GameStop urges PS3 price cut
Retailer says system looks expensive
Speaking in the wake of bumper Christmas sales, GameStop boss Daniel DeMatteo has stated that the PlayStation is a good console, but that the price is simply too high given the harsh economic times.
Sony's PS3 costs 400 USD stateside, while the cheapest Xbox 360 is 200 USD, the Wii 2350 USD. The PS3 does of course boast a hard-drive and Blu-ray drive, but DeMatteo suggests the headline figures are just too different.
Sony yesterday affirmed to the world that the PS3 represents better value than its rivals, because of the all the features included in the console, which sometimes cost extra in the case of other consoles.
Still, given the dire economic outlook, the implication at retail is that the PS3 still looks pricey by comparison. Thanks VG247.
