PlayStation 3 price: First rumors
If early reports are to be believed, the PS3 could retail for under $500 when it is released next year.
At the recent unveiling of the PS3, the question on every gamer’s lips was: how much will it cost? But Sony executives were keeping tight-lipped on the matter, refusing to reveal an approximate price for the console at the E3 press conference. Some feared the PS3′s price may be as much as $799, due to its high-tech RSX “Reality Synthesizer” graphics chip, as powerful as two GeForce 6800 Ultra video cards which retail for around $1000 each. But, according to Japanese newspaper Mainichi Daily News, “The new machine, which will have a higher performance capacity than personal computers and provide sophisticated movie-quality images, will be priced at less than 50,000 yen each, according to [Sony] officials.”
50,000 yen equates to approximately $465 at today’s exchange rates – still more than the $299 price point many are predicting for Microsoft’s Xbox 360. The pricing of Nintendo’s Revolution gaming console is still unclear, but many expect it to be less than both Sony and Microsoft’s products since it lacks many of the multimedia ‘bells and whistles’ of those systems.
It is also likely that the PS3′s price will be higher in the US than in Japan. The already-released PSP sells for $190 in Japan, whereas it retails for $249 in the US.
Here’s our bid in the PlayStation 3 price guessing game: we believe it will go on sale for US $349.
June 10, 2005 @ 8:55 pm
aznable Said,
the thing i have heard is that the ps3 prize is US $370 or lower. But i think that it is still expensive.
June 27, 2005 @ 1:59 pm
cool Said,
ive herad it could be $300.00 thats what ken kutigri said on itnernet and he also said its subjet to change price up to $350.00 hope its $350.00 or l [...] more
July 8, 2005 @ 2:30 pm
cooz Said,
I think that its going to be 375.00
July 13, 2005 @ 11:52 pm
Carlos Said,
Whatever it is i’m not getting it until it’s dirt cheap…. after all i’m what they call a ”casual gamer”.
July 19, 2005 @ 12:33 am
Game Ruler Said,
i hope that it is at or lower than 300 dollars
July 21, 2005 @ 9:55 am
PLAYER Said,
I,M NOT GOING TO SPEND MORE THAN USD300.
July 22, 2005 @ 11:24 am
Paul Said,
I cant wait PS3 comes out, the reason why i love way better than XBOX 360 is b/c…..PS3 is 2x stronger than the Xbox360 (I read that from the playsta [...] more
July 23, 2005 @ 2:17 am
Asim Ali Said,
i m surely going to get a PS3…no matter how much will it cost…
July 24, 2005 @ 12:24 am
Tim Said,
This is a tough one I really like the sound of PS3 but now how well will it compair to Revolution i loike that just as much.
July 25, 2005 @ 1:38 pm
Will Said,
It will be $360. why? I do not know.
July 28, 2005 @ 2:37 pm
Luke Said,
I hope it’s $300 because all the playstation systems before were $300 and if it’s more i’m not buying it until it gets cheaper.
July 29, 2005 @ 11:53 am
Justin Said,
I’m gonna spend a maximum of $400 USD for the PS3, anything higher than that i’ll go for the 360.
July 30, 2005 @ 8:48 pm
Susie Said,
Susie said, I’m gonna spend a maximum of $375 any higher than that I’m spending it on the new GameBox.
August 2, 2005 @ 6:55 am
Arash Said,
I hope it’s 350 $ .I just have 400$ for it.
August 3, 2005 @ 6:51 am
Hammaspeikko Said,
I think the ps3 price will be close to 300. Sony doesn’t have to sell the ps3 for profit because they know that everyone who buys ps3 will also buy ga [...] more
August 3, 2005 @ 8:02 pm
??? Said,
I DONT KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT XBOX IS SEXY AND COOLER THAN PS3. IM GETTING XBOX OR REV NOT PS3 IT LOOKS LIKE POO.
August 4, 2005 @ 9:58 am
Ryland Said,
If you want to know the real price of the PS3 go to Playstaion.com it tells you the price which is $400 in American Dollars!
August 5, 2005 @ 7:47 am
timmyp34 Said,
y is every1 talkin abot how much it will b and who eva voted 4 ps3 lookin da best dey need 2 get dere eyes checked out coz its az ugly az ur mum
August 5, 2005 @ 8:25 pm
big balla Said,
i hope it will only be about $300……. but i dont care if its $300 or $3000, im getting a ps3 because the ps3 is gunna kick the #%$^ outa the 360
August 6, 2005 @ 1:57 am
stupidkids Said,
PS3 for $300, haha, the PSP was $300 the 3 will be 400-500.however, $500 is not alot of money for the amount of power in a PS3 console, also when you [...] more
August 7, 2005 @ 6:05 am
Random person Said,
i dont care ’bout ps3 or 360, the revolution is the best!
