SCEE says no more 60GB PlayStation 3 in US after July [Update]

If this holds true ... to me at least ... this is a VERY unethical form of marketing -- on display from a company I know and love.

Believing, a company would value the short term, quick hit, public relations benefit ... over their long term corporate image sounds misguided.

Maybe someone needs to sail over to Europe and punch Mr. Reeves in the pants, to keep him in line.

I own a 60 gig PS3, and have been getting nothing but my moneys worth since plunking down the $599. I've owned a PS1, a PS2, digital video and photographic cameras, DVD players, and handheld palm devices -- all manufactured by Sony. And no matter what the device, I've always known any Sony product I was considering wasn't going to be a crappy entry level item, put together simply to take my money, but a quality piece of equipment. (Even if I felt I may or may not have been paying a few dollars extra, simply because the item was branded Sony. I was more than willing. From experience, I always knew what I was getting, before I made the purchase.

This would not only affects future/potential customers. But I as a current PS3 owner I can fight too ... simply because they've got my cash, doesn't mean my hands are tied to giving them more. I could resort to using a games rental service and not give Sony another dime.

To think, post E3, I was considering an new PSP.
Maybe now I'll wait to see how this shakes loose.

David:

There is life beyons Son¥, seriously.

You need to stop getting ripped off and live a little.

Was simply stating, take Sonys name off of the products I've purchased and they've still been great products, I cannont deny that. Nor can haters change it, no matter what kooky rationale they choose to argue it.

All you americans think you have it bad, the PS3 costs the equivilent of $860 in the UK.

"Sup beeches, let me tell you all about the P S Triple!"

Most of that cost increase is the insane ammount of taxes the UK has hidden in the price.

move all the 60 gb consoles off the shelves

And to spark a huge jump in sales and make them look better... and then they pull the rug out and say "Ha, fucked ya! Now buy some games and movies."

1. To get them some good PR.
2. To make everyone focus on their games at E3, not the price.
3. To try pressure MS into dropping the price of the 360.
4. To move the (many) 60gig units off the shelves to make room for the 80gig

It's really pretty cynical. Announce a price drop right before E3. Ride the wave of good PR into the event (would people still be saying that Sony "won E3? if they hadn't dropped the price?). Wait until the event is pretty much over, then announce that the 60 gig unit is going away, hopefully causing more people to buy the "cheap" PS3 before it's gone.

C'mon guys... last year Howard Stringer said that the PS3 was future proof (pricing):
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3151712
"The price of the PS3 is high, but you're paying for potential," Stringer said.

Mmmmm... everybody STILL wants to pay for potential.

sony america has confirmed that this is wrong. that guy is from sony europe. there is no way in hell sony would blow it now after such a positive e3 showing. even i am considering getting a ps3 now, and i'll be incredibly pissed if they get rid of the 60 gig model.

Exactly, I actually thought they were getting a clue. Not a ragging clue mind you ala Hardly Boys, but a semi clue at least. So instead of a price cut, they're running a clearence sale...that insires confidence.

Nevermind, I just noticed the Joystiq article further down the page. It sucks that you can't choose what games you want bundled with it..

We're still being screwed. Going by US price of the 60GB model of the PS3 (£250) and US prices of controlers and games (controler: £25, games: £30 each so, £85)... We're still being screwed. £330 that pack would be if it used American pricing. £387.75 with VAT added.
However, it's considerably less if you use UK pricing... But we're getting screwed with every game or gaming accessory we buy in the UK, regardless of maker. So...

That's okay though, they bundle the UK version with the only 2 good games anyway.

Yes, I feel like such a sucka now.


...a sucka with $500 still in his pocket!

More importantly, $500 to spend on fun games.

Calming down for a sec I think this is probably true. David Reeves will probably be raked over the coals for this slip up.... Wheres Phill Harrison when you need him? I swear sometimes I think he's the only one at Sony with their head screwed on.


Philly boy... he'll show us the way!

Your not at joystiq! Your just a pitiful little Xbox360 Fanboy! Which raises a good point, why have you been writing things for joystiq now? And yeah I know they're in the same network thing, but they aren't the same!

BUY ONE QUICKLY THEN!

I WAS going to buy one, too. Now there is no way I'm going to support this company.

at least you get free health care. i spent $1000 dollars on the dentist this month, and $300 on the doctor for an outer ear infection. quit complaining.

-"superfan" tactics.

OMG! Kaz said it...clearing out 60GB's, and then back to $599! oh those dirty fucking lying cheats.

Maybe not August, but yeah the 80GB will drop. Then they'll have a new version while they fade the 80GB out.