone who posted in this thread will rethink things and buy a ps3 if and when this game comes out.

Luckily, the earliest release date for this game is now 2007. We can wait.

Post by **Shatterhand** » Fri May 19, 2006 2:50 pm

I don't have a current gen system at the moment.

And I think I'll just completely skip it. I'll go for the Wii. It will be the first time in my life that I will spend money in a Nintendo product.

Valgar · Post by **Valgar** » Fri May 19, 2006 3:01 pm

AFXisatwin wrote:Gradius VI

Everyone who posted in this thread will rethink things and buy a ps3 if and when this game comes out.

No one knows anything about this game or who is even doing it.

Twiddle · Post by **Twiddle** » Fri May 19, 2006 3:40 pm

Stormwatch wrote:
AFXisatwin wrote:buy a Wii and a 360. Your problem is solved for the price of one PS3.
There, I fixed it for you.

double fixed

Arcatech · Post by **Arcatech** » Fri May 19, 2006 3:55 pm

No one knows anything about this game or who is even doing it.

I'm pretty sure Konami might have something to do with it.

Eps · Post by **Eps** » Fri May 19, 2006 4:01 pm

AFXisatwin wrote:Gradius VI

Everyone who posted in this thread will rethink things and buy a ps3 if and when this game comes out.

If by that you mean "even if the PS3 is still $600" - I can assure you that in my case, they most certainly will not! I don't care if Radiant Silvergun 3 (inc. perfect conversion of original), a new DoDonPachi, R-Type Even More Final, and the surprise awesome sequel to Xevious came out. All on one disc.

The proposed price of a PS3 is exhorbitant and I will not buy one unless and until there are very significant price cuts.

Arcatech · Post by **Arcatech** » Fri May 19, 2006 4:07 pm

Ya, I kind of figured that from your first post.

I'm just rocking the boat right now.

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Fri May 19, 2006 5:11 pm

See, this is the reason I up and purchased an HDD/Network Adapter for my PS2...less hassle and my PS2's lifespan just doubled. All for 60 bucks USD.

My opinion: If you're willing to pay 800 smackos for a console you might as well buy a PC.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Fri May 19, 2006 6:13 pm

Shatterhand wrote:I'll go for the Wii. It will be the first time in my life that I will spend money in a Nintendo product.

So, either you were playing at friend's or in a, err, not-so-legal way, or you just missed a lot!! You are lucky that Wii comes with Virtual Console

magnum opus · Post by **magnum opus** » Fri May 19, 2006 10:49 pm

However, Maguire acknowledged that Sony faces an uphill struggle in communicating this message to consumers with little or no knowledge of next-generation disc formats.

"The point is that most people don't realise what they're actually getting with PlayStation 3," he said. "Number one, it's a games machine and we all know that. But also it's a high definition video playback device through Blu-Ray, and a lot of people don't really understand that part of the functionality either. There's a big story to tell people and a lot of information to be taken on board."

actually its a problem of consumers with little or no INTEREST in next-generation disc formats.
and thats going to be a hell of a lot more difficult to change

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Fri May 19, 2006 10:54 pm

Agreed. And as I mentioned in other topic, the biggest enemy of Blu Ray and HDDVD are going to be the millions of existing players and movies already available. Unless they kill regular DVD (and risk business suicide by doing so) Joe Consumer is going to be happy with his upconverting DVD player, his sub 1000 USD HDTV and his Wii/360.