Karooo Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 he PS3 Slim rumors have been running rampant as of late. Everyone is waiting for the announcement and Sony is just waiting patiently to announce it. As always, NeoGaf is one of the frontrunners when it comes to some information. NeoGaf poster, Elios83, shared some interesting information about the PS3 Slim.He posts: "I've heard from retail sources, which have been absolutely reliable in the past, that PS3 Slim will launch throughout Europe on September 2 at 299€, official announcement at the GamesCon. We'll see but considering the same sources have been spot on for two years in a row (40GB+price cut and 80GB) I personally don't doubt them " Gamescon will be taking place during mid-August. Sony will be presenting a 3hr long press conference on August 18th and that'll be a prime idea to present such an announcement. At that price, the system would convert to $425, however, Sony could very well launch the system at $299, too. We have roughly a month before Gamescon and, hopefully, our official announcement. As of now, we can't confirm this information and this is a rumor until the announcement happens on August 18 or sooner. This fits the Sony timing perfectly. The original rumor was a September or October release. Announcing the system several weeks in advance, Sony will making the same kind of announcement as they did the PS3 price drop during E3 2007. Get quick sales from anxious buyers and then continue for the rest of the year. Of course, with Uncharted 2 releasing on October 13th, console sales should stay strong throughout the holiday season. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Too many rumblings for this not to happen this year. Just a matter of when. If they price it at 299USD they will have a winner. If the price stays the same, well, good luck to them. Cause they will need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ΨΨ babloos ΨΨ Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 299 euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 i think the same old logic till now...slim at 399$, phat goes at 299$ and then once they sell out phat, price adjustment for slim(6-7 months) maybe E3 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 They will price it at 299 euros I am sure You just know they will do it /self destruct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 i think the same old logic till now...slim at 399$, phat goes at 299$ and then once they sell out phat, price adjustment for slim(6-7 months) maybe E3 2010 they can not launch the slim at 399. If there is a price drop, the slim would have to be at that lowered price. Or they would have to put those slims in fat cases n sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 i think the same old logic till now...slim at 399$, phat goes at 299$ and then once they sell out phat, price adjustment for slim(6-7 months) maybe E3 2010 Most likely. But they really shouldn't launch it that price, not with the economy in the kind of shape its in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 i think the same old logic till now...slim at 399$, phat goes at 299$ and then once they sell out phat, price adjustment for slim(6-7 months) maybe E3 2010 If they are pricing the phat at $299, they would need a very good reason to sell the slim ps3 at $399, much more than the fact that its slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 If they are pricing the phat at $299, they would need a very good reason to sell the slim ps3 at $399, much more than the fact that its slim. Sony doesn't work with a reason... PSP GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 The Slim will come with a 128 GB SSD and will be priced at $899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 The price cut is more important now than a slimmer design. I don't think even Sony is stupid enough to release the slim at the same or higher price. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayush12ice Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 LOL 299 & 349 wud be perfect until the fhat stock then just 299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 ^^ If they pull that stunt, no one is gonna buy the phat. They'd rather just wait till the phat runs out and the slim drops to 299. I know I would. If they are announcing the slim, it should come at 299. Thats it. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 The price cut is more important now than a slimmer design. I don't think even Sony is stupid enough to release the slim at the same or higher price.peace Exactly what I said! /climbs into Sam's bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayush12ice Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 they won't tell ne1 that, that wud be silly. sony will stop producing the phat 1 if it starts selling slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 so this is definitely happening - but sony need that price cut desperately. if the price cut happens there goes 360s revenue for the holiday season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 if the price cut happens there goes 360s revenue for the holiday season LOL. The price will boost sales for the PS3, but its not gonna stall X360 sales, especially with MW2 and Forza 3 coming out during the holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 LOL. The price will boost sales for the PS3, but its not gonna stall X360 sales, especially with MW2 and Forza 3 coming out during the holiday season. +1 it's gonna help the ps3. Don't think will touch the 360 sales. In the long run maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 +1 it's gonna help the ps3. Don't think will touch the 360 sales. In the long run maybe? karoo is now scared of MT...believe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 It doesn't make any sense to launch the slim at $399. Sony understands the demand for a price cut. IMO one of the major thing that is holding them back is the cost of the fat PS3 (Even if they are not making a loss on it, the margins must be extremely slim). The PS3 slim will have a lower cost. Makes all the more sense to cut the price with the PS3 slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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