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[kswiston]

This already tells us PS4 will be 199 maybe with a game even in the Holiday season. Switch has to drop the price to remain competetive.

Nintendo isn't going to drop the price unless the Switch is way under expectations.

 

[GDGF]

Ballad of Genny and the SNES part two.

 

[Drencrom]

Petty

"Classy move" right?

How is dropping the price for your console at launch of another console "unclassy" or petty? The console market is a market y'know, with competing companies. It's a good thing that competition leads to better deals for us consumers.

 

[Aceofspades]

"Classy move" right?

"Business move" We shouldn't overthink it really.

 

[Unknown?]

A $199 PS4 after this year's software and next year's will be hot! Probably the hottest thing on the market.

 

[Shiggy]

Sony will be able to get that money from frustrated customers who waited late to pre-order and can't find a Switch at launch. I recall buying a PS3 when I couldn't find a Nintendo Wii. It's a brilliant strategy. Nintendo needs to do better when it comes to shipping enough units to sell at launch. I think they deliberately cut stock short to manufacture demand because of perceived scarcity and can have news articles that say that their console is sold out everywhere.

But you can still get a Switch at launch in Europe. It's not really difficult to find here despite the low shipment numbers. Seems like Sony just does it for the buzz.

 

[conpfreak]

Lol, Switch is going to get slaughtered this holiday if they keep the price at $300.

You think so? They just released one of the highest rated games of all time, with a Super Mario 64 spiritual sequel on the way. A portable Mario Kart 8 will sell ridiculous amount of systems. It's taking over handheld market share as well. Who knows what's coming at E3. I really don't think people are going to buy a PS4 over the Switch 3 years into its life trying to save $50. The system has way too much casual potential.

 

[SuperEpicMan]

Hope they discount the Pro, I am still on my launch PS4 and i'm waiting for stock and a good deal to upgrade before it dies.

 

[EmiPrime]

Well here's hoping for a good deal on a PS4 Pro too

If not now definitely when Scorpio launches. Sony aren't resting on their laurels, they don't want the competition to get a foothold.

Which is good for us! Bring on the price wars and the discount bundles.

 

[cw_sasuke]

This already tells us PS4 will be 199 maybe with a game even in the Holiday season. Switch has to drop the price to remain competetive.

Erm not really. PS4 was already 200 bucks this past holiday season in Germany.

How well the competition does is irrelevant for Nintendo as long as they reach their own targets. Which they can if they deliver on their own content/hardware.

 

[Anteo]

Smart, anyone that cany get a switch because of low stock alocation may get a ps4 with games instead. Heck it may even change the mind of those who do find stock.

 

[MastaKilla]

I think it's really funnny to see consumers in here who are upset that a business has cut the price of their product in response to competition.

Like wtf. That's good for us.

 

[StoopKid]

I think Horizon will be sent to die. Zelda is a bigger franchise and Sony knows that, maybe a reason they're willing to take a hit on a console so people buy Horizon too

This has to be one of the most delusional post I've ever seen on gaf.

 

[GoodMorningPluto]

Nothing in Russia Would buy it in heartbeat at this price.

 

[Tonyx]

Well here's hoping for a good deal on a PS4 Pro too

Yeah. Haven't seen a good one yet but there is still hope.

 

[El Topo]

This already tells us PS4 will be 199 maybe with a game even in the Holiday season. Switch has to drop the price to remain competetive.

PS4 has already been 199€ during the Holiday season.

 

[jony_m]

It's possible a permanent price drop was planned for E3 to counter switch and scorpio to a certain degree

May as well twist the knife now in Europe where Nintendo has always been weak.

 

[chrizzz09]

Great price!

You can buy a PS4 Slim + Vita for the price of a new Switch! What time to be alive!

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

This should be taken as a huge compliment by Nintendo. Switch is obviously being seen as a threat.

 

[Spieler Eins]

Great deal considering that the PS4 exclusives are absolutely beasting right now.

 

[Mooreberg]

This already tells us PS4 will be 199 maybe with a game even in the Holiday season. Switch has to drop the price to remain competetive.

It also makes it interesting to see what Scorpio's launch price will be, even if it not specifically the same sort of platform launch (nothing exclusive, but on the other hand, no worries about software after launch). UC4 w/ the hardware at $249.99 did huge business (adjust to relevant local currency). Sony will have a ton of games to choose from for bundling this year, even if it is to be a game released before June.

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

I think everyone knew this was coming this year, just don't think anyone expected it so soon in the year.

