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It’s been reported recently that the sales figure’s for the launch of the Xbox weren’t as high as expected. I don’t have the exact facts, only what I’ve read in various places, so if I’m wrong, then so what.
As the honeymoon period of the consoles launch is now over, and the sales figures are starting to drop away as many people (myself included) say, “I’ll get an Xbox when there’s a price drop”, will we see a price reduction for Microsoft’s giant black box coming soon I wonder?
I know it’s not that long ago since the Xbox was launched, but the wait for the Gamecube is almost over, and the huge price difference between that and Xbox will have to force Microsoft’s hand in dropping the price of their console.
If they don’t, then come May 3rd, Nintendo’s new console will bury them, as the attraction of a great console at a very low price and better games at cheaper prices will be too strong.
Then throw the PS2 into the equation and Microsoft will not sell a £300 console for very long, despite what sales figures or strategies they have worked out.
Pretty soon though, Microsoft will be running scared of Nintendo and Sony as punters flock to the cheaper machines so a reduction in the price will come, maybe sooner rather than later?
But the question is when will the price drop?
Before may 3rd? After May 3rd?
As the honeymoon period of the consoles launch is now over, and the sales figures are starting to drop away as many people (myself included) say, “I’ll get an Xbox when there’s a price drop”, will we see a price reduction for Microsoft’s giant black box coming soon I wonder?
I know it’s not that long ago since the Xbox was launched, but the wait for the Gamecube is almost over, and the huge price difference between that and Xbox will have to force Microsoft’s hand in dropping the price of their console.
If they don’t, then come May 3rd, Nintendo’s new console will bury them, as the attraction of a great console at a very low price and better games at cheaper prices will be too strong.
Then throw the PS2 into the equation and Microsoft will not sell a £300 console for very long, despite what sales figures or strategies they have worked out.
Pretty soon though, Microsoft will be running scared of Nintendo and Sony as punters flock to the cheaper machines so a reduction in the price will come, maybe sooner rather than later?
But the question is when will the price drop?
Before may 3rd? After May 3rd?
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Opps sorry guys, sent my post then read the other replies only to find that you've just discussed it. ;-))
Anyway, I think the price drop is an excellent move by MS. Out of the 3 consoles, X-Box is the best value for money. Its only £30 than a GC and you don't need a memory card. Once you add a memory card with a GC (which still has nowhere near the space of the X-Box hard drive), its only around £15 cheaper.
Looking at the games on the way, I'm still not all that impressed with the GC. A little note to people who have bought NGC magazine - had to laugh at the Universal Studios game. ;-))
Thats not a dig at the GC, I just thought it was funny how the mag slated the game. Sometimes reading bad reviews can be just as entertaining as reading the good reviews. ;-))
Anyway, I think the price drop is an excellent move by MS. Out of the 3 consoles, X-Box is the best value for money. Its only £30 than a GC and you don't need a memory card. Once you add a memory card with a GC (which still has nowhere near the space of the X-Box hard drive), its only around £15 cheaper.
Looking at the games on the way, I'm still not all that impressed with the GC. A little note to people who have bought NGC magazine - had to laugh at the Universal Studios game. ;-))
Thats not a dig at the GC, I just thought it was funny how the mag slated the game. Sometimes reading bad reviews can be just as entertaining as reading the good reviews. ;-))
cjh wrote:
> Totoro wrote: And a price drop is good for everyone (except those
> people who got it)
>
> They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about
> £80 isn't it??
Actually, at the average retail price, its more like £115.
> Totoro wrote: And a price drop is good for everyone (except those
> people who got it)
>
> They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about
> £80 isn't it??
Actually, at the average retail price, its more like £115.
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> cjh wrote:
> They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about
> £80 isn't it??
>
> £115!
£115!! microsoft are going to be losing allot of money from this new deal, and there's still no guarantee that this price cut will shift as many units as MS wants.
> cjh wrote:
> They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about
> £80 isn't it??
>
> £115!
£115!! microsoft are going to be losing allot of money from this new deal, and there's still no guarantee that this price cut will shift as many units as MS wants.
cjh wrote:
> They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about
> £80 isn't it??
£115!
> They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about
> £80 isn't it??
£115!
Meka Dragon wrote: It needs to stay as it is until nearer to Xmas, or it will ruin it's image.
Well, it's not like it's image is all that impresseive at the moment really. This will certainly make it better ... I'm more likely to get one now .... I want Abe's new game :o).
Well, it's not like it's image is all that impresseive at the moment really. This will certainly make it better ... I'm more likely to get one now .... I want Abe's new game :o).
Totoro wrote: And a price drop is good for everyone (except those people who got it)
They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about £80 isn't it??
They get 2 free games and a controller :o). Thats worth about £80 isn't it??
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Bow down before my great wisdom!!!!
I predicted it on 3/4/02 :)
I predicted it on 3/4/02 :)
Exactly. I still find it amazing that the PS2 is $299 in the US. That is bloody superb for Sony.
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