KnackChap Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Sony: We’re ahead of Xbox SCEE President Reeves says PS3 installed base is 300,000 ahead of rival in PAL region Sony has moved to dispel Microsoft claims that Xbox is outselling the PS3 in Europe, revealing internal figures that say its console has sold 300,000 more units than Xbox 360 in PAL territories. And the company doesn’t feel it has to follow Microsoft and further ignite consumer interest with a price cut of its own anytime soon. SCEE president David Reeves told MCV that Sony will remain focused on the value offered by the PS3 and its extra functions and services – at its current £299 SRP. “No we are not going to go down in price; neither are we going to go down in price on PS3 in spring time either. Absolutely not, whatever you might have heard to the contrary,” he said – referring to purported ‘leaks’ from a Sony meeting two weeks ago that claimed Sony had a price cut planned for March ‘09. “Our strategy is very much value added.” Reeves added that Sony’s business model for the console isn’t designed around dropping the RRP every time a manufacturing cost saving has been found. And he was keen to point out that, according to Sony figures, the PS3 is already ahead of Microsoft’s rival. “I am confident that in PAL territories our installed base is 300,000 units ahead of Xbox 360,” said Reeves. “When we came into the industry we started at zero. And we had to have a model that offered price elasticity. As soon as we got the manufacturing price down on PSOne we lowered the price. Same with PS2. But we’re not doing that on PS3 – that’s not the model, even if people are expecting it. “We’re relying on the fact that the industry will keep growing and while we might have a comparatively smaller share of the market we will have higher sales. PS3 is tracking where PS2 was at the same point in its life. The value added strategy will continue for some years to come.” Plus, at a time when Sony is first looking to put its Computer Entertainment division in the black after two years reporting losses, a big emphasis at SCE has been on returning to profitability. However, Reeves hinted that once Sony has rebalanced the PlayStation business, retail can expect the firm to up the ante: “We are a in a solid position, and are not lackadaisical,” he commented. “Next year we are probably going to be a little bit more aggressive when we reach the break-even point.]] http://www.mcvuk.com/news/32597/Sony-Were-...-Xbox-in-Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 no price cuts till spring at least....interesting peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebody Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 ^^ lol at pic... anyway, let's wait for MS to say something again now it wont be too long before they do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The JACKAL Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 who givs A f**k bout which console sold more. The games is all that matters to me, anyway the way i see the more intense the competition gets,the better for us consumers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARSC Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Sony may increase prices lets c what happens after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Jokes aside, this is a glorified pissing contest. i wouldnt even call it glorified...its as ugly and childish as it gets peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 i can't believe ppl are still interested in these numbers sony wins, ms wins, and what do i get - other than a big hole in my pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Its always interesting to see how each console is doing in the market, not from fanboy's point of view, but just to see the whole gaming market trend. Plus if someone is not interested in sales figures, he can always NOT visit the sales thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 ^^ thats why i always say, dont post stuff about sales as news.....its just flamebait....post it directly in the sales thread.....the people who care will go there....then again, the fact that theres no price drop coming is news, which is why i didnt merge it there peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The JACKAL Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 ahh this is a noob PSf** thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 ahh this is a noob PSf** thread would you like to be banned? peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 There's high chance of price drop early next year, closer to the end of Japanese fiscal year when their turnover figures come out. They're just denying it for obvious reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The JACKAL Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 would you like to be banned?peace no ,c'mon evryone wouldd know i was jes kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 There's high chance of price drop early next year, closer to the end of Japanese fiscal year when their turnover figures come out. dont think they would happen in SCEE regions though peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 dont think they would happen in SCEE regions thoughpeace Yeah SCEE is always behind other regions, including price drops. But I'm sure we'll see at least one price drop in all regions before Q1 2009 (end June). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnackChap Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 there will be a price cut before march next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namitchouhan Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 its all "bakwas"...microsoft is always benn ahead and always be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakey Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 09/12/07 to 06/12/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 ^^ .. tell me wat do u eat to belt out quotes with awesomeness every now and then .. quoted in siggy already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffMonkey Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 If they're not following the same strategy as the Psone or the Ps2 why the f**k would he even try to compare it to the selling curve of the ps2? fricking idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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