Already the prices of PS3 units on eBay are on the way down. Anyone know how long until Future Shop etc start getting new stock?
PS3 new supply?
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More importantly when will the prices drop.
I'd like a PS3 but looking at futureshop.... after you've bought 1 game a second controller and some cables/wires...... you are now looking at closer to $1000 when everything is said and done..... a hefty investment.
I'm going to worry about the HD TV (Ideally in the 3 K or lower range given that the ones I'm looking at are currently going for 4.5 K..... hopefully in a year) first and stock up on PS2 games in the meantime.
Anyone keeping track of the units of the Wii, PS3 and 360 that have been sold so far worldwide? And perhaps some numbers from the past to put things in perspective?
I'd like a PS3 but looking at futureshop.... after you've bought 1 game a second controller and some cables/wires...... you are now looking at closer to $1000 when everything is said and done..... a hefty investment.
I'm going to worry about the HD TV (Ideally in the 3 K or lower range given that the ones I'm looking at are currently going for 4.5 K..... hopefully in a year) first and stock up on PS2 games in the meantime.
Anyone keeping track of the units of the Wii, PS3 and 360 that have been sold so far worldwide? And perhaps some numbers from the past to put things in perspective?
frankcastle said:
Doubt PS3 will go down with price soon, so if you're holding your breath....well have somebody who knows CPR nearby. However, regarding the HDTVs a lot of people don't know about this company named Westinghouse that manufactures some of the highest quality, and most affordable HDTVs in the market now. Here is a link to their site: http://www.westinghousedigital.com/
frankcastle said:
In the first 8 days of the launch the Wii has sold 600,000 units. The European launch happens next week so that number is going to ballon again. Nintendo is still saying they are on track to have 4 million unit released by the end of December.
According to the last figures I know of, the 360 has sold 5 million units worldwide. However, that number is probably higher now since Microsoft took advantage this week with the shortages in the PS3 and Wii.
The PS3 is in demand but not stocked well. Sony isn't giving out any figures of how many have been sold, but we know that 200,000 came to North America and Japan got 100,000 if I'm not mistaken.
loco2.0 said:
Not sure about highest quality.
A client of ours who works at CBS (Westinghouse's parent company) said and I quote "it's about clean lines and the pitch". Regarding the look of the product and how it's marketed.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6475_7-0.html?filter=1000036_10325435_
PS3 on EBAY
I was carousin thru a few PS3's on EBAY and noticed that most units going for >$1000 are just the STARTNG BIDS. With just a few minutes to go in the bidding, these sellers had NO BIDS.
Am I wrong?
I was carousin thru a few PS3's on EBAY and noticed that most units going for >$1000 are just the STARTNG BIDS. With just a few minutes to go in the bidding, these sellers had NO BIDS.
Am I wrong?
Cassini said:
Neither, I suspect, will be legions of gaming fans!
Incidentally, a quick check on eBay shows a few units going for less than $700. I find this whole fascination with PS3 ... well ... fascinating. Anyhow, the only reason I'm personally interested is to get a BluRay player for less than $1000. Couldn't care less about the game part of it!
why Bluray instead of HD-DVD? I have both formats and still can't understand people's fascination to Bluray.
Just curious to know.
Just curious to know.
Maybe it's Sony's marketing machine that's pumping it up.
Plus all the PSP, PS, PS2, PS3 owners that want to side with Sony.
Marketing is everything.
I have to add, I saw the PS3 in action the other day and it's impressive, but not $600+ impressive.
I'd rather buy other things for myself.
Plus all the PSP, PS, PS2, PS3 owners that want to side with Sony.
Marketing is everything.
I have to add, I saw the PS3 in action the other day and it's impressive, but not $600+ impressive.
I'd rather buy other things for myself.
Typical of sony. This happened with PS2. What else is new. The keep demand high, supply low, so when they do hit the shelves, they are gone. I don't bother with sony for that reason alone. Sometimes I wonder if they are afraid to go head to head to head with Microsoft & Nintendo.
WTP
WTP
Just bought another one today at Zeller's.... they had 6 instock first thing this morning along with 24 Wii
PS3 is Impressive
My son got one. At first it seemed a bit pricey @ $600.
For what it does that may be a bargain!
You have to get the 60Gig model.
It's a decent PC, with a browser and comes with standard WiFi capability!
He was playing his audio CDs through his surround sound stero with PS3 and could even 'rip' them CDs into any mp3 bitrate he wanted to from 128-320.
It also plays mp3s, along with showing the song's text titles and artists as well.
You get a 'Blue Ray Laser' DVD player with it.
Blue Ray players which are finally emerging, run about a grand!
Oh yes it also plays games to.
The graphics/audio are remarkable as well.
PS3 probably does more but I can't even use the wireless controllers that come with it.
Hey I was happy with Pac Man, Space Invaders, Asteroids and Chess......
My son got one. At first it seemed a bit pricey @ $600.
For what it does that may be a bargain!
You have to get the 60Gig model.
It's a decent PC, with a browser and comes with standard WiFi capability!
He was playing his audio CDs through his surround sound stero with PS3 and could even 'rip' them CDs into any mp3 bitrate he wanted to from 128-320.
It also plays mp3s, along with showing the song's text titles and artists as well.
You get a 'Blue Ray Laser' DVD player with it.
Blue Ray players which are finally emerging, run about a grand!
Oh yes it also plays games to.
The graphics/audio are remarkable as well.
PS3 probably does more but I can't even use the wireless controllers that come with it.
Hey I was happy with Pac Man, Space Invaders, Asteroids and Chess......