 

[Steroyd]

This is just petty, Sony lol. You're already winning. XD

You're right, Sony should just sit in their Ivory tower and watch the console sell itself, it worked so well for the Wii and Xbox 360.

 

[Neptonic]

I respect the hell outta petty Sony. They're running a good hustle.

 

[budpikmin]

I think it's really funnny to see consumers in here who are upset that a business has cut the price of their product in response to competition.

Like wtf. That's good for us.

Agreed. Competition is good for all of us. It'll just spur Nintendo to get more aggressive with marketing and Microsoft might lower their price as well

 

[HonMirin]

Oh schnapp.

Spoiler

Hate me all you want, I'm laughing

Then they shall hate us together, as I am cracking up.

 

[Obliterator]

Why are people acting shocked at this? It's standard business practice

 

[DriftingSpirit]

This should be taken as a huge compliment by Nintendo. Switch is obviously being seen as a threat.

More like an opportunity Sony wants to take advantage of.

If Switch was that big of a threat, this wouldn't last for a day.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Eh... Not entirely sure I'd call this a counter to Switch. PS4 and Xbox One have been offering discounts like this for the past few weeks or so in the states. Either way it's a great deal!

 

[Osukaa]

ITT: Some people don't understand competition.

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[Melon Husk]

The system's effectively been at 199.99 here in the States since the holidays. BB had the $50 gift card bake-in, and NewEgg has had the System+Controller bundle at 250.

...with or without tax? There's a 18 to 25 % value added tax included in these prices.

 

[Chinner]

Putting aside console wars, this is actually really good for consumers. More affordable choices is only a good thing.

 

[phanphare]

interesting

there must be strong indicators that the Switch is being well received

 

[Loris146]

It's just for one day?

 

[Ricky_R]

Why are people pissed that Sony is possibly cutting the price of the PS4?

Anyway, I would've thought they would drop the price come Scorpio's release, but I guess it makes sense to do so now.

 

[DangerMouse]

For anyone that doesn't have a PS4 I would jump on this whether you are interested in Switch or not. Great price and totally worth it. Sony has killed it this Gen IMO.

Yup.

 

[Servbot24]

That doesn't make any sense. Switch is gonna be sold out. There aren't going to be any consoles on the shelves that they need to counter.

 

[jdmonmou]

But you can still get a Switch at launch in Europe. It's not really difficult to find here despite the low shipment numbers. Seems like Sony just does it for the buzz.

How easy is it to get? Because in the US unless you pre-ordered you basically have to camp out at stores in hopes you can get one of the few consoles they have for walk-ins. If it takes doing something like that it's possible people looking for a console will just give up and go for the PS4 deal if they don't have one already.

 

[TheStruggler]

Petty

"Classy move" right?

 

[F-Pina]

This is a cool business move.
Strong competition is always a good thing.

 

[Gxgear]

If true, shouldn't Sony openly promote this to hedge Switch preorders? Or maybe they're targeting would-be Switch buyers without a PO but don't want to leave the store empty-handed.

 

[Arc Christelle]

 

[Shiggy]

interesting

there must be strong indicators that the Switch is being well received

Considering it's far from being sold out despite low shipment numbers, it's more a marketing strategy of Sony to take away buzz from the Switch launch. The PS4 price itself isn't even particularly low.

How easy is it to get? Because in the US unless you pre-ordered you basically have to camp out at stores in hopes you can get one of the few consoles they have for walk-ins. If it takes doing something like that it's possible people looking for a console will just give up and go for the PS4 deal if they don't have one already.

Here you could just order it online today and then get it as soon as the shipping company is.

 

[PantsuJo]

You're right, Sony should just sit in their Ivory tower and watch the console sell itself, it worked so well for the Wii and Xbox 360.

Nice profile picture, my friend.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Drop it to $199 everywhere Sony.

 

[spwolf]

this needs to be EU wide

 

[deriks]

They do this first:

Then they slash 100 in price? Pretty bold move

 

[Steroyd]

That doesn't make any sense. Switch is gonna be sold out. There aren't going to be any consoles on the shelves that they need to counter.

Might not even be a counter, it may just be an oppotunitist move, Parents looking to get their kid a Switch may come out with a PS4 because there's no more Switch's on the shelves and the parent sees that super cheap console.

Added bonus is that it snuffs the chance of parents walking out with a Xbox One instead, win win move. IMO.

 

[Acquiescence]

Petty

Not petty, just business. This is how competition works.

 

[KZObsessed]

A lot of silly children around here.

Drop the Pro price please oh and actually manufacturer some as well.