WastedTimes PlayStation 3 will carry the highest price of any major con |
| Author: | hbgator [ Tue 09 May, 2006 ] |
| Post subject: | PlayStation 3 will carry the highest price of any major con |
When the PlayStation 3 launches in the United States on Nov. 17, it will carry the highest price of any major console launch. Sony announced plans Monday to offer two packages when the system goes on sale this fall. A PS3 with a 20 GB hard drive will cost consumers $499. Those wanting a larger, 60 GB hard drive will pay $599. The $499 version will also lack several features found in the more expensive one. The PlayStation 3 will go on sale in the U.S. on Nov. 17. The PS3 will be $200 and $300 higher than the launch price of the PlayStation 2 six years ago. It's $100 higher than the current retail price of micros0ft's (Research) Xbox 360. European gamers will pay 499 and 599 for the two packages. |
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