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Rumor: PS4 dropping price to 199 tomorrow to counter Switch launch in some EU stores
- Thread starter CaVaYeRo
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Kaiser Swayze
Member
I only hate you because you beat me to it.
LordRaptor
Member
On just console terms, they have a price and library advantage, as well as the release of a critically well received exclusive - it makes a lot of sense to capitalise on that.
Its literally the same tactic Nintendo used with the 3Ds to counteract the Vita.
I just couldn't pass up that terrible pun lol
But on topic, it really doesn't surprise me that they're doing this but it's a really good deal regardless of reason.
Yep, I gotta get one by at least Holiday.
The Artisan
Member
I think this is more towards people visiting stores to buy Switch only to find it sold out. 199 ps4 could be a very tempting offer.
sixteen-bit
Member
Going for the jugular
Horizon has been out since yesterday here in mainland Europe, but it probably has to do with its release too.
Yeah something like this, it is not meant to combat the pre orders.
lol
lol.
If Sony's shook then they would permanently drop the price to 199, not just for two days.
Oh the switch is sold out. The PS4 price is what? Awesome , I'll buy that instead.
Huh. Isn't greedy when a company increases the price of their product?
Altered Juice
Member
Sweating over nintendo lmao
somecrazymember
Banned
This is already happening. I'm in Media Markt Brussels, it's at 188. Not much left..
Promo is today and tomorrow, but yeah tomorrow will be hard to find one. This definitely looks like a counterattack against the Switch lol
Promo is today and tomorrow, but yeah tomorrow will be hard to find one. This definitely looks like a counterattack against the Switch lol
- Customer enters shop to buy Switch
- Shop tells him it's outsold till date xy
- Shop tells him PS4 is discounted today or for a short time span
It's an opportunity to move extra units.
Zombie James
Banned
ITT: Some people don't understand competition.
randomengine
Banned
Sony is legit shook.
Not when Little Billy wanted COD, and GTA the whole time anyways
Bamboo 竹
Member
Nice, nice. Keep that price competition, the Switch should be cheaper soon too.
franklyshankly
Member
How dare they offer consumers a better than normal price on their products!
somecrazymember
Banned
Most shops will already be sold out of PS4's by tomorrow. It's more about stealing thunder I think
DriftingSpirit
Member
This seems most likely.
Possumowner
Member
Be afraid....Be Switch afraid.
What'll be Microsofts response 🤔
What'll be Microsofts response 🤔
friskykillface
Banned
Sony must be SHOOK
Horizon will be overshadowed by Zelda x switch tbh
At least for me, I'll pick up that game later this month x next month must likely
Horizon will be overshadowed by Zelda x switch tbh
At least for me, I'll pick up that game later this month x next month must likely
In Belgium it's even better:
It's a steal at that price. Pretty crazy.
Same for Holland.
Not dumb actually and already explained here in this thread.
Also, I think "little Billy" would be only glad to get GTAV instead of Zelda.
Xbox (as console and brand) is almost dead outside of UK in Europe
They're just trying to start shit.
Hidden One
Member
That's right Sony. Show no mercy.
Coma Ecliptic
Member
While I can see the thought of upstaging Nintendo with price, which they no doubt are appealing to, but what about a potential add-on to your Switch.
Smart move by Sony regardless, almost no one buying a Switch tomorrow is going to change their mind, but someone with enough cash would certainly think "Hmm maybe I'll pick one of those up too".
Smart move by Sony regardless, almost no one buying a Switch tomorrow is going to change their mind, but someone with enough cash would certainly think "Hmm maybe I'll pick one of those up too".
randomengine
Banned
Time for the Sony ambassador program.
somecrazymember
Banned
fixed