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Could this be another nail in the PS3's coffin?
  Posted: 20 July, 2006 23:29
Written by Monster Staff
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Some rather interesting news hit our desk this morning regarding PS3 pre-prders. Yes I know this is a 360 site and no I haven't posted the news in the wrong place, but hear me out as all you Xbox 360 fans will be chuckling away once you read this.

It seems that consumers who want the new PS3 console from Sony will have to put a deposit down for it. Nothing new there, but think about this, to pre-order the Xbox 360 gamers had to put as little as £5 even £0 to secure their console. Well to secure a PS3 you will have to put down a £150 pre-order down, yes thats one five and zero.

Tommorows issue of MCV will reveal that Sony are currently having talks with retailers about setting up this £150 system to help with the Christmas rush. They say that the new system will ensure that console allocation will be fairly managed.

Sony have in fact confirmed that these talks will be taking place, but for more info check out MCV. Is this a revolutionary idea in the world of pre-orders,or is it another blow to the already unstable PS3? We'll let you decide that one.

Originally Written By: Lee Matthews

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#1 killer 57 -   Lvl. 10 Monster 23:40 20 Jul 2006 GMT  
Oh boy
#2 neworderdude -   Lvl. 4 Monster 00:54 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
god i cant wait for this console to fall on its arse

i couldnt be happier with my 360
#3 crashlock -   Lvl. 5 Monster 04:16 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
Shi|t just hit the fan!!
#4 JJBDude -   Lvl. 7 Monster 07:00 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
Hahaha. I definitely won't be pre-ordering one now.
#5 Tauren -   Lvl. 4 Monster 08:43 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
it won't matter, the people that really want the PS3 will still buy it.
#6 mjmaskrey -   Lvl. 8 Monster 09:36 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
I don't see that as a problem....you're still paying the full retail price. If you pay part in advance does it matter whether it's £15 or £150?? I don't think so. :)
#7 Strife 453 -   Lvl. 1 Monster 10:33 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
Well, I'm not really totally satisfied with my 360, many games have performance issues (mainly oblivion) and it overheats quite easily (luckily I use a fan next to it though).

Hopefully the PS3 will have more problems.
#8 The tengu -   Lvl. 3 Monster 11:14 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
The 360 is the only next gen console available at the moment ! By the end of the year there are going to be allot of great games for it.The games alone can persuade a person to buy the console ,when people see the price comparison of both consoles and see that the xbox has all these great games ,they would have to be idiotic to pay the price of a ps3 with no games!

I dont hate sony in no way,but microsoft know how to do buisiness just a little bit more than sony ! If anybody is going to be wanting a ps3 it will be kids begging there parents for one for christmas! When the parents see the price of the ps3 compared to the 360 the obvious outcome is that they would buy the 360 instead!
#9 Thos -   Lvl. 1 Monster 11:23 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
I think it's probably quite clever. How many people are going to see a sign "Preorder PS3 here - £150" and be fooled into thinking that's the final price?

Plus by paying 150 now and 250 (or whatever) later the perception is that the cost is less.
#10 Strife 453 -   Lvl. 1 Monster 11:40 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
And devoted Metal Gear Solid fans will want a PS3, and Final Fantasy fans. hmm i that it?
#11 Exobaby -   Lvl. 1 Monster 12:50 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
So, Sony gather interest on your £150 in their ban account for a few months, while you're out of pocket!
God Potential PS3 owners aren't that dumb are they?
#12 Dcontrol -   Super Moderator 13:11 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
You can always guarantee on Sony making you spend more money.
#13 Deago -   Lvl. 1 Monster 14:07 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
That's what the arogant sony bastards get.
#14 padds78 -   Super Moderator 17:33 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
I think they have done a £150 pre-order because it will stop all those people pre-ordering loads and then when theres a shortage sell them on ebay. "Ring any bells?" If microsoft would have done that then all those people making money on desperate gamers would not have been so bad!!!!!
#15 longhair -   Lvl. 1 Monster 23:57 21 Jul 2006 GMT  
I own almost every console from Atari and Intellivision up to PS2 and the 360. Even I will be passing on the PS3. It's just to much money. Add a game or two and another controller and I'm spending almost $900 (US)
#16 Strife 453 -   Lvl. 1 Monster 10:58 22 Jul 2006 GMT  
Well, you'll probably end up buying one by the time the $2000 PS4 comes out.


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