August 8, 2005 @ 12:39 pm
TUR NATIVE Said,
ALL I KNOW IS THAT I AM GOING TO GET A PS3, AND I DON,T CARE HOW MUCH. I JUST WANT THE PS3 TO COME OUT LIKE ASAP.SO I COULD PLAY SOME GAMES,YEAH
August 8, 2005 @ 5:10 pm
Daniel Said,
I don’t care how much the PS3 is I am getting it! Plus, it has better graphics than 360. And if I have to, I’ll get money from my college savings. [...] more
August 12, 2005 @ 4:57 am
Dead Said,
I want PS3 than Xbox 360…it looks better and the performance is better too..well I dont care about them hehe it is just I like PS3 than Xbox. Ninten [...] more
August 13, 2005 @ 6:18 pm
Foxx Said,
Children, Both consoles are Great ! u kids buy PS, other older XboX
August 13, 2005 @ 8:39 pm
PS3Player Said,
I want a PS3 even if i have to throw in an extra 50 bucks to get. It will be worth it, as far as the 360 and the Revolution goes they are by themselve [...] more
August 15, 2005 @ 2:24 pm
Jay Said,
It does not matter what it cost because I will buy one after the rich and game crazes buy theirs and drive the price down to regular market price.I do [...] more
August 19, 2005 @ 12:58 am
Tammy Said,
If it’s more than $300 I hope they will at least give 2 controllers and keep games and memory cards at a decent price!
August 19, 2005 @ 8:45 am
Terrell Said,
i don’t give a shit i will buy it anyway
August 20, 2005 @ 8:23 pm
Michael Said,
It better be $400 because I have been saving up money since E3. It is 08/20/05 and I already got over $300. I must get Eyedentify. When will come o [...] more
August 21, 2005 @ 8:10 pm
IcE Said,
YOUR ALL DUMB ASSES ILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTION FOR GOOD!! XBOX 360 IS $299 ( us im guessing ) FOR A SHIT VERSION WHILE THE BETTER VERSION IS $399 !! WHI [...] more
August 25, 2005 @ 7:07 pm
tony Said,
The ps3 is going to be da bomb although it shouldn’t cost more than 300$ – if it does it should come with 1 memory card and 2 controllers.
August 28, 2005 @ 1:54 am
Rafael (BRAZIL) Said,
Yo guys!!! ya thinking US$300 or US$400 is too expensive???? lololo!!!! Please go outside US and pay $1,500 for one ps2, xbox or game cube….”than’ [...] more
August 30, 2005 @ 8:40 am
idomar augusto(BRASIL) Said,
SCEA gone up for more one generation with PS3,i’m think his cost under U$ 400; good bye!!!
August 30, 2005 @ 8:44 am
idomar augusto(BRASIL) Said,
SCEA gone up for more one generation with PS3, and your price cost under U$ 400!!!
August 31, 2005 @ 4:59 pm
neumann Said,
if the ps3 is more than 200$ i wont even look at it
September 13, 2005 @ 6:42 pm
U bestus lEavUs TaLone Said,
Everyone knows: all sony optical devices suck donkey poo. Just look at Ps1 and Ps2 and all Sony cd-players. The laser readers are cheap pieces of monk [...] more
September 14, 2005 @ 11:53 am
Jpatrick Said,
I Wish Is No more The $350.00 because i Already have Save $500.00 for PS3 Console And for The Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 14, 2005 @ 4:12 pm
Andy Said, Said,
The PS2 cost $400 when it came out. I checked the specs and the PS3 will be damn worth it for $400 or under. Blueray CD’s that they will take are goin [...] more
September 15, 2005 @ 7:22 pm
mathew Said,
My name is Mathew and i am from Australia. I am anxious to buy one of these playstation 3′s but am affraid of the cost. in Australia, that means the c [...] more
September 16, 2005 @ 12:06 am
plywood Said,
xbox360 may b cheaper than ps3 but ps3 has wider range of games (so far)
December 30, 2005 @ 8:46 pm
GameMaster Said,
You guys know what I heard at a local Toys ‘R’ us store about the PS3 that when it comes out it will cost $700. Yup thats right 700 so you might as we [...] more
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